yt:channel:9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw 9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw Shifter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw 2011-03-02T17:20:05+00:00 yt:video:hOXzddcDCTc hOXzddcDCTc UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw Shifter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw 2024-10-24T12:51:22+00:00 2024-10-24T12:51:22+00:00 If you want to understand tariffs and their risks, bicycle have a story to tell With so much talk lately about tariffs, and so much misunderstanding of what they are and even what they are for, I thought I’d share this story about bicycle tariffs in Canada for some context. A quick note: In this video use the words “tariff,” “duty” and “import tax” interchangeably, even though, technically, they are different, even if they largely have similar goals and impacts. #cyclingbike #tariffs #bikes yt:video:TvAuznRAYLg TvAuznRAYLg UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw Shifter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw 2024-10-17T18:01:11+00:00 2024-10-20T21:54:53+00:00 Testing back alley laneways to unlock a hidden bike network (plus a visit to a top laneway city) Proposals to turn back alley laneways into bike lanes rear up occasionally, which I've always dismissed as a backdoor way for motorists to dominate the streets completely. But a recent detour on my daily commute has me rethinking that position, so I went on a mission to test if there's a way that we can do better with those forgotten and neglected public spaces behind our buildings. 0:00 How I found myself riding a back alley 1:51 People already cycling in laneways 2:11 Mixed opinions 3:26 Laneways have a role, just maybe not as bike-lane alternatives 4:11 Potential laneway improvements 5:32 Laneways as public spaces 6:17 Visiting the city with the best laneways 7:39 Three other laneway projects that work Shifter Memberships are here! If you'd like some bonus content while also supporting this channel, please consider becoming a member: https://www.patreon.com/Shifter632 A huge thanks to my sponsors. Priority Bikes: I happily rode Priority for years before they signed on as a sponsor this year. I’m currently riding the zippy and fun new Priority Eight: https://alnk.to/1XWoxFO I’ve ridden the Priority Continuum Onyx through many Canadian winters: https://bit.ly/3tzXTee. Two Wheel Gear: My favourite bike bags and panniers, and the best convertible backpack-pannier that I’ve ever used: https://twowheelgear.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=shifter&utm_campaign=tombabin Buy my book Frostbike: The Joy, Pain and Numbness of Winter Cycling: https://rmbooks.com/book/frostbike/ #cycling #bikecommuting #urbanplanning I don’t really do proper product reviews, but here are some products that I’ve tried on this channel that I like. (Of course, you don’t need anything fancy to ride a bike, other than a bike, but these are Amazon affiliate links, and I get paid a small commission if you buy them 😉) • If you ride a bike in the city, you need a good lock. Litelok is a good option: us.litelok.com/SHIFTER • If you wear a helmet and like to be well-lit, consider the Lumos: ridelumos.com/shifter • Hindsight sunglasses have mirrors so you can see behind you while you ride. Plus, they look good: https://collabs.shop/f9hvof • Love these RedShift Acrlight Smart LED Pedals: https://redshiftsports.com/collections/arclight-pedals?aff=40 • Crane Bicycle Bell (the ding is sublime): https://amzn.to/48gsHQ2 • Bicycle Cargo Net (why did it take so long for me to buy one of these?): https://amzn.to/31s1Ovu • Vaude Cover II Rain Poncho (for higher-end, try Cleverhood or People’s Poncho): https://amzn.to/3jLkift • Peak Design phone case (the one I use, paired with the Peak Design phone mount): https://amzn.to/48giWS6 Follow me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombabin Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombabin Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tombabin (@tombabin@threads.net) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tom_babin #cycling #bike #commuting yt:video:kE5vfE7347E kE5vfE7347E UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw Shifter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw 2024-10-10T13:09:34+00:00 2024-10-11T21:01:10+00:00 Here’s a new take on bike-share programs #bikeshare #london #bike yt:video:FDsOXDT7yw4 FDsOXDT7yw4 UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw Shifter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw 2024-10-03T19:23:52+00:00 2024-10-11T20:04:24+00:00 I went inside a "war on cars" neighbourhood in the UK Perhaps the defining battle in the UK's culture wars in the past few years has been over LTNs, or "low-traffic neighbourhoods." Depicted by some as a "war on cars" and by others as a simple plan to preserve residential neighbourhoods, the skirmishes over these ideas have even become national election issues. So I got a tour of one of these neighbourhoods and realized the things that make up an LTN might already be in your neck of the woods. Thanks to Jakub Mamczak of the London Cycling Campaign for the tour of his neighbourhood. 0:00 Introduction 1:04 What exactly is an LTN? 2:49 Camera-enforced modal filters 3:42 Continuous footway 4:19 School streets 4:52 Controversy over a high street 5:44 Modal filters in other cities 7:36 Are they actually controversial? Shifter Memberships are here! If you'd like some bonus content while also supporting this channel, please consider becoming a member: https://www.patreon.com/Shifter632 #cycling #bikecommuting #urbanplanning A huge thanks to my sponsors this year. They support this channel, so please support them. They also make amazing products that I use every day and endorse without hesitation. Two Wheel Gear: My favourite bike bags and panniers, and the best convertible backpack-pannier that I’ve ever used: https://twowheelgear.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=shifter&utm_campaign=tombabin Buy my book Frostbike: The Joy, Pain and Numbness of Winter Cycling: https://rmbooks.com/book/frostbike/ I don’t really do proper product reviews, but here are some products that I’ve tried on this channel that I like. (Of course, you don’t need anything fancy to ride a bike, other than a bike, but these are Amazon affiliate links, and I get paid a small commission if you buy them 😉) • If you ride a bike in the city, you need a good lock. Litelok is a good option: us.litelok.com/SHIFTER • If you wear a helmet and like to be well-lit, consider the Lumos: ridelumos.com/shifter • Hindsight sunglasses have mirrors so you can see behind you while you ride. Plus, they look good: https://collabs.shop/f9hvof • Love these RedShift Acrlight Smart LED Pedals: https://redshiftsports.com/collections/arclight-pedals?aff=40 • Crane Bicycle Bell (the ding is sublime): https://amzn.to/48gsHQ2 • Bicycle Cargo Net (why did it take so long for me to buy one of these?): https://amzn.to/31s1Ovu • Vaude Cover II Rain Poncho (for higher-end, try Cleverhood or People’s Poncho): https://amzn.to/3jLkift • Peak Design phone case (the one I use, paired with the Peak Design phone mount): https://amzn.to/48giWS6 Follow me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombabin Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombabin Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tombabin (@tombabin@threads.net) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tom_babin #cycling #bike #commuting yt:video:eGmnx_LircY eGmnx_LircY UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw Shifter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw 2024-09-25T17:07:43+00:00 2024-10-15T03:46:38+00:00 Compared to bike and transit, your car commute costs how much!? #cycling #bike #commuting Have you ever really thought about the full costs of your car commute? It can be shocking. Car dependency is depressingly expensive and stressful. A new study by MarketWatch surveyed people about the impacts of car costs on their lives and the results struck me. Not only are many of us spending a huge proportion of our income on automobiles – often more than we can afford – these struggles have a huge impact on our well-being. The worst part? For many people, these are not optional costs because there are no other viable forms of transportation. Shifter Big Stories, presented by Riese & Müller. This is the third video in a series exploring the most important stories in urban cycling and transportation. A big thanks to Riese & Müller for their sponsorship that enabled the creation of these videos. In this video, I’m riding the Riese & Müller Load series, which are well-built and thoughtfully designed electric cargo bikes. They are smooth and fun to ride and haul so much stuff, from children to groceries to refrigerators (yes, it’s true): https://www.r-m.de/en-pt/bikes/load-60/ But thanks to Power in Motion, the great bike shop that loaned me the bike in Calgary: https://powerinmotion.ca/ Thanks to Bishops Family Cycles in Victoria, B.C.: https://www.familycycles.ca/ Thanks to Cloud eBikes in Vancouver, B.C.: https://cloudebikes.ca/ Thanks to Cailynn Klingbeil for contributing much research and writing. She has a great newsletter about getting outdoors: https://gooutside.substack.com/ Thanks to Josh Sandulak for his videography and editing: https://www.joshsandulak.com/ Shifter Memberships are here! If you'd like some bonus content while also supporting this channel, please consider becoming a member: https://www.patreon.com/Shifter632 #cycling #bikecommuting #urbanplanning For bonus content, insider goodies and to help support the future of this channel: https://patreon.com/Shifter632?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink A huge thanks to my sponsors this year. They support this channel, so please support them. They also make amazing products that I use every day and endorse without hesitation. Priority Bikes: I happily rode Priority for years before they signed on as a sponsor this year. I’m currently riding the zippy and fun new Priority Eight: https://alnk.to/1XWoxFO I’ve ridden the Priority Continuum Onyx through many Canadian winters: https://bit.ly/3tzXTee. Two Wheel Gear: My favourite bike bags and panniers, and the best convertible backpack-pannier that I’ve ever used: https://twowheelgear.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=shifter&utm_campaign=tombabin Buy my book Frostbike: The Joy, Pain and Numbness of Winter Cycling: https://rmbooks.com/book/frostbike/ I don’t really do proper product reviews, but here are some products that I’ve tried on this channel that I like. (Of course, you don’t need anything fancy to ride a bike, other than a bike, but these are Amazon affiliate links, and I get paid a small commission if you buy them 😉) • If you ride a bike in the city, you need a good lock. Litelok is a good option: us.litelok.com/SHIFTER • If you wear a helmet and like to be well-lit, consider the Lumos: ridelumos.com/shifter • Hindsight sunglasses have mirrors so you can see behind you while you ride. Plus, they look good: https://collabs.shop/f9hvof • Love these RedShift Acrlight Smart LED Pedals: https://redshiftsports.com/collections/arclight-pedals?aff=40 • Crane Bicycle Bell (the ding is sublime): https://amzn.to/48gsHQ2 • Bicycle Cargo Net (why did it take so long for me to buy one of these?): https://amzn.to/31s1Ovu • Vaude Cover II Rain Poncho (for higher-end, try Cleverhood or People’s Poncho): https://amzn.to/3jLkift • Peak Design phone case (the one I use, paired with the Peak Design phone mount): https://amzn.to/48giWS6 Follow me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombabin Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombabin Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tombabin (@tombabin@threads.net) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tom_babin #cycling #bike #commuting yt:video:3mOMe-ZXeoY 3mOMe-ZXeoY UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw Shifter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw 2024-09-18T19:10:29+00:00 2024-09-26T19:59:56+00:00 I rode the 'worst bike lane in the world' How bad does a bike lane have to be in order to be twice named the worst bike lane in the world? Well, it's complicated. The good news is that I survived it. Thanks to Alex Robb of Spokes for sharing his perspective. 0:00 Introduction 0:26 The city 1:40 How did this happen? 3:10 My experience on the bike lane 3:44 The risks of trying to please everybody 4:58 What the city learned 6:06 Hope for the future Shifter Memberships are here! If you'd like some bonus content while also supporting this channel, please consider becoming a member: https://www.patreon.com/Shifter632 #cycling #bikecommuting #urbanplanning For bonus content, insider goodies and to help support the future of this channel: https://patreon.com/Shifter632?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink A huge thanks to my sponsors this year. They support this channel, so please support them. They also make amazing products that I use every day and endorse without hesitation. Priority Bikes: I happily rode Priority for years before they signed on as a sponsor this year. I’m currently riding the zippy and fun new Priority Eight: https://alnk.to/1XWoxFO I’ve ridden the Priority Continuum Onyx through many Canadian winters: https://bit.ly/3tzXTee. Two Wheel Gear: My favourite bike bags and panniers, and the best convertible backpack-pannier that I’ve ever used: https://twowheelgear.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=shifter&utm_campaign=tombabin Buy my book Frostbike: The Joy, Pain and Numbness of Winter Cycling: https://rmbooks.com/book/frostbike/ I don’t really do proper product reviews, but here are some products that I’ve tried on this channel that I like. (Of course, you don’t need anything fancy to ride a bike, other than a bike, but these are Amazon affiliate links, and I get paid a small commission if you buy them 😉) • If you ride a bike in the city, you need a good lock. Litelok is a good option: us.litelok.com/SHIFTER • If you wear a helmet and like to be well-lit, consider the Lumos: ridelumos.com/shifter • Hindsight sunglasses have mirrors so you can see behind you while you ride. Plus, they look good: https://collabs.shop/f9hvof • Love these RedShift Acrlight Smart LED Pedals: https://redshiftsports.com/collections/arclight-pedals?aff=40 • Crane Bicycle Bell (the ding is sublime): https://amzn.to/48gsHQ2 • Bicycle Cargo Net (why did it take so long for me to buy one of these?): https://amzn.to/31s1Ovu • Vaude Cover II Rain Poncho (for higher-end, try Cleverhood or People’s Poncho): https://amzn.to/3jLkift • Peak Design phone case (the one I use, paired with the Peak Design phone mount): https://amzn.to/48giWS6 Follow me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombabin Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombabin Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tombabin (@tombabin@threads.net) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tom_babin #cycling #bike #commuting yt:video:UkYLFlXN_Ac UkYLFlXN_Ac UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw Shifter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw 2024-09-09T20:58:43+00:00 2024-10-18T06:48:42+00:00 Car dependency is expensive and stressful #automobile #bicycleinfrastructure Car dependency is depressingly expensive and stressful. A new study by MarketWatch surveyed people about the impacts of car costs on their lives and the results struck me. Not only are many of us spending a huge proportion of our income on automobiles – often more than we can afford – these struggles have a huge impact on our well-being. The worst part? For many people, these are not optional costs because there are no other viable forms of transportation. Shifter Big Stories, presented by Riese & Müller. This is the third video in a series exploring the most important stories in urban cycling and transportation. A big thanks to Riese & Müller for their sponsorship that enabled the creation of these videos. In this video, I’m riding the Riese & Müller Load series, which are well-built and thoughtfully designed electric cargo bikes. They are smooth and fun to ride and haul so much stuff, from children to groceries to refrigerators (yes, it’s true): https://www.r-m.de/en-pt/bikes/load-60/ But thanks to Power in Motion, the great bike shop that loaned me the bike in Calgary: https://powerinmotion.ca/ Thanks to Bishops Family Cycles in Victoria, B.C.: https://www.familycycles.ca/ Thanks to Cloud eBikes in Vancouver, B.C.: https://cloudebikes.ca/ Thanks to Cailynn Klingbeil for contributing much research and writing. She has a great newsletter about getting outdoors: https://gooutside.substack.com/ Thanks to Josh Sandulak for his videography and editing: https://www.joshsandulak.com/ Shifter Memberships are here! If you'd like some bonus content while also supporting this channel, please consider becoming a member: https://www.patreon.com/Shifter632 #cycling #bikecommuting #urbanplanning For bonus content, insider goodies and to help support the future of this channel: https://patreon.com/Shifter632?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink A huge thanks to my sponsors this year. They support this channel, so please support them. They also make amazing products that I use every day and endorse without hesitation. Priority Bikes: I happily rode Priority for years before they signed on as a sponsor this year. I’m currently riding the zippy and fun new Priority Eight: https://alnk.to/1XWoxFO I’ve ridden the Priority Continuum Onyx through many Canadian winters: https://bit.ly/3tzXTee. Two Wheel Gear: My favourite bike bags and panniers, and the best convertible backpack-pannier that I’ve ever used: https://twowheelgear.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=shifter&utm_campaign=tombabin Buy my book Frostbike: The Joy, Pain and Numbness of Winter Cycling: https://rmbooks.com/book/frostbike/ I don’t really do proper product reviews, but here are some products that I’ve tried on this channel that I like. (Of course, you don’t need anything fancy to ride a bike, other than a bike, but these are Amazon affiliate links, and I get paid a small commission if you buy them 😉) • If you ride a bike in the city, you need a good lock. Litelok is a good option: us.litelok.com/SHIFTER • If you wear a helmet and like to be well-lit, consider the Lumos: ridelumos.com/shifter • Hindsight sunglasses have mirrors so you can see behind you while you ride. Plus, they look good: https://collabs.shop/f9hvof • Love these RedShift Acrlight Smart LED Pedals: https://redshiftsports.com/collections/arclight-pedals?aff=40 • Crane Bicycle Bell (the ding is sublime): https://amzn.to/48gsHQ2 • Bicycle Cargo Net (why did it take so long for me to buy one of these?): https://amzn.to/31s1Ovu • Vaude Cover II Rain Poncho (for higher-end, try Cleverhood or People’s Poncho): https://amzn.to/3jLkift • Peak Design phone case (the one I use, paired with the Peak Design phone mount): https://amzn.to/48giWS6 Follow me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombabin Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombabin Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tombabin (@tombabin@threads.net) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tom_babin #cycling #bike #commuting yt:video:_-TIGKNlKkk _-TIGKNlKkk UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw Shifter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw 2024-09-06T14:49:01+00:00 2024-09-15T15:57:40+00:00 The housing-transportation budget paradox We’re in the midst of a housing-cost crisis that is dominating headlines. But one element of modern city life that rarely enters these conversations is the cost of transportation. But that’s strange to me because transportation costs can greatly impact our lives. Shifter Big Stories, presented by Riese & Müller. This is the third video in a series exploring the most important stories in urban cycling and transportation. A big thanks to Riese & Müller for their sponsorship that enabled the creation of these videos. In this video, I’m riding the Riese & Müller Load series, which are very well-built and thoughtfully designed electric cargo bikes. They are smooth and really fun to ride and haul so much stuff, from children to groceries to refrigerators (yes, it’s true): https://www.r-m.de/en-pt/bikes/load-60/ Thanks to these bike shops that lent me bikes to ride: Power in Motion: https://powerinmotion.ca/ Bishops Family Cycles in Victoria, B.C.: https://www.familycycles.ca/ Cloud eBikes in Vancouver, B.C.: https://cloudebikes.ca/ Cailynn Klingbeil did research and writing. She has a great newsletter about getting outdoors: https://gooutside.substack.com/ Josh Sandulak did videography and editing: https://www.joshsandulak.com/ Shifter Memberships are here! https://www.patreon.com/Shifter632 0:00 Introduction 1:50 The impact of transportation costs 3:40 Home 1: The Suburban Special 4:28 Why don't we talk about transportation costs? 9:12 Home 2: The Magnificent Middle 10:12 How a bicycle can impact your budget 11:43 Home 3: The Downtown Delight 12:35 The costs of your transportation mode on cities and society 14:58 Assessing the true costs of our three homes SOURCES https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/11-627-m/11-627-m2023056-eng.htm https://bikehub.ca/research/pedaling-towards-equity-analyzing-transportation-access-in-metro-vancouvers-cycling-network https://data.bts.gov/stories/s/Transportation-Economic-Trends-Transportation-Spen/ida7-k95k/ https://www.marketwatch.com/guides/car-warranty/car-ownership-budget-struggles/ https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/car-market-price-drop https://www.ratehub.ca/blog/what-is-the-total-cost-of-owning-a-car/ https://usa.streetsblog.org/2024/03/25/study-how-car-ownership-is-keeping-americans-from-financial-stability https://ebikes.org/general/advantages-of-biking-to-work/ https://www.vtpi.org/tce.pdf https://irpp.org/research-studies/rethinking-urban-mobility/ https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/cycling-better-mode-transport https://www.calgary.ca/planning/transportation/travel-cost-calculator https://thediscourse.ca/scarborough/full-cost-commute https://fcm.ca/en/news-media/news-release/new-research-canadas-housing-challenge-also-infrastructure-challenge/backgrounder https://www.itdp.org/2024/02/01/in-these-us-cities-parking-reform-is-gaining-momentum/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-parking-requirements-1.5624754 https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2020/5/13/edmonton-ending-parking-minimums https://www.itdp.org/2024/02/01/in-these-us-cities-parking-reform-is-gaining-momentum/ https://vtpi.org/ebc.pdf https://www.itdp.org/2015/11/12/the-benefits-of-shifting-to-cycling/ https://housingandclimate.ca/blueprint/ https://cutaactu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cuta-housingisontheline-en.pdf Cycling for Sustainable Cities edited by Ralph Buehler and John Pucher #cycling #bikecommuting #urbanplanning Two Wheel Gear: My favourite bike bags and panniers, and the best convertible backpack-pannier that I’ve ever used: https://twowheelgear.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=shifter&utm_campaign=tombabin Buy my book Frostbike: The Joy, Pain and Numbness of Winter Cycling: https://rmbooks.com/book/frostbike/ I don’t really do proper product reviews, but here are some products that I’ve tried on this channel that I like. (Of course, you don’t need anything fancy to ride a bike, other than a bike, but these are Amazon affiliate links, and I get paid a small commission if you buy them 😉) • If you ride a bike in the city, you need a good lock. Litelok is a good option: us.litelok.com/SHIFTER • If you wear a helmet and like to be well-lit, consider the Lumos: ridelumos.com/shifter • Love these RedShift Acrlight Smart LED Pedals: https://redshiftsports.com/collections/arclight-pedals?aff=40 • Crane Bicycle Bell (the ding is sublime): https://amzn.to/48gsHQ2 • Peak Design phone case (the one I use, paired with the Peak Design phone mount): https://amzn.to/48giWS6 Follow me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombabin Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombabin Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tombabin (@tombabin@threads.net) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tom_babin yt:video:MeHHy9k9jQ0 MeHHy9k9jQ0 UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw Shifter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw 2024-08-28T19:09:59+00:00 2024-09-22T02:08:03+00:00 Do projected bike symbols make it safer to ride a bike? #bicycleinfrastructure #urbancycling What do you think about this? London’s bike-share includes these lights that project a little symbol on the ground in front of you. I actually have one of these for my own bike, but I was never sure if it made things safer or if it was just a gimmick. yt:video:eUUrU8hqi3g eUUrU8hqi3g UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw Shifter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw 2024-08-22T16:52:09+00:00 2024-08-30T18:02:57+00:00 Trying comfortable handlebars to make my new bike perfect I have a new bike! It's a Priority Eight, and I've been riding it for a few months and it's pretty great. But this video is my attempt to recapture the magic of my all-time favourite bike by replacing the flat handlebars on that Eight with some slightly more relaxed and comfortable bars without losing the fun and zippiness of the bike. Looking for a specific handlebar shape or type? This website is incredible: https://whatbars.com/ If you care, here are the rough specs on the bars I ended up using: Width: 670 mm. Sweep: 40-degrees. Rise: 60 mm. The closest bars listed on whatbars.com is the Dimension Urban Cruiser. For bonus content, insider goodies and to help support the future of this channel: https://patreon.com/Shifter632?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink A huge thanks to my sponsors this year. They support this channel, so please support them. They also make amazing products that I use every day and endorse without hesitation. Priority Bikes: I happily rode Priority for years before they signed on as a sponsor this year. Yep, they sent me the Priority Eight I'm using in this video: https://alnk.to/1XWoxFO I rode the Priority Continuum Onyx through many Canadian winters long before their sponsorship: https://bit.ly/3tzXTee. Two Wheel Gear: My favourite bike bags and panniers, and the best convertible backpack-pannier that I’ve ever used: https://twowheelgear.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=shifter&utm_campaign=tombabin Buy my book Frostbike: The Joy, Pain and Numbness of Winter Cycling: https://rmbooks.com/book/frostbike/ I don’t really do proper product reviews, but here are some products that I’ve tried on this channel that I like. (Of course, you don’t need anything fancy to ride a bike, other than a bike, but these are Amazon affiliate links, and I get paid a small commission if you buy them 😉) • If you ride a bike in the city, you need a good lock. Litelok is a good option: us.litelok.com/SHIFTER • If you wear a helmet and like to be well-lit, consider the Lumos: ridelumos.com/shifter • Hindsight sunglasses have mirrors so you can see behind you while you ride. Plus, they look good: https://collabs.shop/f9hvof • Love these RedShift Acrlight Smart LED Pedals: https://redshiftsports.com/collections/arclight-pedals?aff=40 • Crane Bicycle Bell (the ding is sublime): https://amzn.to/48gsHQ2 • Bicycle Cargo Net (why did it take so long for me to buy one of these?): https://amzn.to/31s1Ovu • Vaude Cover II Rain Poncho (for higher-end, try Cleverhood or People’s Poncho): https://amzn.to/3jLkift • Peak Design phone case (the one I use, paired with the Peak Design phone mount): https://amzn.to/48giWS6 Follow me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombabin Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombabin Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tombabin (@tombabin@threads.net) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tom_babin 0:00 Introduction 0:22 About my new bike 2:05 Why I'm looking for different handlebars 2:30 Testing flat handlebars 4:02 Super-wide cruiser handlebars 6:39 Classic swept-back handlebars 7:51 Slight swept handlebars 10:10 The right handgrips for those perfect handlebars 11:30 My favourite bell and phone holder #cycling #bikecommuting #urbanplanning yt:video:JXEerVae3Ik JXEerVae3Ik UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw Shifter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw 2024-08-14T14:51:55+00:00 2024-09-22T18:48:40+00:00 One idea to help slow speeding automobiles? Build a bike lane. #zerovision #cycling For bonus content, insider goodies and to help support the future of this channel: https://patreon.com/Shifter632?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink A huge thanks to my sponsors this year. They support this channel, so please support them. They also make amazing products that I use every day and endorse without hesitation. Priority Bikes: I happily rode Priority for years before they signed on as a sponsor this year. I’m currently riding the zippy and fun new Priority Eight: https://alnk.to/1XWoxFO I’ve ridden the Priority Continuum Onyx through many Canadian winters: https://bit.ly/3tzXTee. Two Wheel Gear: My favourite bike bags and panniers, and the best convertible backpack-pannier that I’ve ever used: https://twowheelgear.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=shifter&utm_campaign=tombabin Buy my book Frostbike: The Joy, Pain and Numbness of Winter Cycling: https://rmbooks.com/book/frostbike/ I don’t really do proper product reviews, but here are some products that I’ve tried on this channel that I like. (Of course, you don’t need anything fancy to ride a bike, other than a bike, but these are Amazon affiliate links, and I get paid a small commission if you buy them 😉) • If you ride a bike in the city, you need a good lock. Litelok is a good option: us.litelok.com/SHIFTER • If you wear a helmet and like to be well-lit, consider the Lumos: ridelumos.com/shifter • Hindsight sunglasses have mirrors so you can see behind you while you ride. Plus, they look good: https://collabs.shop/f9hvof • Love these RedShift Acrlight Smart LED Pedals: https://redshiftsports.com/collections/arclight-pedals?aff=40 • Crane Bicycle Bell (the ding is sublime): https://amzn.to/48gsHQ2 • Bicycle Cargo Net (why did it take so long for me to buy one of these?): https://amzn.to/31s1Ovu • Vaude Cover II Rain Poncho (for higher-end, try Cleverhood or People’s Poncho): https://amzn.to/3jLkift • Peak Design phone case (the one I use, paired with the Peak Design phone mount): https://amzn.to/48giWS6 Follow me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombabin Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombabin Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tombabin (@tombabin@threads.net) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tom_babin #cycling #bike #commuting yt:video:5iAamiKenxI 5iAamiKenxI UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw Shifter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw 2024-08-07T17:33:56+00:00 2024-08-21T18:14:06+00:00 Let's stop the divisions within cycling (with Peter Flax) (Cycling has, for a long time, been divided by some imaginary barriers. Barriers that separate road cyclists and mountain bikers and BMXers and wheelie kids and cargo bike moms. But in his new book Live to Ride, longtime cycling journalist Peter Flax makes the case that it's time we move past these imaginary divides and together embrace the things we all love about cycling. Live to Ride by Peter Flax: https://amzn.to/3Yy9g3s 0:00 Introduction 0:43 Peter Flax talks about his cycling identity 1:20 How ascending a bike pyramid can be great, unless... 2:33 How divisions between cyclists grew 3:32 How Peter's cycling life changed 5:32 "Everyone who rides is on your team" 6:16 The beauty in cycling's diversity For bonus content, insider goodies and to help support the future of this channel: https://patreon.com/Shifter632?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink A huge thanks to my sponsors this year. They support this channel, so please support them. They also make amazing products that I use every day and endorse without hesitation. Priority Bikes: I happily rode Priority for years before they signed on as a sponsor this year. I’m currently riding the zippy and fun new Priority Eight: https://alnk.to/1XWoxFO I’ve ridden the Priority Continuum Onyx through many Canadian winters: https://bit.ly/3tzXTee. Two Wheel Gear: My favourite bike bags and panniers, and the best convertible backpack-pannier that I’ve ever used: https://twowheelgear.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=shifter&utm_campaign=tombabin Buy my book Frostbike: The Joy, Pain and Numbness of Winter Cycling: https://rmbooks.com/book/frostbike/ I don’t really do proper product reviews, but here are some products that I’ve tried on this channel that I like. (Of course, you don’t need anything fancy to ride a bike, other than a bike, but these are Amazon affiliate links, and I get paid a small commission if you buy them 😉) • If you ride a bike in the city, you need a good lock. Litelok is a good option: us.litelok.com/SHIFTER • If you wear a helmet and like to be well-lit, consider the Lumos: ridelumos.com/shifter • Hindsight sunglasses have mirrors so you can see behind you while you ride. Plus, they look good: https://collabs.shop/f9hvof • Love these RedShift Acrlight Smart LED Pedals: https://redshiftsports.com/collections/arclight-pedals?aff=40 • Crane Bicycle Bell (the ding is sublime): https://amzn.to/48gsHQ2 • Bicycle Cargo Net (why did it take so long for me to buy one of these?): https://amzn.to/31s1Ovu • Vaude Cover II Rain Poncho (for higher-end, try Cleverhood or People’s Poncho): https://amzn.to/3jLkift • Peak Design phone case (the one I use, paired with the Peak Design phone mount): https://amzn.to/48giWS6 Follow me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombabin Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombabin Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tombabin (@tombabin@threads.net) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tom_babin #cycling #bike #commuting yt:video:wtTVoZ-CPpk wtTVoZ-CPpk UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw Shifter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw 2024-07-31T14:58:00+00:00 2024-08-19T15:00:29+00:00 Here’s what happens when people can park their bikes without fear of it being stolen #commute #bike What I found most interesting about this full-time, publicly funded bike valet parking program is, not that it reduced bike theft (although that is probably enough reason on its own to do this) but that it encouraged different types of people to ride their bikes downtown than they might otherwise do it. Do you think fear of bike theft is a deterrent to people riding bikes? Please consider becoming a Shifter member over on Patreon. Not only will you be supporting this channel, you’ll get some bonus content too. https://patreon.com/Shifter632?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink A huge thanks to my sponsors this year. They support this channel, so please support them. They also make amazing products that I use every day and endorse without hesitation. Priority Bikes: I happily rode Priority for years before they signed on as a sponsor this year. I’m currently riding the zippy and fun new Priority Eight: https://alnk.to/1XWoxFO I’ve ridden the Priority Continuum Onyx through many Canadian winters: https://bit.ly/3tzXTee. Two Wheel Gear: My favourite bike bags and panniers, and the best convertible backpack-pannier that I’ve ever used: https://twowheelgear.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=shifter&utm_campaign=tombabin Buy my book Frostbike: The Joy, Pain and Numbness of Winter Cycling: https://rmbooks.com/book/frostbike/ I don’t really do proper product reviews, but here are some products that I’ve tried on this channel that I like. (Of course, you don’t need anything fancy to ride a bike, other than a bike, but these are Amazon affiliate links, and I get paid a small commission if you buy them 😉) • If you ride a bike in the city, you need a good lock. Litelok is a good option: us.litelok.com/SHIFTER • If you wear a helmet and like to be well-lit, consider the Lumos: ridelumos.com/shifter • Hindsight sunglasses have mirrors so you can see behind you while you ride. Plus, they look good: https://collabs.shop/f9hvof • Love these RedShift Acrlight Smart LED Pedals: https://redshiftsports.com/collections/arclight-pedals?aff=40 • Crane Bicycle Bell (the ding is sublime): https://amzn.to/48gsHQ2 • Bicycle Cargo Net (why did it take so long for me to buy one of these?): https://amzn.to/31s1Ovu • Vaude Cover II Rain Poncho (for higher-end, try Cleverhood or People’s Poncho): https://amzn.to/3jLkift • Peak Design phone case (the one I use, paired with the Peak Design phone mount): https://amzn.to/48giWS6 Follow me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombabin Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombabin Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tombabin (@tombabin@threads.net) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tom_babin #cycling #bike #commuting yt:video:0818OVcEjwk 0818OVcEjwk UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw Shifter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw 2024-07-24T18:39:34+00:00 2024-08-07T19:47:14+00:00 What two great bike cities have in common (and not) I've often wondered if some cities have inherent qualities that lend themselves to cycling more than other cities. And when one city recently declared itself the cycling capital of Canada (rather presumptuously, in my opinion), it gave me the nudge I needed to break out the spreadsheets and whiteboard. In other words: This is me looking at a Victoria, B.C. and Montreal, Quebec, to see if they have some kind of cycling secret sauce. 0:00 Introduction 1:31 What are these Canadian cities anyway? 1:57 How bikeable are they really? 2:26 Demographic similarities and differences 3:08 Comparing data to a regular, not-so-bikeable city 7:05 Do politics explain their bike-friendliness? 9:43 Cycling innovation 10:57 Civic vibes 13:25 Thank you to brand-new Patreon members! Please consider becoming a Shifter member on Patreon. Not only will you be supporting this channel, you’ll get some bonus content too. https://patreon.com/Shifter632?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink A huge thanks to my sponsors this year. They support this channel, so please support them. They also make amazing products that I use every day and endorse without hesitation. Priority Bikes: I happily rode Priority for years before they signed on as a sponsor this year. I’m currently riding the zippy and fun new Priority Eight: https://alnk.to/1XWoxFO I’ve ridden the Priority Continuum Onyx through many Canadian winters: https://bit.ly/3tzXTee. Two Wheel Gear: My favourite bike bags and panniers, and the best convertible backpack-pannier that I’ve ever used: https://twowheelgear.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=shifter&utm_campaign=tombabin Buy my book Frostbike: The Joy, Pain and Numbness of Winter Cycling: https://rmbooks.com/book/frostbike/ I don’t really do proper product reviews, but here are some products that I’ve tried on this channel that I like. (Of course, you don’t need anything fancy to ride a bike, other than a bike, but these are Amazon affiliate links, and I get paid a small commission if you buy them 😉) • If you ride a bike in the city, you need a good lock. Litelok is a good option: us.litelok.com/SHIFTER • If you wear a helmet and like to be well-lit, consider the Lumos: ridelumos.com/shifter • Hindsight sunglasses have mirrors so you can see behind you while you ride. Plus, they look good: https://collabs.shop/f9hvof • Love these RedShift Acrlight Smart LED Pedals: https://redshiftsports.com/collections/arclight-pedals?aff=40 • Crane Bicycle Bell (the ding is sublime): https://amzn.to/48gsHQ2 • Bicycle Cargo Net (why did it take so long for me to buy one of these?): https://amzn.to/31s1Ovu • Vaude Cover II Rain Poncho (for higher-end, try Cleverhood or People’s Poncho): https://amzn.to/3jLkift • Peak Design phone case (the one I use, paired with the Peak Design phone mount): https://amzn.to/48giWS6 Follow me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombabin Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombabin Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tombabin (@tombabin@threads.net) TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tom_babin #cycling #bike #commuting yt:video:CtZsGxwfW4k CtZsGxwfW4k UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw Shifter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9-ZlLTioqMZowRLZHscozw 2024-07-17T19:51:12+00:00 2024-08-26T08:52:01+00:00 How changing the focus of urban cycling away from commuters might be a good thing #commute How the "mobilities of care" is starting to change the way people think about bicycle transportation in cities. Correction: 0:15 Karen Laberee is the correct spelling of her name. My apologies to Karen for the error.