On 9/23/21 2:25 PM, jbeattie wrote:
> On Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 1:29:55 PM UTC-7, Joerg wrote:
>> On 9/23/21 10:34 AM, AMuzi wrote:
>>>
https://bikerumor.com/2021/09/17/simplon-pride-ii-aero-road-bike-is-new-worlds-fastest-within-uci-rules-plus-tri-version-more/
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>>> I'll hold my breath for the comment, "pffft. No cargo rack, no dynamo
>>> lights, no mudguards"
>> No bottle holder on the handlebar! And where's the MP3 player? Where
>> does the growler ride? And the bacon-avocado sandwiches? My bikes has
>> that 8-)
>>
>>
http://www.analogconsultants.com/ng/bike/Muddy5.JPG
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>> It even has a VHF/UHF radio for emergencies in cell-less areas. Soon to
>> be complemented with a li'l shortwave transceiver, morse key and antenna
>> wire (no kidding). So if I ever become stuck 100mi from Fort Zinderneuf ...
>
> What, and hope to contact a local Boy Scout or someone at the USCG who actually knows Morse code?
Seen the smiley? :-)
When I re-started ham radio and got a US license last year I was very
surprised how many hams are doing morse code. In contrast to the old
days in the 70's and 80's it's now my favorite mode. Mostly it takes
just a few calls and someone will answer. Often from the other end of
the country or from outside. Most of those are very proficient and can
easily converse at 20-30 words per minute.
... Why not just get a cheap satellite phone with text capability?
That's $12/month just for the service fee. I can brew more than two
gallons of beer for that kind of money :-)
Tell your wife to come and get you. It also has GPS, unlike your
crystal set. Morse code message: OSO asldkf aas;lkjg a o9'foijwer
[intended message-- I am at this place near a rock with some trees on a
trail, and I can't find a bent nail to fix my bike. Please bring beer
and a bent nail]. Its amazing how we used to go hiking all around the
Sierra for days or weeks with no cell phones, radios, AEDs, IV stands,
etc., etc. You just buddy-up with someone, making sure he or she has a
little extra weight incase you get snowed in and have to do the Donner
Party dinner party thing. Pick someone you can out run if you encounter
a bear, although Sierra black bears are pretty wimpy. I saw a guy repel
one with a bottle of Balls of Fire.
https://pautzke.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/600_Eggs-Premium-Jar-Lid-Combo.jpg
It did, however, leave with most of his backpack. Damned vermin.
On the MTB I usually can't buddy up anymore because my pals all got
E-MTB and mine is strictly muscle-powered. So I can't keep up with them.
Oh, and it does happen. In spring a guy I was riding with did get a
heart attack up in the hills. He was the last I'd think that would
happen to. Sporty, climbs hills much faster than I can, he is lean, not
a gram of fat, never smoked, under 60, yet it hit him. In that case I
could use a phone.
The little shortwave rig will ride along mainly for another reason,
portable activation from hills:
https://www.sota.org.uk/