Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 13,496
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From: Boston-ish, MA
Bikes: 72 Peugeot UO-8, 82 Peugeot TH8, 87 Bianchi Brava, 76? Masi Grand Criterium, 74 Motobecane Champion Team, 86 & 77 Gazelle champion mondial, 81? Grandis, 82? Tommasini, 83 Peugeot PF10
Depending on context:
Engine - A good engine on a bad bike beats a bad engine on almost any bike
Wheels - Without them we'd be walking
Chain - Without it we'd be taking headers a lot more often, or going a lot slower
Wheels - Without them we'd be walking
Pneumatic tires - Without them the riding experience would be a lot bumpier and our road choices would be limited
Spokes - Without them we'd be riding smaller, heavier wagon-style wheels
Cranks - Otherwise we'd be riding Draisines if we rode at all
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