Re: Best roadbike for rough pave'?


Johnny Sunset wrote:
> 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

Glad you like it. When I broke my back 3.5 years ago, one quack said I
might only be able to ride a 'bent'...I said I'd rather walk. Hardware
store..like home depot for tires...only one here in Boulder has bicycle
tires and they have 700c as well.

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