question for all you cyclists

[Herr Professor Doktor Doom]

heh, one time I saw a courier pedaling up 13th St NW with not one but two cigarettes in his mouth (one on each side).  I'm guessing one of them was a spliff.
 
 Anyway, I don't know why if someone says "I just want something comfortable, sturdy and reliable," one would recommend a road bike.   A hybrid is the way to go.  I had a Jamis Coda for a while -- I didn't care for it, too heavy and slow -- but for casual riding and dragging a couple of tots around in a trailer it would probably be perfect.

[sonickteam2]

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
  Do you smoke while biking? That would be cool.
 
   

Originally posted by le sonick:
  i ride a piece of crap bike i bought for $200        
 
 but i only ride it about 5 miles a day in the city so i suppose i dont need anything fancy.

[/b]

no. nor do i eat, drink or talk on the phone while on my bike..do you have a point?

[Chulahoma]

i picked up a mongoose at toys 'r us while i was at school a few years ago. only $175 and works perfectly.

[ggw]

A lady found out her dog could hardly hear so she took it to the veterinarian. He found the problem was hair in its ears and cleaned both and then the dog could hear fine.
 
 The vet told the lady if she wanted to keep this from reoccurring she should go to the store and get some "Nair" hair remover and rub in its ears once a month.
 
 The lady goes to the drug store and gets some "Nair" hair remover.
 
 At the register the pharmacist tells her "If you're going to use this under your arms don't use deodorant for a few days."
 
 The lady says "I'm not using it under my arms."
 
 The pharmacist says "If you're using it on your legs don't shave for a couple of days."
 
 The lady says "I'm not using it on my legs either and if you must know I'm using it on my chnauzer."
 
 The pharmacist says, "Stay off your bicycle for a week."

[brennser]

we picked up this trail a bike on sale at rei a few weeks ago - $129 or something
 
 why are you concerned about the seat for your son? I am about to install one myself
 
 

Originally posted by chaz:
  Thanks everyone...i need something I can attach one of these kiddie seats too for my 3 year old as well as one of those towing things...you know for bigger kids the things with pedals and one wheel that attaches to the frame?  My 5 year old will love that.  She's just learning to ride a bike herself, so she won't be long on it but i'm hoping it will build her confidence and teach her what it really feels like to get going on a bike.
 
 Anyone have and experience with Revolution Cycles?  I was planning on buying from their shop in Clarendon, assuming they have something suitable.

[Frank Gallagher]

Originally posted by 6949:
  How's the used selection at City Bikes? Gtown vs. Arlington? I'm not that much of a brokeass but can't imagine spending over $300 on a bike. Looking for a small frame mtn bike.

I just spent $1,000 on a pair of wheels!! It's all relative.

[6949]

Originally posted by Roadbike Mankie:
     

Originally posted by 6949:
  How's the used selection at City Bikes? Gtown vs. Arlington? I'm not that much of a brokeass but can't imagine spending over $300 on a bike. Looking for a small frame mtn bike.

I just spent $1,000 on a pair of wheels!! It's all relative. [/b]

Jeezus. I'm just looking to ride around on the Great Falls trails on evenings/weekends. Last night I bought a  diamondback sorrento.   I spent about $450 (bike, car rack, lock, helmet, 1 year warranty) and thought WTF did I just do.

[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

To be expected from a guy on a music board who calls himself "Roadbike Mankie".    
 
 How did your benefit ride end up going?
 
 
 

Originally posted by Roadbike Mankie:
   

Originally posted by 6949:
  How's the used selection at City Bikes? Gtown vs. Arlington? I'm not that much of a brokeass but can't imagine spending over $300 on a bike. Looking for a small frame mtn bike.

I just spent $1,000 on a pair of wheels!! It's all relative. [/b]

[Frank Gallagher]

Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
  To be expected from a guy on a music board who calls himself "Roadbike Mankie".      
 
 How did your benefit ride end up going?
 
 
   

Originally posted by Roadbike Mankie:
   

Originally posted by 6949:
  How's the used selection at City Bikes? Gtown vs. Arlington? I'm not that much of a brokeass but can't imagine spending over $300 on a bike. Looking for a small frame mtn bike.

I just spent $1,000 on a pair of wheels!! It's all relative. [/b]

[/b]

Great time, thanks.....Although Key Largo is a hole of a place in my opinion. We got to ride a lap of the oval at Homestead which was pretty sweet and had lunch in the pits.
 
 The bearings on my rear wheel went belly up with 60 miles to go so I rode the rest of the ride back to Miami as if I was dragging an anchor behind me....hence the new wheel purchase. The old set weren't worth fixing.

[miss pretentious]

*sigh* the craigslist woman sold the bike the day i was scheduled to go look at it.
 
 so now i'm stuck and really still really want a bike. ugh.

[Relaxer]

Originally posted by miss pretentious:
  *sigh* the craigslist woman sold the bike the day i was scheduled to go look at it.
 
 so now i'm stuck and really still really want a bike. ugh.

Keep checking CL. I've been amazed at the great deals on there. I bought my fixed-gear commuter bike from CL as well as my high-end racing bike, and got great deals both times. There's always dozens of new listings every day.

[Frank Gallagher]

It's yard sale season isn't it? I'd check those out too, or the flea market on Sundays in Georgetown if they still have it. How about pawn shops?

[chaz]

I ended up with the Trek FX 7.3 Disc.
 
    <img src="http://www2.trekbikes.com/images/bikes_my07/large/73fxdisc_black.jpg" alt=" - " />
 
 Love it so far, though I've only been out a few hours.  After test riding a model with the disc brakes I decided to go with them...just really liked the way they felt as opposed to the calipers.  Also found a used Trek trailer on CL for the kidddies.  It was surprisingly easy to haul them both around on it.  A bit cumbersome to deal with when getting on/off and getting them in and out but I'm sure I'll figure out the easiest way to do it.  Seriously though....I thought it would be MUCH harder to pull them on this.
 
 To answer your question about the seat Brennser, I decided against the seat for a few reasons.  First of all I can only fit one kid on it!  Secondly, it just seems top heavy and less safe than a trailer.  The trailer is really easy to get on and off (takes about 30 seconds).
 
 Spent a little more than I had planned but I'm a happy guy.  Too bad we're so busy this weekend and don't have more time to ride.

[Frank Gallagher]

Chaz - Welcome to your new addiction!

[thirsty moore]

Congrats Chaz.  Cool bike!  
 
 

Originally posted by chaz:
  I ended up with the Trek FX 7.3 Disc.