... Some pedestrians do the same thing on the cycle paths in Edinburgh, so it is not unique behaviour. -- David Hansen, Edinburgh | PGP email preferred-key...
David Hansen
davidh@...
Apr 1, 2005 9:10 am
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... Speaking of Edinburgh there's going to be a massive Critical Mass ride there July 1. Darn, wish I could be there for that. Below is a complete calendar of...
... I suppose I should start thinking about what to do when these unwelcome and uninvited people invade the area. -- David Hansen, Edinburgh | PGP email...
David Hansen
davidh@...
Apr 1, 2005 9:42 am
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... Oops. The unwelcome and uninvited people are, of course, those living in the lap of luxury at my expense in Gleagles Hotel. People who have been so...
David Hansen
davidh@...
Apr 1, 2005 9:50 am
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... Good morning Marcy, Sure, as you gain strength you'll go uphill faster. What kind of bike are you using? I'm wondering about the gearing and tires....
... I saw an article in A to B Magazine about a similar scheme, at leat two years ago. That was in Norwich. ... Not really. ... I wonder if those who set up a...
David Hansen
davidh@...
Apr 1, 2005 3:48 pm
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This is a real commuting bike. It has fenders and lights which I think all commuter bikes need. http://www.bianchiusa.com/607.html Breezer has something...
Now all they have to do is give it horizontal drops (or Singleator), an 8S internal rear hub, and a chainguard, and it's a truly practical bike - just like the...
At least for my tastes, every other model on that page is preferable to the "Castro Valley" model. The Sparta and the Advantage are nicer in that they *don't*...
... Tastes differ, I guess. My last round of the bike stores, I found it irritating that I couldn't find a bike that was designed for commuting (built-in...
J. Bruce Fields
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Apr 1, 2005 4:38 pm
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... Can you explain to this group what characteristic of drop handlebars prevent them from being raised to Christopher Miller's preferred (and, of course,...
Has anyone on this list used an Electra Townie as a commuting bike? Townie 8 with internal 8 speed hub, fenders and chain case lists for $700 USD. I hurt my...
For the price, I think this new Novara Fusion from REI: http://tinyurl.com/4sncm offers a lot. Fenders, rack, kickstand, internal gears, dynohub. Clearly the...
I was wondering about Electra bikes myself today, as I was looking at their ads in bicycling magazine. You have to get their special rear racks, it looks like....
wombatgrrl
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Apr 1, 2005 7:21 pm
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But why not just get a step-through style frame if the problem is getting your leg over the bar? These frames are also called the "U frames". You know, the...
I think the market is growing for these commuting bikes, but it's still not quite there yet and your general bike shop recreational bike shopper thinks they...
wombatgrrl
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Apr 1, 2005 7:33 pm
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Yes, the "girl" frame style is also called mixte, but I don't see that used much anymore - it seems to have been used back in the 70's and 80's. ann ... -- ann...
wombatgrrl
wombatgrrl@...
Apr 1, 2005 7:34 pm
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... Mixtes are not the same as U-frames. Mixte refers specifically to frame designs in which the top tube is replaced by 2 smaller diameter tubes running from...
... << one more thing Marcy -- as an old and no longer bold rider, I would not advise pushing yourself into higher gears on hills. advice from the old fogey,...
... It's a Trek hybrid. 21 speeds, step-through frame. It's a beauty. Still thinking of a name. :-) I'm leaning toward Seamus, but I'm not sure. The bike...
... Marcy http://www.birf.info/artman/publish/printer_320.shtml de's personal rulebook for cycling among the clueless and heavily armoured: 1) never get...
... A mixie frame would be great, but are there are any already set up off the shelf for foul weather commuting with an internal hub, fenders and a chain case?...
... Now, see, that's the kind of shit that really pisses me off. Why would someone intentionally try to harm another person? I'm scared at the thought, too,...
On Sat, 02 Apr 2005 00:08:32 -0000, "whistling_lass" ... I think that's why De put "tried" in quotes. They're not actually aiming for you. In order for other...
... I agree-- What De suggests, I regularly try, and it works with the more rational motorists: I also try to make eye contact whenever possible (though...
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