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I have a Schwin Madison, but that Langster you put a picture up of is rather nice. IIRC to be road Legal you must run at least one brake though.
I would also get a Fixie with a flip flop hub, that way you can run in single speed with a freewheel or fixed mode just by taking the rear wheel out and turning it around in the frame. Charge do so some nice single speeds as well so have a google. Fixie is great for pedalling technique and you'll be surprised just how much you freewheel normally, but try it with flat pedals first until you are used to not being able to stop pedalling, Its great on the flats as the rear wheel acts like a big flywheel and you get quite a push along once you have built up momentum, however downhills require a little more concentration.
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Some parts have cycle paths. One bonus is that it is all well lit etc. The tyres on Lilys hybrid are smooth centre, studded outters so should be ok. Quite looking forward to it to be honest, plus now need to decide what to spend my 80 squids saving per month on!! ![]()
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More bits for your pushbike(s) trust me thats what it'll go on...
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I would like one of those as well
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Now dat iis preeeeeeeeeety
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Went out for a very pleasant 20 mile ride today.
Time to buy some winter boots, as my feet were blooming cold and its not even that cold yet. Everything else was fine even my undercarriage. Had a huge piece of my chocolate birthday cake cake as a reward for going out in such chilly weather
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