Coasting
03-27-07, 12:56 PM
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Coasting
https://bikeportland.org/2007/03/16/s...ory/#more-3221
Interesting read about the future of recreational cycling and Shimano's effort to get more people onto bikes. Who doesn't love a little coasting now and then (quiet, you fixed elitists)?
And this is just a sweet new hub system: https://www.fallbrooktech.com/NuVinci.asp
Just thought I'd share.
+<3
Interesting read about the future of recreational cycling and Shimano's effort to get more people onto bikes. Who doesn't love a little coasting now and then (quiet, you fixed elitists)?
And this is just a sweet new hub system: https://www.fallbrooktech.com/NuVinci.asp
Just thought I'd share.
+<3
03-27-07, 01:00 PM
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On a similar note, Subway sandwiches gave away several hundred bikes to random people on the streets of NYC as a reward for looking "fit". I don't really eat subways much (no real reason though), but I thought it was an excellent campaign.
03-27-07, 01:22 PM
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Shouldn't Subway give bikes to people who don't look fit? 'Cause they need to exercise?
03-27-07, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by sorsha6
Shouldn't Subway give bikes to people who don't look fit? 'Cause they need to exercise?
03-27-07, 01:59 PM
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maybe subway's logic is that "unfit" people will see "fit" people getting things for free strictly for "looking fit" and want to "look fit" as well.
this is one thing that's always baffled me about society's perception of what fitness looks like. a lot of people consider "looking fit" to strictly mean "not overweight." being lean or thin doesn't necessarily mean that you're actually fit.
oh, society.
this is one thing that's always baffled me about society's perception of what fitness looks like. a lot of people consider "looking fit" to strictly mean "not overweight." being lean or thin doesn't necessarily mean that you're actually fit.
oh, society.
03-27-07, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ollyisk
maybe subway's logic is that "unfit" people will see "fit" people getting things for free strictly for "looking fit" and want to "look fit" as well.
this is one thing that's always baffled me about society's perception of what fitness looks like. a lot of people consider "looking fit" to strictly mean "not overweight." being lean or thin doesn't necessarily mean that you're actually fit.
oh, society.
this is one thing that's always baffled me about society's perception of what fitness looks like. a lot of people consider "looking fit" to strictly mean "not overweight." being lean or thin doesn't necessarily mean that you're actually fit.
oh, society.
03-27-07, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ollyisk
this is one thing that's always baffled me about society's perception of what fitness looks like. a lot of people consider "looking fit" to strictly mean "not overweight." being lean or thin doesn't necessarily mean that you're actually fit.
[edit] to stay on topic, I despise the whole Coasting gimmick - especially the name itself.
03-27-07, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by JeffS
No, but they're a lot closer to fit than the overweight person beside them.
to me being fit means that you can handle extended periods of physical activity and not be completely winded or physically exhausted as a result of said activity. i'm overweight and i know for a fact i'm in better shape than a lot of people who would most people would consider fit.
03-27-07, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ollyisk
hardly true.
to me being fit means that you can handle extended periods of physical activity and not be completely winded or physically exhausted as a result of said activity. i'm overweight and i know for a fact i'm in better shape than a lot of people who would most people would consider fit.
to me being fit means that you can handle extended periods of physical activity and not be completely winded or physically exhausted as a result of said activity. i'm overweight and i know for a fact i'm in better shape than a lot of people who would most people would consider fit.
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03-27-07, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ollyisk
to me being fit means...
Either way, you frequently hear fat (to be really politically correct) people talking about that they're "in-shape" and can lift X, and run Y. Take that person down to 15ish% bodyfat and I'll bet they change their opinion of how "in shape" they were before...
03-27-07, 03:31 PM
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i weigh 240 pounds and i'm 6' tall, i definitely have excess body fat, but i do think i'm in pretty good shape. i'm not saying i can run a marathon and bench press 300 pounds or anything, but i'd wager i'm in just as good, if not better shape than the average joe.
not all of us are blessed with super metabolism. i have several friends whose eating habits are much worse than mine and don't gain any weight ever, and they don't even ride bikes or work out.
not all of us are blessed with super metabolism. i have several friends whose eating habits are much worse than mine and don't gain any weight ever, and they don't even ride bikes or work out.
03-27-07, 03:38 PM
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yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooy!
ive been waiting for a better selection of autoshifting 3speeds for years
as soon as coasting.com starts up a forum im moving there permenantly
just like the smiles they put on your face
ive been waiting for a better selection of autoshifting 3speeds for years
as soon as coasting.com starts up a forum im moving there permenantly
just like the smiles they put on your face
03-27-07, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by doofo
also:
fats fat guys
dont pretend other wise
get thin or get lost
fats fat guys
dont pretend other wise
get thin or get lost
03-27-07, 03:47 PM
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get a load of this:
https://bikeportland.org/wp-content/p...hoto=423128966
"Hide the technology. Make it magic."
https://bikeportland.org/wp-content/p...hoto=423128966
"Hide the technology. Make it magic."
03-27-07, 03:57 PM
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I didn't realize the NuVinci was auto-shifting. I just thought it was internally-geared and manual. I guess that's kinda cool, but I thought auto-shifting had already been invented and produced? The design makes me think it would be very expensive to produce and repair.
I've been thinking lately how awesome electronic derailleurs and shifters would be. I guess it's more asthetic than practical, though...
I've been thinking lately how awesome electronic derailleurs and shifters would be. I guess it's more asthetic than practical, though...
03-27-07, 04:23 PM
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How much does the NuVinci CVP Hub weigh?
.Weights will vary between model and application. The first model is designed for cruiser/comfort and commuter bicycles and weighs approximately 4.2kg with the freewheel and mounting hardware. While the weight of the NuVinci rear hub is greater than that of a rear derailleur drivetrain,, multiple chain rings, a cassette and dual shifters are no longer required.
.Weights will vary between model and application. The first model is designed for cruiser/comfort and commuter bicycles and weighs approximately 4.2kg with the freewheel and mounting hardware. While the weight of the NuVinci rear hub is greater than that of a rear derailleur drivetrain,, multiple chain rings, a cassette and dual shifters are no longer required.
03-27-07, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by skanking biker
get a load of this:
https://bikeportland.org/wp-content/p...hoto=423128966
"Hide the technology. Make it magic."
https://bikeportland.org/wp-content/p...hoto=423128966
"Hide the technology. Make it magic."
03-27-07, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by andre nickatina
evidently, there were a few hippies in attendance.
03-27-07, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by hockeyteeth
I didn't realize the NuVinci was auto-shifting. I just thought it was internally-geared and manual. I guess that's kinda cool, but I thought auto-shifting had already been invented and produced? The design makes me think it would be very expensive to produce and repair.
I've been thinking lately how awesome electronic derailleurs and shifters would be. I guess it's more asthetic than practical, though...
I've been thinking lately how awesome electronic derailleurs and shifters would be. I guess it's more asthetic than practical, though...
03-27-07, 08:17 PM
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Screw fixed gear, I want a $1000 3 speed cruiser.
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