Sounds like you need to get a push-bike - it would be quicker and you'd got much better mpg!Originally Posted by 2V8s
Sounds like you need to get a push-bike - it would be quicker and you'd got much better mpg!
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Yip, that distance will take about 30 mins on a bike with a bit of practice and without being super fit...
Once you get fit and you dont stop at the lights you could do it in less than 20 mins!
Won't make the same noise though...............you could try the old 'cigarette card pegged to the spokes' trick I suppose
gents. you're preaching to the converted.
Last summer I bought myself a Scott Sportster P3 hybrid bike, with hydraulic disc brakes and front shock, yet still quite light weight. I do use it to cycle to work, on average 2-3 times a week, and have so far clocked up 2500 miles on it.
But in bad weather, and Nov to Feb when the nights draw in (as cycling around here is too dangerous in the dark!) then its the gas-guzzler!
And you're spot on. It takes me 30 mins +/- 5 mins or so depending on wind direction, traffic and luck of lights/junctions. On average, it is 10 mins quicker than the car except during holidays when the car is 5-10 mins quicker.
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Hybrid bike? Is that a tandem - sometimes you pedal and sometimes the other person pedals?
haha, well I wish that was the case, then I could rest up during the journey!
No, its a kind of mountain bike / road bike cross. It has larger 28" wheels like a road bike, with semi-slick style tyres but their mid width (between road bike and mountain bike) for balance of less friction but some off road grip. Has a mountain bike style frame and riding position.
Typical mountain bike - 16kg
typical road bike / racer - 11kg
My bike - 13.5kg
MG ZT 260 SE Monogram, Olive black 2004 (LPG)
Ford Mustang 289ci V8 (4.7) Convertible 1967, Silver
Chevy Corvette convertible 350ci V8 (5.7), 1974, Metallic Blue
Pontiac Firebird 403ci V8 (6.6), 1977, red
Rover 214 Si 16v 1994 M White/grey (1600 k series)
Rover 220 Turbo Coupe FDH 1995
Rover Mini Cooper 1997 P
Volvo 960 24v 2.9 estate 1991 J (in family from new)
VW Polo 1.4SE auto 2005 (in family from new)
Jaguar Mk 2 resto project
Mercedes GLB 200d (lease)
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