I have Croix de Fer. I am not a Dura Ace style obsessive when it comes to bike kit. It’s fine? Pretty good even. I enjoy riding it, which is the main thing. The current pricing is wild though: I thin… (View Post)

From the diary of James McHenry (1753-1816), Maryland delegate to the Constitutional Convention:A lady asked Dr. Franklin: “Well Doctor what have we got a republic or a monarchy? A republic, replied … (View Post)

Also illegal in the UK which requires two independent brakes on a bicycle IIRC. (View Post)

I think this analysis misses the point that the riot / invasion of Congress was merely one step in Trump’s attempt to illegally overturn the election results. It was also his last throw of the dice b… (View Post)

They turned up with zip tie handcuffs and tasers: https://eu.tennessean.com/story/news/2023/04/18/jan-6-capitol-riot-nashvilles-zip-tie-guy-guilty-on-all-charges/70126910007/ (View Post)