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03-09-11 | 09:51 PM
#576
phony collective progress
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,973
Likes: 5
From: San Hoosey
Bikes: https://velospace.org/user/36663
Howdy, Utilitarians. I suppose this bike belongs here far more than anywhere else at this point, so here it is.
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.
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.
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03-10-11 | 09:23 AM
#579
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,119
Likes: 159
From: Kalamazoo, Mi.
Bikes: Sam, The Hunq and that Old Guy, Soma Buena Vista, Giant Talon 2, Brompton
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.
Marc
Marc
03-17-11 | 01:26 PM
#581
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,639
Likes: 1
From: Northern California
My new Worksman Port-O-Trike
Worksman Port-O-Trike by kittyz202, on Flickr
My 2009 Torker Tristar
Torker Tristar adult trike by kittyz202, on Flickr
My Gomier 6-speed trike ready to tow the Worksman home in the rain
one adult trike towing another one by kittyz202, on Flickr
Worksman Port-O-Trike by kittyz202, on Flickr
My 2009 Torker Tristar
Torker Tristar adult trike by kittyz202, on Flickr
My Gomier 6-speed trike ready to tow the Worksman home in the rain
one adult trike towing another one by kittyz202, on Flickr
03-21-11 | 05:11 AM
#583
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 576
Likes: 2
From: Central NJ
Bikes: MGX MTB, Fuji Supreme, Miyata 90 and a Trek 700 in the works
Howdy, Utilitarians. I suppose this bike belongs here far more than anywhere else at this point, so here it is.
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.
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.
03-21-11 | 10:39 AM
#584
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 27,266
Likes: 152
From: YEG
Bikes: See my sig...
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.
And those lawn chairs came in handy... got to catch some rays after we got set up.
03-21-11 | 09:57 PM
#586
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 27,266
Likes: 152
From: YEG
Bikes: See my sig...
(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.
03-28-11 | 10:02 PM
#589
hallo
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From: Houston/ Lubbock, TX
Bikes: IRO Mark V
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.
(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
03-29-11 | 06:56 PM
#590
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,045
Likes: 53
From: Ville des Lumičres
Bikes: Surly SteamRoller
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.
(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?
04-04-11 | 11:42 PM
#592
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 27,266
Likes: 152
From: YEG
Bikes: See my sig...
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...
Nothing like being able to spin the bike out in fifth gear and pace cars...
04-14-11 | 07:44 PM
#595
Member
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
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.
I'm thinking about giving it a proper basket, drop bars, fenders and a new bottom bracket.
I'm thinking about giving it a proper basket, drop bars, fenders and a new bottom bracket.
