Fifty Plus (50+) - Avoid Electra Townie

Again, no need for a new bike.

Well, sure, but if no one had bought a new bike since the first used bikes came on the market, we'd all be discussing repair of 130 year old high wheelers!

I'm watching the local Craig's List for a good deal on an Electra Amsterdam Sport 3 Custom, but for now I'm off for a ride on the '73 Varsity I scored from the alley on large trash pick-up day.

Best,
tcs

Methuselah is remembered for not dying. I think perhaps you mean Lazarus (Gospel of John, chapter 11).

Odd to me some of the over 50 crowd has their knickers in such a twist over a patient, considered discussion.

Best,
tcs

The Duracells in his trip computer were not standard issue.

PS I'm 42 so I'm afraid nobody has issued me knickers yet ;)

The Rans looks ugly to some but riding one is addictive. Nothing else goes as fast and it has to do with the CF design. Moving the seatpost back and lengthening the wheelbase keep the bike stable and also provide more efficient use of one's muscles in powering the bike on the pedals. And an efficient bike is also a fun bike to ride.

It's alive! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8H3dFh6GA-A)


Again.:eek:

You'd be surprised how many threads take on Methuselah's reputation! ;)

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Maybe because it's right on top when you google "Elctra Twnie" (purposely misspelled) as noted by someone in July 2007.

It's funny. There are companies out there that advise on how to get your name to the top of a Google search. BF did it without even trying!