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Subject: Re: Cycling editorial
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On 4/19/2024 7:20 PM, Frank Krygowski wrote:
> 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?
> 
  He's been banned from every other moderated group