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Forum: Commuting

09-19-06, 11:29 AM

Replies: 71

Mountain Bike versus Road bike for commuting

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Posted By pgoat

cool bike! I am still doing the backpack...

cool bike!

I am still doing the backpack thing (actually waterproof mssngr bag today as rain is in the forecast).

I need to break down and try a blackburn or similar knock off rack.bag. My 93...

Forum: Commuting

09-19-06, 09:27 AM

Replies: 71

Mountain Bike versus Road bike for commuting

Views: 43,966

Posted By pgoat

all good points Craig just as the 'best...

all good points Craig

just as the 'best bike' selection depends on the rider and the type of riding typically done, the best commute bike depends on terrain, conditions, riding style, etc.
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Forum: Commuting

09-18-06, 06:23 PM

Replies: 71

Mountain Bike versus Road bike for commuting

Views: 43,966

Posted By pgoat

The theories (with physics supposedly backing...

The theories (with physics supposedly backing this up - don't ask me to explain it) are larger wheels are smoother feel and cover more ground for a given pedal revolution - ie, your gear will...

Forum: Commuting

09-18-06, 02:20 PM

Replies: 71

Mountain Bike versus Road bike for commuting

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Posted By pgoat

I agree Roody I used my MTB (with top gear...

I agree Roody

I used my MTB (with top gear of 46x13) on a metric century (actually 50 miles) yesterday - I brought it instead of my road bike for the triple crank as it was a hilly course.
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Forum: Commuting

09-18-06, 12:41 PM

Replies: 71

Mountain Bike versus Road bike for commuting

Views: 43,966

Posted By pgoat

I've used evertything from BMX to mtb to road to...

I've used evertything from BMX to mtb to road to hybrid. no recumbents or shock equipped mtbs or penny farthings....well, you get the idea.

when I lived on Long Island and had nice smooth roads I...

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