tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post4308924989365302410..comments2023-10-17T05:53:50.048-06:00Comments on Pondero: Utility BikesPonderohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16042079750126434523noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post-52503932653901720502008-06-06T16:55:00.000-06:002008-06-06T16:55:00.000-06:00Thanks for checking in, Walter. I'm flattered.Hmm...Thanks for checking in, Walter. I'm flattered.<BR/><BR/>Hmmm...there's another word for utility bikes...practical. Well said, my friend.Ponderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16042079750126434523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post-30131252292854368782008-06-06T16:10:00.000-06:002008-06-06T16:10:00.000-06:00If only we made an SUB (Sport Utility Bicycle-- e....If only we made an SUB (Sport Utility Bicycle-- e.g. an Xtracycle equipped bike or a Surly Big Dummy) that could fold and pack as easily and quickly and compactly as a tikit. That would be the ultimate in useful!<BR/><BR/>Certainly, though, even with alternative forms of powering automobiles, I think they are of limited scope. The sheer scale of a car is inconsistent with the fact that we aren't gaining any land and yet our world population is expanding exponentially. Not to mention the manufacturing costs. Seriously, most people use only a small percentage of any car. If it could even be shrunk down that would make sense.<BR/><BR/>But at that point, you might as well just get a bike. It's better for your health and it goes places even itsy bitsy cars can't go. How more practical can it be?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com