The Sharing Economy: how much you sharing?

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

My views of the sharing economy:

1. Airbnb and home sharing - Nope. I figure the owners all have hidden cameras, and when I'm alone in a room by myself, things happen that no one should see.

2. Uber/Lyft and other car share stuff - Great concept when it started. Now it's basically non-certified taxis driven by third world taxi drivers in their off hours. I use them a lot, but I use them less now that they make the drivers beg for tips.

3. Scooters and bikes and stuff. I would certainly use these. I just don't have much opportunity. I have a large walking radius, and beyond that I'm generally taking a bus or I'm driving/ubering.

4. Rent someone's personal car. I've never done it. I'm not averse to it, but I like the implied homogeneity and reliability of the rental car companies. I'm not likely to try it for that reason.

5. Household stuff sharing. I saw something a while back about a site where you can share household goods back and forth. This is for things that you need once in a while but not often, like an electric screwdriver or a pony or a snowblower. It seems like it could be a good idea, but I don't remember the site and I seldom need something expensive that I don't already have.

Have you ever thought about an E-Bike. I really want one but can't justify spending the money.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by Hog's Gone Fishin

Have you ever thought about an E-Bike. I really want one but can't justify spending the money.

To own? Or do the sharing thing?

I've been really enamored with buying a recumbent trike recently. But a friend who's a big bike guy is talking me out of it with logic and reason.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

To own? Or do the sharing thing?

I've been really enamored with buying a recumbent trike recently. But a friend who's a big bike guy is talking me out of it with logic and reason.

To own. There's a guy in my neighborhood that has one and he really gets around. Haven't seen him pedal yet. Don't get a trike , they make people think you're too stupid to keep your balance.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by Hog's Gone Fishin

To own. There's a guy in my neighborhood that has one and he really gets around. Haven't seen him pedal yet. Don't get a trike , they make people think you're too stupid to keep your balance.

These are the cool looking trikes, not the 'can't balance yourself' trikes. I guess they do help with balance, though. I want to travel in one of these.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

These are the cool looking trikes, not the 'can't balance yourself' trikes. I guess they do help with balance, though. I want to travel in one of these.

Ah, well that's different , when people see you in one of those they think you're cool. Well, cool and can't keep your balance.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by Hog's Gone Fishin

Ah, well that's different , when people see you in one of those they think you're cool. Well, cool and can't keep your balance.

At least one of those is accurate.

[TinyEvel]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

These are the cool looking trikes, not the 'can't balance yourself' trikes. I guess they do help with balance, though. I want to travel in one of these.

dude that is so your personal brand. I also see you with the helmet with the little rear-view mirror hanging off the side.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by TinyEvel

dude that is so your personal brand. I also see you with the helmet with the little rear-view mirror hanging off the side.

Hey, you seem to know how to ride a bike. What are the pros and cons?

And I assume you just get the rear-view-mirror helmet when you buy the bike, right?

[MahiMike]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

To own? Or do the sharing thing?

I've been really enamored with buying a recumbent trike recently. But a friend who's a big bike guy is talking me out of it with logic and reason.

I've thought about it many times. I'm thinking of investing in a good bike. I currently have a 20 y/o street bike I ride to work sometimes. I like the thicker tires cause I can jump off curbs and take on trails. But the skinny tires are better for longer rides.