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01-12-2005, 09:33 AM

On Wed, 12 Jan 2005 06:18:40 +0000, Steven M. Scharf wrote:

> And unlike lights or fenders,
> adding a chain guard is extremely difficult. If you want a bike that you
> can jump on and ride, even in regular clothes, a chain guard is essential.

The Fusion has the same type of chain guard my old Nexus bike had--an
extra guard ring on the cranks, sorta like a bash ring for a CX bike.
Works great for me, but I don't wear very baggy trousers.

If I want a full coverage chain guard, I can just get an easily available
acrylic one at any bike shop in Sweden when I'm visiting home.

> Personally, I'd forego the internal hub and get the Specialized Globe,
> but this is because I would want the wider gearing range.

The gearing on the Fusion is like riding a bike with a standard 52/40
front and 13-32 in back. Plenty for me.

Derailleurs don't satisfy my jump on and ride philosophy.

>If you want
> the internal gearing, look at a Breezer.

Nice bikes, nice company--I've corresponded with them. Bikes are a little
too dowdy and have 26" wheels which I dislike. I'd certainly recommend
them to other folks though.

01-12-2005, 09:33 AM	#40 (permalink)
maxo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New Windsor Tourist bikes on eBay On Wed, 12 Jan 2005 06:18:40 +0000, Steven M. Scharf wrote: > And unlike lights or fenders, > adding a chain guard is extremely difficult. If you want a bike that you > can jump on and ride, even in regular clothes, a chain guard is essential. The Fusion has the same type of chain guard my old Nexus bike had--an extra guard ring on the cranks, sorta like a bash ring for a CX bike. Works great for me, but I don't wear very baggy trousers. If I want a full coverage chain guard, I can just get an easily available acrylic one at any bike shop in Sweden when I'm visiting home. > Personally, I'd forego the internal hub and get the Specialized Globe, > but this is because I would want the wider gearing range. The gearing on the Fusion is like riding a bike with a standard 52/40 front and 13-32 in back. Plenty for me. Derailleurs don't satisfy my jump on and ride philosophy. >If you want > the internal gearing, look at a Breezer. Nice bikes, nice company--I've corresponded with them. Bikes are a little too dowdy and have 26" wheels which I dislike. I'd certainly recommend them to other folks though.