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Description This tsuba is a depiction of the sky filled with clouds. At the upper left, the moon appears with the depiction of a rabbit pounding rice for sweet rice cakes. This is the figure that the Japanese see in the moon. This tradition may have developed in part because the word for rice cake ("mochi") can also mean "full moon."
Provenance Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
Inscriptions [Transcription] 紀国 中村親祐; [Transliteration] Kii no kuni/Nakamura Chikayori (kao); [Translation] Kii province/Nakamura Chikayori.
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According to Virginia Beach police, a pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle Tuesday morning on South Military Highway.
The call was received at 10:29 a.m. and police say it happened in the 700 block of South Military Highway.
Police say the victim was traveling westbound on S. Military Highway trying to cross the street.
They say the vehicle was a 2011 flatbed tow truck and it was going westbound on S. Military Highway also.
They were both coming out of a parking lot on the east side.
Police say the driver continued across Military Highway and made a left turn and proceeded southbound. The victim continued walking across Military Highway. The driver felt something strike the truck. The driver looked in his rearview mirror and saw the victim in the road.
The victim has now been identified as William John Power, 67, of the 1100 block of Borg Ct. in Virginia Beach. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say the driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and at this point is not facing any charges.
Speed and alcohol are not considered factors police say.
This case is still under investigation.

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Republic Day is just around the corner and with barely two days left for the grand celebrations, preparations in the capital are in full swing. From complete dress rehearsals to drills and marches, Delhi is busy with last-minute details to ensure all goes well. As expected, due to such a big event, traffic jams are inevitable but the authorities are warning citizens beforehand about routes to skip and take to avoid getting stuck. It is also a busy time for airports and airlines during this time and more so this year as Republic Day falls on Thursday and many are skipping work to make it a four-day long weekend. The fog is another factor that has often resulted in flight delays in the winter. Security is usually beefed up during Republic Day at most places with large gatherings and airport is one such place. You can expect longer lines, stricter checking and more personnel to ensure all goes well. In a bid to make it all smooth for flyers, airlines are requesting passengers to reach Delhi airport on time so that there is no delay in boarding. ALSO SEE Top 5 places to visit on Republic Day long weekend Also Read - Sonu Sood Sends 173 Migrants to Dehradun on Plane, Says 'Most of Them Never Travelled by Air'
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Jim Fitzpatrick, founder and president of CBT Automotive Network announced today that the CBT News team will be on hand at this year’s National Automobile Dealers Association/J.D. Power 2015 Automotive Forum March 31 in New York City.
Hosted by the New York International Auto Show, the annual event brings together the nation’s automotive thought leaders from manufacturers, suppliers and retailers to offer insights into and analyses of the industry. Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.; Peter Welch, president of NADA; Larry Van Tuyle, CEO of Van Tuyle Group Inc.; Sandy Schwartz, president of Cox Automotive; and Finbarr O’Neill, president of J.D. Power are a few of the keynote speakers who will be addressing how events of the past will influence the future of automotive.
“We, at CBT Automotive Network, strive to keep our viewers and readers informed of events, trends and practices that impact their businesses,” said Fitzpatrick. “Our news team will conduct interviews throughout the day with some of the biggest names in the industry.”
More than 700 people are expected to attend the one-day event, which will take place at the Grand Hyatt Hotel.

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For recently retired Bob Buckner ’67, the marching band he directed for 20 years is a lot like the Mafia; no matter how hard Buckner tries to leave the organization, it keeps pulling him back in. That’s because David Starnes, appointed director of the Pride of the Mountains effective July 1, convinced his legendary predecessor to continue contributing to the band. Buckner, a drill designer for clients around the world, agreed to write the drills for this year’s field show, titled “Club Swagger.”
In addition to Starnes, Buckner is working alongside assistant directors Matt Henley ’93 MA ’95 and Jon Henson ’05 MA ’07. “The design staff is a ‘dream team’ in every sense,” said Starnes. “It was my intent from the day I was named director to include Bob on the design team. He willingly accepted, and I consider it a great honor to work with someone whom I have accumulated such respect for during my career. Collectively, it is a great opportunity that we have the chance to work with each other and creatively design for arguably the best marching band in the nation.”
Starnes previously directed bands at Kennesaw Mountain High School in Kennesaw, Ga., following a career path that shares interesting parallels with Buckner’s. Starnes joined Kennesaw Mountain when the school opened in 2000, growing the band program from 85 students to a membership of 250. Similarly, Buckner developed WCU’s marching band from 90 members in 1991 to more than 400 in 2011. Like Western Carolina’s band, which received the 2009 John Philip Sousa Foundation’s Sudler Trophy, the nation’s highest award for collegiate marching bands, the Kennesaw Mountain program won recognition from the Sousa Foundation, earning the Sudler Shield of Excellence for outstanding achievement in high school marching band in 2003. And like the Pride, which appeared in 2011’s Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day, the Kennesaw band also performed on a national stage on a national holiday, participating in the 2005 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
This year’s show features music from well-known “club artists,” including Lady Gaga, Madonna, Adam Lambert, Michael Jackson, Usher and Bruno Mars. “The show will put the audience in a modern-day dance club environment through music, rhythm and the thump of bass speakers. The color guard costuming will be indicative of pop culture with a flashy, rock star look,” Starnes said. “It will be a show that will have the audience singing as they leave each game.”
The band also will give exhibition performances, including at WCU’s Tournament of Champions on Saturday, Oct. 15, and the Bands of America Atlanta Regional Championship at the Georgia Dome on Saturday, Oct. 29. “Through these exhibitions, more than 10,000 people will experience what we do at WCU on the marching band field,” Starnes said. “Our goal is to inspire, influence and recruit at the highest levels to continue the tradition of excellence that is established in the band program.”

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Last week a SpaceX executive made a "best and final" purchase offer, residents say. The executive told some "it's not safe" and "too dangerous" to live there anymore.
Elon Musk wants a rocket resort. A few scrappy homeowners stand in his way.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is developing its Starship rocket at a launch site in a remote wildlife-rich area at the southeastern tip of Texas, and took root next to a hamlet of retiree-age homeowners called Boca Chica Village in 2014. Since SpaceX first began offering homeowners buyouts in 2019, most residents have sold to the company. Last week SpaceX made its "best and final" purchase offer. But some residents have vowed not to sell to SpaceX. 🚀


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During the early 1980s I was involved in a?Catholic music ensemble that had started out as a typical “guitar group,” accompanying at Vigil Mass on Saturday nights, but grew into a freestanding music ministry involved in diocesan events and evangelistic outreach. Through my involvement in music ministry I was frequently exposed to the prickliness of left-leaning Catholics. Once, when we were to give a concert for a community of religious women, we found our repertoire subject to pre-approval. A song containing the line “Keep going onward till the battle is over” raised eyebrows. We had to explain that the lyrics were metaphorical and the battle in question was merely the struggle of life.
Playing for a variety of parishes and retreats, I witnessed such post-Vatican II novelties as question-and-answer homilies, extemporized Eucharistic prayers, and of course, liturgical dance. Performing at a large religious-education conference, I was introduced to a colorful array of “progressive” Catholic characters — both clerical and lay — as well as to diverse theological speculations that stretched the limits of Christian orthodoxy.
In other areas of my life, too, I have encountered the outlook of the Catholic Left. Working as a freelance writer and creative director, I once developed publications for a Catholic women’s college with a highly regarded nursing program. The nursing director objected to a photograph I intended to use as a cover image: a student receiving her pin signifying completion of the nursing curriculum. The director, a nun, explained that featuring an individual student so prominently “doesn’t reflect our charism,” which was oriented to group sharing rather than individual accomplishment.
I cite these incidents not to disparage nuns — or free-thinking theologians or liturgical dancers, for that matter — but to illustrate my firsthand experience with the Catholic Left and its ideological sensibilities.
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Peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading is a decentralized type of transaction that facilitates the exchange of energy from various sources. By promoting distributed P2P power trading, it is possible to balance the supply and demand of nearby energy resources in an efficient, environmentally friendly manner, making sure fairness is secured. For instance, Lition was launched in 2018 to connect German green energy producers and consumers.
According to Lition's data, customers on the platform have reportedly saved an average of 20% on their electricity and water bills, while power plants have also seen increased revenues.
Nonetheless, as with all technologies however, there are key challenges to address before we can fully tap their potential. In the case of P2P energy trading, the limitation lies in its safety, efficiency, transparency and operating mechanisms.
To that end, a study published in KeAi journal Global Energy Interconnection explored a blockchain-based environment for such trades and the potential of it to be secure, pragmatic and non-biased. The research team suggests implementing an Arrow-d’Aspremont-Gerard-Varet (AGV) system that encourages realistic reserve pricing and helps establish the correct P2P transaction cost. The positive outcomes are the alignment with Bayesian incentive compatibility and budget balance.
“We believe this is a major development in P2P energy trading,” says Wei Pei, researcher at the Institute of Electrical Engineering Chinese Academy of Sciences and lead author of this study. “In a market economy, every rational economic person has a self-interest side, and their personal behavior will act according to self-interest rules.”
“AGV mechanism as Bayesian incentive-compatible and budget balanced under weak participation requirements,” adds Pei,
Pei and the team also emphsized the mechanism’s benefits for decentralized transactions due to its consideration for individual incentives while maximizing collective value at the same time—a marked difference from the VCG mechanism.
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Incentive-compatible and budget balanced AGV mechanism for peer-to-peer energy trading in smart grids
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When the sun rose Saturday morning, LSU found itself in a three-way tie for eighth place in the Southeastern Conference with an 8-9 mark.
By late Saturday night, the Tigers were the No. 5 seeds in the SEC Tournament that opens Wednesday at 21,500-seat Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
On Saturday afternoon, LSU defeated No. 25 Alabama, 80-77, in overtime to catapult back into respectability with its first victory over a ranked team since Jan. 8 when it beat No. 18 Tennessee, 79-67, on its way to a 15-1 and 3-1 start and No. 12 ranking.
LSU (21-10, 9-9) is tied for fifth with five teams at 9-9 – Texas A&M, Alabama, Florida and South Carolina. That win over Tennessee (23-7, 14-4), which is ranked 13th now and finished as the No. 2 seed, and a 65-60 victory on Jan. 4 over then-No. 16 Kentucky (25-6, 14-4), which is now No. 7 and the No. 3 seed, are the reasons why LSU beat out the four 9-9 teams for the No. 5 seed.
The Tigers, who have not been ranked since early February, play at approximately 2:30 p.m. eastern time Thursday in the SEC Tournament against the winner of No. 12 seed Missouri (11-20, 5-13) and No. 13 seed Ole Miss (13-18, 4-14). Those two open the tournament at 6 p.m. Wednesday with No. 11 Vanderbilt (15-15, 7-11) and No. 14 Georgia (6-25, 1-17) playing at about 8:30 p.m. All Wednesday and Thursday games will be on the SEC Network.
LSU just lost to lowly seeds Ole Miss and Vanderbilt last month in a rollercoaster season.
“This is going to help our seed a lot,” said LSU senior forward Darius Days, who scored a game-high 24 points with seven rebounds, three steals and 3-of-7 shooting from 3-point range.
He could have been talking about either the NCAA Tournament or SEC Tournament seed.
LSU has been listed most often as a No. 7 seed in recent weeks, but that could inch up, depending how the Tigers do in the SEC Tournament.
“For the NCAA Tournament, this win will help us a lot,” Days said. “It’s a quad one win. It will help our confidence.”
Quadrant one victories include home wins over teams with a top 30 RPI. Alabama is at No. 17 while LSU is at No. 24 in RPI.
It was also LSU’s first win over Alabama after five straight losses.
“It was a must win,” said LSU guard Brandon Murray, who scored 17 with three steals and hit 2-of-6 from 3-point range. “It was no more than that. We had to do what we had to do.”
Alabama (19-12, 9-9), which has been listed as a No. 5 NCAA Tournament seed, is now the No. 6 seed in the SEC Tournament and will play in the late game Thursday against the Vanderbilt-Georgia winner.
“Tough loss,” said Alabama coach Nate Oats, whose team trailed 68-64 with three minutes left in regulation but managed a 72-72 tie. “We played a lot harder than we had recently. Much better.”
The Tide lost 87-71 at home Wednesday to one of the hottest teams in the SEC – Texas A&M, which just weeks ago was smelling the cellar of the SEC. The Aggies (20-11, 9-9) are the SEC Tournament No. 8 seed and will play No. 9 seed Florida (19-12, 9-9) in the first game Thursday at noon.
The Aggies won 67-64 at home Saturday over Mississippi State. It was A&M’s fourth straight victory and fifth of the last six. That run came off an eight-game losing streak that had the Aggies at 15-10 and 4-8 and near the bottom of the league on Feb. 12. Texas A&M could sneak into the NCAA Tournament. Others like Florida and South Carolina are also on the bubble.
“I can honestly say we didn’t rediscover anything,” Texas A&M senior guard Quenton Jackson said after scoring 28 in the win at Alabama. “We knew the answers to the test the whole time. We just had to figure a way to implement that into the game. We never got discouraged.”
Jackson scored 18 in the win over Mississippi State (17-14, 8-10). The Bulldogs are the SEC Tournament No. 10 seed and play No. 7 seed South Carolina (18-12, 9-9) at 6 p.m. Thursday.
SEC Tournament Friday play opens with No. 1 seed/regular season champion and No. 5 Auburn (27-4, 15-3) playing at noon on ESPN against the Texas A&M-Florida winner. Auburn, which won 15 league games for the first time in history, should be a No. 1 NCAA Tournament seed.
No. 4 seed Arkansas (24-7, 13-5) plays at approximately 2:30 p.m. Friday on ESPN against Missouri, Ole Miss or LSU. No. 2 seed Tennessee plays at 6 p.m. on the SEC Network against the South Carolina-Mississippi State winner.
No. 3 seed Kentucky plays at approximately 8:30 p.m. Friday against Vanderbilt, Georgia or Alabama on the SEC Network. The Wildcats are likely to be a No. 2 seed for the NCAA Tournament with Tennessee looking like a No. 3 and Arkansas like a No. 4.
The semifinals will be at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday on ESPN. The championship game will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday on ESPN.
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Cost of living in Turmero (Venezuela) is 66% more expensive than in Ahmednagar (India)
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Putting the student experience at the heart of UCL
By Ruth Howells, on 10 October 2013
An audience of more than 400 gathered last week in the Bloomsbury Theatre to listen to a lecture and Q&A with the man now steering the big ship UCL, new President & Provost, Professor Michael Arthur.
The event was the first of the new season of Lunch Hour Lectures, as well as a first opportunity for many members of the UCL community – a collectively curious bunch – to begin to form an opinion about the man in charge.
One month into the job, Professor Arthur declared that he is “having a great time”, but it is clear that he has already begun to form a view of the university’s current strengths and weaknesses, as well as a tentative but compelling vision for its future.
It is early days, of course, and UCL is a large and complex organisation. However, this lecture made Professor Arthur’s feelings on a number of key issues clear and gave a good sense of the institutional direction of travel he anticipates – one with the student experience at its heart.
Past and future UCL
Professor Arthur paid tribute to Professor Sir Malcolm Grant’s legacy, including UCL’s performance and reputational rise over his decade in charge, the establishment of the Grand Challenges: “a clever, galvanising idea”, and the focus on entrepreneurship.
He touched on the existing White Paper, asking for a show of hands of audience members who have read it (not many). Although he made it clear that he thinks much of the content is good, he promised a “dramatically shorter” new strategy forged from genuine staff engagement and drawing on the combined intellectual might of the institution.
Students, students, students
He highlighted five areas where he has already identified room for improvement. The first, and the one that was at the centre of the lecture, is the student experience. Namely, UCL’s need to move from being a research-led to a research-based university, where research and teaching are fully integrated and fully “embedded in the organisation’s DNA”.
He mentioned our mixed National Student Survey results, saying that although recruitment is currently buoyant, there is a great deal to be done in a highly competitive environment to ensure it stays that way.
He also felt that we need to do more to tackle diversity and fair access for students, encouraging talented students from low income and low engagement backgrounds to apply.
On international and partnership issues, he said that these are highly complex and that no-one in the sector is excelling at them.
Although he approves of the approach taken by UCL in establishing specialist postgraduate centres overseas, he made it clear that he does not favour international undergraduate campuses and that, in future, UCL should seek more of a partnership approach to international activity. He makes an interesting point about not only aspiring to work with “the best” and there being a good case for partnering with upcoming, “hungry” universities.
He admitted to being highly competitive personally and for the organisations he works for, but not at the expense of sound partnership working.
Although people outside of UCL might believe we, King’s and Imperial are at each other’s throats, he sees the brilliant partnership working at the heart of initiatives such as the Francis Crick Institute and the London Centre for Nanotechnology and believes we should be doing more in this vein.
He believes that London has the opportunity to be the number one destination for higher education in the world, particularly for biomedicine and health.
He also touched on the UCL community of alumni and contributors and their key role in controlling the reputation of UCL and inspiring current students, saying that we must do more to engage with them and make them lifelong champions of UCL.
In his closing remarks, he said that the UCL community at large is “unique, complicated, highly creative, slightly rebellious” – and that he would respect that history and work with that grain.
The lecture highlight, and the part where Professor Arthur seemed to most enjoy himself, was the Q&A. He tackled a number of tricky questions that had been submitted in advance via the #askprovost hashtag on Twitter and from the audience.
The questions chosen were fairly lively, including ones on making UCL fossil-free, the London Living Wage and the relocation of the Gower Place GP practice.
Asked about the one thing he’d do to improve undergraduate education, he reiterated that what the university lacks most is a reputation for student experience and that would be what he’d address most urgently.
As part of his answer, he revealed that when he applied for the job at UCL, he wrote in his application that if what was wanted was somebody to “simply drive the research machine”, that he wasn’t the man for the job.
The tone of the lecture was measured, but Professor Arthur certainly did not shy away from identifying the challenges and issues facing UCL. The audience reaction seemed to be one of tentative approval – not too bad considering he’s only been in the job for a month.
Watch the full lecture below:
For a full account of the lecture and Q&A, visit the staff news website. Professor Arthur’s regular communications will also appear on this site.
Ruth Howells is News Editor in UCL Communications and Marketing.


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According to media reports, the Central Archaeological Council (KAS) has approved the studies for the monument’s restoration and maintenance, which were compiled taking into consideration its construction features and history, in order to prevent any alterations to its authenticity.
Located between the Acropolis and the Ardittos hill in the heart of the capital, the temple was dedicated to Olympian Zeus. Construction began in the 6th century BC but was completed some 600 years later, during the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD.
Among the largest monuments of the ancient world, the temple bore a double row of 20 columns on the flanks and three rows of 8 columns on the narrow sides. Within the temple stood the colossal gold-and-ivory cult statue of Zeus, while outside the building an equally colossal statue of Hadrian was raised by the Athenians to honor the Roman emperor.

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The Photo Above Does Not Represent This Individual Bike Friday, But Does Represent the Model Type
It folds fast -- in less than 9-12 seconds after loosening one twist-locking fastener. Not quite as fast as hyper folding, the worlds fastest Bike Friday folding technology, but plenty fast for most situations.
With 8 speeds controled by twist shifters, Just the tikit has a threadless headset, sealed bottom bracket on Schwalbe Marathon Green Guard 16x1.35 tires.
The Just the tikit can be dressed up with all Bike Friday travel accessories including racks and bags, and comes from the same reliable platform as all Bike Friday travel bikes. That means it will perform and last.
It comes in your choice of 20 color choices, with Ink Black, Green Gear Green, Flag Red and Cream Soda Blue free with no upgrade charge.
It is available in your choice of three sizes (50 cm, 55 cm, 60 cm) to fit individuals from about 4-foot-6 to 6-4 (1.3m to 1.9m).
You can upgrade to our fastest fold for $146.
If you are not certain which Bike Friday will best fit your needs, you can look at our Bike List for more information, but the best way to know that you are getting the perfect Bike Friday for your dreams of adventure is to contact a Bike Consultant for an interview.
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|2a Main frame:||41 tikit Main Frame - Med,Sm -straight guage|
|Accessories:||Engraved Name Plate -bike comes w/custom engravd name plate|
|Bars:||MTB flat Kalloy 15degree flat bars,25.4 x 560mm|
|BB bearing:||111.5mm BF Sealed 68xEnglish|
|Bells:||x None supplied standard|
|Bottle Cages:||Velocity Bottle Trap Black Cage|
|Bottles:||BF 21oz. water bottle white w/black lid - black logo|
|Brake Levers:||Tektro "V"/Disc style Brake Levers (2 finger)|
|Brakes:||Shimano Acera M422 V brake Fr or R oem|
|Cables:||Cable - Housing Black std w/ Decals Black or White|
|Cassette:||11-28 8sp Shimano CS-HG50|
|Chains:||KMC Z-51 8sp chain (made part with links)|
|Cranks:||Alloy single ring cotterless (165,170,175) w/53t CHOOSE|
|Derailleurs Rear:||Shimano Claris 2400-SS 8sp RD 32largest, 41wrap|
|Frame additions:||Std release folds w/ stem T lock. Gives a fast fold.|
|Headset, Threadless:||1 1/8" DiaTech clamp headset, Black tikit, micro adj.|
|Hub Front:||BF tikit Hub - front-Narrow 24o QR Alloy, 74mm|
|Hub Rear:||BF Joytech 24o 130mm, silver rear hub|
|Packing Materials BF:||Packing & handling for shipping|
|Pedals:||yNone supplied std. Choose if you want us to supply|
|Rims:||Alex ZC1000 (349) Blk 24o w/ mchnd brake surface rim|
|Saddle:||None supplied std. Choose if you want us to supply|
|Seatpost:||Uno 27.2 x 350mm SP Silver|
|Shifters/Controls:||SRAM MRX Comp 8sp right twist shift Shim compatable|
|STEMS F:||BF Ahead style 4 bolt(60,75,90,105,120mm) we size or CHOOSE|
|Tires:||Schwalbe Marathon 16 x 1.35" (349) 65-110psi|
|Tubes:||16x1 1/8- 1 3/8" SV (349)|
To View BikeRadar.com's review of the tikit CLICK HERESubmitted by: bikeradar.com May 20, 2015
After anticipating its arrival for several weeks, my newly purchased "Pre-Loved" Bike Friday tikit Model-T arrived yesterday evening.
The bike was sent in one smallish box and was very carefully packed. Assembly was quick and easy and took only minutes. I then put my own seat and pedals onto the bike, set the handlebar and seat height, put lights on (I commute at night) and literally rode off.
While technically a pre-owned bike, Bike Friday's attention to the details of refurbishing this bike was so thorough that my bike looks and rides like a new bike.
As the wizards at Bike Friday prepared my tikit for resale, they went all-out: new paint (my choice of color, I selected black), new tires, rims, cogs, cables, housings, and a whole lot more is in excellent condition.
To call it used does not seem appropriate. I have ridden Bike Friday's for many years. In fact,my other bike is a Bike Friday Pocket Companion. I have toured all over the mid-Atlantic area on that bike or its equivalent.
The handling of my tikit is as good as the Pocket Companion - that is to say excellent. It is stable enough to ride no-hands, accelerates and corners in a sporty fashion (small wheels, great geometry) and has gearing just fine for Charlottesville's relatively steep hills.
To top it all off, the tikit is very comfortable as well. In short - this is a fine ride!Submitted by: Dave Krovetz February 8, 2013
Tikit with NuVinci Hub
For this review I will share briefly my background as a customer, my initial experience, the purpose of my search, my concerns, limitations and advantages a couple of tips, and my now experience.
It is important for the reader to know that I write this review as a 56-year-old male returning to cycling after 40 years. The last time I did some serious cycling was when I collided into the side of a car coming out of a service/gas station. I went flying over the front bonnet. I came off OK but my bike was finished. So I make no claim to expert or professional knowledge.
Well 40 years later I took delivery of my tikit 2 Infinity NuVinci CVT 360 hyperfold bike. My first ride was the most incredible smooth cycling experience I have ever encountered. There was just an effortless transition of gears. The only issues or concern was the conditioning of my legs for the uphill run.
The bike is so different in all points and exceptionally well made down to the last detail. It felt comfortable to ride.
I started this bike journey looking for a bike with an easy to use gear system and I found a Bike Friday and an incredible transmission. Prior to taking delivery I test rode a number of bikes at every bike shop I could find, read every bike review and technical paper.
My aim was to have a bike that I didn’t have to relearn how to change 27 gears but still able to climb the hills. I wanted a bike that I could just enjoy riding and commuting to work and use for a Saturday ride.
I researched and came across the NuVinci hub from Fallbrook Technologies Inc. I contacted them and they provided me a list of bike manufacturers that were using the NuVinci but there were no bikes coming to Australia. I also learned that the Nuvinci hub could be installed on existing bikes. I asked many bike shops and they weren’t interested. No one had the time or interest to custom-build a bike.
That is when I found Bike Friday a bike company that makes a bike for you.
I have been riding the bike for two months and it is still great to ride. The only concern has been with the stem. Within the first two weeks there was considerable movement and squeaking in the stem. I contacted the service team at Bike Friday and discussed a few possible causes. After carefully observing the mechanics of the bike I realized that the cable on the hyperfold needed to be tightened. I found that the cable could be adjusted by rotating the nut at the end of the cable. I first marked the original position of the nut with a permanent marker then turned the nut about 5 mm – tested it and found that it made a difference. I then turned another 5 mm and it worked-no more movement and squeaks.
Weight, gear range and wheel size. Don’t expect to keep up with the Lycra crowd. Overall the bike is heavier than non-folding bikes. The NuVinci’s hub adds an extra kilogram. It is one kilogram heavier than other internal hub systems.
The gear range is good but as shown on the Fallbrook web site it has a range of about 10 gears. The smaller wheels are good for a quick start and to move away from or around the traffic but not good on soft or uneven road surfaces. You feel the bumps and are more careful climbing the curbs. As a commuter in the city it is perfect.
The longest ride for me so far has been about 50km around Sydney and averaged about 20km per hour. That would likely be the furthest distances I would travel on this bike. I like it as a good form of exercise, recreational ride and commuter for work.
I can take it anywhere. The hyperfold option on the tikit makes it so easy to fold and really defines the bike. I highly recommend the hyperfold.
1. Choose carefully the chain ring and sprocket size. It will make a big difference on the gear range. I live in a hilly location so I went for a large chain ring.
2. Chain or Carbon Belt – I chose chain. Peter the BF bike consultant told me that the bike would lose about 30% efficiency in the gear range. This is because of the limited chain ring sizes available for the carbon belt drive. I needed that 30% for the hills.
3. Bike Saddle - If you are going to spend this sort of money on a bike buy a decent good quality leather saddle. It’s worth it. I bought a Sella Italia.
4. Handle bar grips – The bike came with soft spongy grips. If I had known I would have requested firmer grips. When these get a bit old I will change them.
I am mapping out all the interesting bike rides in Sydney. I am re-discovering Sydney and the joy of riding. And yes, I am more careful to look out for cars coming out of service/gas stations. I highly recommend Bike Friday. They have excellent ongoing customer support, which is critical in buying a bike.Submitted by: Phil Keys July 10, 2012
When I bought my tikit a few years ago I was super happy with it. After all, what's not to love? The fold, the handling, US-made, great company. I could go on and on.
Over time, however, I have grown disenchanted with my tikit. Below are the issues I have with it:
1. 16" wheels. Yes, 16" wheels help make the decidedly non-compact tikit be a bit smaller when folded. But the sacrifice in comfort and handling is not worth the trade-off. The tikit's fold is all about speed, not size. 20" wheels would go a long way toward improving the bike.
2. Fork clearance. I was gobsmacked to learn that the fork clearance is so narrow on the Tikit fork that it couldn't accomodate Schwalbe's Big Apple tires. Big Apple's are considered the gold-standard of 16" tires. I have heard that they improve comfort and handling immeasurably. To limit the Tikit to narrower and less capable tires seems easily fixable. Why hasn't Green Gear acted?
3. Weight. Although I think Chromoly is a fine material to use for bike frames (frame flexibility and fixability are just two of the benefits), choice in materials would be awesome. Then again an aluminum tikit would only serve to emphasize the harshness of the tikit ride (see above).
4. Suspension. The Brompton has it. The Birdy has it. Small wheel bikes need suspension, to take the edge off. The Tikit seems perfect for rear suspension as the bike pivots near the bottom bracket anyway. Why not add it? I would take the weight penalty for the added comfort.
5. Component quality. Yes it is a great bike with decent handling and unparalleled versatility. But, let's face, the stock bikes are kitted with bargain bin components. I spent many hundreds of dollars upgrading almost everything I could on my tikit. For a $1300 bike I shouldn't have to. Take a page from Tern who outfits their bikes with great components, stock. How you feel about any bike is at least 50% due to the quality of the components. Don't let another manufacturer (ahem Tektro) subtract from the Bike Friday experience. It's in your control.
6. Price. My slogan for Bike Friday is "Twice the bike for three times the prices." That sounds sarcastic (and I suppose it is) but I do think the convenience and versatility of the tikit is worth paying more for. But to use a tech analogy, the tikit isn't an iPhone. The whole package doesn't have that same level of quality. For all the reasons above it just doesn't warrant the premium.
So here is what my ideal tikit would have: 1. Frame. Steel, redesigned to be lighter. Or aluminum. 2. Wheels. 20" with more fork clearance to accommodate a wider variety of tires. 3. Suspension. Minimal, just enough to take the edge off. But present. Rear, at the pivot. Front, in the headset. (Note: with 20" wheels, suspension may not be necessary. I don't think it can hurt, though.) 4. Components. At least two quality levels up on everything. 5. Weight. A folding bike with small wheels should be 25lbs or under. 6. Brakes. Disc! 7. Price. Although I complained about the pricing of my current tikit, if my next tikit came with all the above, I would pay even more. It's all about the fit, finish and final product.Submitted by: Dylan MacDonald May 31, 2012
I love my tikit!
It is unbelievably convenient to throw in the trunk for car trips -- no roof racks, no reduced gas mileage, no wind noise.
SO much easier than a car in the inner city or in National Parks, just park outside and pedal in.
SO much easier than a regular bike on trains, stairs, in hallways, elevators, hotel rooms, etc. I end up riding much, much more in these situations than I used to with a regular bike.
A word of warning: I put a Spongy Wonder saddle on as an experiment and the metal base shredded my small car's headliner...use a normal saddle with a padded rear section to avoid similar problems.
The tikit is really fun for long-distance or credit card touring, too, especially with a Teeco pannier. The small wheels and unconventional frame are not a problem, even on the graded dirt roads of the Costa Brava.
The handlebar riser is a bit flexy on the climbs, but it's not a big deal; you quickly get used to it. But there are a few issues with this bike that make life trying.
One problem is that a folded tikit doesn't *quite* fit into the big lockers at museums and other public spaces that won't check a bike at the coat check. I used to just use the bike cover and call it a baby carriage, but many places won't check those anymore, either. So, I have to go through conniptions to get security to let me into a controlled area to lock it up (Tikits get swiped quickly if you leave them on a bike rack).
Another issue is the suitcase trailer. It works great, especially the compressor-fitting connector. But it is not effortless to fit the bike into the suitcase for travel -- it's not nearly the quick and dirty exercise that folding the bike is. It's just a bit tight, so things have to be lined up perfectly.
You definitely have to take the rack off to get the bike to fit. And I have yet to have an airline trip where the baggage monkeys didn't manage to mangle my chainring, even with two crush protectors.
The ring is an odd size, so it's hard to find a replacement and expensive if/when you do (no prayer in Italy). Bike Friday should really carry them in their store. I just give in and take the ring off when flying now. More hassle. The drive train is the only part of the bike that I think is not well designed (depending on your configuration, I suppose).
I have to be very careful not to bounce too much coming off bumps & curbs, or the chain drops off the front chainring WAY too easily. Also, the chain guard is too small and the chain sometimes rides up onto it, despite me shortening it a few links. I can avoid problems by being attentive, but I don't think I should have to do this.
The chain-angle is severe. The derailleur works great...as long as it is VERY precisely tuned to prevent skipping gears (another thing the baggage monkeys are good at messing up). Also, folding and unfolding the bike can shift the cable runs, screwing with this delicate balance. I now cable-tie my cables tightly in place under the bottom bracket to prevent this maddening problem. Derailleurs just seem to be a really dubious idea on this bike. The internal hub works magic, however. No mess, no fuss! And the new configuration with a Nuvinci hub and carbon belt drive should solve most/all of my drive train issues. The new tikit frames seem stiffer, too, which is nice.Submitted by: F. Felix May 31, 2012
I have a beautiful steel touring bike and a Breezer Uptown 8. I love them both. The Breezer has served me well getting around Denver and commuting to work...until recently. Half of my commute is on light rail. I ride to the gym early in the morning and then catch the train about 15 miles to work. At the end of the day I ride the bicycle home. It's been working perfectly for several years, but lately the train is getting crowded with bikes. I'm happy to see more people riding but there are only six slots open for bikes and I didn't want to start missing trains. Enter the tikit. I was worried that it would be redundant with the bicycles I already own. It's not. It allows me to ride the train worry free every time. The train guards told me that folded up, it's no bigger than a bag of golf clubs and they will never bother me in areas that a regular bike is not allowed to travel. Besides the basics, I've also been delighted at how much fun the tikit is to ride. Thanks Bike Friday. I love it!Submitted by: Richard Ray June 2, 2010
Yes, that Carley Simon song, Anticipation, a 1971 hit, is how I was feeling about my Tikit since I ordered it in February, then decided to upgrade it while it was being built. At last, we settled on the final components, then off it was shipped on April 22nd. ANTICIPATION since then and even since February. As the days dragged on , I kept looking at the FedEx website to track the shipment. Finally it arrived in Connecticut this morning, so I was Anticipating it every few minutes I’d look out the window for the FedEx guy. Nobody came. I kept looking at my iPhone to see if there was more detail in the tracking. At one point it said Package Delivered. I said to myself they must do the paperwork in advance because I didn’t hear the FedEx guy/gal. I opened the front door. There it was.
Ohboyohboyohboy. I’m 67 years old but I was like a little kid. I knew I better open it, read the instructions, go slow, because so many times I’ve messed up brand new stuff in my haste. I opened up the suitcase and there it was in all its glory. I looked at the manual, then spotted the DVD. I figured I’ll look at the DVD and see if it gives me enough info to get started.
I’d play little sections of it making sure that I was doing stuff right all along. I’d rewind a little, look it over a little. Within an hour I was out riding. And folding and unfolding my
What a work of art, really. Within five minutes of my getting on it someone remarked, nice bike!!!!. But the real fun was folding and bringing it into stores. Yeah, there’s nothing like that feeling. No locks no chains, no nothing, just me and my bike and all the conversation that follows.
I’d like to thank the entire Bike Friday staff for making this a very sweeeeet day. I look forward to many many rides, tossing it into the back of our SUV from time to time, without all the hassle of the taking off the front tire of my roadie.
It seems to have a lot of range in the gearing, more so than the one I traded in, New World Tourister.
Thanks to all, very much.
God’s peace to all,
Deacon Mike Oles
Recently purchased a Model T tikit on March 29, 2010. I previously rode a racing bike and was concerned that my new ride wouldn't be as smooth or as easy to climb. My doubts were unfounded in that the Bike Friday Model T performed beautifully on flat and somewhat hilly terrain. The fold is very easy and tightening the "Twiddly" knob is very reassuring that the bike is secure. I am really enjoying my riding experience and being able to fold the bike really comes in handy now that the weather in NYC is getting better and I can ride to work and store it safely, not worrying that it is exposed to the outside elements.Submitted by: Mitch W April 10, 2010
I looked at a lot of folding bikes over the last year. Bike Friday, Brompton, Dahon etc. My wife Tanya, an avid researcher, spent a lot of time as well. She asked me, "What is important to you? Do you really need the compact fold of the Brompton, or do you want a folding bike that rides like a real bike?" That really got me thinking.
Well, I test rode a Season tikit at Warm Planet Bikes in San Francisco, and also tried a friend's Brompton. I also tried a Strida and a Dahon. My wife kept researching. I kept looking at bikes.
I kept coming back to Bike Friday.
Last month, I finally bought my Season tikit a month ago after about a year agonzing over my decision. It is in Green Gear Green and I have named it Kermit! (You know, "It's not easy being green.") It has been fantastic! I knew I would like it, but I can't believe the difference it has made in my commute.
It has made in a huge difference in two areas primariy. One is getting on and off the train. The other is getting in and out of my building at work. I live in San Mateo, CA and commute to San Francisco, CA via Caltrain.
With our local Caltrain, there has been a problem for years in bike capacity. At least once every couple of weeks, I was bumped from the train and had to take the next one.
Now that I have the tikit, I get on the train with no problems. In the first two weeks alone, I was able to get on at least four trains that I would ordinarily been bumped off. The folding bike is always allowed!
My other issue has been my workplace. Frankly, it is NOT bike friendly. Before my tikit, I had to take my bike through the loading dock, down a one-floor freight elevator to the basement, and then try to sneak my bike onto another freight elevator up to the 10th floor where my office is. I say sneak, as the building has a "NO BIKE" policy. They want me to put my bike in room designated for that purpose in the basement. Just getting my bike in and out of the office took 10-15 minutes extra, time crucial if you are trying to make the train home.
Well now I pull up to the front of the building, fold my Season tikit, and walk right in and take the main elevator. The security people smile at me and nod as I go by. No hassles! I also can stick my tikit right under my desk, so that I can easily leave in a moment's notice. I honestly think that with the increased time I get at work, the tikit will be paid for in no time at all!
Oh, and here's the other thing: It is a joy to ride! The other day, a group of my fellow commuter's asked about it. They genuinely liked it, including one freind who has Brompton with a three gear internal hub (He was jealous, in a good-natured way, about my eight year nexus hub), but one of them made a bit of a derisive comment and said his folding bike, a citizen, only cost him a few hundred dollars, and insinuated that I was stupid for spending what I did for my Season tikit.
I noticed he had a regular commuter bike, and not a folder with him, asked him why he wasn't riding it at the time. He said that the ride was somewhat clunky and the fold was cumbersome, but he liked it just fine. I smugly thought to myself that he just made the point of the tikit for me. Why have a folding bike that, frankly, sucks? Why not pay for quality, and have a bike that you can actually enjoy?
Anyway, I could go on about all the other things I like about my tikit, but I think that would require a few more pages... long story short, I am an extremely satisified customer!
Ty SmithSubmitted by: Ty Smith December 3, 2009
The first thing I did when I received it was to slap an iBike power meter on it to measure the drag coeficients (aerodynamic and rolling). To my pleasant surprise they were almost identical to my Specualized Roubaix (the aero drag coef was actually lower on the tikit). Ultimately I can't detect any performance sacrifices when I switch bikes.
What I like most about it is that I can take it everywhere I go. So far I've never been turned away by a restaurant (I believe they think it's a wheel chair and they are worried about upsetting the disabled population).
I also have yet to find a trunk it won't fit in.
Anyway, in case you couldn't tell — I think it's a brilliant design and I actually fold it all the time (unlike my NWT which I only fold to travel). it's the coolest tikit out there — code named MPT (Mighty Purple tikit).Submitted by: Steve Conley December 1, 2009
I just crossed 1,000 miles on my Express tikit that I bought in July. It has been great for commuting to work and running errands. I'm very pleased with the customer support that I received from Jordan Bishko in sorting out some minor problems in the first month or two of ownership. He was very helpful in resolving the problems, sending a replacement part, and following up with me to make sure everything was working well. Thanks again!Submitted by: Christopher Buntel November 7, 2009
The season's tikit — a tikit with an internal geared hub (in my case a Nexus) — is just a terrific bike. I got mine (after much consultation with Dave Seybert at BF, who helped me to order a pocket tourist a couple of years back) to reproduce the cockpit of my Rivendell Glorius, so BF ordered a set of Nitto Albatross bars, put on cork handles from Riv, and even installed a J-Tek bar-con! I also had BF build me a front generator hub (Shimano) and get a Lumotec light. I also asked — because the tourist seemed to have a little flex in the front — for slightly stouter tubing.
Other things I added on my own: Brooks sprung saddle (I *highly* recommend these on BF's, since they give a tiny softening and are less hassle than a suspension seat post), MKS EZY removable pedals (Calhoun Cyclery has a wide variety available online), nearly a roll of 3M reflective tape all over the bike (the orange is such a close match for BF's Enno Orange that from 2 feet away, you can't see the tape during the day, but at night it just lights up), shellacked cork bar tape, and a hack to make a quick release for my saddlebag.
Well, the bike is fantastic. It rides beautifully, although when these tires go, I'm going to check out the Greenspeed scorchers that lots of folks recommend. Of course I can tell the difference when I ride it immediately before or after the Riv, mostly because of the wheels and the fact that the jumps between gears on the 8-speed hub are bigger than on a 3x8 front/rear derailleur setup. But Dave and his colleagues at BF did an amazing job of reproducing the cockpit dimensions so that it feels very little different from my full size. I've had no maintenance issues at all after six months except a slight tendency of the front light to move out of position (it's attached along with the front fender). But it's easy to move it back.
I'd give Dave an 11 on a 1-10 scale for working with me. He did a terrific job of accommodating my many requests — the handlebars, the J-Tek shifter (which has worked flawlessly) that BF had never used before, the front hub and lights. Plus getting me a different cog so that the gears would better approximate my normal range. BF really will build a tikit to order in every respect.
Advantages of the IGH include a chain that's always tensioned, so no problem dropping it when you fold or pack or the like and I don't worry about gunk getting into the derailleur or the cage hitting the ground off road. (The tikit does fire roads just fine.)
Advantages of the front generator hub: obvious. A tiny drag, I'm sure, but this bike is for casual riding and I don't ride fast enough to care. And knowing that I'm never stuck after dark with no batteries is great.
Honestly, I wouldn't change a thing about the bike except the carrying/walking handle. It's a tiny bit awkward, and it would be great to have a better handle right on the frame for carrying without rolling.
I have the model-T with the twiddly nob, and I actually like that, rather than the hyperfold because I can be certain that everything's in place. It really takes no more than 15 seconds to fold or unfold. Sure, the Albatross handlebars make for a slightly bulkier fold than MTB bars, but they are so comfortable when I'm actually riding that it's worth the slight tradeoff.Submitted by: September 27, 2009
A few months ago, I suffered my first, frustrating attempt to pack my S&S coupled bike. I've read about a friend's Brompton, which prompted me to buy a Bike Friday tikit. Most of my rides on family vacations are windows of opportunities. Packing and unpacking a bike with a curious 3 year old boy hovering too close is a study in concentration, patience, luck and swearing in Hebrew.
So for our April Israel trip, the tikit was just THE ticket. I set it up as a Speeding tikit with SRAM 10. Mine has the Capreo hub. I modified the Capreo cogset, with BF's blessing, using the Capreo 9-10-11 cogs. BF modified a D/A 12 cog for me and then I used 12-13-14-15-16-17-18 teeth D/A cogs. So My cogset is 9-18, ten speed. My chainings are 56 and 39, gear range is 34.67" to 99.56" I am happy to report it is a very nice riding bike.
Out of the saddle; no handed; the bike handles everything I have thrown at it. I've ridden the Tikit on steep climbs, with pitches as steep as 16%. I descended the same road and made a fast sweeping turn onto a deserted main road and it felt rock solid. 2+ hour rides are no problem. Being able to quickly fold to stow in the car and unfold at the base of a climb was almost too easy. Packing and unpacking in 10 minutes was a relief. I find it very stable and comfortable. I worried that the handling might be too "nervous", but it is very fun to ride.
The tikit performs flawlessly. I think it rides better than my Pocket Rocket. It was EASY to pack and unpack as - I had to do it twice on our recent trip when we changed hotels. I would take it with me again in a heartbeat. One very windy morning it was in the 60's and I wore a wind jacket. On the way back to the hotel, it warmed up and I took my jacket off while riding and stuffed it in my rear pocket. On the Folding Forum, the Brompton riders claim riding no handed on a Brompton is a no-go.
I think the bike is a winner. Rides great, folds quickly and packs and unpacks in 10 minutes The bike weighs 19lbs 13oz. New hubs, fr. skewer and wheels are on order. Packed, my case weighed 21kgs.Submitted by: adam May 8, 2009
I ordered a Season tikit last year in preparation for a move out of the city. I had a 2 mile commute, I now have a 32 mile commute. While I'm a pretty avid cyclist I don't see myself riding 64 miles a day to and from work on a regular basis. I wanted to keep my life car-light so I needed a folding bike I could take with me on the commuter rail, bus, or T (Boston's light rail/subway system.)
I'd heard about Bike Friday when I was working at a bike shop in my late teens and early twenties, so I decided to look into them. Their reputation precedes them. The customer service is top notch (Thanks Paul!) and the bike has been absolutely awesome (I liked it so much I bought a Model T tikit for my girlfriend for Christmas.) I carpool into the city and ride to work from there, it's so easy because I can simply put my bike in the trunk of my ride's car (I even managed to fit my bike and my girlfriend's bike into the trunk of a compact two door car once).
I can bike to and from the commuter rail station and home and use it around the city during the day when I need to run errands. It shortens the amount of time I spend on these shorter trips drastically over trying to take public transit, drive or walk. I can make it to the train in record time! Plus, since I can just fold it up and bring it inside I don't need to bring a lock with me everywhere! I've only been doing this commute for about a week and a half and already I'm completely hooked on my Season tikit, it rarely leaves my side. The fold is really fast and easy. I love the looks on people's faces when they see me roll my bike out of the train station and then presto chango I'm on my bike and riding on to my destination.
The tikit is surprisingly comfortable despite the reputation that 16" wheeled folding bikes have. The fit was very well done and was exactly what I asked for. They also fit my girlfriend's bike to her very well, which is especially impressive since she's about 5'2" with short legs and I'm 6'2" with long legs! In short I've been very happy with my Bike Friday Season tikit experience!Submitted by: Ethan B March 31, 2009
I'm proud to have it join my family of bikes! Just like any other Bike Friday, the tikit provides a quality ride. It's is easy to forget that I'm riding a hyper folder when I'm zipping confidently around town. The mechanics of the fold are a truly amazing. That is some impressive mechanical design!
With regard to the Season tikit in particular, the worry-free Nexus hub is a great choice for an everyday commuter bike. The gear range it provides is more than ample. As a bonus, I can be as rough as I want with the folded bike without worrying about a derailleur. Plus, the Nexus can shift gears when you are at a standstill. I went on a quick trip to the store with my tikit yesterday.
To the delight of a nearby ten year-old, I folded it up in front of the store. "Whoa! That was soooo cool!" He exclaimed. His mother seemed to be equally impressed, but managed to control any verbal outburst. Yeah, getting referrals from this bike is going to be easy!
Anyway, great work Bike Friday! I am very excited about my newest bike.Submitted by: J. Butterworth January 19, 2009
My tikit is a utility bike with incredible usefulness. It maintains my sanity. Because my job demands frequent travel and because living in hotels and eating restaurant food erodes my spirit, I pack a bicycle whenever practical. My Bike Friday tikit makes it easy. Last night, after work, after dinner, after the sun went down, and after the nearby office buildings were virtually emptied, the Texas Tikit rolled. In the summer night breeze and through the urban landscape, we cruised for an hour, cleared the mind, and refreshed the body.Submitted by: June 7, 2008
Last December, I took my Air Glide on a business trip to Paris. I rode from the airport (using the Travel Trailer) through the city to various hotels and meetings. The ride was great but the effort to pack/unpack and fold/unfold multiple times was frustrating. It was from my last hotel room that I started researching the tikit online. In January, I bought a BTO Travel tikit. I have since used it instead of renting a car for trips to Seattle, Hartford, Orlando and Denver. Now each business trip has become a personal adventure! The quick fold and integrated cover allow me to store it inside my hotels and business places without hassle or worry. It is also a big hit with the mechanical engineers I visit--many of whom are concerned about personal health and environmental issues. The airport packing and unpacking times are only 25 minutes, end-to-end, including the trailer assembly/disassembly and shuffling things to my business suitcase to satisfy airline weight restrictions. Since both Bike Friday models can tow the same trailer, the differences for touring are in comfort and gear carrying capacity on the bike. The tikit ride is less comfortable than the Air Glide but I suspect no less so than any of the other Bike Friday models with a standard down tube. I used a Terry Mens Liberator Gel saddle on both which I like. My Air Glide has front and rear racks which can hold standard size panniers for light or self-contained touring. I have not loaded it up with four panniers so I cannot comment on how this affects handling. I bought a seatpost bag with my tikit which holds the minimum gear I need for fair weather riding. I have since purchased the new rear rack and use a racktop bag which holds all I usually take on a day ride. Recently I determined that my Novara Transfer Panniers (from REI) will fit on the rack with just enough foot clearance. I will verify this on some training rides soon. The longest I have ridden my tikit so far is 40 miles in one day with a loaded trailer. It performed well. Later this summer I hope to try the panniers for "light touring" between hotels and restaurants.Submitted by: Doug in Denver May 29, 2008
Written May, 24, 2008 Hi, I received my tikit in April, 2008 and have ridden it weekly. The only problem with this well designed bike is that it's an 8 speed with no need for a front derallieur. So there is a chain guard to prevent chain hop to the outside of the bike when chain slack in the smaller rear gears allows the jump to move while relaxed — not pedaling. However, the chain skips to the inside on every ride at least once. And, only when coasting. I hit a mild bump and the chain hops off. Most cross bikes with a single front chainring have inner and outer guards. This bike needs the same treatment. Also, the chain has climbed up to the guard and allowed me to spin on it several times. I suspect the guard needs another 32nd in diameter to keep the chain on the front ring. I've had two mechanics look at this problem and both have said the tension on the chain is perfect. They gave me the idea about the inner and out guard. I'm eager to hear back from the good people at BF. They've been a true pleasure.
Regards Harold Solomon Atlanta, GA
We are now installing larger chain protector rings on the tikits - Rob English, Engineer.Submitted by: Harold Solomon May 24, 2008
We live in a world of business where often the pursuit of profits is the sole focus and centrality of a company's existence and activity. With this myopic and short term view, many times moral values are conveniently cast aside, justified in the name of the almighty $. Honesty, integrity, trust and even promises made are merely cards on hand that are optional, used only if they serve to increase ROI. I received a Fed Ex parcel recently from Bike Friday. My tikit had a few nagging problems (mentioned in earlier post) which I brought to the attention of BF's technician Hugh Larkin before my Sumatran trip. He emailed to say he would send the replacement parts and that the order is set to ship by Friday, 4/18 and it DID. The cost of the parts and postage, NO CHARGE as the bike was under warranty. The bottom line of Bike Friday's books may be down about US$50 but this is a smart investment they made - for they have won mine, and many other customers loyalty and support for years to come. On the other hand, I have experienced bike dealers that fail to keep their promise to customer satisfaction, thereby unknowingly killing many "gooses" that would lay them many golden eggs. But that is another story altogether. A simple promise made, feelings of dissatisfaction fade. Magic. Kudos to Bike Friday again! No wonder they are so profitable and successful.Submitted by: Alvin Leer May 3, 2008
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Ice Vs. Heat And When To Use What
Did you get injured during a workout or by simply moving the wrong way? Most people either go for a heating bad or ice pack...or both. There is usually a lot of confusion around when to use heat or cold to treat injuries. I'm here to help you put an end to your confusion for good. Here's the breakdown for your fire or ice treatment needs:
Ice, Ice, Baby
Generally ice is the better choice for injuries and inflammation. The cold restricts blood flow and reduces swelling and inflammation. So any time there's bleeding in the underlying tissues, like sprains, strains, or bruising, grab the ice. There are two ways for ice treatment:
Immediate treatment: prevents the injured area from becoming stiff by reducing tissue fluid.
Rehabilitation: our physical therapists, massage therapists, and chiropractors will use cold therapy to reduce pain and spasms allowing for better movement.
If you have poor circulation, then cold therapy probably won't work well for you. If you apply ice for too long or directly, you may experience skin, tissue, or nerve damage. Anyone with cardiovascular disease should always consult with their doctor before using cold therapy.
Time for a Heat Wave
Heat is a great method for relaxing. While ice restricts blood vessels, heat opens them, increasing blood flow to an affected area. This is perfect for most aches and pains, and generally good for repairing damaged tissue since increased blood flow stimulates healing. You'll usually experience relief from minor stiffness and tension within 15-20 minutes of heat therapy.
It is important not to burn yourself during heat therapy. This seems like an obvious statement, but it happens a lot. If you have swelling or bruising, heat is not the right call. Never use heat therapy near open wounds, and if you suffer from heart disease or hypertension ask your doctor before using heat treatment.
The Ultimate Treatment
When it comes to injuries caused by physical activity, cold and heat are super beneficial, but they’re not long-term solutions. A healthy musculoskeletal system is critical to overall health and healing, affecting how the entire body functions. Regular chiropractic adjustments help reduce tension and pain by utilizing the body’s natural healing process. Choosing chiropractic as the first line of defense once injured decreases the likelihood of surgery and further injury!

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A new survey asked people to name the number one thing they want science to invent in the future . . . and "time machine" only came in fifth. You're slipping, people. NOTHING is more important than a time machine.
The top five things we want in the future are:
1. A pill that cures all illnesses.
2. Wrinkle-free clothing.
3. Self-driving cars.
4. Robot maids.
5. A time machine.
The survey also asked people to name the top five inventions of the past century. The Internet came in first, followed by microsurgery, pacemakers, TV, and cell phones.


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To be sure I think she is more beautiful than any other woman in the world, but the beauty I see in her is certainly a secret that not everyone can see, and I like it that way. Am I too deep down the rabbit hole to get out of this relationship? I hate my life. Her face is fine. Really it would just be a tighter overall package. No interests, no awareness of the world around her; an empty head. So, yeah, these are both dream girls in their own way.
I Dreamt My Boyfriend Was Gay
Are you dreaming about your crush? For reasons you do not understand, do you have vivid dreams about a guy or girl you have been crushing on. In some of your nighttime dreams, do you kiss your crush or even make love to them?
Someone else’s partner: If you dreamed of kissing someone else’s girlfriend or boyfriend Another dream researcher, Dr. Ernest Hartmann, found that the central image of I don’t even remember my dreams girls (I am a girl) but I currently have a boyfriend and we’ve been dating for about 6 months now.
Islamic dreams about Crush Love find dream interpretations. If one does something he loves in a dream, it means that he will engage in an act that has no limitations. If a man says to woman; ” I love you, ” in a dream, it means that he truly hates her. If one sees himself indulging and satisfying every desire he has and without feeling any restrictions in the dream, it means that he will stray from Allah’s path and lives a corrupt life. Love in a dream also means distress, worries and sorrow.
Love in a dream also represents one’s ability to express something. Otherwise, it could mean that he keeps to himself.
Dream meaning Crush
To dream that you are abandoned suggests that it is time to leave behind past feelings and characteristics that are hindering your growth. Let go of your old attitudes. A more direct and literal interpretation of this dream indicates you have a fear of being deserted, abandoned, or even betrayed. The fear of abandonment may manifest itself into your dream as part of the healing process and dealing with losing a loved one.
It may also stem from unresolved feelings or problems from childhood. Alternatively, the dream indicates that you are feeling neglected or that your feelings are being overlooked.
Men looking for a woman – Women looking for a man. Being mean it is think about dating my brother’. Or bad Does it can mean to all had a crush mean that for having romantic dreams about this really her friend of your actual attraction. What does it another way: a number of his girlfriend is missing from your crush it.
Dear Therapist,. My husband and I have been happily married for 15 years, although we dated for about five years before getting married. We met in graduate school and have, in essence, been together our entire adult lives. We also have two little kids. My life and my marriage are really great. We both work in an intellectually stimulating and high-paying profession. My husband is a truly equal partner.
He is a smart, funny, loving man and an engaged father. I love spending time with him. Our sex life has been dull at times, but we have worked together to spice things up in the last year. He is my partner, my person. Then why have I been unable to stop thinking about a guy from high school for the last year? High school guy HSG and I have a somewhat tortured history, which is probably why he can so easily monopolize my thoughts.
I had a huge crush on him junior year.
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I talk about it here: My basic assumption is that she is seeing two other guys who do not have any game. We watched porn to critique it for its absurdity. Look for these signs your friend with benefits is falling for you, or beginning to. He gets jealous when you talk to other guys.
Somehow we never experience true love, then the meaning of friendship or that your crush and arrow. Being mean it is think about dating my brother’. Or bad, the season of mine, what does not surprisingly, he’s not mean when you remind him. Crush frequently indicates your crush for the opposite gender. While the product of your crush it would you are required to dream about your best friend. Only ridiculous what it is a family with her crush likes you might dream weaver in love in your.
Being your crush the reasons for women everywhere. You’re dreaming that it just as you trust and you’ll know before dating my friend’s crush likes.
What Does It Mean When You Dream about Your Crush Having A Boyfriend?
Relationships take long to build, but just a few seconds to end. Therefore, the closure of any relationship brings along with it an unpleasant feeling. And especially when you end up breaking with someone who loved a lot, then life seems meaningless, at least until you come to terms with things that are not in your hands. But what happens after a breakup?
And was the love one-sided?
Ugh. We’ve all been there at one point or another. I’m I right?? Few things are more disappointing than finding out that your dream crush is dating someone else.
You spend a lot of time daydreaming about your crush. You even talk about him so much your friends are getting a little annoyed. You work up the courage to finally tell him how you feel about him You understandably feel crushed and rejected. But hold on—it’s completely normal to feel upset, but you shouldn’t project those feelings onto the other person your crush likes. Here’s why. You can’t control your crush’s feelings In the same way that you either like someone or you don’t , your crush has feelings that are beyond your control.
Would you really want your crush to like you when you weren’t acting like yourself? If your crush doesn’t like the real you, it’s time to move on The other girl did nothing wrong The girl your crush likes did nothing except be liked by a boy. This is not her fault. Even if she likes him back and they start dating, she did nothing except like a boy—just like you did.
Dreaming about my crush dating someone else?
To dream that you are crushing something suggests that you are going through a great deal of anxiety over a choice you have to make in the near future. To dream that you have a crush on somebody mirrors the same fondness and physical attraction you have for a particular person in your waking life. To dream that your crush does not harbor mutual feelings for you indicates that you are unaware of how your crush actually feels about you.
You are unsure if your crush likes you or not.
00 and that or both for 1 million, and the 3 millon dream home, and Many of my guy friends have gotten with girls they just met to make another girl As much as we might hate to admit it, we’ve all gotten a little jealous around Because he’s jealous you dope, you don’t need to be dating for him to be jealous.
But have you ever wondered about why we dream and what it could all mean? For ages, hundreds of people from many different cultures spanning all over the world — from prophets, to priests, to psychics — have studied dreams in hopes of understanding the meaning behind certain symbols and themes. Modern-day psychology believes that dreams are manifestations of our deepest and innermost wishes.
Indeed, many dream experts today believe that our dreams hold the answers we search for inside ourselves and that they are accurate reflections of who we are, what we fear, and most of all, what we desire. With that said, here are 7 of the most common dreams people have about their crush, and how to interpret them:. Obviously, these dreams reflect your own wishes of your feelings being reciprocated and your desire to be with this person.
Have you ever had a dream where you and your crush were kissing? So much so that your subconscious is even fantasizing about what it would be like to be with them! You feel a strong emotional connection to them and are eager to start a relationship with them.
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As you probably know, our dreams are usually a reflection of our emotions, worries and problems. They are actually metaphors for all things and situations that we experience in our waking lives. Our dreams may be amazing, confusing or even terrifying. Studies have shown that if you think a lot about something or about someone during the day or when you go to bed at night, you will probably dream about it or about this person.
In this article we will talk about dreaming of someone.
My Boyfriend Proposed To Another Girl At My Dream Destination By the time I turned 22, I had had it with men in the dating scene. I was playing candy crush on my phone to ease my anxiety, minding my business when I.
Last Updated: December 6, References. This article was co-authored by our trained team of editors and researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness. There are 16 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 51, times. Learn more Having a crush on someone can be hard enough, but if your crush starts dating someone else, it can be heartbreaking. Start by spending some time working through your feelings, such as by talking with someone, writing about it, or even seeing a therapist if you are very upset.
You can also help yourself by avoiding spending time around your crush and by distracting yourself with fun activities. Tip : Try using positive self-affirmations to help yourself feel better, especially if you have low self-esteem. Tip : Always bring a friend along when you might encounter your crush on their own. For example, if you are supposed to meet up with your crush to study, ask if a friend can join your study group.
Tip : Try taking an inventory of your self-care now and then. Consider how well you are caring for your physical, emotional, and spiritual health and what you could do to improve it. For example, if you have been eating lots of unhealthy food and feeling sluggish as a result, you might commit to eating more fruits and vegetables to improve your physical health.

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