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I actually don't think we should be able to park on Bloor at all. Drivers should park on side streets, this would free up a lane for car traffic. I find it sad that when it comes to bike lanes "accessibility advocates" come out in droves, yet when it comes to accessibility at, let's say, Mimico station, the community stays quiet. Convenient advocacy is sad. And as a person from the disability community, I find your thinly veiled advocacy pathetic. Concrete barriers damaging cars - do you mean they move on their own? Or do drivers drive into them. Because if that's the case, whose fault is that? Also, what fatalities are you referring to? I've only heard of 6 cyclists killed by drivers so far and countless pedestrians hit by drivers. Also, thank you for commenting - does wonders for TH-cam algorithm. Thank you for supporting my channel. I appreciate it.

@WheelsonaBike i definitely have no problem supporting your channel. Even if I don't agree with you, I'm not an immature child but I saw your sarcasm there and that's okay. You are looking at this very one-sided. There is a concrete barrier at huntingwood. That's literally blocking a road, and people cannot make a right turn properly. Actually, bike lane should be on the side. Roads and parking should be allowed anywhere. Especially if it's stop and load and unload. However, all this has been taken away. I am downtown on university and a fire truck has nowhere to park except right in the middle of the street to attend to an emergency. It's very easy for you to see this as one sided

Construction is tearing down bike lane just to get to a pipe to rebuild it. That's a lot of money. Cyclists are hitting and running, damaging people's cars with zero accountability.Cause there's no way to track them The first day at high park, the bike lanes went up someone on an e scooter passed away on a bike lane. Elderly are getting hit-and-run over. Nowhere for disabled people to park and get out safely. And the list is too long to continue. You have your one sided view. And I have a multiple cited view.That's the difference between a bias and unbiased opinion.

What property damage are you referring to? And what proof do you have of cyclists not following rules. Specifics please. Additionally, please provide examples of how cyclists put everyone's lives in danger. That's a big statement to make.

@WheelsonaBike i don't need proof you can go online and see how many people's cars have been damaged. Parking right beside bike lanes on the right side. Their cars are banged up smashed up and they'll hit your car and leave right in front of your face. There's more than enough proof I don't need to tell you more than that. I was parked on Queen Street and a cyclist smashed into my mirror and broke my left mirror 2 minutes later. Another cyclist came and smashed my mirror guess what? They were both escaped and I was not able to catch them and report them to the police for a hit and run

@WheelsonaBike call the police station and asked them where is one of the most complaints of cyclists in toronto. it is pretty much high park. cyclists go over 60 kilometers an hour down bloor swerving in and out of roads, bikes, lanes sidewalks. Ignoring red lights and stop signs. Meanwhile, cars can't even go 40 km an hour without getting dinged on a speed trap. How many times I've seen them knock people over. Not slow down and follow motorist rules.

@suzie55 I hope you filed a police report against the cyclists. This is why I now ride with a camera on my bike, to report drivers doing terrible things on the road. If you have no tangible proof, photos, videos, then it's just hearsay. Anyone could've caused the damage. Maybe even the business owners themselves to incriminate cyclists ... No proof? Anyone can say anything.

That is so sad. I rode in Poland this May and so many rural communities had bicycle infrastructure. I don't understand why our Premier is so opposed to this. This impacts not only safety, but also medical expenditure and long term healthcare - cyclists are healthier. Very sad...

@WheelsonaBike you're 100% right! I biked to work in the next town (only 8km away) for a year. But after too many close calls I decided to get a new car. My expenses would be lower if I felt safe enough to bike on our roads. I hope for more but I would be happy to have paved shoulders to bike in at the minimum rather than not biking at all. I don't think the government should be allowed to tell us what methods of travel we are or aren't allowed to use without risk of immanent death.

Close calls will do that to you. One is too many. I'm sorry you had to get a new car as a result. I wouldn't be able to afford one - between the car prices and the insurance rates, no cars for me!

I agree. Unfortunately he doesn't. Very sad that Bill 212 has passed.

A DIY solution makes for a custom fit!

Unfortunately today, the Bill was passed. Ripping out bike lanes will very much be our reality in Toronto as well, unless a small miracle happens.

And we'll keep up the advocacy as the Bill was passed today. 😢

You're right. I hope people vote him out before he destroys Ontario. His focus on Toronto is borderline obsessive.

​@@WheelsonaBikethe problem with cyclists is that they are not paying attention to how this has affected everyone else, and the way they were designed was not feasible, and until you took a hit financially, you have no right to speak.

@suzie55 it's not the problem with cyclists, the lanes were approved by our previous councillor, Grimes, and supported by the current councillor. The community was consulted. Change is hard, but as a community we have to get ready for the influx of new residents. And not everyone can afford a car. And yes, I've taken a financial hit to live in this community, and as a result, I don't own a car.

I think the Premier's leadership can be described as very self-serving.

That's exactly the plan. Brilliant, isn't it?! Hard to imagine why this approach has not worked in any other city...

Thank you!

I'm based in Etobicoke as well, so this is personally very relevant.

A cyclist was killed this summer in Etobicoke, on Burnhamthorpe Rd where there is no bike lane. Doug Ford represents an Etobicoke electoral district but he does not care about anyone not driving a private vehicle.

@Meyers1793 Doug Ford hold very traditional car centric views, and no, he's not interested in any progressive or safe transportation infrastructure.

Change is difficult and most people still don't have a good enough incentive to change their habits. My switch to commuting by bike was financially motivated, which, I think is one of the strongest motivators for immediate change.

That's a GREAT find! Good for you and your mum. Yes, very unfortunate what the Premier is doing. Pathetic really.

I'm not sure what you're asking. What about Grand Falls?

Thank you for sharing your comprehensive thoughts on the product. Regarding your point about the hitch - you're right - I remove it if I have to leave the bike, as it's very easy to take off.

While your comment is likely well-intentioned, I think it takes attention away from the actual problem, which is poor road design and bad driver behavior. The cyclist/video creator handled the situation well, and her response was totally appropriate. While personal safety tips are helpful, studies show that good road design plays a crucial role in increasing safety and positively influencing driver behavior, which is the focus of the video and is a much more important and helpful message to spread and promote. Rather than focusing on giving advice to vulnerable road users on how not to get killed by bad drivers on poorly designed roads with no rule enforcement, it is important to stay focused on making meaningful changes to keep all road users safe and protected.

@AnastasiiaSmirnova-n3n What a well thought out and respectful reply. Thank you.

I am very happy with this suspension seatpost. No issues and I've ridden the bike in all weather conditions. You can adjust the preload to be more or less compliant. I've taken the bike offroad and found the suspension a bit too responsive, this was due to me not adjusting it for full offroad riding. But, yes, I would recommend this product. I have eeSilk on my touring bike and it provides some cushioning, but not as much as this one. Hope this helps. Agnieszka

Yup! This is super helpful. I guess with adjustments for compliance one can dial it in!

@N2L_Never2Late Yes! And between the two, eeSilk and this one, Kinekt is allows for most adjustability. You can also get a firmer spring, which will result in less movement. It's really a great seatpost.

Yes, I installed the standard rear rack. It worked beautifully.

The bike is actually quite dirty. It looks clean because it's black. I don't wash it often and because it's a belt drive, I don't clean the drive train nearly as much as I used to when I had a regular chain bike. But yes, with winter approaching, the bike will be filthy.

No... It doesn't take 15min. With filming yes...

Definitely! More bike lanes. Why are you politicizing safety?

Same here, I'm a driver and a cyclist. But in a car, I'm protected by steel, not so on a bike. And this is why close calls such as this one rattle me every time.

Would you have rather seen a video of me getting hit? Is that what you're suggesting?

You're right - if the driver doesn't stop at a stop sign, a protected lane might not have done much.

I was speaking about this same thing with a family member who rides motorcycles.

You're right! I'd rather get laughed at, than have the bike stolen.

Yes, pretty much a daily occurance. People are so distracted.

Yes, but he didn't stop at the stop sign, just kept rolling through it, and stopped just as he was about to turn. That's not how you approach a stop sign. Or I should say, that's not how I was taught to approach a stop sign in drivers' ed.

​@@WheelsonaBikeso the problem is not with the bike lane, the problem is with the drivers.

​​​@@СоседКоня Good road design can truly change the way people drive. So, bicycle infrastructure and road design are definitely part of the problem.

100%

Unfortunately I think it'll be worse before it gets better. Worse for people on bikes that is.

I 100% agree with this comment. Better infrastructure exists already and it's up to our elected officials to adapt and implement, instead of moving backwards and enabling harm.

While I agree that we could use more protected bicycle infrastructure. I understand that they are incredibly hard to sell to most people that may live in those side streets but do not use bikes at all. I think we should definitely focus more on safer dutch style intersections in cases like these. If the only thing preventing that van driver from merging fast into that street is that stop sign that was way far back from the corner then situations like this can still happen if there is protected infrastructure. We also need to have crossing designs that force drivers to slow down and not be able to fully accelerate into the merge

Thanks for providing the information about who you are.

According to the HTA, bikes ARE vehicles. Should the driver at least stop at the stop sign? Or should I just expect that they won't. I have full signaling ability. Built into my helmet and bike lights - looks like we have an uninformed person in the comments. Also, I would much prefer to be in a bike lane.

I wonder if you have to ride a bicycle to get to work or anywhere? This little fact can affect how you answer this question correctly.

@@ryans.2268 and if it's your kid, someone you know or beloved?

I think it’s time for your meds, you seem a little off……

I have two lights at the front, one on the bike and another one on my helmet. I have 5 lights at the back (3 on the bike and 2 on the helmet). How many more lights do you suggest?

I think that comment is only because your 360 camera didn't show any front lights when the video panned around to you and led to a misleading assumption. Likewise on my e-bike I always have a bright flasher on the front day and night and another constant beam . And sometimes I do add a third light. Behind I have a constantly on taillight on the mudguard and two bright flashers on a flexible plastic pipe 35 cm either side to make the bike look wider to traffic approaching from behind. I've been doing this for over two years and I absolutely swear by it. I immediately noticed traffic passing that little bit wider when I started doing this. It's not a guarantee of safety but it really helps. Plus another red light on the back of my helmet. If you are on two wheels you have to always be defensive on the roads. Stay safe.

@tconnolly9820 Yes, I definitely believe in making myself as visible as possible. At night, I add a third light at the front, which helps me to see what's in front of me. You can actually see both lights in the video - the one on the bike is visible throughout, and the one on the helmet is shown when I pan around - the angle is terrible so you can't really see it's a light. But in real life, it's clearly visible.

I have so many lights on the bike and the helmet, colour is my personal preference. I am highly visible as is. Just bought a fully reflective pannier, so will increase visibility on a side (where I also have lights).

Yes the bike is still in my possession. I just published another short where I showed a very similar locking setup.

Oh that's too bad. I've never found my bike to be twitchy in any way, in fact I feel very planted when I ride it, especially with load. I don't know if Kona made any geometry changes on the 2023 SE model...

@@WheelsonaBike Too help others who read this I'll further say I helped the situation a little by placing the front panniers as far back on the rack as possible and keeping the weight down low in the bottom of the panniers. And I lengthened the stem as much as was comfortable, for me that was only 10mm. Still, it requires too much rider attention for my liking. Maybe the smaller frames behave differently. My advice is try to test ride one before buying one. I know that's pretty hard to do these days with any bike you're considering....

Yes, high density urban area are terrible for bike theft.

It is sad that it comes to this, but in order to keep your bike safe you have to use these measures. What is the total weight of all your locks? We are looking at trying to reduce the weight of our locks without compromising security. Thanks!

@joshandjamesvosperfromhere6887 I haven't weighed the locks, but they are all very heavy. All good locks are heavy, that's the "problem".

@@WheelsonaBike ya, there is no getting around this part of the bike ride, especially in urban areas. Thanks. Safe riding!

Well for my new e-bike I have a 2 metre heavy bike chain with 2 mini D locks so it can be locked in an 8 where practical instead of just in a big 0. That's just under 7 kg. I used it for two years with my ordinary bike before this whenever I felt I needed extra security but it's my standard basic lock now for the more valuable e-bike. It's rated Diamond for a bicycle or gold for a motorbike. I think e-bikes over €3k are rated similarly to motorbikes for insurance? I keep it wrapped around the seat post so it's always out of the way. It's advantages are that the 2 metre length allows me to lock the bike to light poles, lengths of iron railings, trees and many different things that are too difficult to cut through and an ordinary lock wouldn't be able to work with. I also use a gold rated large D Lock as well which is another 2 kg as my additional security lock. I also have a very small lock that goes onto the disc brake which would be a minor deterrent on its own but adds to the entire security overall. Most tubular bike racks are unfortunately much easier to cut through than a gold rated D Lock so I prefer to find something too difficult to cut through. And make a potential thief have to make 2-3 full cuts through my security measures before they can walk away with the bike. That rack Agneiska locked her bike to looked pretty damned solid and a hard chaw for any angle grinder and unlike the single length of the tubular steel types, would force several cuts if multiple locks were used.

My Brompton is a second hand C Line Explore. I have the High Handlebar model.