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I really enjoyed the above and thanks Peter!
Pete, I would consider the name of that style bike a “Dutch Cruiser” from my time spent in the Netherlands.
Thomas, that was a beautiful description “fractured cap connecting rod”. I’m using that on my wedding invitations if I ever have any.
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I sold my fixed gear when I moved a few years ago because “hills” and “I wouldn’t get much use from it.” That bike was so much fun and I miss it every day.
I encourage flat bar bicycle riders, especially ones on the unhappy side of 50 like me, to get ergo grips similar to Pete’s as shown here. I switched years ago and it’s made a huge difference. When fatigued, I often bent my wrist and it got very uncomfortable. Getting the right grips and installing them for my riding position helps so very much.
bring it on. Zeus-Campagnolo serious road racer at 15 yr old, very many 200+km/day tours, sprinted, the works. Had my dad come along for a “dad’s weekend” outing and was upset that he didnt keep up. I get it now.
Bring on The Biketopian!
David never answered my question about which model of ebike he’s now riding. That review could be your first official bike article!
“…second-hand joy? That invigorates.” I was just out getting lunch and watched a customer have a joyful conversation with the checkout person. Then he turned around and there was another person literally beaming at him because she was so happy to run into him, and then they had their own joyful conversation. I have no idea who any of these people are, but just being next to them while they were expressing joy like that lifted 20 pounds off me. I left that place with a smile and a warm heart. Then 10 minutes later I read this. The world really is a great place full of great people.