tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35299661.post7190643653070064481..comments2023-03-12T11:07:17.447-04:00Comments on benjacat: Patriotsdshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280266194425218034noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35299661.post-16631434324738176272008-06-05T16:47:00.000-04:002008-06-05T16:47:00.000-04:00I generally agree with your statement that bicycli...I generally agree with your statement that bicycling reduces healthcare costs, however, I was almost hit on three seperate occasions on my commute to work today. Maybe healthcare costs would be lower if in addition to driving, they also got off their fat lazy asses and did some exercise. . . as well as commuting by bicycle. Don't be fooled, bicycle commuting is a dangerous sport!MattOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11895004938598735753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35299661.post-65665434659463877902008-06-05T11:39:00.000-04:002008-06-05T11:39:00.000-04:00JimmyNick-Dieringer frame made from some domestic ...JimmyNick-Dieringer frame made from some domestic tube set (maybe Ti?) with Chris King headset, Edge composites fork, Zinn Crank (is it made in the USA?). or maybe a Ruegemer or Calfee made with custom US made carbon tubes?? hahaha!! YOu know all it takes is money!! I am sure there are many parts that just have to come from Asia and Europe like you said.Ray Huanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02223334647506172191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35299661.post-86972931549565867432008-06-04T23:07:00.000-04:002008-06-04T23:07:00.000-04:00Your point is well taken and perhaps righteous. Ye...Your point is well taken and perhaps righteous. Yet I'd feel a bit sheepish waving the patriotism flag from the Italian saddle of my Italian-branded, Chinese-made bike with the Japanese gruppo, German tires (that are probably made in Thailand), Swiss spokes and rims and ... you get the picture.<BR/>But there's still enough time in the Bush presidency that we might invade and claim all those countries. So maybe it'll all be "Made in the USA" eventually.<BR/><BR/>P.S. - Guess I could go with Trek and some Zipp or Reynolds carbon wheels and some Easton parts. But my bike would be without brakes, drive train and tires. And maybe saddle. Ouch.JimmyNickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13037362205181672554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35299661.post-55586472326149586612008-06-04T18:40:00.000-04:002008-06-04T18:40:00.000-04:00Maybe a bumper sticker that says "bicyling is patr...Maybe a bumper sticker that says "bicyling is patriotic"? Of course it's a bit of a contradiction to have a bumper sticker, but it would obviously communicate to other drivers on the road. A jersey might be a better idea. However, one would then risk being 'targeted by terrorists'.<BR/><BR/>John- thanks for the <A HREF="http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/06/04/worthy-of-a-bike-statue/<br/>" REL="nofollow">link</A>, it would definitely make more sense these days than the 'hummer loophole'.Gary Burkholderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00995280001308687537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35299661.post-30780983514848430142008-06-04T16:28:00.000-04:002008-06-04T16:28:00.000-04:00Oh the day we do something like THIS!!!http://frea...Oh the day we do something like THIS!!!<BR/><BR/>http://freakonomics.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/06/04/worthy-of-a-bike-statue/<BR/><BR/>My worries would be over.Stella Erratichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14209062686646805244noreply@blogger.com