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Is it me or has Bicycling magazine gotten a little better in the past
couple of years? I tried it some years ago, but it appeared to me that it was a flashy magazine designed for extreme(!) young guys and I found no value in it and didn't miss it one iota. But in the last couple of years I've been getting it whether I want it or not because I send money to some bicycling organization (there's a couple I donate to -- it might be Cyclist.org...I don't know); and I see now there's some useful articles in each issue or at least in their sidebars; and now I find I do enjoy some of the articles. I don't know -- what do you all think? |
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On Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:54:38 -0700 (PDT), joekhul
wrote: Is it me or has Bicycling magazine gotten a little better in the past couple of years? I tried it some years ago, but it appeared to me that it was a flashy magazine designed for extreme(!) young guys and I found no value in it and didn't miss it one iota. But in the last couple of years I've been getting it whether I want it or not because I send money to some bicycling organization (there's a couple I donate to -- it might be Cyclist.org...I don't know); and I see now there's some useful articles in each issue or at least in their sidebars; and now I find I do enjoy some of the articles. I don't know -- what do you all think? Howdy, Is there any chance you are becoming an extreme(!) young guy...? All the best, -- Kenneth If you email... Please remove the "SPAMLESS." |
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On Apr 24, 9:15*pm, Kenneth wrote:
On Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:54:38 -0700 (PDT), joekhul wrote: Is it me or has Bicycling magazine gotten a little better in the past couple of years? I tried it some years ago, but it appeared to me that it was a flashy magazine designed for extreme(!) young guys and I found no value in it and didn't miss it one iota. But in the last couple of years I've been getting it whether I want it or not because I send money to some bicycling organization (there's a couple I donate to -- it might be Cyclist.org...I don't know); and I see now there's some useful articles in each issue or at least in their sidebars; and now I find I do enjoy some of the articles. I don't know -- what do you all think? Howdy, Is there any chance you are becoming an extreme(!) young guy...? All the best, -- Kenneth If you email... Please remove the "SPAMLESS." Ha! No, not hardly....I'm getting better(!) |
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joekhul wrote:
Is it me or has Bicycling magazine gotten a little better in the past couple of years? I tried it some years ago, but it appeared to me that it was a flashy magazine designed for extreme(!) young guys and I found no value in it and didn't miss it one iota. But in the last couple of years I've been getting it whether I want it or not because I send money to some bicycling organization (there's a couple I donate to -- it might be Cyclist.org...I don't know); and I see now there's some useful articles in each issue or at least in their sidebars; and now I find I do enjoy some of the articles. I don't know -- what do you all think? They are using more than one paragraph articles again. It's still not great, but it is a big improvement. I got a "free" subscription a few months ago and actually renewed it. -- Mike Kruger "You have to be careful if you are reckless." - Richard M. Daley |
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On Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:22:21 -0500, "ZBicyclist"
wrote: joekhul wrote: Is it me or has Bicycling magazine gotten a little better in the past couple of years? I tried it some years ago, but it appeared to me that it was a flashy magazine designed for extreme(!) young guys and I found no value in it and didn't miss it one iota. But in the last couple of years I've been getting it whether I want it or not because I send money to some bicycling organization (there's a couple I donate to -- it might be Cyclist.org...I don't know); and I see now there's some useful articles in each issue or at least in their sidebars; and now I find I do enjoy some of the articles. I don't know -- what do you all think? They are using more than one paragraph articles again. It's still not great, but it is a big improvement. I got a "free" subscription a few months ago and actually renewed it. I browsed a Bicycling Magazine publication in the used book store just today. There were step-by-step photographs and instructions for repairing tubular tires. It was a repair manual from ~1990. I'm guessing because I didn't look at the copyright or printing history Also had wheel lacing and truing photos IIRC. It didn't interest me because it didn't contain any information I don't already have or could access more easily online. A quaint item not worth eight bux to me. The latest issues of the magazine are across the street in the library. I'll have to start looking at them again. Maybe even find it worth checking out. -- zk |
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On Apr 24, 8:54*pm, joekhul wrote:
Is it me or has Bicycling magazine gotten a little better in the past couple of years? I tried it some years ago, but it appeared to me that it was a flashy magazine designed for extreme(!) young guys and I found no value in it and didn't miss it one iota. But in the last couple of years I've been getting it whether I want it or not because I send money to some bicycling organization (there's a couple I donate to -- it might be Cyclist.org...I don't know); and I see now there's some useful articles in each issue or at least in their sidebars; and now I find I do enjoy some of the articles. I don't know -- what do you all think? And to give proper credit: The folks I sent the money to is: League of American Bicyclists. They can be found at www.bikeleague.org You become a member with them and you get subscribed to Bicycle magazine, plus you get a quarterly publication of American Bicyclist. |
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On Apr 24, 8:54 pm, joekhul wrote:
Is it me or has Bicycling magazine gotten a little better in the past couple of years? Well, it's a matter of taste, I'm sure. IMO, it's better largely because there wasn't much way for it to get worse. They've had a few interesting articles lately. But the emphasis is still 90% on "Shave 0.002% off your next time trial!!!" or "Use these exercises to get sexy legs!!!!!" or "THIS is the piece of expensive equipment you've GOT to buy!!!!!" Page 136 of the current issue has "5 THINGS TO MAKE YOU FASTER" (Emphasis theirs). Total cost? Well over $2500. That's for a wheelset, $80 worth of semi-edible goo, $360 worth of clothes (to make you faster!!!), a fancy speedometer, and - wait for it - ceramic bearings. Oh yes - last month they called some movie star a "wheelsucker" because he was seen riding without a (gasp!) helmet. As it happens, I've got four different cycling magazined piled next to my recliner right now: Bicycle Quarterly, Rivendell Reader, American Cyclist (that's LAB's rag), and Buycycling. I find the first two to be roughly 30 times more interesting than the last two. Briefly, the style of cycling they currently promote has never, ever appealed to me. But, as always, YMMV. - Frank Krygowski |
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Bicycling is FAR better than bike magazine. Nothing but slackers
coasting downhill. On Apr 24, 8:54*pm, joekhul wrote: Is it me or has Bicycling magazine gotten a little better in the past couple of years? I tried it some years ago, but it appeared to me that it was a flashy magazine designed for extreme(!) young guys and I found no value in it and didn't miss it one iota. But in the last couple of years I've been getting it whether I want it or not because I send money to some bicycling organization (there's a couple I donate to -- it might be Cyclist.org...I don't know); and I see now there's some useful articles in each issue or at least in their sidebars; and now I find I do enjoy some of the articles. I don't know -- what do you all think? |
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On Apr 24, 8:54 pm, joekhul wrote:
Is it me or has Bicycling magazine gotten a little better in the past couple of years? ... I don't know -- what do you all think? I'd agree, at least with respect to their articles not geared toward riding faster in N steps, or "value" bikes that cost $3000+ (not quite as bad as Road Bike Action magazine's reviews that read more like a buzz word dictionary), etc.. I don't subscribe to Bicycling, but read it sometimes at the library. I've enjoyed reading about their Africa Bike project, interviews with cyclists (I think they had an interview with Saul Raisin just before his life threatening crash and then later did a follow up article on how he's getting on with life now), Team Major Taylor, stuff like that. |
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joekhul wrote:
Is it me or has Bicycling magazine gotten a little better in the past couple of years? I tried it some years ago, but it appeared to me that it was a flashy magazine designed for extreme(!) young guys and I found no value in it and didn't miss it one iota. But in the last couple of years I've been getting it whether I want it or not because I send money to some bicycling organization (there's a couple I donate to -- it might be Cyclist.org...I don't know); and I see now there's some useful articles in each issue or at least in their sidebars; and now I find I do enjoy some of the articles. I don't know -- what do you all think? I subscribe and pass it on to my family to read, but don't rely on it to learn anything deep about bikes, only to keep up with what's current. I have not really ever found a monthly bike magazine that interests me all that much. I'd rather be out riding. |
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