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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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We've also got an updated aero bike from 3T, another 3D-printed saddle that weighs just 100g and new lids from Rudy Project to tell you about this week

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[โ€“] [email protected] 8 points 6 months ago (4 children)

The light is a gimmick, because red light being cast onto a person isn't very visible. I DO, however, love the Nitecore BR25 front light, which makes your body and bike visible from the front and side as it casts down.

If you actually want to be seen from behind, you should have reflectors around your ankles so the movement and brightness will catch the attention of those behind you.

It's crazy that modern pedals do away with those reflectors, which would arguably be safer to have on your bike than a flashing light.

[โ€“] realbadat 2 points 6 months ago

I used to bike daily for my commute (to the bus), so I wanted something decent for both clipless and regular shoes. That lead me to Shimano Click'R, which seems to still be available (but only one model left, T421) which does still have reflectors on it. May be worth a look.

SPD, still on my bike today. Whether I keep my bike or go to something new I will personally be keeping those pedals as long as I can.

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