Quote Originally Posted by Grog View Post
Sitting here, green with envy, thinking about my next bike, I have a question:

If Bike Fridays are SO wonderful (which I don't doubt they are), why should we have "normal" bikes at all, i.e. bikes with bigger wheels?

It's an honest question.
Some folks don't like Bike Fridays. Some people love them. Some people don't have traditional bikes, and just ride a Friday (or two). Few people come to Bike Fridays right off the bat--first bike. Alot of folks who get Fridays keep riding their traditional bikes because the have them.

I love bikes--their beauty, their simplicity, their elegance. I love my Luna for because it's handmade and unique, its beauty, comfort, and fit, I love my Jamis for its urban toughness, and my Friday for it's comfort, versatility, and willingness to travel.

Will I get another bike in the next couple of years? Probably. It's my thing, my hobby, my interest. Maybe I'll get a single speed, or a 'cross bike, or a mountain bike.

Maybe I'll simplify things and just keep the Friday, who knows? There is an attraction to downsizing and simplifying. In fact, I'm looking at a little condo tomorrow. It's tiny, but could be just right for me and my Bike Friday (but please don't tell my Luna!)