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From: Frank Krygowski <frkrygow@sbcglobal.net>
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Subject: Re: Disc brake maintenance tips
Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 22:11:02 -0400
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On 7/11/2024 7:26 PM, John B. wrote:
>  
> And regarding Frankie's "what are the benefits" chant. One might add,
> what's the benefit of owning a bicycle;le when one already has an
> electric auto AND a motorcycle?

A) My bicycles have many benefits. They allow me to get healthful 
exercise while doing utility transportation, especially by reducing the 
need for driving the short trips that are most damaging to IC engines. 
They give me the pleasure of conversation with like minded friends in 
interesting surroundings, on club rides or other recreational rides. 
They allow me to explore places I would not otherwise explore, including 
off-road trips not possible in a car or motorcycle. They have, without 
doubt, kept me much stronger in musculature and in a cardiovascular sense.

B) But more important, my bicycles have zero societal detriments. They 
are not designed to, nor are able to, kill another human being. They 
don't require society to spend fortunes defending against them. They 
don't even add to road maintenance costs. They don't generate fear in 
others. In fact, their use often makes passers-by smile. I saw that 
several times on today's ride.

Benefits vs. detriments. John, you really should get help understanding 
that concept.

-- 
- Frank Krygowski