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Re:Shocked by online comments, reporter writes profile of hi... by jwerlin on Saturday October 02, 2010 @10:11AM (#1750457)
Sad story all around. Both for the guy who was killed and as a commentary on our lack of civility as a people.

On a separate and far less important note: As a relatively newbie bike commuter it would interesting to learn more about your set up and why you chose the accessories you mentioned in your post.

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Re:Shocked by online comments, reporter writes profile of hi... by weaksauce on Saturday October 02, 2010 @11:09AM (#1750573)
Not the op but a rack is used to carry a few items on the back of your bike, the dynamo is used to generate electricity for a light and the chain guard stops your pants from entering the chain-to-sprocket pants ruining area.
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Re:Shocked by online comments, reporter writes profile of hi... by jacquesm on Saturday October 02, 2010 @11:10PM (#1751980)
The chain guard will likely stop you from having a nasty fall too, it' s not just pants that get ruined that way, a fall in traffic could easily kill you.
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