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I want a new bike, but its too bad because I doubt I would be able to pedal my weight any further than 2ft.
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01-06-2008, 03:46 PM
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I want a new bike, but its too bad because I doubt I would be able to pedal my weight any further than 2ft.
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01-06-2008, 03:50 PM
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I've heard cycling isn't very good for knee problems. Is this true?
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I've heard cycling isn't very good for knee problems. Is this true?
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Yep. Thats why they have recumbents. Then neither your knees or back suffers 
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01-06-2008, 03:59 PM
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Yep. Thats why they have recumbents. Then neither your knees or back suffers
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Hmm... interesting. I saw this guy riding one near Hyde Park a few days ago, but it was a full recumbent - he was almost lying down. But, those are good for your knees and back? They look more awkward to ride.
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Hmm... interesting. I saw this guy riding one near Hyde Park a few days ago, but it was a full recumbent - he was almost lying down. But, those are good for your knees and back? They look more awkward to ride.
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There should be a screw on the side of the pedal where you can adjust the twisting motion of your cleat when it's attached to the pedal.
As for the Saddle, there is a limited forward to back adjustment of a few centimeters where the seatpost clamps to the saddle rails.
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Ok, I gotcha now.
Now I need a new bike since the old one got nicked. I was hesitant to buy until I could settle this power and knee pain issue.
I ride frequently but not long distances in urban areas with a few mild inclines. I need something cheap and cheerful. What type shall I go for?
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Ok, I gotcha now.
Now I need a new bike since the old one got nicked. I was hesitant to buy until I could settle this power and knee pain issue.
I ride frequently but not long distances in urban areas with a few mild inclines. I need something cheap and cheerful. What type shall I go for?
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Thats a loaded question. There's a variety of different kinds you can go for. You can do a search on bikeforums.net forum. They get this question alot. Unfortunately biking a very cheap hobby. |
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The ultimate transporting machine. 
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08-19-2008, 08:24 AM
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I've got a friend who makes bikes like that but he has much larger trailers.
Anyway, this is a great bike:
It's a Pashley bike, hand made in Stratford
You might notice it's got a dutch like fashion to it where the handle bars are nice and high. My bike is like that (i bought it from Amsterdam) and i love it! |
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I've got a friend who makes bikes like that but he has much larger trailers.
Anyway, this is a great bike:
It's a Pashley bike, hand made in Stratford
You might notice it's got a dutch like fashion to it where the handle bars are nice and high. My bike is like that (i bought it from Amsterdam) and i love it! |
Thats good masha Allah. Does it have a coaster brake? |
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ooh sorry, forgot to check the thread. I know you can ask for coaster brakes if you wanted them because it's hand made, it would obviously cost a bit more but the normal ones they make have rod/caliper brakes.
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Nice bike man, mabruks. 
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08-24-2008, 12:57 PM
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I've got a friend who makes bikes like that but he has much larger trailers.
Anyway, this is a great bike:
It's a Pashley bike, hand made in Stratford
You might notice it's got a dutch like fashion to it where the handle bars are nice and high. My bike is like that (i bought it from Amsterdam) and i love it! |
Those courier bikes are going for a lot of money now. Sucks because i wanted one for work.
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