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Forum: Commuting
05-12-17, 12:22 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,125
Posted By Barabaika

To be fair, the Dutch are tall and strong as they...

To be fair, the Dutch are tall and strong as they start to ride bicycles since early childhood.

The average Japanese female's height is 5'2". She also rides a 20kg bike.
Forum: Commuting
05-10-17, 01:50 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,125
Posted By Barabaika

I can get a better looking bike like the Nishiki...

I can get a better looking bike like the Nishiki Olympic mixte that I posted earlier. The frame of the mixte is made of the double-butted Tange Champion #2 tubes. If would be a $500-900 frame today....
Forum: Commuting
05-09-17, 11:14 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,125
Posted By Barabaika

This Terry bike is actually a perfect commuter...

This Terry bike is actually a perfect commuter for a tiny lady.
Did anybody ask for "the best commuter bike"?
WHY CUSTOM | Hand-built Steel Bicycles for Women by Georgena Terry...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-17, 11:05 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,125
Posted By Barabaika

You didn't answer the main question. Why does...

You didn't answer the main question.
Why does Terry build steel bikes while Chinese copies are made of aluminum?

In fact, steel frames is her main selling point.
Her steel Coto Doņana Vagabond...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-17, 12:57 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,125
Posted By Barabaika

Why does this steel Terry bicycle weigh 17.8lb...

Why does this steel Terry bicycle weigh 17.8lb when the aluminum Terry weighs 25lb?
Gale Force | Georgena Terry Touring Bicycle for WomenGeorgena Terry (http://georgenaterry.com/gale-force/)

The...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-17, 12:44 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,125
Posted By Barabaika

Can you tell us how the bike was stolen? Was...

Can you tell us how the bike was stolen?

Was it locked using a strong U-lock like this Kryptonite that weighs 4.55 lb?
New York Fahgettaboudit Mini...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-17, 12:29 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,125
Posted By Barabaika

I decided to check the weight of my "super heavy"...

I decided to check the weight of my "super heavy" mixte frame.
It's the Nishiki Olympic with Tange tubes.
The frame with the fork weighs 3.7kg - the 0.1kg headset = 3.6kg = 8lb.

A $10,000 carbon...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-17, 11:23 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,125
Posted By Barabaika

Linus is quite popular. But it sells Chinese...

Linus is quite popular. But it sells Chinese bikes, of course.
https://www.linusbike.com/collections/bikes

https://www.linusbike.com/products/dutchi-8
Small: Fits most riders 4'10" - 5'3"
...
Forum: Commuting
05-05-17, 04:18 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,125
Posted By Barabaika

The bike that you posted is a racing bike with...

The bike that you posted is a racing bike with the racing geometry. It's for a person who rides 5 times a year with her husband, it's not for a person who shops or commutes every day.

For example....
Forum: Commuting
05-05-17, 10:55 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,125
Posted By Barabaika

There should be some French bikes in author's...

There should be some French bikes in author's French Montreal.

I accept that it's difficult to find such bikes, but it's also difficult to get rid of them. They were bought for juniors, who are 34...
Forum: Commuting
05-05-17, 10:37 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,125
Posted By Barabaika

I wonder what is the weight of your Peugeot. ...

I wonder what is the weight of your Peugeot.
It's actually newer than the M46 - 1989.
If you change the steel handlebar and the steel seat post, you can save 2lb more.

You can invest $300 in new...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-17, 01:42 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,125
Posted By Barabaika

Here is my argument for the fight. I would...

Here is my argument for the fight.

I would put fenders and an IGH or a 7-8 speed cassette and modern brake shoes.
It's comfortable, relatively light, reliable, beautiful.
...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-17, 12:38 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,125
Posted By Barabaika

This is an awful bike for commuting. It has...

This is an awful bike for commuting.
It has absolutely no clearance for fenders.
It also has a plastic fork.

It also looks too nice, it's a magnet to thieves.

...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-17, 12:39 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,125
Posted By Barabaika

Michelin Country J is 24"x1.75" = 24x1 3/8 A...

Michelin Country J is 24"x1.75" = 24x1 3/8
A French tire on a French bike, one good and cheap tire should be enough.
...
Forum: Commuting
04-23-17, 10:59 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,125
Posted By Barabaika

I see quite a few 24" tires:...

I see quite a few 24" tires: https://www.niagaracycle.com/categories/tires-tubes/tires/24
This Michelin tire should be made for such a bike...
Forum: Commuting
04-23-17, 12:05 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,125
Posted By Barabaika

Look, there is a bicycle for you in the Classic...

Look, there is a bicycle for you in the Classic subforum.
1989-ish Peugeot Jubilee Mixte
...
Forum: Commuting
04-19-17, 12:18 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,125
Posted By Barabaika

Why wouldn't you consider a mixte frame? ...

Why wouldn't you consider a mixte frame?

Maybe, you can find an old one. But most old Japanese mixtes had sizes around 49-51cm.

This one is available in the 44cm size. Though, the tubes are...
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