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  • MrMarkyMark
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    Originally posted by FatLazyContractor View Post
    The KFC one?
    Of course, no expense spared for MF.
    Do you think he would frequent a, local, common garden chicken establishment

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  • FatLazyContractor
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    Originally posted by MrMarkyMark View Post
    No, he would be in a taxi with a Bargain Bucket on his lap
    The KFC one?

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  • SueEllen
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    Originally posted by DaveB View Post
    He may get knocked of it by jealous 8 year olds.

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  • MrMarkyMark
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    Originally posted by FatLazyContractor View Post
    Would MF ?
    No, he would be in a taxi with a Bargain Bucket on his lap

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  • DaveB
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    How about a scooter?

    http://www.micro-scooters.co.uk/urba...FcsW0wod5XAHtg

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  • FatLazyContractor
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    Can you not just buy a skateboard?

    Here's MF giving classes:

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  • FatLazyContractor
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    Originally posted by SueEllen View Post
    He's going a MILE.

    It's a 15 minute walk if you are fairly fit and less if you are fit.
    Would MF ?

    And then would you sit beside MF if he does?

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  • DaveB
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    Originally posted by Wilmslow View Post
    I am honestly thinking of a commuter bike – has anyone tried this? What comments did it attract?

    Some are a grand, some are 200 on Amazon – anything to look out for?

    My commute is around a mile each end, on the Manchester trans-pennine express, so it really does need to be a fold-up bike as the train would be too busy to accommodate anything else.

    Tried driving and hotel yesterday – feck that, well over two hours drive for a 59 minute train journey.
    Realistically your only going to save yourself about 5 mins each way. By the time to unfold and fold the bike each time, plus 10 mins ride against what should be a 20 minute walk it's probably not worth it.

    If you really want to then I wouldn't bother with a Brompton for that distance. Go for a Dahon or similar. £200 will get you a bike shaped object that will do the job.

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  • SueEllen
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    Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post
    Personally I would get a cheap second hand fold up bike on ebay. Then if you don't like it you can sell it again.

    Do they have showers? Without knowing the terrain and route you might get a bit sweaty.
    He's going a MILE.

    It's a 15 minute walk if you are fairly fit and less if you are fit.

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  • BrilloPad
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    Personally I would get a cheap second hand fold up bike on ebay. Then if you don't like it you can sell it again.

    Do they have showers? Without knowing the terrain and route you might get a bit sweaty.

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  • SueEllen
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    Originally posted by OwlHoot View Post
    Wouldn't it be easier to struggle into the crowded carriage with a full-size bike, and rarely bother to wash?

    I mean why be different to the average cyclist?
    He may be caught by the guard.

    Plus some commuters are known to be helpful in "getting" the bike off....

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  • FatLazyContractor
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    Just make sure NLUK doesn't spot you on your bike when he drives past

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  • OwlHoot
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    Originally posted by Wilmslow View Post
    My commute is around a mile each end, on the Manchester trans-pennine express, so it really does need to be a fold-up bike as the train would be too busy to accommodate anything else.
    Wouldn't it be easier to struggle into the crowded carriage with a full-size bike, and rarely bother to wash?

    I mean why be different to the average cyclist?

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  • barrydidit
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    A mile? Just walk. Don't overcomplicate things.

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  • Wilmslow
    started a topic Commuter Bikes

    Commuter Bikes

    I am honestly thinking of a commuter bike – has anyone tried this? What comments did it attract?

    Some are a grand, some are 200 on Amazon – anything to look out for?

    My commute is around a mile each end, on the Manchester trans-pennine express, so it really does need to be a fold-up bike as the train would be too busy to accommodate anything else.

    Tried driving and hotel yesterday – feck that, well over two hours drive for a 59 minute train journey.

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