The Interbike trade show begins this week. I had thought about going. But I’m really booked solid now, so maybe next year.
Plus, there’s the fact that I’ve spent very little time discussing equipment on Carbon Trace.
I may add a little more equipment coverage in the future — perhaps I’ll begin with some comments based on press releases from companies introducing new gear at Interbike.
The problem with the whole equipment thing is that, really, utility bicyclists needs so little of it. And much of what is appropriate for utility bicyclists is also subject to personal taste, e.g. choice of bicycle or choice of clothing.
So I guess I’m saying I’m a bit ambivelant about the whole equipment thing.
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I don’t know about not needing equipment. Brake pads, tires, batteries…
Posted 21 Sep 2009 at 4:55 pm ¶Steve… Well, yeah. But that stuff ain’t sexy
Posted 21 Sep 2009 at 6:08 pm ¶My Continental Grand Prix 4 Season 28c’s not sexy? Say it ain’t so, Andy!
Posted 21 Sep 2009 at 6:44 pm ¶
Posted 22 Sep 2009 at 7:08 am ¶I must disagree with you here! I am into equipment but not equipment that is light and stylish.
I read this post yesterday and then packed up a projector, laptop computer, towel and clothes into my waterproof ortlieb bags. Then I put on my SPD sandels, waterproof cycling jacket, turned on my $300 headlamp and my two taillights.
Then I jumped on my bicycle equipped with front and rear racks, fenders, disc brakes and a 14 speed rohloff hub and rode in a driving rain storm to teach a class.
All of that equipment was very important in making my trip possible. Without much of that equipment many bicycle commuters would have been in the car for sure.
Equipment is very important to a bicycle commuter.
Posted 22 Sep 2009 at 9:47 am ¶Robert… True. I’m just having a hard time getting excited about the topic. But I’m going to try.
Posted 22 Sep 2009 at 12:02 pm ¶