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Originally Posted by caloso (Post 20218973)

What exactly is the nonsense here?

Ride above 10mph with the insides of both hands in as far as they can go, practically touching the stem. Tell me how you feel about maneuvering at that speed. Maybe you get used to it, but I tried it for a few minutes last night and felt less than comfortable/safe.

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Originally Posted by ptempel

I also give a thumbs up to anyone on two wheels. I have been using older race bikes for commuting. So you can indeed use any bike you like. There’s nothing like feeling great and fit. Cycle commuting gives me that.

I spent quite a few years with a motorcycle as my only means of transportation. No car, limited public transport, and not even a bicycle. It was never a serious thing, but the guys that would only ride their motorcycles on sunny, warm days definitely didn't seem to warrant the moniker of "real bikers." I was also commuting on a bike that was definitely not intended for that role, but it still did the job quite well and showed that most bikes can break out of their "category" and be versatile, at least as long as you are young enough to put up with occasional discomfort.

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Originally Posted by Abe_Froman (Post 20218503)

No gears no problem. No gears OR brakes and I hold it against them. :mad:

It's just stupid. And increasingly common.

Wait, what? I thought that stopped being cool back in 2009. Someone's gotta tell these kids that bikes with no brakes and one gear are soooo last decade.

On that note, it always cracked me up when I'd see "broken fixies" (i.e. bikes with a single speed and freewheel) with one brake, or better, none at all. :p

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Originally Posted by robertorolfo (Post 20220556)

You mean like this?

http://cycling-passion.com/wp-conten...s-Anquetil.jpg

As for the kid in the big picture, meh. It's fashion driven for most (emulating messengers, who have a functional need for squeezing through traffic), and it's probably uncomfortable for long rides since you've only got one hand position, but it doesn't seem particularly unsafe to me, especially if you've got a brake lever right there. You mostly steer a bike with your butt, rather than your hands.

I don't think OP was out to demean anyone. Thanks Chuck.

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Originally Posted by caloso (Post 20221039)

Yeah, just like a pro rider climbing on a closed course, during a race. Exactly the same as urban riding conditions. I'd also like to see him steering through heavy traffic, using mostly his butt.

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Originally Posted by Tombaatar (Post 20221057)

I don't think OP was out to demean anyone. Thanks Chuck.

Absolutely, :thumb:

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Originally Posted by noglider (Post 20218238)

i'm lucky i get to enjoy my commutes on bike. Delivery bike people have hard lives which i don't envy. We can save the badass labels for them.

I get the Jones every time I see someone commuting... or riding in general. Alas, impossible to commute when I do outside sales call and drive an average of 100 miles per day.

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Originally Posted by look566 rider (Post 20223697)

I get the Jones every time I see someone commuting... or riding in general. Alas, impossible to commute when I do outside sales call and drive an average of 100 miles per day.

For sure. There are certain jobs in which you cannot commute by bike. Sales is one of those. I count myself fortunate that I have a job where I don't need to be travelling, nor do I have a strict dress code.