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Most of these small town networks were build in a time when combustion engines were too weak to carry a meaningful amount of people, so no busses (and also few cars for the same reason).

From today's perspective there are cases of cities under 100k that due to their layout have high used corridors that streetcars work on well but in most cases streetcars don't make sense in small cities.

>>929344
>>929324
It's true that had buses been available, there would've been no reason to put down a tram line in such small towns, at the same time, once the tram line had been built, they might as well have kept it. Bustitution made relative sense, it wasn't a terrible option in small towns, but it wasn't really necessary, it was more part of a trend away from streetcars. Just look at how some small european cities kept their tram system and managed to get good use out of it. Could they be converted to buses? Sure, but there's really no need to get rid of a perfectly good rail system that's already in place.

Something similar happens with some of those really lightly travelled rail lines. They'd never be built nowadays because roads and cars/buses/trucks have vastly improved, but if you already have the rail line there it's a better idea to get the most out of it, rather than just let it rot.

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>>929324
Are you in the Midwest?

It's not like there are plenty of houses nearby, which's roofs are empty, never covered by vehicles or trees and slanted for better sun exposure.

>>906842
>Solar cycle paths

For what purpose?

>>906842
why the government doesn't make it a standard to have all roofs be solar I don't understand. houses and buildings cover way more surface area than roads do.

You need to loosen it like halfway through then give it a good ol' hammer blow.

>>928378
Sorry for some reason I worded that really stupid, I know that part.

The top screw the hex wrench is in won't loosen up, it's stuck.

>>928379

Yeah try some penetrating oil then. Or get a cheat bar and push like you're delivering triplets.

>>930722
You sound insecure, not confident. I don´t think Inline skating is for you. First change your mental state.

>>930727
How does feeling insecure about something justifies avoiding it?

>>930730
i think it doesnt, but you can see the point right?

My all time favorite https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jEcd16zSshI

That beep tho

>>930658
whatever you desire

We actually have those things.

Don't get anything too old, they are cool machines but eventually what happens is the cylinder casing will crack and you'll have to replace the engine. If it's not too old you can buy a diesel engine replacement from India for very cheap and it will basically drop into the chassis and bolt right up. If you buy something antique you won't be able to do that.

Also be warned when tilling with them:
1. Keep your feet safe lol
2. They are quite strenuous on the body, it's not a walk in the park when tilling/plowing beware not to hurt your back

You might also want to consider something smaller than pic related.

We have a 6.5hp diesel that is more than good enough for all terrain and a lighter 3hp petrol that we have to use to cultivate some gardens which are atop a very steep hill.

>>930619
That's not a rototiller

>>930612
Rigid Ford 9N w/ slicks

Nah, I don't really feel like doing that.

>>930295
Cheers anon
Anyone else?

>>930298
They're half a decade old bottom of the barrel bikes with coil spring pogostick forks and groupsets at a level below what's even up for sale today, and you say you're buying them used so whatever little difference there once were is completely dwarfed by how much wear and abuse they've seen.

They're both heaps of shit, noone cares which one is slightly less shit, and you better be trolling there, you craigslist fiend.

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I just bought a padded bib to wear under my clothes for long rides. On the bike it feels nice to have that extra bit of cushion. Off the bike it feels like I shit in my pants.

>>930169
I'm not the only person who does this am I?
yes you are

why not just wear compression shorts instead?

>>930169

Buy these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FJ1IUKC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

Thank me later

damn /n/obody gives a fuck

/n/ is a slow board anon.

>>930480

it was fast when Robin Williams off'd himself

Best moped in the whole world <3

Nice bike dude! how many cc?

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My fav bike <3

bikesdirect.com/products/gravity/g29ss.htm
and buy road tires

>>929398
Thanks.

What are the downsides to disc brakes?

>>929402
For that usage at least, I guess they're slightly more expensive..?
The discs on that bike are pretty low end and will need more regular tuning than most. Buying some higher end discs would still be under $500 though.

>>929084
Why?

I guess he could resell it?

All you'll ever need to know about HD;

http://www.goingfaster.com/angst/main.htm

>>929084
>hardly ableson
These are basically handbags for dentists, desu

BUMP
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M
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The Bluray came out some days ago, WHAT'S THE FUCKING HOLDUP FOR THE RIP

GODDAMN LAZY JAPANESE ENCODERS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiJhpsK9k1M

>>931529
>implying I didn't ride through the ice and snow all winter
But seriously, in Springtime when nice riding weather returns, I just start increasing my mileage gradually from day-to-day and week-to-week. Every week I push my total/max length ride a little further out.

I never stopped... I don't understand why all but the very casual cyclists are such pussies about winter riding.

>>931529
Here it never goes below 5 C, around 10-12 C in the coldest mornings so its pretty comfy to ride.

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Also clipless that look more likes this (with space where i can put my shoe on , otherwise it feels like my shoe is hanging in the air too much

>>931245

M520 is dirt cheap, barely 10 bucks more than the cost of a set of SPD cleats by themselves.

https://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-m520-spd-pedals-48024.html

If you want something slightly heavier and that can double as a normal flat pedal in a pinch, M530 is also nice:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/shimano-a530-clipless-road-pedals/rp-prod28050

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>>931245
>Shimano Click'R pedals
It's the most hardcore casual system there is. Specificaly engineered for casual use by the most demandning of casuals.

I like the Crankbrothers mechanism. Eggbeater or Candy.