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Comment on Breezer Uptown 8 ride report by Springtime by bicycle « Rice Paper Sliding Door

Springtime by bicycle « Rice Paper Sliding Door — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:35:39 +0000

[…] think the best part is that I feel like hopping on the bike and going for a spin around the block. Others have felt the same way about the Uptown […]

Comment on Going (in) GREEN by Kent Peterson

Kent Peterson — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:56:21 +0000

I’m biased since I made it but I’m partial to the “No War For Chain Lube” shirt shown here:

http://tinyurl.com/6nhth4

Comment on Watch for what you’re not watching for by Laura

Laura — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:32:25 +0000

See, I am so dedicated to getting these kind of test right, no WAY was I going to miscount the number of passes. So of course I missed it. Awesome!

Comment on Pleasant exchange(s!) with motorist by John

John — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:04:05 +0000

I do most of my riding in blue collar factory cities. There is very little judgement, and lots of courtesy toward bikers and walkers.

Comment on Check it out: Overview of 2008 commuter bikes by Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:03:30 +0000

Hello! I’m sending a comment because I can’t find an e-mail address. I’m also in love with the Uptown 8 (the U-frame version). Unfortunately, I’m not sure that I can really afford it, so I’m looking at less expensive options. Do you think that Lexington is too hilly for a three-speed or a seven-speed?

Thanks!

Melissa, Lexington is not too hilly for either a 3- or a 7-speed, in my opinion. In fact, I was riding a bus once with a European (can’t remember which country) who was visiting town, and he could not believe the lack of bicycles on the road. He had tried to rent a bike but couldn’t find a place to do so. He thought the terrain was perfect for cycling: “It is so flat!”

A 7-speed especially would have great gearing for anything you are likely to face pedalling in Lexington. But a 3-speed would do the trick just as well. -6-

Comment on Pleasant exchange(s!) with motorist by Laura

Laura — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:56:03 +0000

I love the fact that he thought you had one of “those new bikes.”

Comment on Way cool Wald bars by Jason Nunemaker

Jason Nunemaker — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:42:51 +0000

Drat, Todd, now you’ve got me thinking about cheating on my beloved Nitto 115 drops. Very classic look there, with just a hint of “I’m a cool fixie punk” thrown in.

Wonder if a drop-bar brake lever (perhaps with some creative shim-work) would work on the curved portion. For $16, I might just have to find out. (Kids, don’t try this at home…)

Jason, thanks! I am not certain about the drop-bar levers — now I’m wishing I would have checked for myself before the tape job. Let me know how it goes if you do try it. Or how about trying out some of those way-cool bar-end brake levers? I am thinking that these levers might be the last outpost on the frontier of middle-aged-bike-guy hipsterism.

Comment on How NOT to go over a bump by Rob

Rob — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:02:53 +0000

Central Baptist, like Lexington, KY Central Baptist Hospital? At least you were close to medical attention I am also a Lexington bike commuter. My route is from Andover area to downtown. I must admit that I usually don’t ride when there is snow or ice. Much to afraid a car will slide into me.

Rob, yes, Central Baptist, in Lexington. Fortunately no medical attention was needed! I don’t ride on ice either, but that is very rare. I find that when it snows, it usually doesn’t stick — and even if it’s on the ground, the cars going over the streets on which I ride melts the snow pretty quickly. -6-

Comment on We’re expecting … by Phil J Pollan

Phil J Pollan — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:10:13 +0000

I looked at your website and it helped convince me to buy a Breezer. Wound up buying two, one for me and one for my wife.

I have been riding it only two days but really like this bike. I did not realize that biking would be so much fun.

You have inspired me, together with others on the web, to commute to work. I will probably start next week.

Phil, thanks for the kind words. I am glad you have decided to take the plunge. It is a great decision that will carry many benefits, tangible and intangible. And also I think you made a good move getting the Breezer — it is the best commuting bike on the market in the USA. Please comment again after you have been commuting for a while and let us know how it is going!

Comment on We’re expecting … by Jason Nunemaker

Jason Nunemaker — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 01:48:09 +0000

Todd, I look forward to your reports, and the reviews of your passengers. No tiny travelers here, but I’m convinced that Nephew Wilson will be seeing a trailer (most likely a Burley) from his Uncle Jason and Aunt Carla in the not-so-distant future. (Ulterior motive: I really just want to shop for one of those tiny helmets!)

How old and/or big were your kids when you felt they were ready for trailering?

Later,
Jason

Jason, nice to hear from you … I felt they were ready for trailering as soon as they could control their heads. G might have persuaded me to wait a little longer than that, I honestly can’t remember. But the first two, anyway, were pretty small when we started trailering. I hope you get to do this, it is a real gas. -6-