tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037708562637284367.post6047746469850077615..comments2013-05-04T12:18:19.088-07:00Comments on Moose Hill Notebook: From the Less is More DepartmentMojoManhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11283343683800473324noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037708562637284367.post-47949683625219092562009-07-14T06:57:03.642-07:002009-07-14T06:57:03.642-07:00"...but in the way I measure these things, it..."...but in the way I measure these things, it still makes sense." <br /><br />I think this is a key to happiness and contentment -- having our own values even if they don't coincide with conventional or market values.<br /><br />Have you ever been to Amsterdam? 650,000 people and 550,000 bicycles. Bicycles that are functional with covered boxes to carry loads, bicycles with multliple seats for children. I saw one with an extended fork that had room for four small children with seat belts to keep them from standing or turning. Two examples: http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~prl7/gallery/ams5/ams5013 and http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~prl7/gallery/AMS1/ams1009_001Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03536102483146881252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037708562637284367.post-1651758814836721882009-07-07T18:23:31.489-07:002009-07-07T18:23:31.489-07:00Tim, that saddle is a Brooks B-17, a good old-fash...Tim, that saddle is a Brooks B-17, a good old-fashioned style seat. That bike is one of a few I have and it's the one I have set up in a more traditional and practical way. The frame is lugged steel. The pedals don't require special cleats and shoes. It has canvas and leather bags. The tires are fat and it has fenders.<br /><br />I kinda like the idea that the saddle needs a little break-in time. It gets more comfortable all the time. Remember when it took a little while to get boots, a baseball glove or a pair of jeans just right?MojoManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11283343683800473324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037708562637284367.post-26639382168601392732009-07-04T04:18:16.503-07:002009-07-04T04:18:16.503-07:00Good for you! It gets especially sweet if you'...Good for you! It gets especially sweet if you're pedaling easily and keep passing the same cars caught in their start and stop dance.<br /><br />Ever consider getting a softer seat?<br /><br />TimTim Hodgenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15237942768894057727noreply@blogger.com