tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210935752673952814.post4528614814248772115..comments2023-11-29T13:50:03.704+01:00Comments on Cycle Chic®: New Year's Day 2009Colville-Andersenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749740728099129703noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210935752673952814.post-86839213676305385572009-04-18T08:57:00.000+02:002009-04-18T08:57:00.000+02:00having travelled extensively in China, I can assur...having travelled extensively in China, I can assure you that mountain bikes are a rarity compared to classic upright bikes.Colville-Andersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749740728099129703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210935752673952814.post-3563107310222308492009-04-17T22:19:00.000+02:002009-04-17T22:19:00.000+02:00I doubt that second-last item on the list. What is...I doubt that second-last item on the list. What is a normal bike in some places is not normal in others. In my country, and in many others mountain bikes are normal (I ride a hybrid). China is the country that really matters in such a survey and as far as I know there is quite a saturation of mountain bikes in the cities.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210935752673952814.post-59444575770293414312009-01-05T09:59:00.000+01:002009-01-05T09:59:00.000+01:00here in Denmark two brakes are required by law. it...here in Denmark two brakes are required by law. it is interesting to consider the fact that coaster brakes feature on the vast majority of bicycles in the world. good ideas spread.Colville-Andersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749740728099129703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210935752673952814.post-1964903115526160072009-01-05T09:56:00.000+01:002009-01-05T09:56:00.000+01:00Whether to use a coaster or a rear brake of some o...Whether to use a coaster or a rear brake of some other sort is a matter of taste. But all bikes for use on the streets should have a front brakes for two safety reasons:<BR/><BR/>1. A front brake stops you about 50% faster than the rear brake can.<BR/>2. If your chain breaks or derails, your coaster brake will suddenly stop working.<BR/><BR/>ps -- glorious pictureAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210935752673952814.post-89765083511313731772009-01-02T23:29:00.000+01:002009-01-02T23:29:00.000+01:00Well, you know, it depends on whether I've eaten m...Well, you know, it depends on whether I've eaten my lunch yet or not.... ValAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210935752673952814.post-86694173431838976452009-01-02T20:07:00.000+01:002009-01-02T20:07:00.000+01:00Thanks everyone! Happy New Year to you all.Val... ...Thanks everyone! Happy New Year to you all.<BR/><BR/>Val... "usually weighs around..." is not the same as "it weighs 24 pounds, 7 ounces..."<BR/><BR/>:-)Colville-Andersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749740728099129703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210935752673952814.post-65101903051145262902009-01-02T19:02:00.000+01:002009-01-02T19:02:00.000+01:00I don't know...I am aware that my bike usually wei...I don't know...I am aware that my bike usually weighs around 100 lbs, with what I normally carry - are you suspicious yet? Keep up the good work! ValAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210935752673952814.post-52279818681061766042009-01-02T18:07:00.000+01:002009-01-02T18:07:00.000+01:00lovely illustration! quite timeless♥happy new year...lovely illustration! <BR/>quite timeless♥<BR/>happy new year cph!! <BR/>xo.meliMELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210935752673952814.post-27508402954202580312009-01-02T15:41:00.000+01:002009-01-02T15:41:00.000+01:00Great stuff, Cycle Chic. The magazine cover is bri...Great stuff, Cycle Chic. The magazine cover is brilliant. As we all feel the overwhelming urge to "gear up" for a new year, whether in terms of buying new stuff or simply making numerous resolves, it's good to be reminded of the fundamental simplicity underlying this marvelous machine. Cheers!The Village Scribehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16445357126393609389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210935752673952814.post-27933340416945575012009-01-01T20:18:00.000+01:002009-01-01T20:18:00.000+01:00Thank you for the wonderful art and 2009 Truths. I...Thank you for the wonderful art and 2009 Truths. I have fallen in love with my bike over the last 5 months and your blog is a daily reminder of why I love it so much.<BR/><BR/>xoxo-<BR/>AliceAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868420766305024247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2210935752673952814.post-32456726632718339802009-01-01T11:23:00.000+01:002009-01-01T11:23:00.000+01:00I love old artwork..it has a flair of enjoyment an...I love old artwork..it has a flair of enjoyment and respect of <I>life</I> no matter the subject.<BR/><BR/>thanks for the commentaryWilliamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17165424361190612690noreply@blogger.com