Utility Cycling - Post your utility bike thread

What kick stand is that?


My recently completed Ahearne Cycle Truck.
Shimano Alfine 8 speed
Shimano dynohub

http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo143/johnlesar/Ahearne%20CycleTruck/AhearneCycleTruck.jpg

These are beautiful, i love the designs. Who are you? Pro framebuilder? Website?


here are 2 of mine.
big one:
http://silobikes.com/big1.JPG
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I just finished converting my hybrid flat bar bike to a road utility bike. I know the stem is very upright , but this bike is from comfort and not really speed.this only has about 1400 miles on it in 13 months.
http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y308/alexaschwanden/IMG_0644.jpg

Stretch... my truck.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/moultonmk2/2012stretch2.JPG

Yesterday we had no snow and today everything was covered in the white stuff... used our community trike to make a run to the mall as riding was less treacherous and faster than walking.

We use it for a lot of short local trips and it often gets ridden 16-20 km on round trips as it does have a 6 speed drive and cruises along pretty nicely... swapped out the front fork and 24 inch wheel for a 26 inch set up which really improved the ride and higher speed handling.

http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/2012wintertrike1.JPG

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=225492&d=1320273368
Love the Italian postal bike. I want one!

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Here is my new bike, still naked. Panniers and side steps (or whatever you call em) on the way. I feel so lucky to have this bike!

Nice! :thumb::love::thumb:

This is the last iteration of my 2nd home built long tail.

I use to take my son to his Tae Kwon Do training session and my daughter comes along. There is a steep nasty hill and no way around, but we don't complain! Swaping the cranks and cassette gave me the real low gears I needed. We often stop for groceries at the organic food shop.

Wheels are 700c.

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I've posted a very thorough ilustrated tutorial on the build:

http://pespracima.blogspot.com/2011/09/bicicletona-passo-passo.html


This was my 2nd build. It would have been a lot more difficult without Bike Forums. This thread rocks:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/377128-home-built-xtracycle...

I'd like to express my gratitude to everyone who contributed, and also to those who developed the xtracycle concept in the first place. A simple idea that makes a big difference.


all the best


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235094235095 Seen here with my new go-getter bag, a pannier off my stroller, and my sons lil milk crate conversion seat.

Love the Mundo!! I'm so envious, I cannot wait until I can get back on a DF, a Mundo is on my very short list of new rides (that or an Xtracycle add-on to my '84 mtb race frame...) Followed your blog, look forward to your stories as the year progresses!!!

Love the Mundo!! I'm so envious, I cannot wait until I can get back on a DF, a Mundo is on my very short list of new rides (that or an Xtracycle add-on to my '84 mtb race frame...) Followed your blog, look forward to your stories as the year progresses!!!

Thank you!!

Some pictures from Copenhagen
http://flic.kr/s/aHsiT4cbvt

http://www.copenhagenize.com/2011/04/sperm-bike-in-copenhagen.html ;)

http://www.copenhagenize.com/2011/04/sperm-bike-in-copenhagen.html ;)
Oh that is so wrong.... :)

Try this again.......... Here our "family" hauling bikes.....we can do a full food shopping with the baby with no problem!
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7159/6847538097_7d9e655394_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7026/6847535653_ab217f8a30_b.jpg

Here's my utility bike.:D
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-lMw2L1_LgvU/T0GaoTsn0pI/AAAAAAAAGFY/ZpcV6ocHM8w/s640/DSC00860.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-WS_-edWiCkY/TzhQwFOcw8I/AAAAAAAAGEw/QVzO-JkZbUM/s512/Sunday%252004.JPG

Thanks to Topeak rear rack, i can easily switch between panniers and basket whenever i want.

My Long bike.
Surly 1x1
King hubs/Headset
Thompson Stem(s) and Post
XTR Brakes
Campy crankset with 50x20t gearing

My kids love it, and always get a kick out of jumping on the bike for a spin.

http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/6546/img1297l.jpg
http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/2927/img1298zo.jpg
http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/1439/img1300s.jpg
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/2056/img1301m.jpg
http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/5497/img1299mq.jpg

And in super-minivan mode, in front on my.... minivan:rolleyes:
http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/5057/img1304es.jpg

^I like your long bike, very practical.

My Long bike.
Surly 1x1
King hubs/Headset
Thompson Stem(s) and Post
XTR Brakes
Campy crankset with 50x20t gearing

A singlespeed longtail???!?!?

O.o

props!

Just picked up a new Kona MinUte yesterday. Looking forward to doing much more by bike.

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm293/mlinkletter/IMG_0231.jpg

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Firstly so many beautiful bikes on this thread- makes me drool! All so practical and each one with a strong point that makes them perfect for a certain application. I really hope to add another bike to our family soon. Here's my bike with my most recent upgrades and additions. If you like the weather protector/sunshade there is a page on my blog for directions on how to make it.

Sorry- not sure how to make pics bigger.

Jaye, that's a sweet ride. I didn't even know that Kona was making another Ute.

Update: new, wider homemade rear rack.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee42/Reynolds51/BC8-3-12006.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee42/Reynolds51/BC8-3-12005.jpg

Nice. How did you make the metal part of the racks?

While running errands I always take the time to stop and shoot a few photos.....


Ran into one of the local morning talk shows.....
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/hbrogan57/500/20120314-TheBeast-0001.jpg

Relatively close to the Hampton Coliseum.....
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/hbrogan57/500/20120314-TheBeast-0004.jpg

It's amazing what you can do when you have a cool looking bike AND
you aren't afraid to talk to people.....
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/hbrogan57/500/20120314-TheBeast-0006.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m279/hbrogan57/500/20120314-TheBeast-0008.jpg

Nice. How did you make the metal part of the racks?

I made the front one using 1/8" x 1" stock and blades from an old fork, all bolted together. The rear one was already built and I adapted (bent/drilled) it and added the wood platform.

Here are some pictures of my old YUBA, It went to Arizona recently.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sleepyguy/5135840886/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sleepyguy/5135240383/

How do I get pictures on here? hmmm

My current setup. I hope to have the FG gone in the next week or two, then order a Trek Transport. Depending on how long it takes to come in determines when this bike goes up for sale...

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt88/NinjaMan2007/HardrockCommuter1.jpg

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt88/NinjaMan2007/HardrockCommuter2.jpg

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt88/NinjaMan2007/HardrockCommuter3.jpg

Here are some pictures of my old YUBA, It went to Arizona recently.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sleepyguy/5135840886/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sleepyguy/5135240383/

How do I get pictures on here? hmmm

use the advanced setting on the reply and scroll down to attachments or use the "picture" on the menu above the text box.

Here are some pictures of my old YUBA, It went to Arizona recently.

http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1230/5135840886_32d6f17314.jpg/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sleepyguy/5135240383.jpg/

How do I get pictures on here? hmmm

Trying again 3rd time.................

Here's what I have so far...26" Pro Class brand (purple & blue) Outrider women's MTB frame for the front and a NEXT rear triangle (silver) from a 24" NEXT pink girls MTB. Frame supports and rear tire from a boys 24" blue Huffy mtb.
I had a dickens of a time getting that NEXT apart.:twitchy: BOTH sides of the fake three-piece crank had to be hacksawed off.:notamused:
The NEXT was a CL find, but it was trashed, brakes broken, seat cover slashed and partially cut off, and even the tires has some kind of asphalt or aggregate stuck to them. I just bought it for the triangle and the wheels. The tires will be going on the trike build for my daughter. You can see the rear of the trike in the background.
Now I need to finish the supports and get them welded. Then add all of the other parts. So far, the Huffy & Pro Class were free. The NEXT was $20 bucks, hardware $15, $7 for a new shifter cable, and $20 for the tubing cutter from Lowes, an excellent tool! I want to keep the entire build under $100, if possible. A local bike shop has an olive-brown Trek Transport in their showroom. They want $1250 for it.:eek::lol:

A local bike shop has an olive-brown Trek Transport in their showroom. They want $1250 for it.:eek::lol:

Why are you laughing at $1250.00 for a Transport?? Is it damaged?? Abused?? The MSRP for a brand new one on the trek page is $1389.99.....

I am laughing because I just might be able to scrounge together a vehicle that will work for my purposes and spending less than an a tenth of the $1250 for a NEW cargo bike. No offense meant to Trek or their fans...
I could not build a car or motorcycle for a tenth of the cost of a new one.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PET5sh9kTzQ/T2jNwIomcRI/AAAAAAAAEFY/wngNdv6-XhU/s640/DSCN0041.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_wIDKG3VF0o/T3tz3VoVsaI/AAAAAAAAELI/-GUsbycecEY/s512/utilitytrailer-2.jpg

My new Jamis Allegro 1 "trailer tugger" and my old homemade utility trailer! :D

The frame and fork of the Steamroller isn't conducive to adding racks, so to add carrying capacity I added a Revelate Tangle bag, which carries U-lock or chain and padlock, small tools, etc. And the seatpost has clamps for both a Carradice Tour and a Burley Travoy.

Other goodies include Nitto Moustache bars, Michelin Krylion 25mm tires (~27mm actual), Selle SMP saddle, and SwissStops on the front brake. Gearing is 50:19 for 69 gear inches.

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/1639/burley1.jpg

http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/2760/carradice.jpg

^Nice work, very creative.

^Nice work, very creative.

Thanks! I'm wondering when cycling will start costing less than buying a car. ;)

I forget if i posted my bike, I replaced my home made one with this radish, I paid 500$ for it new because there was a ding, This things the biggest lemon i've ever bought it's always breaking lol works good when not broken though. I kinda miss my home made one. this is the as i bought it picture, it's had alot of changes since the pic, here it is for now though.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v309/demonic_inu/101_0010.jpg

Been wanting one for several years (long story,but due to former occupation as well as where I lived previously,it would have done me no good to have before now). My ol Trek and previously owned (but never assembled) Xtracycle with a new Hoodie (the Flightdeck that came with when I horse-traded my way into it is mounted under the Hoodie). I'm gunna go for a longer ride when the wife gets in from work tonight,and I only have a couple laps around the block-test ride in so far,but I LOVE it! Just needs a bit of rise and stretch in the cockpit,maybe a better fork (rigid or 80mm) :thumb:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww227/Longhaultruker1/2000%20Trek%206000%20Xtracycle/008.jpg
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww227/Longhaultruker1/Ride%20Pics%202012/009-6.jpg

I am laughing because I just might be able to scrounge together a vehicle that will work for my purposes and spending less than an a tenth of the $1250 for a NEW cargo bike. No offense meant to Trek or their fans...
I could not build a car or motorcycle for a tenth of the cost of a new one.

How many hours do you think you'll need to put in to get a bike that will match the Transport's capability -- in all areas ? It's level of finish ?

I'm not knocking the DIY approach, in fact it very much appeals to me, but it really is an apples and oranges kind of thing.

Yeah, even the nicer home made cargo bikes are very functional and do the job just fine, but they're not as nice as factory-built (and designed) long bikes. Nothing wrong with that, it can be more fun, rewarding and satisfying to have your own custom bike, than just going down and parting with enough cash to get a complete bike. Having checked out and ridden brand new Trek Transport and Yuba Mundo bikes, i can tell you they ride nicer than my parts bin special, but i have a lot of pride in my custom bike too!

HSean, What kind of troubles with the Radish? I'm a bit surprised to hear that.

At last! The Xtradale lives again. Did a timing test-run for my new longer commute.
http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy357/BradleyHoltz/efd5a493.jpg

Nice! :thumb: