@rtjhnstn I went on one of those last year. With the exception of maybe one hill and a tiny bit at starting, I can honestly say that we patrons contributed virtually nothing to the locomotion. We just ran off the electric motor almost exclusively.
I bet it depends a bit on the operator, though.
My beloved old Cannondale turns 22 this August. It’s a “touring” bike, a category that no longer really exists. It’s designed for heavy loads and long distances, so it’s a great commuter bike. I miss my bike! It got a flat before I left, so when I finally get home (it’s been eight weeks as of today) I’ll need to fix the tire before I can go for a ride.
@UncleVinny I still see touring bikes. Are they different than the old style?
I’d like one, but I’m cheap so I make do with a mountain bike on commuter tires.
I wouldn’t have the opportunity to use it properly, anyway.
20" wheel folding bike with 2" tires. I ride to the train station to work. It folds up and can be put in a trunk. I can keep up with 85% of bike commuters. Funny to see a big guy (6’ 250lb Hawaiian) riding on a little bike, but it works for me!
for the last decade and a half i’ve ridden a succession of fixed-gear track bikes, slightly optimized for commuting. i enjoy the ease of maintenance and connection to the road. also, for the money, it’s the lightest style of bike available.
if i lived somewhere hilly i’d want variable gears, but i haven’t found them necessary yet.
Ever since buying my carbon road bike I’ve never looked back. So light and fast. Stiff where it should be but compliant to make for a comfortable ride. I have around 7k miles on that bike and that’s just the miles logged on my gps.
Classic cruiser. This is my “new vintage” Schwinn Cruiser Deluxe ca. 1997. The last of the USA manufactured Schwinns and Schwinn’s last effort to revive their business before selling out to Wind Point/Pacific. Hand assembled, hand painted and pinstriped, it’s a very, very high quality bicycle.
@katbyter consider a recumbent if you have sore bum issues. My brother has been trying for years to convert me. I’m just too fond of my 16 pound Orbea.
@rtjhnstn Sux that we have open container laws here.
@rtjhnstn I went on one of those last year. With the exception of maybe one hill and a tiny bit at starting, I can honestly say that we patrons contributed virtually nothing to the locomotion. We just ran off the electric motor almost exclusively.
I bet it depends a bit on the operator, though.
Motorbike
@cinoclav beat me to it…
My beloved old Cannondale turns 22 this August. It’s a “touring” bike, a category that no longer really exists. It’s designed for heavy loads and long distances, so it’s a great commuter bike. I miss my bike! It got a flat before I left, so when I finally get home (it’s been eight weeks as of today) I’ll need to fix the tire before I can go for a ride.
@UncleVinny I still see touring bikes. Are they different than the old style?
I’d like one, but I’m cheap so I make do with a mountain bike on commuter tires.
I wouldn’t have the opportunity to use it properly, anyway.
Aquatic
20" wheel folding bike with 2" tires. I ride to the train station to work. It folds up and can be put in a trunk. I can keep up with 85% of bike commuters. Funny to see a big guy (6’ 250lb Hawaiian) riding on a little bike, but it works for me!
/giphy pics or it didn’t happen
/image eliptigo
My favorite bike is a Harley.
My favorite human-powered bike is a recumbent.
@un4gvn1 and you don’t ride either nearly enough.
@tweezak True that
Beachcomber
/youtube queen bicycle
for the last decade and a half i’ve ridden a succession of fixed-gear track bikes, slightly optimized for commuting. i enjoy the ease of maintenance and connection to the road. also, for the money, it’s the lightest style of bike available.
if i lived somewhere hilly i’d want variable gears, but i haven’t found them necessary yet.
The ones with the big fat wheels look intriguing. I see them driving in Michigan snow.
@katbyter I admit that I’ve never tried one, but it seems like it would take a lot of energy to push those big fat tires around.
Big Wheel
Ever since buying my carbon road bike I’ve never looked back. So light and fast. Stiff where it should be but compliant to make for a comfortable ride. I have around 7k miles on that bike and that’s just the miles logged on my gps.
Classic cruiser. This is my “new vintage” Schwinn Cruiser Deluxe ca. 1997. The last of the USA manufactured Schwinns and Schwinn’s last effort to revive their business before selling out to Wind Point/Pacific. Hand assembled, hand painted and pinstriped, it’s a very, very high quality bicycle.
@ruouttaurmind Awesome! (wait for it)
POPSOCKETS! COURT DOCKETS! FOLK ROCK HITS! AWESOME!
an electric bike
http://forgebikes.com/mountain-bike-saranac-cm.php
crossover/hybrid
Plus an electric front wheel retrofit.
Skateboard
Always had a mountain bike, but wouldn’t mind trying a hybrid.
Harley-Davidson
@hchavers I was just coming in here to say this…
V -Twin cruiser bike, of course.
wanna race?
@Steve7654 109 cubic inches of yes I do.
Just gave away my bike to the neighbor’s son. No plans to replace as I haven’t ridden in over a decade.
Comfort bike. Not that it’s all that comfortable on the tush, but it’s all relative.
@katbyter consider a recumbent if you have sore bum issues. My brother has been trying for years to convert me. I’m just too fond of my 16 pound Orbea.
/youtube Alinker crowd
Expensive but very cool for NON-bikers!
Recumbent
The one that sells ice cream on the beach lol. I can’t remember the last time I rode a bike.
Since we got a couple of recumbent lovers in already, I’ll one up y’all on the weird factor:
/youtube trikke carving