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On Fri, 02 Aug 2013 22:19:52 +0100, Judith
wrote: On Fri, 02 Aug 2013 14:30:41 +0100, Bertie Wooster wrote: snip And idea of what car might be suitable for my needs. Have you considered three tandems with trailers? Perhaps one of these: http://www.esr.bg/bb.htm A snip at 9,990 Euros. |
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Judith wrote:
On Fri, 02 Aug 2013 14:30:41 +0100, Bertie Wooster wrote: snip I also need to be able to take up to six adults as passengers in the car when I do the lucrative airport run for guests staying at one of our holiday apartments. No doubt you will claim that that is covered by your fridge freezer insurance. Yes, I hope he has 'hire or reward' cover on his household policy |
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On 02/08/2013 22:19, Judith wrote:
Bertie Wooster wrote: snip And idea of what car might be suitable for my needs. Have you considered three tandems with trailers? Now come on, TC... admit it... That was FUNNY! |
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Rob Morley wrote:
On Sat, 3 Aug 2013 14:50:45 +0100 (Roger Merriman) wrote: I find it's the bulky items that are awkward so things like big boxes of washing powder etc. A couple of bungees on the rear rack. I find stuff like bread is a problem, because unlike kitchen/loo roll it doesn't like being squashed - often I just tie a plastic carrier bag to the back of the saddle, so it can sit loosely on the rack. weight isn't much of a issue as such you just end up rather slower off the mark. You have to be careful with wobble if it's a skinny frame - a big load on the back can twist the frame if you apply much force to the handlebar, which can interfere with stability if you let it build up into an oscillation. So start smoothly in low gear and don't go too fast, don't hit potholes ... I find that if I corner too fast things can fall over in the boot, but speed, braking and accelleration are no problem, if I try, I can get to well over 70 before reaching home, additionally things don't fall off on the journey, no matter how many potholes I hit, perhaps a bicycle is not ideal for general shopping? |
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Rob Morley" wrote in message
news:20130803152256.5929257b@hyperion... On Sat, 3 Aug 2013 14:50:45 +0100 (Roger Merriman) wrote: I find it's the bulky items that are awkward so things like big boxes of washing powder etc. A couple of bungees on the rear rack. I find stuff like bread is a problem, because unlike kitchen/loo roll it doesn't like being squashed - often I just tie a plastic carrier bag to the back of the saddle, so it can sit loosely on the rack. weight isn't much of a issue as such you just end up rather slower off the mark. You have to be careful with wobble if it's a skinny frame - a big load on the back can twist the frame if you apply much force to the handlebar, which can interfere with stability if you let it build up into an oscillation. So start smoothly in low gear and don't go too fast, don't hit potholes ... For goodness sake Rob, why don't you just get it delivered or use a car to do the weekly shop? I go shopping for groceries once a week which involves driving 7 miles each way to the nearest supermarket. I also use the journey to get things from other retailers at the same time. If we run out of fresh items during the week, we walk to the local grocers which although expensive, is convenient. No way would I bother going out of my way to use a bicycle to transport anything more than a Mars bar and a newspaper.. It's simply not convenient or practical unless you are determined to make your life as difficult and time-consuming as possible. |
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On Sat, 3 Aug 2013 21:09:41 +0100
"John Benn" wrote: For goodness sake Rob, why don't you just get it delivered or use a car to do the weekly shop? I go shopping for groceries once a week which involves driving 7 miles each way to the nearest supermarket. I also use the journey to get things from other retailers at the same time. If we run out of fresh items during the week, we walk to the local grocers which although expensive, is convenient. No way would I bother going out of my way to use a bicycle to transport anything more than a Mars bar and a newspaper.. It's simply not convenient or practical unless you are determined to make your life as difficult and time-consuming as possible. Why don't I do it the way that suits you? Because I do it the way that suits me. |
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On Sat, 3 Aug 2013 21:09:41 +0100, "John Benn"
wrote: Rob Morley" wrote in message news:20130803152256.5929257b@hyperion... On Sat, 3 Aug 2013 14:50:45 +0100 (Roger Merriman) wrote: I find it's the bulky items that are awkward so things like big boxes of washing powder etc. A couple of bungees on the rear rack. I find stuff like bread is a problem, because unlike kitchen/loo roll it doesn't like being squashed - often I just tie a plastic carrier bag to the back of the saddle, so it can sit loosely on the rack. weight isn't much of a issue as such you just end up rather slower off the mark. You have to be careful with wobble if it's a skinny frame - a big load on the back can twist the frame if you apply much force to the handlebar, which can interfere with stability if you let it build up into an oscillation. So start smoothly in low gear and don't go too fast, don't hit potholes ... For goodness sake Rob, why don't you just get it delivered or use a car to do the weekly shop? I go shopping for groceries once a week which involves driving 7 miles each way to the nearest supermarket. I also use the journey to get things from other retailers at the same time. If we run out of fresh items during the week, we walk to the local grocers which although expensive, is convenient. No way would I bother going out of my way to use a bicycle to transport anything more than a Mars bar and a newspaper.. It's simply not convenient or practical unless you are determined to make your life as difficult and time-consuming as possible. You could consider the 30 minutes each way as an hour spent in the gym. |
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"Bertie Wooster" wrote in message
... On Sat, 3 Aug 2013 21:09:41 +0100, "John Benn" wrote: Rob Morley" wrote in message news:20130803152256.5929257b@hyperion... On Sat, 3 Aug 2013 14:50:45 +0100 (Roger Merriman) wrote: I find it's the bulky items that are awkward so things like big boxes of washing powder etc. A couple of bungees on the rear rack. I find stuff like bread is a problem, because unlike kitchen/loo roll it doesn't like being squashed - often I just tie a plastic carrier bag to the back of the saddle, so it can sit loosely on the rack. weight isn't much of a issue as such you just end up rather slower off the mark. You have to be careful with wobble if it's a skinny frame - a big load on the back can twist the frame if you apply much force to the handlebar, which can interfere with stability if you let it build up into an oscillation. So start smoothly in low gear and don't go too fast, don't hit potholes ... For goodness sake Rob, why don't you just get it delivered or use a car to do the weekly shop? I go shopping for groceries once a week which involves driving 7 miles each way to the nearest supermarket. I also use the journey to get things from other retailers at the same time. If we run out of fresh items during the week, we walk to the local grocers which although expensive, is convenient. No way would I bother going out of my way to use a bicycle to transport anything more than a Mars bar and a newspaper.. It's simply not convenient or practical unless you are determined to make your life as difficult and time-consuming as possible. You could consider the 30 minutes each way as an hour spent in the gym. Gyms are equally-tedious. I get my exercise hiking, caving and exploring the countryside. |
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