Category Archives: Equipment

What Limit Speed?

Posted on July 8, 2012 by RiderWalker

What determines a “speed limit”? Is it the speed at which the traveler feels safe? On a city street, the driver might feel safe at 35 or 40. On the interstate, the driver feels safe at 75 or 80… So … Continue reading →

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Bike to Work: Ask first, ride later

Posted on May 9, 2012 by RiderWalker

“Bike to Work” promos seem attractive. But is that really the best place to begin a push for more biking? Does your workplace have any place to store your bike? Not just “lock,” but secure, clean, convenient? Does your workplace … Continue reading →

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A Bike is not a Bike, part 2

Posted on April 21, 2012 by RiderWalker

It’s more like a garment. The debate over 26 vs 650c vs 29/700c is as much about fit as technical performance. To fit the rider’s body proportions, the bike builder has to consider wheel size, the same way you’d consider … Continue reading →

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A Bike is not a Bike, part 1

Posted on April 19, 2012 by RiderWalker

It’s more like a tool. People ask “How many bikes do you have?” My first thought is “How many hammers do I have? How many screwdrivers?” A person with just one screwdriver is not a serious tool user. Screwdrivers are … Continue reading →

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Best Bikes, revised

Posted on August 18, 2010 by RiderWalker

A long-time Schwinnn fan — even more so now, after looking at their “Urban” line for 2012. Lots of steel frames, several commuters with fenders, even a 1×9, the Slicker, that reminds me of the original Paramount. http://www.schwinnbikes.com/bikes/urban

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