truth is people do not consider the big picture or are able to put things into context
WRT an eBike vs an Acrimoto FUV,… have aBike (beach cruiser) use to use it to get around, but it has limitations when I need to carry items AND then there is the problem of drivers not paying attention to people on bikes
for example since I have rentals I often have to go to home depot and pick up small items,… in this case the Acrimoto FUV is the perfect tool because I can carry small items (in the lockable storage box) and because the height of the FUV is taller than a crossover other drivers notice this vehicle (on the road)
I’ve been on my eBike downtown and have almost been run off the road because an idiot too busy talking on a cell phone driving an SUV does not have enough bandwidth to do both talk and drive at the same time
its no contest when on public roads the FUV is the overall safest option IMHO (that is because I have “situational awareness” AND know the limitation of the vehicle)
FWIW check out this YouTube video from transpiration evolved which is the best technical “drivers” review of the FUV
We Had a Weekend Of Fun With The Arcimoto FUV Electric Trike
And We Loved It!
also FYI in a recent news article it was noted monthly average CO2 levels were 419 PPM and the last line read,…
thought I’d point this Washington Post article about research started here in SD @ SIO/UCSD because sadly 99.9999% of people don’t have the brains (and “cajones”) to consider the lessons of “error chain” analysis (like in aviation accident investigations to prevent further carnage/mayhem)
I have rigged piles of hi visibility materials to my ebike that appear to present a danger to cars and greatly increase my profile.
Those hi vis traffic lane border tubes in the road get knocked down by dopes who cannot maneuver their giant coffins on wheels? Attach to rack, put in panniers.
Pool noodles with hi vis tape? Point left and occupy part of the lane.
Sharp old soda cans crushed and impaled on driveway markers sticking out leftward 3 feet into the lane …check.
Old barbed wire over the cans for max damage to car paint.
Tent poles , aluminum sharpened and pointing straight back as javelins toward driver heads.
Etc.
Drivers fear paint damage, not killing cyclists.
A bicycle and its rider should have IMO a minimum 6 foot hi vis solid visual width, with 3 feet off to the left for a border complying with state law that registers in drivers minds as danger to the vehicle.
Height is also desirable .an orange windsock flying off a fishing pole helps.
An investment in 50 pool noodles attached to your bike with fluorescent duck tape wrapping it would do wonders.
every cyclist should have minimum 20 pool noodles affixed to self or bike while riding on a public roadway.
A committed cyclist can achieve far greater visibility than a car.
for the shy and non committed, even just big panniers easily carry 50 to 60 liters of goods and head to toe vi hiz vest and overpants is a start.
A decent trailer can move a washing machine.
I also would like a custom danger cycle created. I see something like a caged starburst creation that has cutlery pointing left and back with fake concertina wire surrounding it. Or perhaps a bracket holding 50 paint brushes dripping with yellow paint. Something post apocalyptic looking. 500 keys pointed toward the lane.
A trailer full of fake plastic boulders?
Perhaps simply riding with a long ceremonial sword attached to left wrist that you whip around to create a left buffer zone.
Lots of nice fake metal ones on Amazon that would get attention.
Maybe printed billboards that require reduction in speed to read? Need a special set up for that.
“Slow down, check out my boobs”.
?
Another possibility: cute dogs visible in trailer.
People hate cyclists, but love dogs. They won’t kill a dog. Maybe just run the dog to the left on a leash suspended 3 feet out? That’d work. Need fit dog. I might do that. Ride slow. Tire the pup out.be nice to have a team of 6 dogs from left to right take up the rear on a leashed trailer so they don’t run into you. Dress the dogs in spiked collars
Or a hook hanging into the lane with roadkill suspended from it? That might work. Or for simplicity, drag a dead animal behind you with cheap rope spray painted orange. That’s an attention grabber.
Alternatively you could imitate morons in trucks who fly giant flags.
Why choose? WHY NOT ALL OF THESE?????
A nice ripe dead dog or coyote 3 feet to the left would really catch the eye. Obviously this one could be bad for health. But interesting political statement.
Riding completely nude could also make drivers pass slowly to check u out. Maybe just a thong with ass cheeks fully visible? I fear the sun so, won’t work for me.
Wear large stuffed bra on back to confuse people? Use with long haired wig
Blow up sex doll? 20 dildos pointing every which way?
Some of these ideas are obviously bad. Use your discretion. Animal cruelty charges are possible. Be careful. Consult your lawyer. Kishigo brand orange shirts are awesome. Can also find nice bright hunting wear on eBay that is shockingly visible. Of course, I could get crushed tomorrow. But the greatest cause of bike car accidents is….
” I didn’t even see him, officer!”
Cut off that defense. Make it laughable
So, in sum, head out to Walmart, buy all their cheapass pool noodles and some bright duck tape and get creative!!! If you really believe climate change threatens your existence, you may arguably have a moral duty to do this, immediately. See, e.g. Kant.
