Your new friend in the days of soaring gas prices

NightWatcher

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Thu May-08-08 11:51 AM
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Your new friend in the days of soaring gas prices

http://www.kitv.com/mostpopular/16164968/detail.html
Auto parts stores like NAPA tell KITV they have seen a steady increase in sales of gas cap locks in recent months. As the price of gasoline rises auto parts stores are getting more inquiries and seeing more sales of such gadgets.

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havocmom

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Thu May-08-08 11:56 AM
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1. Some idiot siphoned gas from trucks belonging to US governement agnecy here

Staff torn between putting on locking caps and letting it go on with addition of video camera and finger print dusting :evilgrin:

The agency is one of the few things that actually brings money into this community. Stealing THAT gas is really stupid and hateful. In a town this small, it is also asking for trouble.

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NJmaverick

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Thu May-08-08 12:31 PM
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2. Another friend

http://www.dynamicbicycles.com/bikes/commuting.php

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Strelnikov_

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Thu May-08-08 01:15 PM
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3. May have to look into this

The salty roads in the winter is where the driveshaft bike really shines.

Also wet weather.

Since I do day in/out four seasons duty on my bike, chain/gear shift maintenance adds up. For an actual 'working' bike, direct drive may offer some real advantages.

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NJmaverick

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Thu May-08-08 02:03 PM
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4. I am about to pull the trigger on one myself

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NJmaverick

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Thu May-08-08 02:15 PM
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7. What are your feelings on puncture proof tires?

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taterguy

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Thu May-08-08 02:11 PM
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5. 50 million people drive their cars for commutes of less than 5 miles?

And yet none of those 50 million post here.

I know this because whenever someone on this site suggests not driving so much people swear that it just isn't possible.

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bdamomma

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Thu May-08-08 02:15 PM
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6. exactly what a way to get healthy!

bicycling in Europe is a way of life.

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taterguy

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Fri May-09-08 06:53 AM
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8. Healthy until someone runs over you

It's a proven fact that bicycling in traffic isn't safe

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