New BSO long-term test!
11-04-13, 02:23 PM
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Project Plowshares had the plan to Nuke Nicaragua to go through there, sea level, W/O locks .
11-04-13, 02:29 PM
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11-04-13, 02:42 PM
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I suppose this is really the only important point, right?
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11-04-13, 02:43 PM
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11-04-13, 03:20 PM
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I think you should keep the name Mango - it means SUPER FUN!
11-04-13, 05:15 PM
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I had to inflate my tires today. The weather is colder and the bike sits outside, but they also may not be the best tubes 
11-04-13, 05:59 PM
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11-04-13, 06:10 PM
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/201...a-panama-canal
disclaimer: i haven't seen any documentation first-hand, therefore i would not be offended if you choose to consider my statement as hearsay. i do not accept anything in mass media without reviewing the primary literature personally.
disclaimer: i haven't seen any documentation first-hand, therefore i would not be offended if you choose to consider my statement as hearsay. i do not accept anything in mass media without reviewing the primary literature personally.
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11-04-13, 07:42 PM
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I am in parts of 1, 2, and 3 since I think you paid too much for a bike that is intended to be used for a long term test of a so-called BSO. I know very well about Value Added Taxes and money conversion rates since I dealt with both for 10 years while living in Germany and traveling through Europe, most of it before the Euro was implemented.
Bottom line:
You paid too much if you were really intending to get a so-called BSO for a long term test. I expect your test results will have little to no relevance to anyone looking for an inexpensive bike for commuter use, due to your choice in the "test" bike.
You got too little for your money if you were looking for a basic commute to work bike.
Bottom line:
You paid too much if you were really intending to get a so-called BSO for a long term test. I expect your test results will have little to no relevance to anyone looking for an inexpensive bike for commuter use, due to your choice in the "test" bike.
You got too little for your money if you were looking for a basic commute to work bike.
11-04-13, 11:15 PM
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/201...a-panama-canal
disclaimer: i haven't seen any documentation first-hand, therefore i would not be offended if you choose to consider my statement as hearsay.
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11-05-13, 12:13 AM
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11-05-13, 03:57 AM
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all those bikes are great, but I don't think they'd be more reliable that this one?
would've been nice to get the clubpoints though as I can use them for flights
11-05-13, 07:30 AM
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All this talk about the definition of the term is beside the point. He took a bike, call it what you will, and he's testing it. It's worth seeing how the bike fares, no matter how you define BSO or any other term. If you want to test a bottom-of-the-line Walmart bike or equivalent, you can do it yourself. It's not acidfast's job to do it for you.
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11-05-13, 07:36 AM
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There is already a 30 or so page thread around here somewhere with the title of something along the lines of are walmart bikes good enough that devolved into a bunch of people talking about their denalis and how they've modified them into useful bikes.
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11-05-13, 10:33 AM
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i think it's more interesting to set a goal ... how many km do I need to get out of it for it to be deemed a purchase that makes sense at the price point?
10km
100km
1000km
10000km
100000km
£1/km
£0.1/km
£0.01/km
£0.001/km
£0.0001/km
current: 245km and £1.57/km
10km
100km
1000km
10000km
100000km
£1/km
£0.1/km
£0.01/km
£0.001/km
£0.0001/km
current: 245km and £1.57/km
11-05-13, 04:20 PM
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great ride again.
stats:
254km/157mi
£395/$617
£1.57/km
€1.87/km
$3.92/mi
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stats:
254km/157mi
£395/$617
£1.57/km
€1.87/km
$3.92/mi
photo:
11-06-13, 03:33 PM
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rainy ride today.
stats:
272km/169mi
£395/$617
£1.45/km
€1.72/km
$3.44/mi
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getting cheap by the day
stats:
272km/169mi
£395/$617
£1.45/km
€1.72/km
$3.44/mi
photo:
getting cheap by the day
11-07-13, 09:22 AM
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first nickname achieved from students: banana bike.
mission successful so far
mission successful so far
11-07-13, 11:08 AM
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Anyone know where you can customize a multi-speed bike that doesn't cost an arm and a leg?
11-07-13, 11:49 AM
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11-07-13, 12:53 PM
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Sure $5.95; install these on your handlebars https://www.amazon.com/Schylling-BST-.../dp/B001L73M7O and you will make your bike unique when you get amongst all the Serious Cyclists™
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11-07-13, 07:11 PM
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not so rainy today.
stats:
292km/181mi
£395/$635 total
£1.35/km
€1.61/km
$3.50/mi
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stats:
292km/181mi
£395/$635 total
£1.35/km
€1.61/km
$3.50/mi
photo: