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      CommentAuthorcoyote
    • CommentTimeAug 19th 2008
     

    I did, yes it's true, I really did ride a rather splendid bicycle with suspension and enough gears to shake a stick of memory at. OK, it was only in a garage yard with a good friend close by my side to save me from almost certain disaster, but I did actually ride it for several tens of metres.
    What's so special I hear you all thinking, well, that for me was a minor miracle. I last managed to ride one in 1976!
    All I have to do now is learn to walk without falling over. Oh yes, I'm feeling so much better. :D

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      CommentAuthorClubBarf
    • CommentTimeAug 19th 2008
     

    It's funny how simple things in life become milestones when they get taken from you by your health...

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      CommentAuthorLolly
    • CommentTimeAug 19th 2008
     

    Yay for bicycles! I've just greased mine up and put it upside-down in the loft as it won't be used for a year.

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      CommentAuthorSpode
    • CommentTimeAug 24th 2008
     

    Riding a bicycle is a bit like riding a bicycle - you never forget.

    • CommentAuthorLorna
    • CommentTimeAug 24th 2008
     

    Spode, do you know anything about folding bikes? I'm thinking about buying a Brompton, probably the ML3. http://www.brompton.co.uk/content.asp?p=3&l=1 The aim is to cover 8-10 miles a day, to and from tube station.

    If I get one of these will I forever regret not buying a proper bike?

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      CommentAuthorSpode
    • CommentTimeAug 24th 2008
     

    The Bromptons are lovely bikes that hold their value well. Most others on the market feel like cheap imitators really. The DAHON 26" model is quite nice, but obviously larger - but almost indiscernible from a normal bike.

    I've personally never ridden a Brompton for that sort of distance, and I would be considering a DAHON instead. Best bet is to try one out - with the smaller wheels, you'll find the steering a little funny :)

    • CommentAuthorLorna
    • CommentTimeAug 24th 2008
     

    Thanks. I've looked at the Dahon, but it's substantially larger than the Brompton when folded. As I'd probably be hopping on and off buses/trains with it a fair bit, that might be a problem. I shall go and look in a shop tomorrow. It's a lot of money to spend, so I want to get it right!

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      CommentAuthorSpode
    • CommentTimeAug 24th 2008
     

    Well, if you're hopping on and off a lot of buses - take into account the time it's going to take to fold it!

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      CommentAuthorClubBarf
    • CommentTimeAug 24th 2008
     
    Posted By: Spode

    Well, if you're hopping on and off a lot of buses - take into account the time it's going to take to fold it!

    And how much space it takes up when trying to get through ticket barriers, up and down escalators etc..

    • CommentAuthorLorna
    • CommentTimeAug 30th 2008
     

    Well, I've ordered a Brompton. :)

    Unfortunately, there's a six week wait on all orders. :(

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