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Howdy, Utilitarians. I suppose this bike belongs here far more than anywhere else at this point, so here it is.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...i/IMG_7346.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...i/IMG_7347.jpg It's not perfect: When the panniers get full, the front end gets very light, causing a "wheelie-y" feel when starting out, and mild head shake being inducible when on the road*. I have a feeling that this due to nearly all the weight hanging off behind the rear axle. Not bad for nearly no budget and being based on an old semi-racing-style bike, though. * This was much, much worse when I was using an ancient Pletscher rack. Even when empty, the tail wagged the dog like crazy. |
Nice rack!
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Heh, thanks! It's an oldie (as I'm sure you recognize), but I don't think it'll ever show its age.
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I finally built up my ultra nice grocery getter: Soma Buena Vista Mixte with Nuvinci rear hub. I'm still working with the saddle and handle bar height, but I built it for everyday around town use. The details are on my blog.
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My super reliable Crosscheck
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5216/...535213a7_b.jpg |
My new Worksman Port-O-Trike
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5260/...895e53a09b.jpg Worksman Port-O-Trike by kittyz202, on Flickr My 2009 Torker Tristar http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5055/...648269c983.jpg Torker Tristar adult trike by kittyz202, on Flickr My Gomier 6-speed trike ready to tow the Worksman home in the rain http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5096/...ce626ec1f6.jpg one adult trike towing another one by kittyz202, on Flickr |
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Originally Posted by x136
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Howdy, Utilitarians. I suppose this bike belongs here far more than anywhere else at this point, so here it is.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...i/IMG_7346.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...i/IMG_7347.jpg It's not perfect: When the panniers get full, the front end gets very light, causing a "wheelie-y" feel when starting out, and mild head shake being inducible when on the road*. I have a feeling that this due to nearly all the weight hanging off behind the rear axle. Not bad for nearly no budget and being based on an old semi-racing-style bike, though. * This was much, much worse when I was using an ancient Pletscher rack. Even when empty, the tail wagged the dog like crazy. |
http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikep...eridebike2.JPG
The good looking guy is my friend... we hosted a winter ride and weenie roast a few weeks ago and hauled everything in the valley by bike. Figure the extra bike had 70 pounds of gear on it and in the panniers and my friend had his bags stuffed and also brought in some bins of wood from about a mile up the trail. The meat got put in a snow freezer and we had enough to feed a small army. http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikep...eridefood1.JPG And those lawn chairs came in handy... got to catch some rays after we got set up. http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/weenieride1.JPG |
65'er you always out do yourself
and I think someone likes milk geez -doober |
Originally Posted by dOOBER
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65'er you always out do yourself
and I think someone likes milk geez -doober (Chili is the not so secret ingredient). It was more like European drinking chocolate as I used a full pound of cocoa and nearly 2 pounds of sugar with most of that milk and it was smooth. creamy, and a bit of a chocolate rush. http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikep...eridefood2.JPG It was nicer riding out than it was riding in as I lost at least 40 pounds of weight. |
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Bicycle REvolution Eco Shopper trailer SRAM S7 IGH with coaster brake |
Originally Posted by powitte
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Bicycle REvolution Eco Shopper trailer
SRAM S7 IGH with coaster brake |
Originally Posted by Sixty Fiver
(Post 12393069)
I made 3 gallons of real "loco" cocoa over an open fire for all out guests... maybe you can see the chili next to the mustard.
(Chili is the not so secret ingredient). It was more like European drinking chocolate as I used a full pound of cocoa and nearly 2 pounds of sugar with most of that milk and it was smooth. creamy, and a bit of a chocolate rush. It was nicer riding out than it was riding in as I lost at least 40 pounds of weight. -doober |
Originally Posted by Sixty Fiver
(Post 12393069)
I made 3 gallons of real "loco" cocoa over an open fire for all out guests... maybe you can see the chili next to the mustard.
(Chili is the not so secret ingredient). It was more like European drinking chocolate as I used a full pound of cocoa and nearly 2 pounds of sugar with most of that milk and it was smooth. creamy, and a bit of a chocolate rush. It was nicer riding out than it was riding in as I lost at least 40 pounds of weight. A weenie roast without adult beverages? |
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My friend's winter / utility / trailer towing all wheel drive Batavus... just swapped out the SRAM 3 speed for a SA 5 speed with a drum brake.
Nothing like being able to spin the bike out in fifth gear and pace cars... :) http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikep...solddutch1.JPG http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/batavushub1.JPG |
Originally Posted by TomM
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A weenie roast without adult beverages?
Most people here also own a flask. :) |
My recently completed Ahearne Cycle Truck.
Shimano Alfine 8 speed Shimano dynohub http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/o...CycleTruck.jpg |
My commuter and grocery getter. I love this bike. The front basket was weighted down by a heavy backpack and 3 grocery bags; it usually isn't tilted down so much.
http://i.imgur.com/jUOkwl.jpg I'm thinking about giving it a proper basket, drop bars, fenders and a new bottom bracket. :D |
Amazing work there John!
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Originally Posted by atom bomb
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Super nice Utility bikes John, ride there, and lucienrau.
ride there, it looks like you're pretty handy with a tig rig. |
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