February 2005 archive

Bicycle Quote: Scott Adams

“In my perfect world, all would be connected with underground bicycle paths. If they are flat and out of the weather, people of all ages can use them.”

Scott Adams, creator of the Dilbert newspaper cartoon

San Francisco Chronicle, Feb. 27, 2005

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This isn't your father's Schwinn bicycle

When is a Schwinn not a bicycle? When it's a four-stroke gas-powered motor scooter.

Dorel Industries, which acquired the Schwinn …

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RAAM bicycle race: faster and faster

Contestants cycling in the Race Across America are turning in faster and faster times. Now the RAAM organizers are launching an event that starts with the other bicyclists, but finishes in 24 hours.

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Seattle bicycle show: New folding bike from Rodriguez

This new Rodriguez touring bicycle comes with S and S Couplings, pictured here, that enable it to be folded up and packed in a suitcase. Dubbed the “W-2 Adventure”, the bicycle is built by hand in Seattle. More here….

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Seattle bicycle show: Pack 'em up

Here's a hand-built touring bicycle that travelers can fold up and stick in a suitcase.

The Rodriguez Bicycle company has been hand-building bikes in Seattle for more than 30 years. At this year's Seattle bicycle expo the firm displayed its W-2 Adventure.

The touring bicycle features S and S Couplings, which allow it to be folded and packed …

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Seattle bike show: RANS comfort bicycle

Normally a manufacturer of recumbents, RANS has entered the comfort bicycle field this year. These bikes — this one displayed at the Feb. 19 and 20 Seattle bike show — allow the rider to sit lower, enabling him to stop with feet flat on the ground, and the seat position also reduces hand pressure on …

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Seattle bike show: Brake Director developers

David Hawkins, left, and David Krafchick show the Brake Director, the one-hand power braking system for bicycles. The device allows for smooth front and rear braking using one hand. It's designed for use by those with physical limitations, as well as beginning and experienced riders. Hawkins said cyclocross racers, who make quick dismounts during races, …

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Seattle bike show: Bob Roll speaks

Outdoor Life Network's pro cycling race commentator Bob Roll speaks at the Seattle bike show. He predicts Lance Armstrong will win the Tour de France in 2005.

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Seattle bicycle show: One-hand braking system

This is the differential for the Brake Director, a device that allows smooth one-handed braking on bicycles. It was mounted on the handlebar of a bicycle at the Feb. 19 and 20 Seattle bike show.

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Seattle bicycle show: The WITFIT

Walt Krul, one of the inventors of the WITFIT, shows how this four-wheeler is operated. He and his brother, Steve, developed the cycle, which is built in Pasco, Washington. The rider propels the cycle with his arms and legs, and steers by leaning the handlebars. More information is available at their website.

Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/02/21/seattle-bicycle-show-the-witfit/