Thread: Commuting tips from the Netherlands ;)
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Old 07-24-08 | 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by ok_commuter
Originally Posted by genec View Post
"Well of course they go shorter distances in those European countries... everything is measured in KM verses miles. Miles are longer. Hence US cyclists have to go longer distances. "

Yeah, but their bikes are heavier b/c they are steel and ours are aluminum. Their 30 lb. bikes weigh a LOT more than ours b/c steel is so much heavier than aluminum!
Ah, but the bikes here are only 15kg, whereas in America they're 20lbs. It's all about using the right unit of measurement.
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