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A couple of left-field ideas that I've mused on for rear lights:
The best way to allow drivers to judge closing speed is to have two or more distinct light sources, since these will visually diverge as you close. I think you can already get a light bar, but it might be an idea worth tinkering with to improve. For example a lightweight horizontal beam with a light at each end.
Secondly aircraft carriers have an system of lights that indicate to pilots their angle relative to the desired glides path. I wondered whether a similar thing could be designed for a bike to show extra lights to drivers if they are too close or change the display when they are passing with enough clearance.
No idea about the feasibility of these. Just idle speculation.
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LFGSS and Microcosm shutting down 16th March 2025 (the day before the Online Safety Act is enforced)
To add to all the wonderful stories about the forum: I've met some fantastic people on here and had the pleasure of communicating with many others in threads and through buying and selling stuff. My two nicest bikes were bought on here (or built out of stuff largely built on here).
Particular highlights include selling kids bikes, which was awesome as I knew they'd be used by people who shared my love for cycling to pass it on to the next generation, and also selling a late relative's collection of vintage bike parts for charity.
Most importantly, the friendships that I made on here helped me through a very tough time coming out of a period of depression. I was offered some temporary work, found volunteering opportunities, and ultimately found a new career. For that, I will be eternally grateful for the existence of this forum. Thanks for everything @Velocio
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Cav gets a lifetime achievement award
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I'm not a particular fan of Jason Derulo but this hits the spot.
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Top work @UnclePete. Can you replace a broken brim in an existing cap?
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I thought Changi was amazing, although I did very little long distance flying.
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How about Foffa?
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Burn (or possibly a rare self-burn on the part of @ELbowloh)
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Needs Lotus about 3ft above colnago.
Also Bianchi are massively uncool.
Dadbiker