Re: Disc brake maintenance tips

On Thu, 11 Jul 2024 22:11:02 -0400, Frank Krygowski
<frkrygow@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

On 7/11/2024 7:26 PM, John B. wrote:

 
And regarding Frankie's "what are the benefits" chant. One might add,
what's the benefit of owning a bicycle;le when one already has an
electric auto AND a motorcycle?

>
A) My bicycles have many benefits. They allow me to get healthful
exercise while doing utility transportation, especially by reducing the
need for driving the short trips that are most damaging to IC engines.
They give me the pleasure of conversation with like minded friends in
interesting surroundings, on club rides or other recreational rides.
They allow me to explore places I would not otherwise explore, including
off-road trips not possible in a car or motorcycle. They have, without
doubt, kept me much stronger in musculature and in a cardiovascular sense.
>
B) But more important, my bicycles have zero societal detriments. They
are not designed to, nor are able to, kill another human being. They
don't require society to spend fortunes defending against them. They
don't even add to road maintenance costs. They don't generate fear in
others. In fact, their use often makes passers-by smile. I saw that
several times on today's ride.

More likely they were laughing at your follow the leader game. That's
what I do when I see a bunch of people on bicycles with matching
shirts or jackets.

Benefits vs. detriments. John, you really should get help understanding
that concept.

Notice that Krygowski has not defended his owning a motorcycle. I
suspect that he cannot explain his "need" to own it, and OMG,
according to his rules, if you don't need it, you shouldn't have it.