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2684
Greetings all, I know the collective answer will probably be for me to test ride each to see which one `fits' better. But, I am purchasing a commuter bike [the...
Kevin
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Feb 2, 2005
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2685
I do not know anything about the GT Nomad but I do know for sure that you can get a fine commuting bicycle for $350. take the other $ 400 and spend it on...
John O'Neill
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Feb 2, 2005
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I always respect John's opinions, and this is a very valid point-of-view. However, the Marin Sausilito that I commute on was purchased probably 6 years ago for...
Walker,Frederick H.
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Feb 2, 2005
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2687
Heartily agreed in all respects. Especially, if memory serves, GT has been assimilated of one of the Borg-like global mega-complomerates (Pacific?) and ...
Landis McGauhey
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Feb 2, 2005
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<<Jon O'Niell wrote: I do not know anything about the GT Nomad but I do know for sure that you can get a fine commuting bicycle for $350. take the other $ 400...
Kevin
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Feb 2, 2005
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Good Luck with any bike you choose! John O Kevin <seeker_kevin@...> wrote: <do know for sure that you can get a fine commuting bicycle for $350. take the...
John O'Neill
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Feb 2, 2005
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2690
Well, while people are talking about commuting bicycles I thought I might show you mine. You can find it at http://www.wendell.hawaii.edu/Moulton/index.htm I...
John Wendell
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Feb 4, 2005
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looks like a pretty cool ride Calvin Weeks __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. ...
calvin weeks
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Feb 5, 2005
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2692
If any of you are ever cycling in Sydney, Nova Scotia and you're looking for a good place to stop and eat, be sure to patronize the local Subway Restaurants....
John A. Ardelli
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Feb 8, 2005
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2693
I've been cyclmuting since last May. I ride a 5 mile return trip every day. I really look forward to it - probably the best part of my day. I'm fortunate to...
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Feb 8, 2005
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2694
I and my wife are mid-fifties. I drive to work, 8 miles, and want to start bike-commuting. I want my bike to be friendly and comfortable to ride around for...
doug0696
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Feb 8, 2005
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2695
My Marin Sausilito has been a great commuting bike, and is terrific for pleasure rides too. I've also ridden it on some pretty fast paced group rides, and it...
Walker,Frederick H.
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... That sounds like you're reluctant to ride in traffic. Out of curiosity, what is it about sharing the road with cars that scares you? John A. Ardelli ...
John A. Ardelli
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Feb 8, 2005
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... I too am in my 50's and wish I had gotten a recumbent. There are many rasons to get a "bent" that will be beneficial to a commuter. I like the idea of not...
michael sledge
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Feb 8, 2005
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... From: "doug0696" I and my wife are mid-fifties. I drive to work, 8 miles, and want to start bike-commuting. I want my bike to be friendly and comfortable...
Michel Gagnon
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Feb 8, 2005
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Well Said, My brother. I agree completely. Is running out of oil what it's going to take to wake people up? How wasteful is it that we use vehicles that are 20...
karl mohr
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Feb 9, 2005
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This is an excellent example of above and beyond, and whenever I do encounter such service i return it in kind. Congratulations! I've always wanted a reason to...
C. Mike Rice
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Feb 9, 2005
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Well, I agree bicycle commuting is a great thing but just a few thoughts on the enviromental aspects. I have a car that uses zero fossil fuel - it runs on...
John Wendell
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Feb 9, 2005
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... I agree with Michel in all areas but one: don't dismiss the dual suspension mountain bike until you've TRIED it. I like dual suspension mountain bikes....
John A. Ardelli
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Feb 9, 2005
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2703
... Power bars at http://www.frameworkfitness.com are $2.00 each. So I could get *50* of them for the $100.00 the people you know are spending each week on...
John A. Ardelli
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Feb 9, 2005
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... Ah. I remember Riin mentioning something about the busses in Ann Arbor using Biodiesel, and I remember wondering what that was. Never got a chance to ask...
John A. Ardelli
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Feb 9, 2005
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2705
There was a guy on TV pushing a book he wrote. He also was pushing the idea the walking and bicycling were not zero emissions for the reason you just named....
John O'Neill
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Feb 9, 2005
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Sorry guys, but you're just not thinking this through. When you drive a car somewhere you have to haul not only your mass, but the mass of the vehicle over the...
Walker,Frederick H.
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Feb 9, 2005
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Hello, Last week I decided to sell my car on a whim. It sold in two days. So, with a family of 4, 1 is an infant, 1 is a toddler, we were down to 1 car. So...
compuska
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Feb 9, 2005
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There's a lot to consider here. You have the amount of energy required to construct the bio-desiel vehicle and the bicycle (manufacturing, mining,...
brandon
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Feb 9, 2005
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Wow, you're givin me goosebumps man. Congrats on the experiment! It will take some time to refine your method of getting to work, but believe me, you will...
brandon
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Feb 9, 2005
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2710
Remember that bike rack at Blockbuster I've been talking about that I like so much? I finally found a picture of one. It's the EXACT model I was talking...
John A. Ardelli
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Feb 9, 2005
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The bike lockers in the first photo is what we have at work. At stores I am happy just to have a sign post or tree to lock to. Some places like the nearby...
John O'Neill
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Feb 9, 2005
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2712
Wow! Glad to hear about another 1 car family. I don't have kids yet... but I believe it will all work out. My wife is staying at home anyway(lost a bunch of...
Jeff Jackson
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... YES! THANK you, Danelle! I like that design so much, I've been wanting to know where that design came from for over two years. Now I know: ...
John A. Ardelli
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