Originally Posted by ellenDSD
I have to second these thoughts on the Breezer. I have a Villager and it is THE BOMB for around town biking. And to think I almost didn't get one because of the 26" tires; For some reason I had a real hang up about those. I'm not fast and I'm not going more than, say... 12 miles on my Breezer but everything I need in town is within such limits so no worries. And I have to add, I don't know Joe Breezer from Adam but at least he is promoting the idea of a bike as transportation - that was another reason I bought one as I felt it would be a good idea to buy from a company that shares my attitude.
Happy biking everybody
Well said, Ellen!
I've always enjoyed biking, but do it much more often when it is for transportation. Luckily, my neighborhood and job location make that possible.
When you think about biking for transportation, you want these kind of bikes and when you own one you smile. It is an attitude.
I went to a market last night, and, of course, rode my bike. It was just after a good rain (we needed it). The clouds were clearing and the sun was setting. The air was misty and the sky was amazing. I took my "grocery bag," which attaches to my rack and filled it up and came home in the dark using my lights. It was a great.
A colleague of mine just got back from a trip to Germany. He went to Munich and other smaller cities in that area. He said that when you got to an interesction in town, there were a dozen bikes there. All ages and all types were on them. Most were utility bikes. I just love that. I'd love to see that spread here. I think it can with utility bikes. Not sure it will without them.
That said, it is just as obvious that if you live in the country a road bike is better for you. You will go faster and will enjoy the country roads. You won't want all that equipment.