Comments for Cycling For Beginners

Comment on SE Draft Lite Riding Review by admin

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:24:56 +0000

Hi JTobar, I had no complaints with the Draft Lite’s brakes. I’ve heard good things about the Fuji Classic — I guess at about twice the price of the Draft Lite, it’s brakes should be a bit better also.

Best,
Rob

Comment on SE Draft Lite Riding Review by admin

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:13:38 +0000

Hi Michael, I haven’t seen many comments around the internet of folks having frame damage — the frame seems pretty sturdy. Did he use the bike hard or perhaps just happened to get a bad one (I guess all products have a few duds)?

Best,
Rob

Comment on Planet Bike Blaze 1 Watt Headlight Review Update by admin

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:09:46 +0000

Hi Lumpynose, do you find the Blaze 2 is adequate to light your path?

Best,
Rob

Comment on SE Draft Lite Riding Review by JTobar

JTobar — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:12:19 +0000

I have the red Draft Lite, and I love it. My first day riding it was awesome. Though, I did prefer my Fuji Classic, as I could stop a lot easier.

Comment on Kronan Classic 3-Speed Bicycle Review by admin

admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:39:19 +0000

Hi Inge,

I don’t believe Kronan is selling bikes in the U.S. any longer. As an alternative, I’d suggest looking at the

Breezer Uptown 3

Breezer Downtown 3

— I believe you could put a front carrier on either of those, such as these:
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Hope this helps!

Comment on Kronan Classic 3-Speed Bicycle Review by Inge

Inge — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:57:16 +0000

Where can I buy this bike? I need a womens 3 speed with front carrier.

Comment on Extreme Mountain Biking Video! by Disabled Cyclist

Disabled Cyclist — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:56:48 +0000

Before anybody thinks it,no my username was NOT caused by riding,it was an on the job accident by a co-worker back in 2001,LOL!

What some people call “extreme”,some people call “normal riding”. While that’s a bit…more technical\tedious than trails I normally rode until we moved this year (being in the east),there are LOTS of trails I rode on a regular basis with drops to either side just like the ones here (there’d typically be a hillside on one side,long drop off the other,and between 8″ to a foot of trail). It was just normal riding for the area,riding around ridges.

So my answer would be (to the “would you call this extreme?” question)…not quite,no. Then again,having raced motocross for 20 years,and having mtn biked for longer (since I had to give up moto after the accident mentioned but I’m still pedalling when I’m up to it),I’m not exactly a “beginning cyclist”. I REALLY enjoy your blog whether beginner or not,though,having only recently discovered it,and have found useful info for non-beginners as well,keep it up

Steve

Comment on Night Cycling For Beginners by admin

admin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:32:57 +0000

Thanks Bob, I see Niagara Cycle has some listed on Amazon: CST Corporal Tire - BLK/REF 700 x 35 Do they come in any sizes narrower than 700x35? Regards, Rob

Comment on Night Cycling For Beginners by Bob

Bob — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:47:37 +0000

You can get CST Corporal 700c tires with the white reflective bands, AND kevlar tread belts, for about $20-25 each. I like mine!

Comment on Extreme Mountain Biking Video! by Aquila1769

Aquila1769 — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:27:41 +0000

It seems a dangerous practice