On Wed, 2011-08-24 at 11:48 -0400, Seth Vidal wrote: > > So, how relevant is roadster geometry? For an urban commuter on the > > Dutch model, short distances w/dress clothes, I think the roadster > > position is a real winner. No need for extra shoulder room in your > > blazer or tweed sports jacket to allow for the cycling position here! > > Also, for most riders (Young Patrick in India notwithstanding) the > > roadster position highly discourages "enthusiast" riding; relaxed, cool, > > calm, [literally]laid back all fit, and that's exactly the approach you > > need when riding to work in your dress clothes. > > > > Perhaps - but I rode one of the pigeons a couple of years back and it > was not a ride I would wish on others.
I have no experience at all with the FP, all my roadster experience is with a Raleigh DL-1 (which was the original from which the FP was copied). The ride is certainly different, and definitely not for everyone or for every circumstance. But I think every avid cyclist should ride a roadster at least once, because this is our history. At one time, this is what bikes were. It makes you appreciate the modern bike all that much more. > > It was difficult to lift the bike up at all. Now i'll admit to not > being the brawniest guy but lifting it up stairs shouldn't involve > hernia surgery. > > Add to that rod-brakes and I think I'd rather spend the money for a > flying pigeon on any number of other bikes. You missed the note that they switched from rod brakes to cable brakes. Other than that, yes roadsters are heavy. So too are Dutch bikes. And no, these are not the bikes you want for carrying up stairs! (Although, if you run the risk of a hernia lifting a bike like this perhaps you are lifting wrong.) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
