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29-06.-2008, 06:01 PM
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Re: dry run to the markets
Bob Cranger wrote:
> Cyclists - > > Bike: Sun Retro-Alloy Cruiser. It’s a 3-speed with coaster brakes. > Today I took a dry run to the grocers and mall where I'll do most of > my shopping. There is one hill of which I still can’t get to the > top. I’d like to stand up to pedal, but I’m still quite large and I’m > afraid my chain will break. > > Once I’m able to climb that hill, I’ll install my pannier baskets, > which weigh about 6 lbs and try a few more dry runs to the stores. > The baskets will be more or less permanently attached, so I might get > a used bike for exercise and fun riding. I like the 3-speed but maybe > I’ll try a 5-speed to get used to the up-to-date bike gears. > > There’s another hill right by my house (at the top of the hill) > Lately I’ve been making it to the top of that one, but by then I’m in > the lowest gear and I’m almost to a full stop, not to mention out of > breath. I’d rather not get into that situation while away from > home. > Does the bicycle have a front brake or can one be fitted? A large rider, cargo and a steep hill with just a coaster brake is a bad combination for two reasons. The coaster brake can fade, and even an effective coaster brake will result in much longer stopping distance than even a mediocre front brake. -- Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia The weather is here, wish you were beautiful |
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19-08.-2008, 02:22 AM
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Re: dry run to the markets
Crikey! The spambots have really taken over this sub-forum
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