I just joined the group this morning. Funny I haven't thought to look for a commuters newsgroup before but whatever, I found you now.<br><br>Like the ...
Umm... :-)I was talking about a single speed Huffy, not a mountain bike. Just a basic bike to ride back and forth to the store on, something that would be no...
I remember hearing about a recall on Huffys in the last year due to frames breaking and the rider getting impaled!! Not typical of course, but I'd never buy a...
huffy's are just that throw away disposible bikes.well that is if they dont bust i would check the recall listing before buying take a look at (next bikes) or...
Actually I have resurected an old Rudge 3 speed. Fantastic bike, like driving around in an old car. Rudge was the maker of fine English 3 speeds many years...
Been commuting for abt 3 years now. Present commuter is a rigid 2 speed (42/32 X 18) based on a Raleigh M50 which does double duty as a mtn bike on weekends....
Well....<br>A coworker had her Trek 2100 replaced by trek last year because the frame was coming disjointed @ the topbar. Does that count? I think that this ...
Hey Undead....welcome, I've seen many of your postings at the Cannondale Club and am proud t have you over here....I judge from your gear list that you are ...
Hi all-<br> Just got my wheels back from the shop-new tires,tubes and liners. All bearings redone and wheels trued up. It's nice to have everything back in ...
Get a used bike then. I recently bought a Specialized Hard Rock at a thriftstore for $15. It's old, the races on the bottom bracket are shot and it needs new ...
When it comes to thrift stores I've found that the best ones are the large charity stores like Goodwill, Deseret or St. Vincent. The small private stores tend...
When it comes to simplicity the single speed of virtually any variety is really the best...For under a hundred bucks you may find an old road or mtn bike ...
Congrats on the thrift store finds, I must agree...However when it comes to helmets buy them new because the thrift store sells old and/or damaged helmets that...
I have done well at thrift stores in the past too. I once bought a Fender guitar for 10 bucks at a large thrift store. I was lucky, they were just bringing...
Yeah, every morning I brave the fierce winter cold of... San Diego California : D<br><br>Am just thin blooded lol!<br><br><I am the suspension>...
hey listen, us bike commuters are waging a war against gas and oil and the fat and destructive industries involved with them. there is always a way other than...
i see i'm not the only one thinking a bicycle with a motor is a bit silly. God gave you legs man, don't waste 'em, use 'em. you want to go fast, pedal faster,....
i had a five week stretch this last winter when the warmest morning on my morning commute was about -37 celsius not including the wind chill(20-50km/hr)i don't...
hey dude. i live in saskatchewan(canada)winter in my home has been as cold as -80 degrees celsius including the wind-chill, that means -50 and freakin' windy....
Well, my ship was towed to the yards today. So now I have to ride through a rough part of town to get to work... @ 3:30 in the morning... I guess most police...
I love a 4 a.m. ride because there aren't many motor vehicles around (I'm still in New York City until August and have been for the past 10 years). <br><br>But...
Hey all....I just wanted to tell you about my new bell! It's the best darn accessory I've ever put on my bike. It's a little bell that mounts on the handle...
Great news , <br>What is the name of your new bell.<br>I looked at Walley Mart and Kmart , but all they had was Fisher Price Strawberry Shortcake bells.<br>Not...
Sure was intrigued by the idea of a bike commuter club, seems like you folks are pretty creative with the ride. I have been commuting to work for about 8 1/2 ...
