THE VIDEO THREAD!

[Ben Hatfield]

 

[techyiam]

EUC vs Car Video:

My take is that the Euc rider was taking a lot of risk by continuing riding straight, and not let the car go first, even though the rider has the right of way. The alternative would have been to use a loud horn, if he had one.

If the Euc rider was riding defensively, and astute, he would have noticed that the car was about to make a right turn, and from further back, at no time was he in front of the car. Hence, the rider should have come to a stop with the car, and only proceed should he has eye contact with the driver, or just let the driver go first.

Edited November 1, 2022 by techyiam

[Tawpie]

I tend to agree... even though the driver was turning into a DO NOT ENTER driveway I certainly would have been hanging back. That's just me though, I'm a chicken.

[techyiam]

12 minutes ago, Tawpie said:

That's just me though, I'm a chicken.

On the contrary, defensive riding is what helps to keep riders from being hit.

The Do Not Enter sign is not relevant in this case for the rider, since it was obvious the driver was about to make a right turn, and the rider had a window of opportunity to avoid getting hit.

It was a slam dunk driver-at-fault case with the Do Not Enter sign, though .

[Tawpie]

I pass a spot where cars cross the bike lane and the exit is posted and posted with do not enter signs, but cars still turn in there so I'm well aware that driver mistakes do happen and act accordingly. The one pass I'd give the driver is that the biker coming the wrong way would have gotten my heart rate high enough to need to pull over at the first opportunity.

Still. Be aware around cars people. They will do the wrong thing—maybe not very often but you don't get to walk away very many times.

[techyiam]

1 hour ago, Tawpie said:

They will do the wrong thing—maybe not very often but you don't get to walk away very many times.

Especially, if there are driveways going into malls, or whatnot, and the rider is flying down the bike lane at 30+ mph with cars in the curb lane. Even on a motorcycle, if there are driveways along a road during busy times, I get nervous.

Edited November 1, 2022 by techyiam

[Paul A]

Artificial Intelligence Air Bag Vest, no tether for deployment.

Video time mark 0.02 sec, air bag fully deployed before rider separates and airborne.

Price of AI airbag vests have decreased dramatically.

'Klim' brand around $300 USD.

Reusable, DIY replace gas cartridge.

 

 

[KiwiMark]

2 hours ago, techyiam said:

EUC vs Car Video:

My take is that the Euc rider was taking a lot of risk by continuing riding straight, and not let the car go first, even though the rider has the right of way. The alternative would have been to use a loud horn, if he had one.

If the Euc rider was riding defensively, and astute, he would have noticed that the car was about to make a right turn, and from further back, at no time was he in front of the car. Hence, the rider should have come to a stop with the car, and only proceed should he has eye contact with the driver, or just let the driver go first.

I agree.  I think the car driver was definitely in the wrong, but riders need to anticipate drivers doing the wrong thing and ride to that risk.

[Freeforester]

7 hours ago, KiwiMark said:

I agree.  I think the car driver was definitely in the wrong, but riders need to anticipate drivers doing the wrong thing and ride to that risk.

 

This ^^^ - apportioning blame once you’re all splinted up and in hospital or worse still, laying atop a slab is always going to be a somewhat otiose exercise.

[litewave]

8 hours ago, KiwiMark said:

I agree.  I think the car driver was definitely in the wrong, but riders need to anticipate drivers doing the wrong thing and ride to that risk.

Yeah, but it is annoying as hell when you make eye contact, get their attention, and they *still* cut you off intentionally, even if riding in a crosswalk.

I usually just throw my arms up with a gesture of 'are you seriously this much of a d*ck?' (no fingers involved). Reacting harshly or violently only makes me, the rider, look bad.

[OldFartRides]

A clear case of justified wheel wage.

[techyiam]

1 hour ago, litewave said:

Yeah, but it is annoying as hell when you make eye contact, get their attention, and they *still* cut you off intentionally, even if riding in a crosswalk.

That can certainly happen. But I don't think about it like that anymore, and those negative emotions don't get triggered. 

What I have seen are many, many instances at intersections, where bikers, and PEV riders go first even though the car drivers have the right of way. So, once in a while, some drivers will return the favor. And I am perfectly fine with that now.

I don't let my mind process the negative version of the thought response, and no negative emotions get elicited as a result.

Edited November 1, 2022 by techyiam

[Paul A]

Kingsong S22 gold anniversary edition

EUC Serbia

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Oct 30, 2022
Kingsong S22 gold anniversary edition

 

 

[Paul A]

Beogde T4, EX30 and Comander Pro in the mix

EUC Serbia

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Oct 30, 2022

 

 

 

[litewave]

5 hours ago, techyiam said:

That can certainly happen. But I don't think about it like that anymore, and those negative emotions don't get triggered.

And when the car cuts you off less than 2 meters in front of you while you are entering a crosswalk, and you have to take hard, evasive action?

Not even a hint of negativity? You must be a saint.

[Robse]

5 hours ago, Paul A said:

Beogde T4, EX30 and Comander Pro in the mix

EUC Serbia

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Oct 30, 2022

 

 

 

Unless this i a trickshot, it looks like a lot more than 45°

[Paul A]

Veteran Sherman S EUC Teardown — What's inside this electric unicycle!?

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Premiered 4 hours ago

Albert joins us to tear down the Veteran Sherman S EUC.

Are the parts as high-quality as they look?

We tear open the Sherman S inside-out to see for ourselves.

 

 

 

[Robse]

1 hour ago, Paul A said:

The world's fastest electric scooter is already achieving phenomenal speeds:

The Rion 2RE70 Thrust currently holds the title as the fastest electric scooter in the world by a sizeable margin. It can go at least 80 MPH (more, depending on rider weight, battery charge, terrain, etc.) and lasts for up to 50 miles on a single charge of the 30 ah/84V lithium battery.

 

What happens if EUC's ever reach 120, 130, 140, 150 kph?

GROUP RIDE VS FASTEST FEMALE EUC RIDER IN SF ! | BAESK8

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Oct 28, 2022

 

 

 

[rant on] Apparantly speed is the only factor that matters.  Brain cells don't count.... [rant off]

[EDCampstore]

On 10/31/2022 at 11:59 AM, Paul A said:

 

Friendly note: The EUC rider is at fault here for ghosting the driver in his blind spot. This is a classic mistake that cyclists and motorcyclists make. A driver can’t heed what he can’t see. Good thing it wasn’t a bus! ALWAYS take a lane position in which drivers can clearly observe you through their mirrors.

PS: It looks like the driver did use his turn signals, although it’s not clear how soon he signaled.
 

 

[techyiam]

18 minutes ago, EDCampstore said:

The EUC rider is at fault here for ghosting the driver in his blind spot.

Not in this case. No question the rider could have taken defensive measures. However, the driver was 100% at fault, though. Look at the unobstructed traffic signage, posted right at entrance.

Edited November 3, 2022 by techyiam

[Paul A]

Rider is traveling in car's blind spot.

Rider is not giving car sufficient all round spacing/buffer zone.

Road markings denote separate lanes.

Car not giving sufficient time/distance of warning turn signal.

Car crosses solid line, road marking, not dashed, at exit only driveway. 

Car disobeys clear, prominent signage of 'DO NOT ENTER'......Right turn arrow inside red circle/diagonal line.

 

 

The video at time mark 0.45 is just bizarre.

[Cycle_Kinesis]

The driver in this video turns on a stroad that has a 'Do not enter' and 'No right turn sign' (50 seconds into the clip).  I believe the driver is at fault with this in mind.  

 

[mrelwood]

9 minutes ago, Cycle_Kinesis said:

The driver in this video turns on a stroad that has a 'Do not enter' and 'No right turn sign' (50 seconds into the clip).  I believe the driver is at fault with this in mind.

The driver might’ve been legally at fault, but the rider could’ve avoided the crash. He didn’t even give himself  a chance to see if the car had a blinker on because he was riding right at the car’s side.

 If you expect everybody in traffic to act correctly, you are eventually making collision a certainty. Don’t give  up the power to determine your own level of safety. Others don’t deserve it.

[Freeforester]

Here’s (to my mind) an interesting synchronisation of ‘son et lumière’ to help alert you to the possibility of a cutout at speed:

 

 

 

[Paul A]

Advisable to have a video camera to record continuously.

Cost/benefit of camera is worthwhile.