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Any Breezer riders in here?
I ride a Breezer Citizen model to work day in and day out. I really
liked the bike from the first moment I layed eyes on it. It has a internal regulated rear hub. Mine is a 3 speed, but seven speed hubs are available too. This feature eliminates the external derailers. And that's a plus for me, as I live and ride in rainy Western Oregon. Anyone one else ride a Breezer? gene |
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Any Breezer riders in here?
wrote: I ride a Breezer Citizen model to work day in and day out. I really liked the bike from the first moment I layed eyes on it. It has a internal regulated rear hub. Mine is a 3 speed, but seven speed hubs are available too. This feature eliminates the external derailers. And that's a plus for me, as I live and ride in rainy Western Oregon. Anyone one else ride a Breezer? gene No, but I've owned a facsimile, a Marin San Anselmo with fenders, rack, and a Nexus 7 hub. I rode it tens of thousands of miles. First bike I owned that really became an old friend like a sort of velo-horse. It was ridden every day of the year save blizzards. A gorgeously transparent vehicle like the rest of the world enjoys. I miss it dearly. So many good times and great experiences on it. That bike taught me the streets of Chicago, took me to work, fetched okra on Devon Street and carried me down to the best torta shacks in Pilsen on the south side. Stolen once, recovered, and traded for a ceremonial bottle of The Tyrconnell, ridden again for a few years, then accidentally left on a back porch unlocked where it was stolen. /nostalgia Nice choice, that Breezer. No bull****. It's a bike, in the same way that a Brooks Brothers is a suit. |
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wrote in message ... I ride a Breezer Citizen model to work day in and day out. I really liked the bike from the first moment I layed eyes on it. It has a internal regulated rear hub. Mine is a 3 speed, but seven speed hubs are available too. This feature eliminates the external derailers. And that's a plus for me, as I live and ride in rainy Western Oregon. Anyone one else ride a Breezer? I bought a Breezer Uptown for my last birthday. This is my fourth bike, after my carbon fiber trek for mountain climbs, my trek hybrid for rainy day training rides, and my road tandem for riding with my sweetheart. But the Breezer! I don't have to worry about night fall, the light is just there, and since there is no battery it's always ready to go. The chainguard and fenders mean I can jump on in whatever I'm wearing: wide legged trousers, billowy skirts, doesn't matter. It's got platform pedals that work fine with my strappy sandals and whatever shoes I'm wearing. And I can haul two bags of groceries and not even notice the difference. Anything clips onto the rack. And it even came with a bell. WOW. I fell in love with this type of bike on our Baltic cruise, we would rent bikes in ports and they looked just like this, okay, maybe less shiny. Mine even has the ring lock. :-) |
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Any Breezer riders in here?
On Tue, 09 Jan 2007 21:08:24 -0800, KGWebby wrote:
I ride a Breezer Citizen model to work day in and day out. I really liked the bike from the first moment I layed eyes on it. It has a internal regulated rear hub. Mine is a 3 speed, but seven speed hubs are available too. This feature eliminates the external derailers. And that's a plus for me, as I live and ride in rainy Western Oregon. Anyone one else ride a Breezer? gene I ride a Breezer for my daily commuting (about 13 miles round trip). I have replaced the 3-speed with a Surley flip flop hub and use the fixed gear part of this almost always. I had multiple issues with the Shimano 3-speed and, even when it was working OK, I didn't need or use 1st or 3rd gear. For me commuting in mostly flat Indianapolis, Indiana, the fixed gear works well for me - and it is fun! I also have a Raleigh "One Way" with a flip flop hub that I also use as my general purpose bike. I mostly use the fixed gear with this too. Larry |
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Larry Webber wrote:
I also have a Raleigh "One Way" with a flip flop hub that I also use as my general purpose bike. I mostly use the fixed gear with this too. I'm loving my One Way! You? I think it's the first bike that's really fit me too. |
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Larry Webber wrote: On Tue, 09 Jan 2007 21:08:24 -0800, KGWebby wrote: I ride a Breezer Citizen model to work day in and day out. I really liked the bike from the first moment I layed eyes on it. It has a internal regulated rear hub. Mine is a 3 speed, but seven speed hubs are available too. This feature eliminates the external derailers. And that's a plus for me, as I live and ride in rainy Western Oregon. Anyone one else ride a Breezer? gene I ride a Breezer for my daily commuting (about 13 miles round trip). I have replaced the 3-speed with a Surley flip flop hub and use the fixed gear part of this almost always. I had multiple issues with the Shimano 3-speed and, even when it was working OK, I didn't need or use 1st or 3rd gear. For me commuting in mostly flat Indianapolis, Indiana, the fixed gear works well for me - and it is fun! I also have a Raleigh "One Way" with a flip flop hub that I also use as my general purpose bike. I mostly use the fixed gear with this too. Sounds like a good idea, especially since I like riding a fixie also. :-) You could put a picture of it he- http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/ Maybe someone would like to copy what you have done. Lewis. ***** Larry |
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On Thu, 11 Jan 2007 13:15:22 -0800, limeylew wrote:
Larry Webber wrote: On Tue, 09 Jan 2007 21:08:24 -0800, KGWebby wrote: I ride a Breezer Citizen model to work day in and day out. I really liked the bike from the first moment I layed eyes on it. It has a internal regulated rear hub. Mine is a 3 speed, but seven speed hubs are available too. This feature eliminates the external derailers. And that's a plus for me, as I live and ride in rainy Western Oregon. Anyone one else ride a Breezer? gene I ride a Breezer for my daily commuting (about 13 miles round trip). I have replaced the 3-speed with a Surley flip flop hub and use the fixed gear part of this almost always. I had multiple issues with the Shimano 3-speed and, even when it was working OK, I didn't need or use 1st or 3rd gear. For me commuting in mostly flat Indianapolis, Indiana, the fixed gear works well for me - and it is fun! I also have a Raleigh "One Way" with a flip flop hub that I also use as my general purpose bike. I mostly use the fixed gear with this too. Sounds like a good idea, especially since I like riding a fixie also. :-) You could put a picture of it he- http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/ Maybe someone would like to copy what you have done. Lewis. ***** Larry Lewis, I will try to put a picture of the Breezer on that site this weekend. Larry |
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Any Breezer riders in here? Thank You!
Thanks for all the great replies people! I'm still learning about
bikes, could anyone please explain to me, exactly what is a "Flip FLop Hub?" gene |
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Any Breezer riders in here? Thank You!
It has a fixed gear (no coasting) on one side, and a single speed
freewheel on the other. wrote: Thanks for all the great replies people! I'm still learning about bikes, could anyone please explain to me, exactly what is a "Flip FLop Hub?" gene |
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