Re: Best roadbike for rough pave'?


Qui si parla Campagnolo aka Peter Chisholm wrote:
> Johnny Sunset wrote:
> > ...
> > Picture of lowracer with invisible, weightless fairing:
> > <http://www.ihpva.org/incoming/2002/sunset/Sunset001.jpg>.
> >
> Yowser-you actually ride that? With a straight face.

Not only do I ride the bicycle pictured, but have a second one as a
reserve (only 20 were built).

> It does point out much of the uniqueness of 'bents. Like no water bottles,

Correction: the Sunset has two conventional water bottle mount
braze-ons.

> inability to easily look behind you,

I can see as well behind me as an automobile (convertible, top down)
driver.

> very unique parts, tubes, tires

The tires are ISO 305-mm and ISO 406-mm. I can get emergency
replacement tires and tubes at practically every hardware and discount
store in North America, since these are common children's and BMX
sizes. The same can not be said for ISO 622-mm (700C) which are
typically only available at bike shops.

> and geezzz, look at the chain(s).

The Sunset uses the same type of chains sold in every bike store,
including (I presume) Vecchio's.

> Very complicated answer to a pretty simple question, looks like to me...getting onto a
> machine and propelling one's self.

The seat is more comfortable than ANY office chair or automotive seat I
have tried. I do not believe that could be said about any upright
saddle.

It is fun to say "what wind?" when everyone else is complaining about
battling headwinds. ;)

--
Tom Sherman - Fox River Valley

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