He's my commute bike, a gorgeous MB1. But he is heavy! Especially with all the stuff I carry back and forth to work. I never really noticed it before, but now that I've been riding the Legolas so much, I reallly feel the difference.
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11-14-2006, 06:23 AM #1
"Ride lots!"
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Poor Milo
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11-14-2006, 06:35 AM #2
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Milo can be your trainer for the next long tour. Remember how you extolled the virtues of loaded touring on your fitness?
Oil is good, grease is better.
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11-14-2006, 09:48 AM #3
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Not to mention the carrying of rocks and the towing of loaded BOBs uphill. (btw, "loaded BOBs" does not refer to jo and lee.)
Originally Posted by DebW
It would seem fitting to follow a "No Bike Left Behind" rule here - All bikes will be expected to have the same weight and riding characteristics and meet the same minimum goals - if no bike gets ahead, then no bike gets left behind. It's patently unfair to Milo that you're spending all your time on your lighter and faster bike.
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11-14-2006, 10:18 AM #4
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If all bikes must have the same weight, then...
Legolas weighs 20 lb - when you ride the Legolas, you shall pull a 15 lb BOB
Fluffy weighs 24 lb - when you ride Fluffy, you shall carry 9 lbs of rocks
Milo weighs 30 lb - when you ride Milo, you shall carry 5 lbs of booksOil is good, grease is better.
2007 Peter Mooney w/S&S couplers/Terry Butterfly
1993 Bridgestone MB-3/Avocet O2 Air 40W
1980 Columbus Frame with 1970 Campy parts
1954 Raleigh 3-speed/Brooks B72
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11-14-2006, 03:33 PM #5
"Ride lots!"
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What about the tandem and the mountain bike?
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11-14-2006, 07:17 PM #6
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And this is exactly why the "No Bike Left Behind" plan is so very complex, and will require additional funding and resources to perfect. Noble goals such as this always take time to work out the kinks. Originally Posted by Veronica
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11-14-2006, 03:49 PM #7
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Don't mind me. I'm going to be giggling quietly for a while over here in my corner. Originally Posted by aka_kim
Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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11-15-2006, 07:19 AM #8
back of the autobus
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Thank you, Kim. But somehow it sounds right. Originally Posted by aka_kim
slinking away with what little dignity she has left
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11-15-2006, 11:43 AM #9
in denial
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Clearly I need to purchase a Riv to commute on! Originally Posted by Veronica
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