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Old 03-08-12 | 05:34 PM
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Bikes: 2007 Trek SU100, 2009 Fantom CX, 2012 Fantom Cross Uno, Bakfiets

Originally Posted by fietsbob
a severe winter storm in 07, here, blew down trees across the only 2 roads,
in from the coast.

with every 4th Truck having a chainsaw in the back,
it was amazing how fast the blockages,
got turned into stacked and split firewood .
Yeah, but using one to power your bicycle is noisy and smoky. Were I in the market for any motorized assistance, it would be electric or nothing.
(and yes, they do make electric chainsaws)
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2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
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