Re: Roadies, do you use rear-view mirrors - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

11-27-2003, 06:58 PM

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>In rec.bicycles.tech Kevan Smith <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>: On Thu, 27 Nov 2003 16:36:24 -0000, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] from Posted via Supernews,
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>:> Yesterday, around dusk, on my usual ride I was gliding along on my
>:>night-bike ....
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>: Wow, you are a genius! Thanks! I was looking for a reason to tell my wife I need
>: to get another bike. I have a rain bike, a racing bike, a shopping bike, and a
>: fixed gear. Now I need a NIGHT BIKE! Woohoo!
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>It needs a rack for a seven pound 12 volt battery, Needs bullet proof
>tires and tubes. Front suspension for those hard to see at night pot
>holes and drunks laying in the road. Also needs good lighting all the
>way around.
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>Everyone should have a night bike.
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Okay then, must agree. What's your lighting system? That 7 lb battery
sounds worthwhile.
Still not happy with my own lighting.
Bernie