Grocery and errand bike
09-28-22, 07:35 PM
#26
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By "fixed," you mean "rigid" or "non-suspension" frame, not "fixed-gear," right? In that case, it's yes to fenders and rear rack, no to chainguard. Unless you have the bike set up with a single chainring in front, in which case you can have a hockey-stick chainguard. For a chainguard that totally encloses the chain (like the Hebie Chainglider above), you'll need either a single-speed or an internally-geared hub.
10-02-22, 08:04 PM
#27
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Originally Posted by brianinc-ville
By "fixed," you mean "rigid" or "non-suspension" frame, not "fixed-gear," right? In that case, it's yes to fenders and rear rack, no to chainguard. Unless you have the bike set up with a single chainring in front, in which case you can have a hockey-stick chainguard. For a chainguard that totally encloses the chain (like the Hebie Chainglider above), you'll need either a single-speed or an internally-geared hub.
sorry yes, that is correct.
a rigid mountain bike frame.
I suppose that makes sense with the chain guard, I suppose I wasn't thinking.
01-25-23, 02:31 PM
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...I used this for a long time.
Much modified Raleigh Sports.
But lately, I find myself using something like this more. It allows for a slightly quicker ride, so I can take it out along the bike trail, do some distance, and still stop on the way home to collect some few items we've run low on, buy a fresh loaf of bread, etc.
The only drawback is if you are worried about theft while you're inside the store, as problematic in your area. I carry a couple of U-locks, which kind of slows me down on the longer ride. But your initial surmise is correct, almost any bicycle can be adapted toward errands and grocery shopping.
Much modified Raleigh Sports.
But lately, I find myself using something like this more. It allows for a slightly quicker ride, so I can take it out along the bike trail, do some distance, and still stop on the way home to collect some few items we've run low on, buy a fresh loaf of bread, etc.
The only drawback is if you are worried about theft while you're inside the store, as problematic in your area. I carry a couple of U-locks, which kind of slows me down on the longer ride. But your initial surmise is correct, almost any bicycle can be adapted toward errands and grocery shopping.
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01-31-23, 01:20 PM
#29
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Hi. I use my e-bike with a Burley Travoy trailer tagging along behind to get groceries. Works great for 3-4 bags of stuff.
