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[Closed] Went for a spin in a Boris bike this afternoon

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Went for a spin this afternoon from Aldwych up towards Kings Cross. Nice solid bikes, good 3 speed gears. No oily trousers or muddy bum thanks to the guards. Obviously not the lightest of machines, but for a gentle run through town, they work pretty well.
The only thing I didn't like is the saddle. More comfy women's bike than funky urban messenger.
I wish they'd get them in Edinburgh!


 
Posted : 12/03/2011 6:35 pm
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awful upright position, perched on top of the bike
massively undergeared
woeful brakes
heeeaaaaaavy - 50 lbs!
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otherwise they're ok
I use them about once or twice a month, mainly when half cut


 
Posted : 12/03/2011 6:46 pm
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heeeaaaaaavy - 50 lbs!

It's all relative 😳


 
Posted : 12/03/2011 7:00 pm