jimrno

I read a post long ago stating that homeless types prefer flat bar fatter tire style bikes for personal use because: they are comfortable for street riding and standover, and, one can sling multiple grocery sacks over a flat bar easily. He suggested his ugly older downtube shifter and tall(bonus) road bike thus was highly unlikely to be snagged for a homeless runabout. My personal experience is my similar 35 year old rattle can painted road bike has always been waiting for me even though I only use a combination cable lock. And I can't believe the freaking 20lb logging chains that poor people use to secure their $35 beaters.