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--></style></head><body lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="#954F72"><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://wcbro-af.com/article.php?9392"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="380" height="320" id="Picture_x0BFD_9" src="cid:image020@92A3F40B.27DF58F1" alt="image"></span></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Dear, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>I think you are interested in that kind of information, so probably that article can be helpful, please read it here <a href="http://wcbro-af.com/article.php?9392">read more</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Luca Bendandi<o:p></o:p></span></p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN">From:</span></b><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN"> gracia_crea [mailto:gracia_crea@llistes.moviments.net] <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, August 11, 2017 2:37 PM<br><b>To:</b> brembo77@libero.it<br><b>Subject:</b> Peep Show<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><p class=msonormal1><span lang=EN-US>Front baskets have a tendency to negatively affect the handling of the bike when loaded. Placing a load, even the weight of a handbag, (about four to six beers) over the front wheel will cause the steering to 'slop' from side to side. At a complete stop the loaded handlebars will want to sit at a 90° angle to the rear wheel. At slow speeds, with a heavy or unbalanced load, steering can be quite tricky. At high speeds (descending hills) it does make the bike feel much more stable (and it helps with momentum of course) but it severely (read: *severely*) reduces agility and avoidance capabilities (this is of course true for ALL speeds). Rear mounted racks are much more stable, and effective at carrying loads (even light ones) as they do not directly affect the steering of the bicycle. Extremely heavy loads (in excess of thirty beers) are also much more manageable with rear racks. In addition to the handling characteristics, rear racks are easier to load, the load is less hazardous to the rider in the event of a crash, and there are many more storage possibilities that are available. While waterproof panniers (very Gucci) can break the bank, there are much more creative and less expensive solutions. I repurposed an old mailbox that was about to be thrown out and mounted it on my rear rack. It is durable, lockable, weatherproof, and will fit up to eighteen beers. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=msonormal1><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=msonormal1><span lang=EN-US>While I do not live in NYC, the second bicycle you linked (the one that was not gifted to you, the Schwinn) seems like a much more practical option. It is already fitted with a [rear] rack from the factory. The suspension seat post is a much more effective (simpler, less long term problems) solution to rider comfort than the rear suspension design on the 'Pomona' (I'm referring to how they place the rear shock behind the seat tube, in line with the seat stays). Placing the shock behind the saddle in line with the seat stays typically produces a pogo stick effect when riding over bumps, especially with entry level bikes. Specialized introduced this type of design many years ago. While considered high end back in the day, this design is no longer favored. There will be not much difference in component quality, as the shifters are the same, and the drivetrain is very similar. The rear derailleur that is spec'ed on the Schwinn is of better quality and more durable than the one fitted to the Pomona. The Schwinn has larger wheels, which will roll over obstacles will less effort, and once rotating they have more inertia. This makes it possible to go faster (always fun) but for the practical person, it makes it more efficient around town. Simply put, the Schwinn is much better commuter bicycle, but will be comfortable and well suited for long leisure rides. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=msonormal1><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=msonormal1><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=msonormal1><span lang=EN-US>Get stickers. Sticker your bike. Make it uniquely yours.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=msonormal1><span lang=EN-US>Please have your bike assembled by a professional mechanic. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=msonormal1><span lang=EN-US>Love your bike (it loves you!) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=msonormal1><span lang=EN-US>Stay safe!<o:p></o:p></span></p><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Sent from Mail for Windows 10</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>