Well it has been several months since my last posting. I am somewhat ashamed to admit, but life got busy and in the way... however I am happy to say that I never stopped riding in the period, even when the temperature went down to -25C.
Since my last post I spent some time in Copenhagen, an absolutely beautiful city with exceptionally strong bike culture. I spent a lot of time wondering around examining bicycles. There are several things that stand out in stark contrast to North American bikes. 1. They almost all have internal gearing 2. They have fenders to keep the rain and mud off, including side skirting to keep loose clothes from getting caught in the rear wheel 3. They generally don't have shocks 4. Their body position is far more relaxed and comfortable 5. There are chain guards on every bike 6. People wear nice clothes while riding in the city, women wear fashionable clothes and high heels, men wear button up shirts and dress shoes.
These observations are just mine, and there are of course exceptions, but all of differences are great and I hope to implement them here.
I just wish their bikes were available here easily with out the over priced mark-up that I see at a few boutique LBS. Next time I go, I think I will bring one back.
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