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From: Frank Krygowski <frkrygow@sbcglobal.net>
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Subject: Re: RE: Re: Cycling editorial
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:20:03 -0400
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On 4/19/2024 12:46 PM, Tom Kunich wrote:
> On Thu Apr 18 09:43:11 2024 Jeff Liebermann  wrote:
>> On Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:25:21 -0400, Frank Krygowski
>> <frkrygow@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>
>>> On 4/18/2024 12:31 AM, Jeff Liebermann wrote:
>>>> On Wed, 17 Apr 2024 22:13:17 -0400, Frank Krygowski
>>>> <frkrygow@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I've donated to this charity:
>>>>> https://worldbicyclerelief.org/
>>>>>
>>>>> Supposedly they designed their own bike specifically to be super rugged,
>>>>> to fit a large range of body styles and to be easy to maintain.
>>>>
>>>> That's the Buffalo bicycle:
>>>> <https://worldbicyclerelief.org/product-development/>
>>>> <https://worldbicyclerelief.org/the-bike/>
>>>> "The Buffalo Bicycle is engineered for heavy loads, long distances,
>>>> and rugged terrain, using high-quality parts and materials designed
>>>> specifically to meet our riders? needs."
>>>>
>>>> All steel.  Weight is 50 lbs (22.7 kg).  26x1.75 wheels.
>>>> Notice the plunging top tube.  That's for young (and short) riders.
>>>> Coaster brake but no front brake.  Not a good idea for a heavy and
>>>> potentially overloaded "cargo" bike.
>>>
>>> The article in _Bicycling Australia_ claimed it now comes with a front
>>> brake.
>>
>> Thanks.  I missed that part.  However, the reason they added the front
>> brake was not because it was difficult to stop when overloaded.  It
>> was because when used as a cargo bike, it is often walked instead of
>> ridden.  Using a front hand brake while walking the bicycle is easier
>> than using a coaster brake:
>> <https://bicyclingaustralia.com.au/bikes/ridden-reviewed-world-bicycle-reliefs-buffalo-bike/>
>> "The model I tested also included a front brake operated by a lever on
>> the handlebars. WBR explained that this is a recent addition to the
>> bike which has been included after feedback from riders. As mentioned
>> earlier, many Buffalo bike owners use the bike to carry cargo and push
>> it rather than ride, and a hand-operated brake ensures they can slow
>> down a little easier."
>>
>> <http://www.learnbydestroying.com/jeffl/pics/bicycles/oddities/bricks.jpg>
>> Notice the flat rear tire.
>>
>>
>> -- 
>> Jeff Liebermann                 jeffl@cruzio.com
>> PO Box 272      http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
>> Ben Lomond CA 95005-0272
>> Skype: JeffLiebermann      AE6KS    831-336-2558
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Why are you talking about bicycles? Shouldn't you be telling us how all of the recent medical studies showing large increases in cancer from the mRNA vaccines...

Well, it IS supposed to be a bicycle discussion group. I'm sure there 
are mRNA discussion groups. Won't they let you post there?

-- 
- Frank Krygowski