Aneta Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 I use the same app. There's no need to convert degrees to % grade manually, you just tap on that .0o label on top and it cycles through various representations. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
night_ombudsman Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Aneta said: That's very interesting because if this incline is indeed 45 degrees, that means that the minimum k=1.0 coefficient of friction is needed not to slip. Typical tires have k=0.7 on asphalt. The slope looks a bit less than 45, though. Would be interesting to know the exact angle measured by a smartphone. On the photo, it may look steeper due to perspective. That's fairly glossy concrete, fwiw. Edited January 8, 2020 by night_ombudsman word 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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night_ombudsman Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Old Nike missile launch site in the Santa Monica Mountains, now San Vicente Park. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tazarinho Posted January 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 8, 2020 Yesterday did a nice ride from Mol to Hasselt (65 km) on cyclist paths. Including two experiences that were created for cyclists: 'riding through the trees' and 'riding through the water' Through the trees: And through the water: 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rama Douglas Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 16 hours ago, ZenRyder said: But you do have a protractor in your back pocket. That is if you have a SmartPhone on you. There is an android app called the Clinometer. It shows you the exact degrees of slope. Or if you are of the Apple persuasion: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bubble-level-and-clinometer/id304152770 But then you need to convert the slope to grade (which is different). You can see the conversion in this table: https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/slope-degrees-gradient-grade-d_1562.html So, next time, just download the app and plop your phone on that grade. But of course. I was being sarcastic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Aneta Posted January 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 8, 2020 Belgian beavers are amazing architects! Compare this to the best the American beaver can build: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 5 hours ago, Tazarinho said: Yesterday did a nice ride from Mol to Hasselt (65 km) on cyclist paths. Including two experiences that were created for cyclists: 'riding through the trees' and 'riding through the water' Through the trees: And through the water: Very cool trail! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Marty Backe Posted January 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 12, 2020 @Jericho Das, @Dave U, and @Dzlchef on the Palos Verdes peninsula overlooking the Pacific Ocean. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Marty Backe Posted January 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 12, 2020 From the left: me, @Dzlchef, @Dave U, and @Jericho Das Taken on the Redondo Beach at noon today. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pico Posted January 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 14, 2020 Are you Ready to Rumble? 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rehab1 Posted January 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2020 On 1/14/2020 at 7:46 AM, pico said: Are you Ready to Rumble? You look upset pico. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pico Posted January 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2020 8 minutes ago, Rehab1 said: You look upset pico. Geee! You did not fall for the bait @Rehab1! I was expecting a photo-shopped GrandMa facing me or something... You are losing your touch... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post winterwheel Posted January 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2020 You're making a excellent case for wheeling as a retirement activity. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post travsformation Posted January 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) Frozen-over puddle with a thick, muddy base in the middle of a tight turn...Man, was I freezing the whole 20km home! Made for some good "boys will be boys" pics though... (blurry pic is the result of the puddle-plant my phone took. Good thing it's waterproof!) Edited January 16, 2020 by travsformation 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post travsformation Posted January 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, Marty Backe said: Cool pic! Looks like the perfect bait for @Rehab1 too! I'm thinkin' James Dean, "Redwheel without a cause..." 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, travsformation said: Frozen-over puddle with a thick, muddy base in the middle of a tight turn...Man, was I freezing the whole 20km home! Made for some good "boys will be boys" pics though... (blurry pic is the result of the puddle-plant my phone took. Good thing it's waterproof!) Ug, I hate riding in mud. Fortunately it's not something I encounter very often where I live. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erk1024 Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Marty Backe said: This must be late in the afternoon. The angle and quality of light is great. Nice portrait! Very artistic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rehab1 Posted January 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2020 58 minutes ago, travsformation said: Cool pic! Looks like the perfect bait for @Rehab1 too! I'm thinkin' James Dean, "Redwheel without a cause..." @Marty Backe ‘s photo will definitely be archived for future abuse. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 26 minutes ago, erk1024 said: This must be late in the afternoon. The angle and quality of light is great. Nice portrait! Very artistic. Thanks. Yes, I always try and take advantage our our Southern California sunsets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Marty Backe said: Totally worthy of a series of "meme" by other riders... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rehab1 Posted January 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) 23 hours ago, pico said: Totally worthy of a series of "meme" by other riders... A picture of Mini Marty who arrived in my office today. Check out his cape. Edited January 17, 2020 by Rehab1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Marty Backe Posted January 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Rehab1 said: A picture of Mini Marty who arrived in my office today. Check out his cap. Looks like a wise use of Velcro too, just like me 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post travsformation Posted January 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 19, 2020 (edited) "This desire to move around on a single wheel is a desire for simplicity and impossibility at the same time. Perhaps that comes from defiance—a rejection of human limitations that drives us to transcend our bipedal existence." (Quoted from this article; thanks for sharing, @ZenRyder!) Edited January 19, 2020 by travsformation 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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