Originally Posted by
Papa Tom
To encourage more bicycling for ANY purpose, I think we first have to get over the marketing BS that tells us we can't ride a bike without special ...[everything]
Originally Posted by
wolfchild
Yes !!, very well said.
Ya, totally agree. I suck right into the idea of almost proprietary equipment for every hobby I've ever been in. It's even difficult reisisting the urge get special platform pedals and special flat shoes for my mtb.
Riding a bike for any practical purpose just takes so much longer for me than driving. My commute stretch-goal this summer will take 4+hours out of my day. Riding is for exercise and bragging rights when I look in the mirror. (gee, I look better than I did last year...)
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