Originally Posted by ukchunk
Any chance of a photo?
Probably not. I don't have a camera--either digital or analog.
Originally Posted by shiznaz
I usually just ride with the other bike in my hand next to me. I have ridden like ten miles this way before.
That was going to be my fallback position if this didn't work out. It was after dark, snowing, the roads were greasy, and most of the ride home was a four-lane with curbs and no shoulder. So I really wanted both hands on the bars and I didn't want to present any wider profile than necessary. Plus that would increase the possiblity of being mistaken for a theif. As it was, the cops didn't pay any more atention to me than the other cagers.
Originally Posted by joejack
When this was discussed before, someone mentioned attaching an old hub to the rack. This would allow using a quick release axle to attach the bike and also allow it to pivot over bumps. And a front hub in 100mm spacing will fit almost any bike and weighs about nothing.
This is essentially what I did, using the rack's crossbar in place of a hub. It fit right on the crossbar perfectly. then the bungee took the place of a hub's QR.
As for trailers, that would necessitate buying one and then storing it someplace. A bungee is cheaper, easier to store, plus I already own several.
Same goes for the xtracycle. I'd have to buy one of those, and then try to fit it up the fire escape stairs to in my apartment. Standard bikes are challenge enough. And again, I already own bungees.
Don't get me wrong, I'd love to have both a bikes-at-work trailer and an xtracycle. It's just not practical right now with my living space, nor can I justify the expense for such irregular use.
Originally Posted by squegeeboo
What kind did you get?
This is what I bought. It's an older (although not quite elderly) Trek 1000. Needs only the usual wear items is all. I figured it was worth $100 (and a few parts) to have a spare bike lying around.