That is interesting about the comfort bike. The bike makers know we are
getting older and are adjusting to this market segment, which is good
for us. I use a Specilaized Roubaix, which has relaxed geometry and
allows me to feel better at the end of a ride. My wife is on a Sequoia,
which does the same. It's the only bike she has liked.
Four years ago, I was in a bad bike accident. I went back to biking
because the danger of not exercising is worse than the dangers of the
street. The surgeon general has determined that life is hazardous to
your health. I think the lobbyists fit in that warning, too.
Best--Doug
On Jun 8, 2006, at 8:11 AM, Roger M. Wiser wrote:
>
> An intersting off subject topic. I owned a number of bikes in my
> lifetime. My first 10 speeds were the Raleighs and Schwins. Schwins
> used to be made in nearby Chicago and sold by dealers now they are
> made in China and sold by Wal-Mart and Target. Mountain bikes types
> see to be the craze right now. When I gave up biking 5 years ago I had
> a Cannondale 21 speed racing type. Being of the Rollei and Jerry L.
> vintage I was not agile enough to get on and off of it easily. My
> point is that I re-entered biking again last year with a Giant
> "Revive" which is a "comfort" bike described as follows.
>
> "The Revive was engineered to be a fun, easy and comfortable bike to
> ride. The unique design allows a low step over height and the ability
> to touch the ground when stopped. The upright riding position gives
> you a broad view of the road while keeping your back and neck in
> neutral upright position. The suspension gives you a smooth
> comfortable ride."
>
> It has 20" wheels and is an 8 speed, a bit heavier than the norm but
> extremely easy for the normal ride. It has an adjustable spring in the
> rear part of the frame to make up for rigidity. With the 8 speed it
> leaves a bit to be desired on hills compared my mountain bike which I
> would use on long trips or on rougher terrains .The Revive is said to
> be a type between a recumbent and a regular bike. Giant has made this
> type since 2002. The price ranges from $500 to $2,000, the later being
> an up graded model with a booster electric motor.
> R
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "dnygr" <dnygr@xxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 7:08 PM
> Subject: [rollei_list] Re: OFF-TOPIC - Bicycles
>
>
>
> Marc, my knees feel better when I bike. Sorry to learn it's not good
> for you. Biking has other dangers, as I all too well know.
>
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