01-11-2007, 12:15 PM
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Larry Webber wrote:
> On Tue, 09 Jan 2007 21:08:24 -0800, KGWebby wrote:
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> > I ride a Breezer Citizen model to work day in and day out. I really
> > liked the bike from the first moment I layed eyes on it. It has a
> > internal regulated rear hub. Mine is a 3 speed, but seven speed hubs
> > are available too. This feature eliminates the external derailers. And
> > that's a plus for me, as I live and ride in rainy Western Oregon.
> > Anyone one else ride a Breezer?
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> > gene
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> I ride a Breezer for my daily commuting (about 13 miles round trip). I
> have replaced the 3-speed with a Surley flip flop hub and use the
> fixed gear part of this almost always. I had multiple issues with the
> Shimano 3-speed and, even when it was working OK, I didn't need or use 1st
> or 3rd gear. For me commuting in mostly flat Indianapolis, Indiana, the
> fixed gear works well for me - and it is fun! I also have a Raleigh "One
> Way" with a flip flop hub that I also use as my general purpose bike. I
> mostly use the fixed gear with this too.
Sounds like a good idea, especially since I like riding a fixie also.
:-)
You could put a picture of it here:-
http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/
Maybe someone would like to copy what you have done.
Lewis.
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> Larry
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