u/camikal

The standard seat is pretty low for an adult. Also, I wanted MIK convenience (I typically use a MIK -mounted basket so wanted to swap quickly for passengers). I ended up designing and printing a 4" riser block that mounts to a MIK plate. Hopefully the threaded heat stake inserts will hold (I think so).

Also added folding footpages (designed for 8mm bolts but drilled and tapped to accept M10 which is the size the peg hole is designed for). I think the riser + pegs will make for a more comfortable ride.

Next up - a better cafe lock. Dealing with a folding lock for a 1 minute trip into a convenience store is a PITA.

Update: STL file here:

https://makerworld.com/en/models/3164935-4-seat-riser-for-specialized-globe-haul-with-mik

I’m wondering if anyone here in city government, city planning, or otherwise informed knows why there aren’t more roundabouts in Boulder.

I bike or drive down Pine (pictured at 18th) almost everyday and the few roundabouts there are great imho. I drank the KoolAid on roundabouts and traffic circles long ago: Better traffic flow (stopping at a STOP sign at midnight is asinine), gas and brake savings, fewer violent collisions, and effectively zero maintenance once built. Riding down Pine this AM I was reminded of this last item when the lights at Spruce & Broadway were flashing; and of course many traffic lights go out completely during the power shutdowns which are likely to only get more frequent with time.

I lived for a while in Bend, OR - the “Boulder of the West” (although it’s actually very different). Anyway, that town has gone all-in on roundabouts and traffic circles. The entire western half of the city doesn’t have a single light - all roundabouts (or a few Stops). They are even starting to build them at higher speed exchanges (something, say, like Broadway and 36th).

So, why just the couple on Pine, or the few others scattered around? Are those a trial run? Is the city collecting data on those (accidents, etc)? I’m sure the urban planners here can chime in but to me roundabouts are simply a better design, and likely pay for themselves many times over eventually. Curious if any knows the deal.

Just ambling around the alley between Mapelton and Pine @ 21st. Called non emergency and they said if not aggressive just let him be. He’s enjoying some garbage currently.