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« on: March 07, 2010, 07:24:44 AM » |
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....talk me out of it.
The specific brand I'm looking at is Trek 7200+. The cost is gonna be around $2,300 for the bike but then they'll be extras like chargers, etc. The why is quasi exercise so I can commute a couple days a week to work (~10 miles each way). It also ain't bad for the environment.
Any reasons I shouldn't do this??
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« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2010, 08:55:11 AM » |
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WHy not just get a peddle bike and get something out of it exercise wise?
After two weeks, a commute will be super easy and you'll want to challenge yourself.
I used to ride X Country for years and even raced a little. Riding to work was a joke.
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« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2010, 09:03:39 AM » |
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Get a schwinn 10 speed and spend the rest on hookers and coke.  |
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« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2010, 09:04:58 AM » |
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« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2010, 08:24:16 PM » |
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« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2010, 01:18:45 AM » |
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I'd just get a quality bike without the electrict assist and save yourself over a grand. Maybe a good used one? You mentioned exercise, so no need for quasi-moped.
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« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2010, 11:11:00 AM » |
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I saw one of these electric bikes on the street in northern Virginia last fall: http://www.epluselectricbike.com/The guy riding it was out of the saddle and pedaling hard, and he was going impressively fast up hill. I think the downside would be the expense, but I know nothing about biking. |
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« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2010, 11:19:20 AM » |
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Get an adult-sized carrier to be pulled behind an old Schwinn 10 speed. With the money left over, I'm sure you can hire someone to pedal you to work in this economy.  |
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« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2010, 11:50:49 AM » |
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Get an adult-sized carrier to be pulled behind an old Schwinn 10 speed. With the money left over, I'm sure you can hire someone to pedal you to work in this economy. I wonder if JJ17 might interested in such a position???   |
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« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2010, 03:31:16 PM » |
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....talk me out of it.
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« Reply #13 on: March 08, 2010, 11:56:13 PM » |
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why not just a high end road bike like everyone else mentioned?
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« Reply #14 on: March 09, 2010, 05:49:53 AM » |
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You're a fag if you do. There.
I was thinking of getting a tandem bike so I could ride up to Boston and see you in September.  why not just a high end road bike like everyone else mentioned?
I have a high end bike. 9.5 miles first thing in the morning isn't the deterrent. But there are enough hills that when I do it, I walk into the office sopping wet. We have a shower but then that requires a shower and change of clothes. That's still not a major problem. It's the 9.5 miles home at the end of the day that are the most daunting. For those that haven't ridden an electric assist bike, they're awesome. At least the Trek one is. Some have a throttle, with the Trek there is no free ride. It helps when you pedal. It's like going from persimmion to some super high end driver. The power is fun. Pedal, whoosh, pedal, whoosh. The bike frame is reinforced to accommodate the motor so it feels super sturdy and balanced despite the extra weight. It's one of those things where I know next year I could buy the thing for half the price. Oh well, you only live once.  |
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« Reply #15 on: March 09, 2010, 05:55:03 AM » |
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It's one of those things where I know next year I could buy the thing for half the price. Oh well, you only live once. Sounds like golf equipment  good luck with the bike, its actually kinda cool. |
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« Reply #16 on: March 09, 2010, 07:34:17 AM » |
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It's the 9.5 miles home at the end of the day that are the most daunting. Tell me about it. Years ago when I lived in Camden, Maine I rode my bike every day to Rockport, a few miles away with more than a few knuckle whitening hills. The best part of the ride home was stopping at the Camden Harbor Inn for a draft of Sam Smith's rob
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« Reply #17 on: March 09, 2010, 12:18:04 PM » |
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Uh ... Audi S5! Nice. I was thinking of getting a tandem bike so I could ride up to Boston and see you in September.  That would be a sight! Don't forget the white pants, so we match. |
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« Reply #18 on: March 09, 2010, 07:01:00 PM » |
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Uh ... Audi S5! Nice.
Yes, and Anne Hathaway there to comfort you after she knocks you over with her S5-VERY NICE!
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« Reply #19 on: March 09, 2010, 08:26:27 PM » |
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Yes, and Anne Hathaway there to comfort you after she knocks you over with her S5-VERY NICE!
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« Reply #21 on: March 09, 2010, 10:12:38 PM » |
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Uh ... Audi S5! Nice. That would be a sight! Don't forget the white pants, so we match. Screw the victim, the guy in the plaid shirt is looking down her blouse! Great move! |
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