: MYTHS VS.
MYTH: To mount bike
need a new bike, with coal box, name brand, and cost thousands of dollars. FACT: you just need to bike ride a bike. Any bike. The only caveat is that the picture of the bike is the right size for you, for security reasons. Beyond that, there are no rules
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No matter the material of the table. No matter the color. No matter the brand. No matter the weight. No matter how much speed . Whether it is new or old. Whether you have mold or not. Whether it is steel, bamboo, titanium, carbon, aluminum. And at least matters is the price.
All that matters is that the mountains, that you care, and let it make you happy. If someone teases you and tells you that your bike is a 'gate', smile, and say unto you, my bike is a gateway to my happiness:)
Apart from the size of the table, something else that may or may not matter to (ie its importance is optional) is the kind of bike you ride. " Why? Because there are different bikes for different types of use, other places to mount, etc. For example, a 'mountain bike' is designed to mount on the mountain. So this kind of bike is usually be heavier, have suspended, have wide tires with "knobbies" to the mud, etc. Of course, that does not mean you can not ride a mountain bike down the street, with slicks. The nice thing about bikes is that you can make anything you want. In fact, it was born the mountain bike, which started with cyclists riding bikes t-shirts ('beach cruisers' or 'donkey' as they say in PR) in the mountains, and began to modify for your needs.
Also, you may or may not matter where a bike was manufactured, and quality of the bike, according to your criteria - environmental, moral, religious, ethical, economic, philosophical, humanistic, legal, arts, etc.. - If any. For example, most bikes sold chains of superstores 'big box' are usually made in China or India. These bikes are often sold at a relatively low price. However, the quality of these bikes is not usually the best. We also see news about products made in China containing materials (eg paints, metals, etc.) toxic or products that have been made with sweatshop labor (eg children working more than 8 hours a day and making less than $ 5 a day) in 'sweatshops' or products that are manufactured in factories that pollute the environment. We also know that China does not have good human rights record, Segen organizations such as Human Rights Watch
and AI
. Then, when you purchase a bike made in China in a chain of megastores 'big box' in a way you are supporting economic injustice, labor, and environmental. This amount you may or may not. The important thing is that you're aware of it.
Finally, sharing a bike used / recycled usually costs less than a new share, and also has less environmental impact. A used bike and used natural resources to manufacture. A new bike requires additional resources and new. hence the new bike has an environmental footprint ('Environmental footprint') higher.
In summary: 1) any bike is better than no bike, 2) if you buy new bike, it is preferable that you buy at a bike shop, 3) buy a used bike causes less environmental impact than buying a bike new.
MYTH:
To ride on the street need a camel ('road bike'), and ride off the street need a mountain bike. FACT: You can ride the bike you want, anywhere. In this there is no rules. Sure, there are certain types of bike that are optimal for certain environments. For example, if you're going to ride the Northeast Ecological Corridor
on a camel, probably not going to go well. In this type of terrain, it is preferable to a mountain bike.
But often these lines between 'mountain bikes' and camels are nothing more than lines in the sand. There are bikes that are difficult to categorize. Cuddly versatile. bikes that can be used in different types of surface. An example of this is the bike called 'hybrid'.
There are bikes that can be built / used as a mountain bike, or a camel, depending on what you want / need. An example of a bike that is neither a pure mountain bike or a road bike, used for many things, and that defies categories, is the model Troll, the trademark Surly:
MYTH: There are some areas where there is total bike ride. FACT: There are bikes to ride on all surfaces, except in the air (where they are most appropriate aircraft), or water (where the ships are more appropriate). There are bikes to ride the tar, mud, on grass, sand, snow. An example of a bike designed to be mounted in the snow / sand is the model Pugsley, Surly brand:
MYTH:
To mount bike shoes and pedals need special . FACT: You can ride bike with the shoes you please, and with the pedals you want. In the '80s came a new kind of pedal, called 'clipless'. This is pedal you'll see in most bike shops PR This pedal was invented to competition. This type allows the foot pedal is always attached to the pedal, without having to use a muzzle. According to some, this type of pedal also allows for more efficient pedaling rate (this is debatable). The pedal 'clipless' requires a special shoe to use. , also requires a little practice to get used to wearing one, and fairly common fall off the bike the first few times you use it. The pedal 'clipless' does not allow the foot the same mobility that allows for pedal regular, smaller, and not as comfortable.
What pedal is better, 'clipless' or regular? Neither. It all depends on what you want. If you're going to compete, or are you going to ride bike mainly for exercise / intense training, you may prefer a pedal 'clipless'. If you go bike riding point , do not want to worry about falling off the bike due to the pedal, and want to have more freedom and comfort movimeinto foot on the pedal, a regular-sized foot wide, and allows you to use any type of shoe, maybe is best for you.
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Example | special shoe to ride bike not any pedal |
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pedal Example 'toe clips. " This type of pedal was used for competition / cycling races,
until the invention of the pedal 'clipless'. Some people like it, and still uses. |
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pedal example type 'block', which does not use clips.
This is perhaps the simplest type of pedal, and more accessible there. |
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shoe Example special bike ride with pedals 'clipless'
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Example specialized bike pedal, type 'clipless'.
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MYTH: To mount bike need much money. FACT: To mount bike
all you need is a bike - any bike - and willingness to ride. No need extra special shoes. No need extra special clothing. You do not need special pedals. You do not need a new bike. No need extra expensive a bike. No need extra bike lanes. And you need virtually no money.
The biggest expense you'll have to bike riding / maintenance will be regular bike (approx. $ 40 a year), and changing some components (eg tires, etc) when absolutely necessary. As time bike is one of the healthiest things, and more entertaining you can do for almost no money.
MYTH: need to mount my bike bike has many speeds. FACT: The amount of speed you need depends on your personal preference, your physical condition, and the geography of where you ride. There are many people who prefer riding bikes 9, 3, or even 1 single speed. In geographies mostly flat, rarely needed more than 1 single speed. Still, some people prefer to ride with 1 single speed, even in mountainous terrain, and slopes. Subtract speeds on a bike subtracted weight, and subtracts complexity. Foot pedal and without worrying about pulling changes. As a child while riding bike with a very big smile on your face. Here you can see two examples of bikes only 1 speed:
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| Surly Steamroller, an urban bike / beach / single speed setting of 1 |
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Surly Karate Monkey, a mountain bike single speed of 1
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MYTH: To assemble the best bike is to ride the bike light as possible, whatever it costs money. FACT: The weight of the bike is irrelevant, unless you go to compete with it. In this case, and only in that case, the weight of the bike can be an important factor (among others). If you go for a walk, bike or ride recreationally, the weight of the bike has absolutely no importance. If you want to go as fast as possible on your bike, the weight of the bike takes a little more important. But the weight of the bike is not all that matters.
For example, if you have a camel that weighs 15 pounds, but you weigh 250 pounds, what could possibly be more different, rebajale 1 pounds more to the bike, or Beveled 50 pounds to your body? In other words, it is only weight of the bike which should be considered, but the weight of the bike + the bike running. But again, this only matters if you're going to compete, or if you care most is to go as fast as possible ; on your bike. A relatively light bike can also help a bit if you're going to go by bike to the top of El Yunque, for example.
But how is light? "In the '70s and 80, when most of the camels lal were steel, a 25-pound camel was considered light. The professional racing these bikes with no problem. Today, there seems no limit to a lo que se considera 'liviano'. Recientemente leí sobre una camella que pesa tan solo 6 libras. Un problema con las bicis demasiado livianas es que pierden fortaleza, y si te caes, o si pesas denasiado para la bici, la puedes romper.
La preocupación por el peso de la bici puede cobrar dimensiones aburdas, y costar mucho dinero. A las personas que se obsesionan con cada gramo de cada componente de su bici se les llama 'weight weenies'. Estas personas están siempre buscando bajar un gramo aquí, otro gramo allá, y se la pasan gastando dinero en componentes nuevos más livianos y, por ende, 'mejores'. Son un poco como la gente who obsessively weigh dozens of times a day, and are always doing some kind of 'diet' new. But remember, put the team clothing Lance Armstrong Lance Armstrong will make you.
In recent years there has emerged a movement against the obsession with weight and speed on the bike. This philosophical movement called the Slow Bicycle Movement
(which reminds me
Slow Motion Food ). The theory of this, and other movements 'slow' is the bike (and life) is enjoyed and appreciated more when is going slowly.
MYTH: bike riding need for special clothing, and face. FACT: You can use any type of clothing for bike riding. There are even people who ride naked bike! But if you are someone who prefers to be some kind of bike riding clothes , then we must consider is the weather / climate, and how you're going to ride bike. If you're going to ride in Puerto Rico, a country with warm weather and frequent rains, then you have cool clothes (eg finite cotton), you will not be too tight, a rain jacket and a waterproof bag or package, or water resistant. If you're going to ride bike mainly for exercise / training, then you should consider clothing Lycra or other synthetic material perspiration away. lycra pants on for the sport of cycling are tight, and have a 'padding' For the convenience, and that there is no friction in your genitals and thighs. This is suitable for this type of shape to ride bike, but there is no need for any form of bike riding. Are you a girl and want to ride bike with makeup, skirt and heels? Go!'ll be at the forefront of 'Puerto Rico Cycle Chic', and you'll get many compliments.
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| An example of 'cycle chic' in the streets of Copenhagen, Denmark. |
MYTH:
Every 3 to 5 years I have to buy a new bike. FACT: If you like your bike, if it is of good quality, and if you take good care, your bike can last you forever. I know people who ride the bike of their parents or grandparents.
course, if you are someone who must have the latest in the street, the 'fad' latest, the latest technology, etc, then you're changing your bike frequently. If you're not the type of person, then it will buy a new bike in good weather.
MYTH: One of the limitations of the bike is being useless or to load, or dragging things. FACT: There are many types of bike used to upload, and drag either kids, cargo, beer. If you have good will and good legs, you can load / drag almost anything on a bike. An example of this type of bike is the Big Dummy model of Surly:
Tamnbién can see this trailer that makes Surly, which works with almost all its models bike, and drag up to 300 pounds:
MYTH:
need to mount bike lanes to bike . FACT: In PR the law allows you to mount bike anywhere, except on highways. You do not need anything except wear a helmet, and night lights (both required by law in PR). No need to limit yourself to bike riding in parks, promenades, open spaces or other vehicular traffic. You can ride anywhere you like. The only type of rail that protects the rider's lane who have any physical barrier between the ciclcista and the motorist. The remaining lanes are not very effective or necessary. In fact, some argue that bike lanes that are only painted on the pitch what do is put the rider in greater danger. Of course, this does not mean that there are things that government should, and could make for increased security to the rider in PR It is also necessary to educate both the cyclist and the motorist, so that they learn to share the same space.
MYTH: To mount bike really has to know suffering (as a male). FACT: To mount bike really need to know to enjoy, as a sane person (any gender). MYTH
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camel to mount the tires need to have more finite potential. FACT: camels wearing very thin rubber (rubber thickness of 23mm is the most common) are camels race / competition. Finite gums are good to shoot faster, very smooth pitch, and very well maintained. But finite gums are terrible to shoot more comfortably, or pitch is not very smooth, or is not Very well maintained (ie most of the pitch in PR). The terrible gums are also finite for mounting on any surface other than pitch.
As race camels are designed to compete, they rarely coarser fit 23mm tires. But there are many other types of camels that do accept wider tires and fenders also accept (Which is convenient when the pitch is wet, or when it is raining). These camels are more versatile, and allow you to roll on more surfaces and with greater comfort. An example of this type of camel is , the Pacer model, Surly brand. This camel accepts tires up to 32mm thick, which is more convenient to highways such as PR:
MYTH :
Riding a bike is dangerous. FACT: There are many things we do every day that are more dangerous to ride bikes, including driving a car. Mount bike may seem dangerous to some people. But when these people ride bikes, especially as part of a group, they realize it's not as dangerous as expected . This does not mean that it is safe to ride bike. Almost everything in life has risks. The important thing is to take precautions, and compare the risks with the benefits. There are studies that conclude that the benefit in better health and extended life expectancy bike riding outweighs the risk of death that may have the bike ride. But perhaps PR bike riding is not dangerous? Well, if you do so, the same could be said of walking in PR could also say that riding a car is one of the most dangerous things you can do in PR But I suggest you do not see the bike and .
MYTH: The bike is good for travel. For it is better truck, plane or boat. FACT: There are bikes that are specifically diseñadsas to travel, and where you can mount racks and bags, and clothing, shelter tents, food equipment, etc. These bikes are called "touring bikes." These are bikes for travel many days and many miles. Bicycles to go to the end of the world. A good example of this type of bike is the model Long Haul Trucker, Surly brand:
But what happens if my trip includes a plane ticket, or boat? If there are bikes that are made (or you can add) so-called 'bicycle torque couplings', allowing you can fold the bike box and put it in a suitcase. This will save money vs. having to carry the bike assembled in a plane. Again, Surly makes one of these bikes, the Long Haul Trucker Deluxe model (not is more than the bike you see above, but with the bicycle torque couplings:
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| The bike folds where the silver rings. |
Q: What if I want to have one bike, to do whatever I wanted, for the rest of my life, what bike should have? ANSWER: The bike ideal or perfect, as the ideal or perfect, no. The reality is that if you like bikes, you probably have several bikes, since each one is different and special. Each bike has its use. Each bike has its own personality. The variety of bikes is almost as large as the variety in people. I want each of my bikes, and I want each of differently. When it comes to bikes, the
free love is the best option.
However, as there are people who never get tired of believing in, or seeking the ideal person, there are people who never get tired of believing in, or seeking the ideal bike. That is, bike / person that does it all. Soñar no cuesta nada, is not it?
Well, sometimes Dream carries a cost in lost time. But not always. There are bikes that allow one to do just about anything. Except maybe career seriously compete in road or mountain. But for everything else - which covers most of those who ride bikes - these bikes are ideal. The pitch can be mounted. The mud can be mounted. I can ; put fenders. I can put racks. If someone bothered me for many days non-stop, asking me to recommend just one bike for everything and the rest of his life, and reasonably priced, I would be very difficult to make such a recommendation, since bikes do not think this way. But finally only to have this person leave me alone, I would recommend the model Cross Check, the trademark Surly:
LAST QUESTION: Why do all the bikes you mention here are the trademark Surly?
A: There are many good bike brands. Surly is only one of them. I like to recommend Surly bikes because they are chromoly steel, well designed, good quality, durable, affordable, and are not made in China. Another thing I like about Surly is that they sell complete bikes, but they also sell the pictures alone. This means that you can build the bike to your liking, with the components you want, to your specifications, which I consider valuable. Also I like the sense of humor that is Surly.
I do not know bike shops that sell PR Surly bike regularly, but I know PR shops that can order and sell this as a special order. Surly bike makes other models besides those mentioned here. You can see them all on the Surly website
. Another good brand that specializes in steel bike, good quality, good price, and not made in China, is
Soma, Soma with the difference that only sells boxes, not complete bikes. If you want one of these bikes, and your favorite bike shop does not, Ask him! And do not believe the myths about the bike, not even tell you the same Walter vesitdo green 'eco-friendly. "
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