http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/30/hybrid-sports-bicycle-eyes-on/

A 140lbs bike does not afford me the ability to pedal (nor the desire).  Even with a low gear ratio, you would not be going fast enough to have enough rotational force to keep the bike upright easily (granted the mass of the weight is very low to the ground).  I could see a combination of pedalling with the electric motor, but given the assumed gear ratio, you would spin out very quickly.

I like the idea, but the combustion engine size makes it unwieldy for a bicycle.  

There is still time.  C'mon somebody!

I have a single speed with fixed/free rear hub that I have been riding around town in the free mode.

I am thinking of flipping it over the fixed side. There are no toe clips on the pedals now.

Question - is it OK to ride a fixie without toe clips or can I get myself in trouble that way?

thanks.

This is my winter project, to build a Carbon Fiber bike from scratch.  After a month of research, ive decided to do a Zipp style beam bike with asymetrial rear stays.  Depending on how the molding process goes, ill include bottle holders at rear below seat or incorporate a bladder system by the head tube like the S-works tri bikes.  

Blue prints have be created based around my current road bike geometry for Front/Rear Axels, BB, Head Tube and Top tube.  This combined with my bike fitting measurements allow for a one size bike geometry (non adjustable seat) that i think makes the design more open feeling.  

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/22/nyregion/civic-virtue-much-maligned-st...

That's right, Cycling is a Winter Sport, just like skiing and snow-shoeing.

If you want to learn more about how to keep cycling through the winter, Bike New York has the class for you!   And it's free, no pre-registration required.

Winter Riding 101 ( http://www.bikenewyork.org/learn/adults/winter-riding-101/ )

Tuesday November 27, 2012, 7pm

UWS Eastern Mountain Sports 2182 Broadway @ 76th St.

Invitation/notice just sent by local council and assembly reps-

Transportation Forum

Monday, November 26th, 5 - 6:30 p.m.

East Side Middle School’s Cafeteria, 331 East 91st Street

 

A friend of mine, Sarai Snyder, founded an amazing organization earlier this year called Cyclofemme.  The purpose is to celebrate women on bikes and to encourage more to ride.

About 20 NYCC members rode in the first Cyclofemme ride last April (with really cool temporary tattoos) and we'll do it again in 2013.

For now, Cyclofemme is asking women to sign the "Pledge" to get one more woman on a bike.  A link to it is below

http://cyclofemme.com/pledge/

Let me know if you have any questions and happy riding!

Sarah