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micromobility - Ebikes, scooters, longboards: Whatever floats your goat, this is micromobility

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Ebikes, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, longboards, eboards, motorcycles, skates, unicycles: Whatever floats your goat, this is all things micromobility!

"Transportation using lightweight vehicles such as bicycles or scooters, especially electric ones that may be borrowed as part of a self-service rental program in which people rent vehicles for short-term use within a town or city.

micromobility is seen as a potential solution to moving people more efficiently around cities"

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Been considering a belt driven commuter and wanted to see what you all thought. Thanks!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)
  • Proprioception
  • Walk, carry, lift, mount, and dismount from the left side of the bike
  • Proper Q-factor (distance of pedals from centerline of bike) for your biomechanics
  • Roll up your pant leg and/or secure the cuff, or wear knickers or cycling legwear
  • Keep your chain cleaned and lubricated with the correct lubricant for your locale, wipe off the excess lube
[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Thanks, I put a slap bracelet around my ankle sometimes but half the time it gets knocked off. Guess I just need to git good lol.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Try a blousing garter or a Velcro strap. If you use blousing garters, fold over your pant leg, put on the garter, then roll up your pant leg.

I appreciate your sense of humor here. I hope that I didn't give you the impression of "just git gud!" There are all kinds of bicycle tips and tricks that are difficult or really prolix to convey online.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

Not at all, I appreciate your advice!