The bicycle: simple, inexpensive, universal transport system; green-yuppie status  symbol; high-tech sports machine or simple load-carrier: whatever way, it's one of those machines that have a charm for just about all of us. My bike-habit comes and goes, but over the years I've built up a small collection of more-or-less odd types that clutter up my garage and get pumped up and ridden when the sun shines. And when the sun doesn't shine? Well, then, I must admit, I ride to work on a nice, comfortable e-bike. Or take the bus...