The Future of Biking? (urban/commuter)
I don't know how many of you read the "oil is for sissies" blog, but he posted something earlier this month that I found interesting:
http://blog.lib.umn.edu/thil0020/car...06.html#047501
Essentially, he's suggesting that the biking industry may be making the same mistake that the American auto industry has made -- putting all the money and effort into the niche markets of racing bikes and mountain bikes, which may end up hurting them as Lance disappears from the sports pages and fewer people are drawn into bikes from that avenue.
Check it out, and what do y'all think?
Commuter Bikes -- Breezer
Check out
http://www.breezerbikes.com/
Joe Breeze is designing fantastic commuter bikes. I own the Uptown and hope to buy a Liberty in the next year or so (for longer rides with steeper hills). I ride the Uptown every day to work and running errands and love it. Its built to be ridden day in and day out whatever the weather. I routinely ride 20 miles on mine running errands. I don't know of another bike out there (for any price) that I would trade the Uptown for based on the type of riding I do.
The 8 speed hub gives me ranges from around 28 to over 100 gear inches (I rarely have to get off and walk), fenders, a killer hub lighting system, built in lock (fine for quick trips in my small town) plus more. All of the components are high quality.
Okay, so you can tell I'm a huge fan but they're great bikes.:D