It turns out that screw on freewheels and cassettes use different (but very similar) tools. Also, trying to use a chain whip to take the freewheel off won't work.
Another tool to buy...
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@cainmark@mstdn.socialSnow still too heavy from yesterday to use the Root River Trail.
Good workout struggling with it, though.
Norwegians _loves_ it when foreigners says something nice about us! So of course a great video saying that we're doing something right gets an article in one of the two biggest local newspapers in the relevant city! :D
And if you haven't seen the video from @notjustbikes yet, well prepare yourself to get your mind blown by a tunnel in sunny, warm, basically tropical city of Bergen, Norway
Another tempting bike in the thrift store bin, LOL. It will most certainly go up from that $10. I would guess $50-75. (Not great components though, Shimano Tiagra -- 105 and Ultegra are above that in class). Aluminum frame, carbon fork, 9.3kG. #windowshopping #BikeTooter
If you advocate for safer streets for people who walk, cycle, or wheel, the Common Cause guidelines provide useful evidence-based recommendations for framing your messages: https://www.commoncause.com.au/framing-walking-and-bike-riding
Common Cause AustraliaFraming Walking and Bike Riding — Common Cause Australia
Those thumb shifters! 
One of my local bike shops has a rather good selection (not for sale) of retro mountain bikes.
I don't think I will ever stop getting sentimental about #Shimano thumb shifters.
CNN: She went on her first international trip at age 56. Now this Chinese grandma is exploring the world by bike
https://www.cnn.com/travel/chinese-grandmother-bicycle-trip-world-intl-hnk?cid=ios_app
CNN · She went on her first international trip at age 56. Now this Chinese grandma is exploring the world by bikeDespite her late start, Li Dongju has now biked solo through 12 countries across three continents.
#BikeStreak Day 75:
I awoke early and saw on the radar the snow was about to start. As I had a couple essential items needed, I decided to dress quickly and jump on my #ebike to go to the grocery store before dawn and snow, for 6 miles. With the cloud cover it was still mostly dark. The wind was strong out of the Northeast and the temperature was falling. I guess our chance of more rain than snow is diminishing. It might be an interesting day given the blizzard warning.
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@grivettcarnac@mstdn.socialSummer #ottbike kit arrived for 2025. CyclePunks in #germany, hats and T-shirt made in #italy Yooo Bella Ciao #biketooter #ottawa
(he, him, his) @uxmark@mstdn.caThe 2025 version of Vélo Canada Bike's Pedal Poll is happening Tuesday June 3 to Sunday June 8. If you'd like to volunteer to count people walk, cycling, or driving, they have a form where you can sign up. As they put it:
"It's is a chance to evaluate the state of cycling in our communities. Together we get a “snapshot” of what cycling looks like in communities across Canada, at the same time, year over year."
Google DocsSign up for Pedal Poll/Sondo Vélo 2025Pedal Poll/Sondo Vélo 2025 will take place from Tuesday, June 3 to Sunday June 8. It's is a chance to evaluate the state of cycling in our communities. Together we get a “snapshot” of what cycling looks like in communities across Canada, at the same time, year over year.
The data collected helps build the case for more, and better, cycling infrastructure. This growing data set is there for everyone to use to advocate for access to safe cycling choices for everyone, everywhere.
The purpose of this form is to gather contact information for individuals who would like to be notified when counting shifts are available to be claimed in their community.
(he, him, his) @uxmark@mstdn.caVélo Canada Bikes has published the results of their 2024 cross-Canada Pedal Poll. I helped out by counting in Waterloo, Ontario. 
velocanadabikes.orgPedal Poll/Sondo Vélo – Vélo Canada Bikes
@enobacon@urbanists.social(Electric) cargo bikes are like the can opener for #parenting / #housing / #transportation if cities and suburbs were cans of beans or something. #urbanism #BikeTooter
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@cargot_robbie@urbanists.socialFord is back. His threat to rip the heart out of Toronto's safe cycling network could be enacted as soon as this month. Tomorrow morning, March 18th at 7:30am we're mobilizing at Queen's Park to remind our representatives that we won't lie down while they tear up the safe streets Toronto is trying to build.
This is as glorious as it is horrifying: https://momentummag.com/worst-bike-lanes/
I can think of a few contenders closer to home as well…
Momentum Mag · The worst bike lanes on the planet as submitted by our readersFasten your helmets and saddle up for a tour of the worst bike lanes on the planet from the absurd to the downright dangerous
riding bikes every day until I can’t for some reason, day 1666
out for the daily morning commute!
#BikeTooter #bikecommute #fixedgear #cycling #commute
Well, that's definitely a lesson to keep in mind if you are e-biking in remote areas....
"According to the group, a female biker faced major complications after her e-bike battery died in a remote area. This resulted in the woman being stranded in the desert for 30 hours, pushing her bike 20 miles before she ended up being located and rescued deep in the park."
The Denver Gazette · Woman stranded for 30 hours in desert after e-bike stops working on remote trail
@daihard@sakurajima.socialTrump’s USDOT orders hold on funding for ‘bicycle infrastructure,’ including shared-use paths [www.seattlebikeblog.com]
A friend described this perfectly when he said:
Bikes don't make billionaires richer. If it doesn't increase the wealth of the wealthy, then it's obviously " woke" and it's patriotic to destroy it#BikeTooter #USPol
Seattle Bike Blog · Trump’s USDOT orders hold on funding for ‘bicycle infrastructure,’ including shared-use paths
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Basket of old AA bike lights for $10. Now checking them out. Will need straps, but I wonder if I can get away with using old rubber tubes somehow. Will load them with AA's and attempt to give them away to cyclists riding by on the dark with no lights. #BikeTooter
