tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209493946963010404.post3816416105511511700..comments2024-02-25T10:43:07.698+13:00Comments on STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS: ______________________ EMAIL TO MY DAUGHTER _____________________Alden Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06601028197387499096noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209493946963010404.post-29419445299559827282021-05-10T07:53:20.730+12:002021-05-10T07:53:20.730+12:00Hi Ben - Yes, bikes are part of your area of exper...Hi Ben - Yes, bikes are part of your area of expertise, as I appreciated when we visited you in the NL's and you and I went for a ride together.<br /><br />The Brompton is the inner city commuting bike par excellence. It is also the 'Rolls Royce' of folding bikes. The engineering is excellent - the bike is strong, easy to fold and unfold, you can take it anywhere and stow it easily. People take them on trains, buses, planes - take them to work, take them up in a lift and store them under their desk for the day.<br /><br />The laws of physics of course mean that the smaller wheels makes the Brompton less capable or comfortable for riding on gravel tracks and rough terrain - but having said that people do use (loaded with tents etc) them for adventure riding. I have seen Utube videos of Bromptons being ridden from the coast of Africa to Morocco, all around Europe and in South America. But ideally it is a smoother surface city bike. The Brompton doesn't struggle to carry camping gear and go long distances but the ride is obviously less comfortable.<br /><br />I love the convenience of the bike. I ride every day - the bike goes with me on the back seat of the car and when I arrive at my starting point I simply put on my helmet, unfold the bike and off I go - great. In the future when traveling around New Zealand I will take the Brompton and use it to explore the towns and cities we visit - I am unable to do this on foot now because my arthritic knee and ankle severely restrict my walking distance. On longer trips away I will also take my other bike which is more of a touring / adventure bike for the older traveler (regular wheel size, upright riding position, fatter tyres etc).<br /><br />I absolutely love my Brompton and the easy access to physical exercise it brings with the whole folding concept. I think the Brompton would be great in the Netherlands with your amazing network of good flat bike paths.<br /><br /><br /><br />Alden Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601028197387499096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209493946963010404.post-4035496064444390932021-05-10T02:12:03.455+12:002021-05-10T02:12:03.455+12:00Hi Alden,
You are talking my stuff now.
This bike ...Hi Alden,<br />You are talking my stuff now.<br />This bike is magnificent for commuting. Take the train for the main distance and in the city you go by Brompton bike.<br />You see them also around marina’s, because they can be stored aboard a mid-size yacht easily.<br />Main important question is: how is the ride in comparison to regular bikes. How is the handling with the smaller wheels etc.<br />By the way, not only your bike looks good. You must have had a good summer. 😊<br /><br />I am thinking of buying a gravel bike for touring. We like the forest roads in Italy/Austria/Germany and Switzerland. Not as difficult as the Mountain bike paths but no asphalt. <br />Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16337494349546448043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209493946963010404.post-38559408681363609972021-05-06T22:29:42.069+12:002021-05-06T22:29:42.069+12:00Yes Steve, this is a laughing matter - one should ...Yes Steve, this is a laughing matter - one should never take oneself too seriously.Alden Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601028197387499096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209493946963010404.post-12324779382166185692021-05-02T00:20:36.138+12:002021-05-02T00:20:36.138+12:00LOL...LOL...Steve-the-Wargamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07077311120172727690noreply@blogger.com