Comments on: Bicycling in Peru: An Art of Adaptation http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/06/08/bicycling-in-peru-an-art-of-adaptation/ News & commentary on sustainability, activism, urban planning, politics, and our world. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:54:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Rhonda Winter http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/06/08/bicycling-in-peru-an-art-of-adaptation/comment-page-1/#comment-235776 Rhonda Winter Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:51:47 +0000 http://ecoworldly.com/2008/06/08/bicycling-in-peru-an-art-of-adaptation/#comment-235776 Work bikes are manufactured all over the world. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freight_bicycle When we were working in Mexico we saw yellow Mercurio work bikes everywhere on the streets; they were very solidly built, and only cost a few hundred dollars. Work bikes are manufactured all over the world.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freight_bicycle
When we were working in Mexico we saw yellow Mercurio work bikes everywhere on the streets; they were very solidly built, and only cost a few hundred dollars.

]]> By: Linda Davis http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/06/08/bicycling-in-peru-an-art-of-adaptation/comment-page-1/#comment-235761 Linda Davis Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:35:45 +0000 http://ecoworldly.com/2008/06/08/bicycling-in-peru-an-art-of-adaptation/#comment-235761 where can i get a cart like the one shown above full of fruit? i am sick of property tax and all the BS of suburban life in america. the top and sides would need to be waterproof. i have -15 sleeping bag. please advise asap. where can i get a cart like the one shown above full of fruit? i am sick of property tax and all the BS of suburban life in america. the top and sides would need to be waterproof. i have -15 sleeping bag. please advise asap.

]]> By: elephants and asses http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/06/08/bicycling-in-peru-an-art-of-adaptation/comment-page-1/#comment-58483 elephants and asses Sun, 14 Jun 2009 05:30:27 +0000 http://ecoworldly.com/2008/06/08/bicycling-in-peru-an-art-of-adaptation/#comment-58483 Wait... Bicycles have TWO wheels? What are the other two on the sides of my bike? Wait… Bicycles have TWO wheels? What are the other two on the sides of my bike?

]]> By: Matt http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/06/08/bicycling-in-peru-an-art-of-adaptation/comment-page-1/#comment-58481 Matt Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:53:47 +0000 http://ecoworldly.com/2008/06/08/bicycling-in-peru-an-art-of-adaptation/#comment-58481 If you're into mountain biking, I highly recommend the Maras-Moray-Salinas mountain biking trip - not only is it a great ride, but you also get to see ruins and thousand-year-old salt pits! If you’re into mountain biking, I highly recommend the Maras-Moray-Salinas mountain biking trip – not only is it a great ride, but you also get to see ruins and thousand-year-old salt pits!

]]> By: Oscar http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/06/08/bicycling-in-peru-an-art-of-adaptation/comment-page-1/#comment-58482 Oscar Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:19:09 +0000 http://ecoworldly.com/2008/06/08/bicycling-in-peru-an-art-of-adaptation/#comment-58482 I believe a good reason why the cart is on the front is so drivetrain can be somewhat compact. The chain does not have to reach too far, it only reaches the rear wheel, like any other bike. It keeps the mechanics simple and reliable The steering is done on the front two wheels, which makes it stable, as the front takes the bigest stress in turns. Notice that in the picture above, the chainrings do not have a chain attached. It does not look like the owners of this cart ever pedal it. Most likely they push it into a warehouse overnight. i am originally from Peru. As I remember, there is also a foot break in those tricycles, which you can see just above the pedal in the picture. Some of those bike couriers think they are tough riding on their fixies. Try riding on a fixie that weighs 200 lbs. Now that's tough. I believe a good reason why the cart is on the front is so drivetrain can be somewhat compact. The chain does not have to reach too far, it only reaches the rear wheel, like any other bike. It keeps the mechanics simple and reliable The steering is done on the front two wheels, which makes it stable, as the front takes the bigest stress in turns. Notice that in the picture above, the chainrings do not have a chain attached. It does not look like the owners of this cart ever pedal it. Most likely they push it into a warehouse overnight. i am originally from Peru. As I remember, there is also a foot break in those tricycles, which you can see just above the pedal in the picture. Some of those bike couriers think they are tough riding on their fixies. Try riding on a fixie that weighs 200 lbs. Now that’s tough.

]]> By: Claudio Brenes http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/06/08/bicycling-in-peru-an-art-of-adaptation/comment-page-1/#comment-58480 Claudio Brenes Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:12:41 +0000 http://ecoworldly.com/2008/06/08/bicycling-in-peru-an-art-of-adaptation/#comment-58480 En Costa Rica apenas se están dando los primeros pasos para la ciclovías. No obstante somo un país con gran arraigo en el ciclismo. A nivel recreativo estaremos en los primros lugares. Para transporte vamos muy lentos. En salud la bici no tiene igual, tengo 67 años y hago más de 150 Kilómentros por semana. No tengo ningún padecimiento y tengo una vida feliz. En Costa Rica apenas se están dando los primeros pasos para la ciclovías. No obstante somo un país con gran arraigo en el ciclismo. A nivel recreativo estaremos en los primros lugares. Para transporte vamos muy lentos.
En salud la bici no tiene igual, tengo 67 años y hago más de 150 Kilómentros por semana. No tengo ningún padecimiento y tengo una vida feliz.

]]> By: Peru » NEW RELEASE: 1:500 Inflight500 United States Air Force C-9A http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/06/08/bicycling-in-peru-an-art-of-adaptation/comment-page-1/#comment-58478 Peru » NEW RELEASE: 1:500 Inflight500 United States Air Force C-9A Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:03:29 +0000 http://ecoworldly.com/2008/06/08/bicycling-in-peru-an-art-of-adaptation/#comment-58478 [...] Bicycling in Peru: An Art of AdaptationIn some places in Peru it is just as common to see people bicycling as it is driving cars. Most Peruvians cannot afford cars and for this reason, bicycles provide an excellent, inexpensive means of quick transportation. … [...] [...] Bicycling in Peru: An Art of AdaptationIn some places in Peru it is just as common to see people bicycling as it is driving cars. Most Peruvians cannot afford cars and for this reason, bicycles provide an excellent, inexpensive means of quick transportation. … [...]

]]> By: Daniel http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/06/08/bicycling-in-peru-an-art-of-adaptation/comment-page-1/#comment-58479 Daniel Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:20:17 +0000 http://ecoworldly.com/2008/06/08/bicycling-in-peru-an-art-of-adaptation/#comment-58479 This article makes me think of when I was in Ghana and several of my compadres would go out in the morning just to run (for exercise). The Ghanaians thought it was insane--why would anyone run for fun? I wonder what Peruvians would think of people in the U.S. who train for bike races or ride bikes for exercise . . . This article makes me think of when I was in Ghana and several of my compadres would go out in the morning just to run (for exercise). The Ghanaians thought it was insane–why would anyone run for fun?

I wonder what Peruvians would think of people in the U.S. who train for bike races or ride bikes for exercise . . .

]]> By: Just http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/06/08/bicycling-in-peru-an-art-of-adaptation/comment-page-1/#comment-58477 Just Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:23:46 +0000 http://ecoworldly.com/2008/06/08/bicycling-in-peru-an-art-of-adaptation/#comment-58477 This year bicycle sales in the USA have increased greater than any other year in 30 years. The United States will soon need to take a page from our Southern Neighbors and learn to be more creative in our traveling needs. Just http://JustBicycles.com This year bicycle sales in the USA have increased greater than any other year in 30 years.

The United States will soon need to take a page from our Southern Neighbors and learn to be more creative in our traveling needs.

Just
http://JustBicycles.com

]]> By: Cyclists & Pedestrians - An Uneasy Mix : EcoWorldly http://ecolocalizer.com/2008/06/08/bicycling-in-peru-an-art-of-adaptation/comment-page-1/#comment-58469 Cyclists & Pedestrians - An Uneasy Mix : EcoWorldly Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:08:44 +0000 http://ecoworldly.com/2008/06/08/bicycling-in-peru-an-art-of-adaptation/#comment-58469 [...] Bicycling in Peru: An Art of Adaptation by Levi Novey Tags: bicycles, bicycling, cars, cycling, cyclists, pedestrians, traffic Add a comment or question Recommend this post Share/Email Stumble It « Previous post Next post » [...] [...] Bicycling in Peru: An Art of Adaptation by Levi Novey Tags: bicycles, bicycling, cars, cycling, cyclists, pedestrians, traffic Add a comment or question Recommend this post Share/Email Stumble It « Previous post Next post » [...]

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