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A new thread about cycling
waterloosunset:
I used to cycle everywhere, I knew all the short cuts and back streets that would get me to my destination as quickly as possible. Then some git stole it.
pilsner:
The moment my Cannondale gets to To., the fun begins. Leaving Manhattan means being able to bike without being hit by 9 yellow cabs and then having your broken body chewed on by a rabid rat. It is also means bike lockers (yay!) and being able to leave your bike outside for more than 5 minutes without some ^%#^&er bending the wheel.
To. people, where are the good routes? I'm thinking 20-40 miles at the beginning and then ramping it up once back in the swing.
Darkbluerabbit:
--- Quote from: Verergoca on 09 Jun 2008, 22:22 ---I mean, where the hell do you hold your case of beer?
--- End quote ---
I discovered recently that my collapsible bike basket holds two six packs of beer perfectly. They fit so well that I am damn sure it is not a coincidence. There isn't even wiggle room for the beer to get jostled about. Most of the avid cyclists I've known have also been beer enthusiasts, so I guess It's not THAT surprising.
All I know is, it's pretty awesome for mini beer runs. I need to buy another of those baskets. You know, for symmetry.
loam:
whoo bikes! I MTB occasionally and commute to work when I'm not working 80-90 hours a week - I ride hard and by the time I'm actually at work I'm sweaty, have to take a shower. There's only one so I have to get in before everybody else if I dont want to wait in line, and I have a hard time getting up at 7 if I'm overworked and stressed. I currently use my cannondale rush for everything - for commuting I have a rack + bag, road tires, and dinotte lights, but it's pretty easy to rip everything off in 20 minutes or so and switch to fatty tires for the trail. I don't really like having to use a post rack for full suspension though - it's not too stable. The bike is also just heavier than I'd like for road duty, and the suspension is just extra weight. I'm thinking about getting a swobo otis to use as my commuter bike.
P.S. wear your helmet. You look stupid but alive.
dennis:
Biking in Chicago is great. The city is as flat as a floppy disk, so you can get around easily on any old piece of junk, including my early 1980s Schwinn Traveler with squeaky brakes and a rear derailleur that won't shift into top gear. Of course, a lot of the drivers are inobservant jerks.
Biking 32 blocks (4 miles) is quicker than the bus or El, and maybe 33% longer than driving.
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