After
-It is fun.
-It pollutes less
-It is faster
-good exercise as opposed to sitting in a car
the fifth reason I bicycle commute is to help me be a little more humble.
On a bicycle in Arusha I am a lower class citizen and seemingly with less road rights than if I was in a vehicle, even if I was in public transport. I don't always appreciate it but it is good for me , keeps things in perspective.
Showing posts with label bicycle commuting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bicycle commuting. Show all posts
04 May 2012
Chainring and Dynamo
The smaller chain ring was great. It is 36 instead of 42 now. I went over the Fortes hill without pushing, I spun instead. For the first time on this bike I rode up the steep hill just before my house without falling off!
Day two was also cool for lights, although i rode home in the light somehow I had the lights on and didn't notice any drag!
Next step is to charge my phone and laptop while riding to work.
I was going to post a picture of my dream crank from Compass Cycles but it is copyrighted. Here is the link. Only $400. Even smaller chainrings possible. This would be the last crank and rings I would need, they would last the rest of my riding lifetime..
Day two was also cool for lights, although i rode home in the light somehow I had the lights on and didn't notice any drag!
Next step is to charge my phone and laptop while riding to work.
I was going to post a picture of my dream crank from Compass Cycles but it is copyrighted. Here is the link. Only $400. Even smaller chainrings possible. This would be the last crank and rings I would need, they would last the rest of my riding lifetime..
03 May 2012
Shimano Dynamo
Holy Shmoly!
Yesterday before riding to work I put connectors on my shimano dynamo hub and tried to wire it so I can use one or the other dynamo.
Right away i noticed two things as I set off for home in the dark of night.
At very low speed the lights pulse, and secondly MAN ARE THE LIGHTS BRIGHTER. How can a better lighting system make me so happy? I could even see my lights on the road with cars coming my way.
Yesterday before riding to work I put connectors on my shimano dynamo hub and tried to wire it so I can use one or the other dynamo.
Right away i noticed two things as I set off for home in the dark of night.
At very low speed the lights pulse, and secondly MAN ARE THE LIGHTS BRIGHTER. How can a better lighting system make me so happy? I could even see my lights on the road with cars coming my way.
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