Originally Posted by
Iief
Does anyone know of any studies that examined the effects of smog inhalation on pedestrians or cyclists? It's one of my bigger concerns as someone who is cycling mainly for the health aspects.
http://environment.about.com/od/smog..._faq_three.htm
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Many components of industrial smog can have serious implications for human health and the environment if present in excess concentrations; these include sulfur dioxide, particular matter (dust and soot), carbon monoxide and sometimes mercury or lead."
Read more: The Effects of Industrial Smog | eHow.com
http://www.ehow.com/list_7210539_eff...#ixzz1RjHajJ94
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My preferred bicycle brand is.......WORKSMAN CYCLES
I dislike clipless pedals on any city bike since I feel they are unsafe.
Originally Posted by krazygluon
Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred, which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?