Utility Cycling - "Xtra-cycle": A DIY approach (pics)

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J.C. Koto
08-09-08, 02:21 PM
These aren't mine, just something I see on my commute than makes me smile. I just got a digital camera, so I thought I'd post a couple-a pics (if I can figure out how, that is):

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/2747760516_a307f47f40_o.jpg
Who says Wally-world bikes are all that bad?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3250/2747760648_2bf2057314_o.jpg
Hmmm. Looks a little bit dubious, if you ask me. I wonder if the rear suspension still works...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3250/2746929519_a0da800795_o.jpg
Here is a detail on how the basket is hooked up. That chain could use a little lovin', as could the tire :(

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2046/2747760922_00413f7c8d_o.jpg
I totally didn't notice this while I was taking pictures! Must have been too keyed in on the basket-bike. I'll have to go back and get some details of this bike, for sure!

Well, whaddya think? Practical, or practically insane?

politicalgeek
08-09-08, 05:32 PM
That's freakin awesome!
thebeard
08-10-08, 01:32 PM
That dude lives like 4 blocks down the street from me, just south of Vine. I see that guy on the bus at UNL all the time. I've always wanted to ask him about his bikes.

HSean
08-10-08, 05:46 PM
To me, they look like they have been neglected, and if you did ask, hed proberly let them go, I do that where I live theres so many neglected bikes here