Two Things That Make Utility Cycling Practical for Me
09-25-10, 02:04 PM
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Two Things That Make Utility Cycling Practical for Me
There are two products that make going to the store (and gym, etc.) practical for me.
1.Pearl Izumi X-Alp Seek shoes
https://shop.pearlizumi.com/product.p...239766&outlet=
These shoes are great on the bike and I am able to walk normally off of it.
2.Burley Travoy trailer
https://www.burley.com/products/cargo...ies/travoy.cfm
Where I live in Southern California there are hills (lots of hills... big hills) and all of the places I frequent are at least five miles away.
The bigger, heavier trailers were impractical and in addition the Travoy makes multiple stops possible.
So finally I am doing most of my errands/shopping/gym on the bike now.
1.Pearl Izumi X-Alp Seek shoes
https://shop.pearlizumi.com/product.p...239766&outlet=
These shoes are great on the bike and I am able to walk normally off of it.
2.Burley Travoy trailer
https://www.burley.com/products/cargo...ies/travoy.cfm
Where I live in Southern California there are hills (lots of hills... big hills) and all of the places I frequent are at least five miles away.
The bigger, heavier trailers were impractical and in addition the Travoy makes multiple stops possible.
So finally I am doing most of my errands/shopping/gym on the bike now.
09-25-10, 04:42 PM
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I'm not sure about product endorsement, If I had to pick two things that make utility cycling practical, I would have to go with, in no particular order;
Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires--flat resistance is one of the most practical things on the planet
the Xtracycle Free Radical--to increase cargo capacity.
Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires--flat resistance is one of the most practical things on the planet
the Xtracycle Free Radical--to increase cargo capacity.
09-27-10, 02:16 PM
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I pull a kiddie trailer, and I suspect its effect on my tires is small, if any. I run Panaracer Paselas, the non-TourGuard version. I do fine.
I usually use SPD-type sandals and pedals that are plain on one side and cleated on the other.
I usually use SPD-type sandals and pedals that are plain on one side and cleated on the other.
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09-28-10, 01:38 AM
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