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In article , Paul Cassel
wrote: I think there is a lesson here but I"m unsure what it is. -paul Environmental, health and economic benefits are secondary; enjoyment is the most compelling incentive. |
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Interesting thread given some developments in our household as we have
gained a number of bikes in the past few months. My wife has appropriated my old hardtail MTB for fitness rides - she did her second duathlon at the weekend. It was always a size too small for me which was OK off road but made it a bit of a pain for commuting, though it has a certain urban chic with slicks on and some history behind it. Big Boy (16) has a new 29" singlespeed MTB which he loves. Our daughters (12 & 14) after a lot of hunting and choosing have some "comfort" ladies frame bikes which they now ride everywhere. Cheap enough to have Shimano's Mega low gear (34 in the rear IIRC) so easy round our hilly neighbourhood. They love the ability to use for exercise and transport. OK to ride in a skirt (ie school uniform or something pretty). I've also acquired a Specialized Globe for commuting but I am using it for more and finding it works as well with regular clothes. Using it to run round town getting parts for a singlespeed MTB for me. Looks like a house full of practical transport (except Big Boy!). |
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Don Mackie wrote:
Interesting thread given some developments in our household as we have gained a number of bikes in the past few months. You see: higher oil prices are good for the bike industry ;-) Derk |
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Paul Cassel wrote:
Ryan Cousineau wrote: .... I know now that part of the reason she didn't use her other bikes for commuting was that she didn't want to dress up, dress down, carry clothes. There is something mellow about this bike which makes the effort to ride it about the same as walking. I'm content going maybe 10 mph or even less for all I know. I'm hoping to prise it from her to see if I can commute on it in street clothes w/o the sweat issue. .... I have found that the best way to avoid getting sweaty while commuting is to leave earlier and simply ride slower (8-10 MPH) but it's difficult to do. I find that I will speed up for something--such as to cross an intersection, or racing a traffic signal--and then I basically forget to slow back down. ~ |
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On May 12, 10:34*pm, Derk wrote:
Don Mackie wrote: Interesting thread given some developments in our household as we have gained a number of bikes in the past few months. You see: higher oil prices are good for the bike industry ;-) Derk yes but.... we now have to agonise about choosing the right lubricant for all those chains!!! |
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Paul Cassel wrote:
Just goes to show how neat a bicycle can be if they are comfortable to ride instead of specialized exercise equipment. I think there is a lesson here but I"m unsure what it is. There's a lesson for bicycle shops if they decide to learn it. I.e. from Performance web site: "Schwinn Coffee Single Speed Cruiser Bike Sorry, this item is Out of Stock. We expect to receive it by 09/22/08. You can still order it and we will ship it to you as soon as it comes in." Yeah, so a rather junky one speed bicycle with fenders, a rack, and chainguard, for $250, that you can get on and ride to school or the store, is out of stock for the next five months because the manufacturer was blindsided by the demand. So much for the excuse that no one buys this kind of bicycle. |
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