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Anon likes bikes (thelemmy.club)
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[–] 41 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (14 children)

Cars can easily long distances in a short period of time in most weather conditions comfortably, allowing the freedom of movement even if it isn't done daily. It is a symbol of long distance freedom on weekends and holidays, not daily commuting.

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  • [–] 13 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    I prefer to call it "freedom". Nowadays your vehicle spies on you and you're tracked everywhere you go and anaylized.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago (7 children)

    These are great points and suddenly I feel like the all weather point is showing a nonexistant / totally under served market.

    A quick google search shows even quadricycles tend to be un covered. Man, this feels like a real business opportunity.

    Ofc, cause #Murica, I'll bet I'm the one in a million people who'd want a covered bicycle / quadicycle (vs trying to get a golf cart) for local mobility.

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  • [–] 9 points 2 months ago* (1 child)

    Probably because the cover is extra weight and cumbersome rigging for all of the time you don't need it. Rain gear works well enough in a pinch.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago

    Yeah, I'm sure for my interests, I could strap a lock box to the bike with all weather gear (so that I don't have to think about bringing it with me all the time).

    Still, a neat idea. I'd love the vibes of being a biking Fred Flintstone.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago (4 children)

    Do they not have coats where you live?

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago (3 children)

    Yeah, but I grew up in a part of the world too hot year round to wear them, so as an adult, most jackets are just really uncomfortable for me. Doubly so for water proof materials that don't breathe.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    The material doesn't need to breathe. Use a poncho type of thing instead.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    I bike everyday to work and back. Ponchos suuuuuck to ride in. Theyre constantly getting into your chain or wheel. It's hard to do a shoulder check because you'll get poncho in the eyes. And the wind getting in will make it come off your arms and head. Plus they're uncomfortable with helmets and biking gloves.

    Personally, I just use a rain jacket plus accept the fact that I'll get wet sometimes. I already carry a towel in my rear rack for sweat so it's not that big a deal as long as I get to my destination.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    Mine hasn't caused any issues. It has velcro straps that clip it to my legs and it's designed for cycling. I do think I probably could have got the larger size though.

    Not sure, bit more airflow around my arms and upper chest could be nice.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago

    With the big trade-off that it eats up space and money when it's not a weekend or a holiday ... I sometimes think it'd be nice to own a car to go out on the weekends, but then I remember that I'd have to pay insurance and taxes independent on how much I use it (which would amout to "any other weekend", maybe), and couldn't use my garage as a workshop anymore because it'd be occupied by a car. Plus, short-term rentals and car sharing are a thing ... so, yeah ... in the end it always feels more like a liability than "freedom"

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