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My GoBike got pranged!
Just came back from the 'Big Chill' festival, near Ledbury, England.
While there, myself a a few other drivers went for a ride in search of real ale & nice pubs. I was on the Long-John, Chris on my GoBike, Sean on my Strida5 and Richard on his new Halfords MTB. It was hard work on the Malvern Hills. On the way back, I almost fell off on a nasty hairpin bend which was at the bottom of a hill, somehow the MTB crashed into the GoBike, snapping the steering stem off just above the weld and breaking my Brompton luggage block off the frame. I know it's a very slim shot, but does anyone know where I can get a replacement stem? Otherwise, I'll have to get in welded and strengthened. |
Sounds like you found real ale..
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Some pics would be helpful.
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Originally Posted by badmother
(Post 13061640)
Sounds like you found real ale..
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Originally Posted by jur
(Post 13061663)
Some pics would be helpful.
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Hi Chop -
Is this the Go that got nicked in Scotland(or somewhere)? Did you get it back or did you pick up another? I remember pics of another ale evening where you had a brief lie down with it. My guess is you're a CAMRA member, at least in spirit. I just picked up a Go, and in researching it seems they've gone the way of the Dodo. Their web site is still up, but they do not respond to emails. I can't find any dealers listed anywhere. If you find a parts or accessory source, please drop a line here. I'm looking for mud guards in particular. I think I can get Planet Bike rear fenders to work, but having a hard time figuring out a way to mount the front. Have you done any weight reducing mods? I didn't realize the things weigh 30lbs when I got it at a very attractive price. This has turned into a project to see if I can shave about 5lbs off and still make it a practical. |
Originally Posted by Clownbike
(Post 13076385)
Hi Chop -
Is this the Go that got nicked in Scotland(or somewhere)? No that was a Rohloff Birdy, got nicked in Dublin. Did you get it back or did you pick up another? Nope, not a sniff, the GoBike is another bike I remember pics of another ale evening where you had a brief lie down with it. My guess is you're a CAMRA member, at least in spirit. Yup! paid up CAMRA member (Campaign for Real Ale) and a member of the RATS (Real Ale Tasting Society) I just picked up a Go, and in researching it seems they've gone the way of the Dodo. Their web site is still up, but they do not respond to emails. I can't find any dealers listed anywhere. If you find a parts or accessory source, please drop a line here. HaHa! you are so funny! :p I'm looking for mud guards in particular. Now you're going from sublime to ridiculous, is this why they call you Clown? :lol: I think I can get Planet Bike rear fenders to work, but having a hard time figuring out a way to mount the front. Have you done any weight reducing mods? Unless you count snapping the handlebar stem & luggage block off, Nope, just added about 10 pounds! I didn't realize the things weigh 30lbs when I got it at a very attractive price. This has turned into a project to see if I can shave about 5lbs off and still make it a practical. |
Originally Posted by Chop!
(Post 13099690)
Good luck with it, keep us posted
Speaking of which...I've been looking at my Birdy and Go, and wondering if the Birdy handlepost would work on the GO. I like the engineering better on the Birdy's, especially the folding mech. A Brit buddy got me started in homebrewing in the 80's, eventually became a certified judge. Spent two glorious weeks in Blighty sampling nothing but cask conditioned, mostly in the Midlands. So many pubs, so little time. Cheers PS - Clownbike is a self chosen moniker to avoid confusing me with 'Serious Cyclists' As if the bike wasn't enough... PPS - You ever work with Diamond Head? |
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