Can someone tell me what Japanese residential streets are called? I’ve never been to Japan but in videos and anime I keep seeing these narrowish neighborhood streets that lead right up to people’s houses. They’re super walkable even though they almost never have sidewalks, people just walk down the middle of the road. Doors basically open onto the street and there’s almost no on-street parking so the whole thing feels open and free. What’s the actual name for this style of street/layout? Is there a specific term or is it just "normal Japanese residential street"?
>>2079194I-is that a STEP THROUGH!!?!??? And it is it... OMG... IT'S AN OMAFIET! BUT JAPANESE!?!?!?SQUEEEEE<3<3<3<3
>>2080553japan and the US are actually very different in many ways, urban streets are definitely one of those ways. i'm surprised you seem to not know this
>>2080574>suburb:(>suburb, Japan:O
>>2080627this but actually. man japanese culture is so superior to so much of the planet its not even funny
It's amazing how OPs simple observation has so many anons triggered out of their minds
Anyone here into it? Or even just into collecting models of trains. This shit is so expensive only codgy old boomers partake.
>>2079429Yeah, they have a couple of methods of making water vapor.
>>2079429>>2079431Imo they never look that good, and I think they eventually lead to stuff getting gummed up if you use them long enough.
>>2078374The answer to Boomers is to befriend them and have them allow you to acquire their collection.I can't be bothered to spend the time to sell my stuff and when I go ...Not my problem.
For anyone here who has O-Gauge, what's the difference between AC and DC? Is that determined on the transformer you're using or how you wire the tracks? Also, what is the best source of tube tracks since Menards doesnt ship to my state unfortunately.
>>2080456>what's the difference between AC and DC?>Is that determined on the transformer you're using or how you wire the tracks?Anon, your basic 7th grade electricity reps, my god.The transformer determines if you're running AC or DC, not the wiring. You could AC transformer to DC track if you needed with a basic bitch rectifier between the transformer and the tracks but that's not relevant for O gauge running.For any O gauge you should run AC from a conventional transformer. "Lionchief" is DC but they have rectifiers built in so they work fine on AC and any conventional locomotives will need AC.>Also, what is the best source of tube tracks since MenardsEbay them, or check your nearest hobby shop. Unless you live in Alaska a hobby shop will probably ship to you from ebay with a box of tube tracks.
ÆRO edizionehttps://www.sheldonbrown.com/https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/previous thread >>2077464
>>2080616meant for >>2080604
>>2080599Aside from the seized chain it looks ok, Shimano Claris 2x8 at that price point is really good. Only weird thing is open dropouts on a disk brake bike, which is weird to see in current year. Woulda thunk everyone had moved to thru axles for disc brake bikes. Not necessarily a bad thing, I have the same setup on one of my bikes, have never had a problem. Looks like a heavy hi-ten steel fork, too. The bike will probably feel slow to accelerate with slow handling. For 600 eurobux? Sure why not>>2080604>(non-bike) storeBike's setup will likely need to be adjusted by a decent bike mechanic
that's bump limit, folks
>>2079062So which of these 4 worked best?
Direct your questions here >>2080737
I am currently using a xiaomi smart band 9 to track my rides (so thats GPS from phone + HR from band), I start and end the ride from the band and the app automatically transfers the route, speed and heart rate to stravaI am wondering if I should upgrade to a bike computer cus I am not worried about how much calories I burn nowadays, as I got the idea of it. I just want to know how far I went and how long it took me, and to keep track of cadence so I learn to ride optimallyI have been looking at XOSS G2+ (pic related) with 2 sensors - one for cadence on crank and other on rear hub for speed (rotation)my questions about bike computers in general are:>do the bike computer accessories (cadence, speed, HR) connect to it, or to the phone>does only the bike computer connect to your phone and stay connected constantly, or only to transfer data to strava or an app once the ride finishes?>can I just get on my bike and ride, and the bike computer will then automatically upload my ride to strava once I am done?>can I still use my xiaomi band 9 to measure my HR? will I be able to see my HR on the screen? or the bike computer only connects to HR sensors and not other "smart" devices>should I get a bike computer with an actual screen to show maps/route?>should I even get a bike computer to begin with, I am riding actual gravel and trails, basically exploring my region on weekends and driving 2-3 times to work a week, will the sensors and shit survive the rough terrain?>will my mechanical watch (8 year old skx007) get fucked by the vibrations from the single/double track?Thanks
>>2080359they still make these and even if you're a brand-obsessed base slave who needs it to be Bike Thing, Garmin still makes gps map units that are just your position on a map from 5 years ago and that's it
>>2075963>Residual magnetismDo americans really?
>>2061289They make standalone Apple carplay screens for pretty cheap now, that would probably do the job if you could find a way to power it.I was actually thinking about this the other day. But then you need the screen, some kind of battery, and then still need to carry your phone. At that point why not just mount your phone?
>>2061289>>2080566I recently mounted one on my motorcycle that has the option of being powered either 12v or USB. Use case for it on a bicycle is kind of extra though, not really needed
>>2080590>motorcycleFUCK YOU FUCKING FURFAGGOT GO BACK TO >>>/o/
In general I prefer older road bikes with rim brakes, exposed cables, mechanical shifting, tubes, weight > aero etc. The modern disk brake bikes just don’t make sense to me. I don’t hate them, if I lose my rim brake bikes and can’t purchase another or parts for my bikes, I won’t stop riding, I will buy a modern bike. But I have never ridden a modern bike. I can’t rent it here and I have no friends with one to borrow. So, sometimes I wonder - are they really that bad as the rim brake enthusiasts make them to be? I mean, majority of the bike riders out there are on modern bikes and they do not complain, they seem happy with their bikes, so bad could they be? So if somebody who has ridden a lot both - which is really the better option and is there even a better option or both are just fine?I do ride XC MTB as well and my MTB is with disk brakes, tubeless, electronic shifting. So, I am familiar with the technology, I like it on my MTB (minus the e-shifting, but that’s how the bike came), but I still think these are not right for the road. But since I haven’t tried, I don’t know. So, am I right it my assumptions or am I missing out and people that are bashing the modern bikes are just contrarians?
>>2080464>all the downsides that come along with themlike?>Most people out there are technically inept and will.never be able to maintain them at home either.disc brakes require no maintenance
>>2080547>disc brakes are pretty good, there are downsides.such as
I don't have brakes on my bike at all. Had two as a kid, one on the front most of my adult life and now zero and never felt better, I won't look back. Also no disposable crap to buy over and over again and waste money on
I don't brake
>>2080550>he doesn't replace pads or rotors>he doesn't do routine bleedshope you get caged, fucking retard
How in the fuck are they pulling this shit off? These commies are making us look like clowns! What is the reason for this?!
>>2031662https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJe7wGUMyTo
>>2053484They also have Bonin Islanders too who are polynesian and western white mixes.
>>2049774dog your great great grampha used to work 15 hour shifts at the textile factory embedded 15 miles into a WV coal mine
>>2035195notice how that got memory holed after a couple weeks?
Priorities that's all
I like mixed trainsPost mixed trains
>>2075719>>2067904If the train is black it's ok>>2079321Cute
What about a train pulled by a truck?
>>2079326>>2079969>>2079973Kill yourselves
>>2080425Choo Choo,
>>2080428I'd be interesting if car carriers eventually were modified to have independent locomotion units powered by the EV batteries in the cars they carry.
What is your city's train system like?
>>2080506I wish I could say that Switzerland doesn't have gay and cringe subways and only based and chad trams but of course those meddling frech-swiss had to screw it up. They actually converted a pretty kino little rack railway (formerly funicular) into an abhorrent rubber-tyred metro.
nature's bridge Pulkkilanharju in Lake Päijänne, Finland
>>2077132yeh, no americans around
>>2079112>American Derangement Syndrome takes another
>>2069942i drove 200km/h there once
>>2077025the stuff we put in coffee is not classified as vodka here
>>2079378>American DerangementThat's a pleonasm
do you miss flying or do you prefer the bus?
>>2080384All motorism is the lowest form of transport for the lowest of lives.But anyways, behold the possibilities the humble bus offers.
>>2080437I dunno man, it looks nice in this one picture but imagine how much nicer it would be if it was on a train. You could have properly enclosed compartments, a place to go to get food & drink at any time, a consistently paced ride without ever having to stop for traffic (assuming good rail infrastructure), bathrooms that are guaranteed to exist and be functional and larger than a shoebox. Trains are so nice you can comfortably ride them for weeks on end, a single day on even the nicest bus is enough to wear most people out.
>>2080384>>2080388Buses in my region are very modern, they have ac and usb charging ports, and the passengers are regular working class people and students. Still don't like it. Had to take a 2 hour bus trip once because the train drivers where on strike. I was so fucking exhausted after that journey that I couldn't bring myself to do anything the rest of that day. They're only useful for inner city travel where you can hop off after a few minutes.
>>2080442>You could have properly enclosed compartmentsI don't see wha you cant have them on a bus and I suspect this company has got plans to do that.I also don't see how it matters really, when you fly first for example you got like 6 to 8 seats or so there and even if they're all occupied its not really that bad like you hardly even notice other ppl bc the dividers.>a place to go to get food & drink at any timeThose busses have that>assuming good rail infrastructureThis is literally the issue. If there is only shitty rail you can sit and throw a tantrum or simply accept that the way to fast dorward it is this sort of bus.>bathrooms that are guaranteed to exist and be functional and larger than a shoeboxThis bus has a bathroom and seperate dressing room.>Trains are so nice you can comfortably ride them for weeks on end, a single day on even the nicest bus is enough to wear most people out.Motorism is for various kinds of undesireables anyways so why would I care if theyre worn out?
>ChatGPT Image Aug 7, 2026what is the purpose of this
My city is cutting bus routes starting in 2026, so tell me me/n/, do you ride bus routes for fun?
Yes. The 36 (Broadway), 22 (Clark) and 151 (Inner Lake Shore Drive) are my favoritesFor years it looked like the CTA would be forced to massively cut service, then the state legislature intervened at the last second and not only funded transit for the foreseeable future, but also increased the budget for operators and infrastructure Consider moving down here
>>2080332Oh and they're supposedly turning Metra into S-bahn style regional rail too but we'll see if that actually happens
I got a bike specifically so I wouldnt have to ride the bus anymoreDisgusting rolling hovels filled with filthy fucking vagrants I am never going to ride a bus again
>>2080387Yeah your needs to have a critical mass of "normal" people using transit regularly, otherwise the bus is a nightmare
>>2080466*your city needs
How the fuck is this even possible?
>>2079587Cool opinion that disproves itself by going extinct
>>2079596and what are you sposed to do exactly ?kids can literally scream at you all day and the second you give them a well earned slap you are going to prison.try telling a group of fatherless black youth to not act like niggers on public transport and see how well that ends.
>>2080424she's 22 years old in this video you sick fuck
>>2080152Now why doesnt this argument work when you use it on homosexuality
>>2080431>Implying homosexuality is neither an abomination nor a biological and sociological dead end.
For the first time in over ninety years, there's a new international crossing between the US and Canada in Detroit. The Gordie Howe Bridge, built by the government of Canada at no cost to the United States, joins the Ambassador Bridge (1929) and the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel (1930) in connecting Detroit and Windsor. The bridge will vastly increase trade capacity between the industrial Midwest and Canada's most populated area. With direct connections to limited access highways on both sides, the new bridge will avoid the mess of surface street routes required to use the other crossings. In addition to vehicle traffic, and unlike the other crossings, the Gordie Howe International Bridge allows for pedestrian and bike traffic to cross between the two countries. While vehicles pay a toll to cross, there's no charge for pedestrians and cyclists. This morning, the family of Gordie Howe had the honor of being the first to officially cross the bridge.
>>2078501They should rename the Peace Bridge in Buffalo to the Tim Horton in compliance with the custom
>>2079440Plus Niagara Falls is now full of Indians, just like Tim Hortons.
>>2078517Anywhere in the US is better than everywhere in canada.
wtf I live here
>>2080352You live on /n/?
Post your ride during sundown Post your favorite lights and light setupsDo not: Be a haterTalk shitPost daylight ride photos
>>2073782yeah, country drivers are usually worse and more often drunk. however there is less traffic overall so it evens out. but still, get lights. and as tempting as it is to get gorillion watt lumenblasters, they dont actually make you harder to hit
>>2075927
>>2072414Seasons shoud be longer so you can enjoy them once you've gotten used to them
I don't like night rides but long distance means facing the darkest hours of the night
some rail workers
>be "Princess of R&B" Aaliyah on August 24, 2001>finish shooting new music video "Rock the Boat" in the Bahamas>time to return home>be nervous about flying on a small, overloaded charter airplane>be so scared that you run back to the taxi and refuse to board>be drugged by your own producer>be practically carried across the airport and back to the plane>the producers decide to take to you meet the pilot, maybe that will calm you down>as haze of date rape drugs begin to take hold of you, they open the cockpit door>a disgraced former KLM training pilot turns around from his chair and smiles brightly>in a thick Dutch accent he greets you "Hello, my namje's Jaap and I'll be your pilot for this evening. WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!"What happens next?
Failed forced meme; give it up
