Comments on: The Search For Camilla http://amsterdamize.com/2009/09/27/the-search-for-camilla/ 100% Lycra-Free, Guaranteed Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:17:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Amsterdamize » Blog Archive » Here, There & Everywhere http://amsterdamize.com/2009/09/27/the-search-for-camilla/comment-page-1/#comment-717 Amsterdamize » Blog Archive » Here, There & Everywhere Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:06:00 +0000 http://amsterdamize.com/?p=222#comment-717 [...] & Camilla blog comments powered by Disqus var disqus_url = [...] [...] & Camilla blog comments powered by Disqus var disqus_url = [...]

]]> By: Amsterdamize » Blog Archive » New York Cycle Chic Touchdown http://amsterdamize.com/2009/09/27/the-search-for-camilla/comment-page-1/#comment-685 Amsterdamize » Blog Archive » New York Cycle Chic Touchdown Sat, 27 Feb 2010 11:56:42 +0000 http://amsterdamize.com/?p=222#comment-685 [...] Meeting up with Daniela and her Camilla [...] [...] Meeting up with Daniela and her Camilla [...]

]]> By: Daniel M Perez, SlowBikeMiami http://amsterdamize.com/2009/09/27/the-search-for-camilla/comment-page-1/#comment-523 Daniel M Perez, SlowBikeMiami Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:44:14 +0000 http://amsterdamize.com/?p=222#comment-523 The weight would be a deterrent here, where aluminum and carbon reign supreme. :-)<br>Maybe down the line I'll install a wheel lock on my bike (and get coat guards with holes for it). The weight would be a deterrent here, where aluminum and carbon reign supreme. :-)
Maybe down the line I'll install a wheel lock on my bike (and get coat guards with holes for it).

]]> By: amsterdamize http://amsterdamize.com/2009/09/27/the-search-for-camilla/comment-page-1/#comment-522 amsterdamize Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:03:34 +0000 http://amsterdamize.com/?p=222#comment-522 the wheel lock IS a deterrent, as it's the best lock you can possibly have - thieves HATE it- (also for the reasons you stated). The thing though is that if you don't use a chain lock and attach it something solid, thieves will be able to move the bike some place quiet/out of sight and take their time and use heavy machinery to open up the wheel lock. The bike's weight a deterrent? This keeps coming up, lol. It is not heavy. It's certainly not a deterrent, since about 70.000 of this type get stolen each year...let alone the fact that hundreds of thousands of Dutch people (young, parents, elderly) love and continue riding these. And you have an idea by now how they use these bikes :-p the wheel lock IS a deterrent, as it's the best lock you can possibly have – thieves HATE it- (also for the reasons you stated). The thing though is that if you don't use a chain lock and attach it something solid, thieves will be able to move the bike some place quiet/out of sight and take their time and use heavy machinery to open up the wheel lock. The bike's weight a deterrent? This keeps coming up, lol. It is not heavy. It's certainly not a deterrent, since about 70.000 of this type get stolen each year…let alone the fact that hundreds of thousands of Dutch people (young, parents, elderly) love and continue riding these. And you have an idea by now how they use these bikes :-p

]]> By: Daniel M Perez, SlowBikeMiami http://amsterdamize.com/2009/09/27/the-search-for-camilla/comment-page-1/#comment-521 Daniel M Perez, SlowBikeMiami Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:49:58 +0000 http://amsterdamize.com/?p=222#comment-521 160 Euros?! Wow, I am SO envious! And yes, with the chain I meant about the cost. I figure the wheel lock is just not a deterrent at all (except for the weight of the bikes in general) to thieves (nevertheless, I wish we had wheel locks over in the US; so many times one would be enough for quick stops, instead of having to haul out the chain or U-lock). That's one hardcore chainlink snake she got there, too! 160 Euros?! Wow, I am SO envious! And yes, with the chain I meant about the cost. I figure the wheel lock is just not a deterrent at all (except for the weight of the bikes in general) to thieves (nevertheless, I wish we had wheel locks over in the US; so many times one would be enough for quick stops, instead of having to haul out the chain or U-lock). That's one hardcore chainlink snake she got there, too!

]]> By: amsterdamize http://amsterdamize.com/2009/09/27/the-search-for-camilla/comment-page-1/#comment-520 amsterdamize Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:08:59 +0000 http://amsterdamize.com/?p=222#comment-520 the bike cost 160 euros, with 3 months warranty and maintenance. Deal with the chain, also as in how much it costs? > 35 euros. If you meant 'why the chain lock': it's absolutely necessary to have one, alongside the standard wheel lock, being able to lock it to a rack, railing, tree, anything, so it will give a prospect thief a harder time to take it off your hands :) the bike cost 160 euros, with 3 months warranty and maintenance. Deal with the chain, also as in how much it costs? > 35 euros. If you meant 'why the chain lock': it's absolutely necessary to have one, alongside the standard wheel lock, being able to lock it to a rack, railing, tree, anything, so it will give a prospect thief a harder time to take it off your hands :)

]]> By: Daniel M Perez, SlowBikeMiami http://amsterdamize.com/2009/09/27/the-search-for-camilla/comment-page-1/#comment-519 Daniel M Perez, SlowBikeMiami Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:51:11 +0000 http://amsterdamize.com/?p=222#comment-519 Marc, two questions:<br>What was the price of the bike (more or less, if you don't have an exact figure)? And, what's the deal with the chain? Marc, two questions:
What was the price of the bike (more or less, if you don't have an exact figure)? And, what's the deal with the chain?

]]> By: Daniel M Perez, SlowBikeMiami http://amsterdamize.com/2009/09/27/the-search-for-camilla/comment-page-1/#comment-516 Daniel M Perez, SlowBikeMiami Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:47:20 +0000 http://amsterdamize.com/?p=222#comment-516 You know, I was thinking the same thing: I wish it were that easy over here. <br>Still, what the heck am I complaining about, I just got a new bike! Can't wait for it to get here. You know, I was thinking the same thing: I wish it were that easy over here.
Still, what the heck am I complaining about, I just got a new bike! Can't wait for it to get here.

]]> By: André http://amsterdamize.com/2009/09/27/the-search-for-camilla/comment-page-1/#comment-518 André Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:40:23 +0000 http://amsterdamize.com/?p=222#comment-518 Ah Daniela looks sooo happy :D<br><br>And Camilla is gorgeous indeed!! Ah Daniela looks sooo happy :D

And Camilla is gorgeous indeed!!

]]> By: Annekeoosterink http://amsterdamize.com/2009/09/27/the-search-for-camilla/comment-page-1/#comment-517 Annekeoosterink Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:31:59 +0000 http://amsterdamize.com/?p=222#comment-517 Haha! Now I want a new bike too! *sulk* ;) Though I don't name my bikes. Camilla makes me think of Camilla the horse and Charles the tampon. (surely you've heard his wish to be hers, right?) Haha! Now I want a new bike too! *sulk* ;) Though I don't name my bikes. Camilla makes me think of Camilla the horse and Charles the tampon. (surely you've heard his wish to be hers, right?)

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