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In article <[email hidden]>, Elisa Francesca Roselli

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I stop at any intersection or traffic light to cross as a pedestrian

You'll be *much* happier (and faster) when you get past that....

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--Bruce Fields

Elisa Francesca Roselli said:

And since all the walking parts involve pushing a heavy bike

Elisa Roselli Paris, France

Hmm... This is what my wife complains about too. Her bike weighs maybe three times as much as my
Carbon Composite racer special. She would probably appreciate the low weight a lot more than me but
unlike me she doesn't want to spend loads of money on a bike. As a matter of fact she can barely get
it out of the basement.

Maybe there is a halfway solution somewhere? Low enough weight, not *real* expensive. If you find
one let me know too, cause I've been thinking about this problem alot.

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Perre

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Per Elmsäter said:

Maybe there is a halfway solution somewhere? Low enough weight, not *real* expensive. If you find
one let me know too, cause I've been thinking about this problem alot.

I've noticed the the K-Mart/Target aluminum MTB's are getting fairly light these days. They are very
cheap. I doubt the quality is all that good but she might be fine with that.

--Bill Davidson

Per Elmsäter said:

Elisa Francesca Roselli said:

And since all the walking parts involve pushing a heavy bike

Elisa Roselli Paris, France

Hmm... This is what my wife complains about too. Her bike weighs maybe three times as much as my
Carbon Composite racer special. She would probably appreciate the low weight a lot more than me
but unlike me she doesn't want to spend loads of money on a bike. As a matter of fact she can
barely get it out of the basement.

Maybe there is a halfway solution somewhere? Low enough weight, not *real* expensive. If you find
one let me know too, cause I've been thinking about this problem alot.

--
Perre

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I was thinking of this exact dilemna this afternoon as I rode my usual commute. One hill about a
mile and a half, and one hill about half a mile, but not as steep. Was riding my old faithful
"gaspipe" framed 15 y/o mtn bike, which is fairly heavy by modern standards.. Solution? Keep
cranking the ride you've got. It just gets easier, and you will quit walking up hills. You will ride
up most any hill you meet. It all takes time and energy, and some thought about your personal
conditioning, diet, etc. The end result may be worthwhile. It just depends what you want. I wouldn't
worry so much about the halfway solution. Just press on and know you are on the right path. Best
regards, Bernie