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Forum: Recreational & Family
10-02-09, 12:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,938
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Get what you pay for

Big Box store Bikes are certainly no bargain. For the kids that would not get a bike otherwise, they usually function however.
Forum: Recreational & Family
09-12-09, 11:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,367
Posted By sunflowerflyer

No particular model in mind but know there are...

No particular model in mind but know there are plenty out there.
Forum: Recreational & Family
09-12-09, 11:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,379
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Really jealous, that is a great bike. I can't...

Really jealous, that is a great bike. I can't get my 11 y.o. to touch anything with drop bars (she rode one once). She is outgrowing her 24", so looking to move up next spring. Probably going to...
Forum: Recreational & Family
09-12-09, 10:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,611
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Our trailer adds very little weight to the bike...

Our trailer adds very little weight to the bike (5 pounds?). I usually run 28's on my bike pulling the trailer and riding on packed stone rail trails. When we moved our son to a burley Piccolo tag...
Forum: Recreational & Family
09-12-09, 10:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,923
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Our daughter had a 7 speed Specialized that...

Our daughter had a 7 speed Specialized that worked great. We bought it used (aye, another craigslist advocate), and sold it when she outgrew it. Because it was a good quality bike the 2-3 years...
Forum: Recreational & Family
09-12-09, 10:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,034
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Our kids have spent many hours sleeping in our...

Our kids have spent many hours sleeping in our Chariot Cougar 2. They sometimes looked a bit uncomfortable, but don't think it hurt them any.
Forum: Recreational & Family
09-12-09, 10:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,559
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Wonderful designs

Our second child just outgrew our Chariot Cougar 2 that we have used for about 7-8 years. Our younger son is mentally handicapped, so we kept him in it until he physically outgrew it, 2-3 year...
Forum: Recreational & Family
09-12-09, 10:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 46,439
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Spongy Wonder

I believe the Spongy Wonder Mark 9's are rated up to 330 pounds. They are a very simple stainless steel, replaceable foam, with cover design made in Canada.

I found them when getting back into...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-18-09, 01:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 23,140
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Works

If you jump over to the recumbent forum, a lot of them really like this combination.

- The internal gear hubs are much less *fussy* than derailleurs, they simply work. Internal gear hubs have...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-18-09, 01:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 23,140
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Geometry

The biggest difference is the frame geometry. As you probably now know the Townie's *flat foot* technology places the seat back from the pedals much further, and slightly lower than normal geometry....
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-10-09, 01:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,400
Posted By sunflowerflyer

tingley

If things go tingley, it's cutting off the blood supply, and no amount of riding will fix it. Best bet is to find a seat that fits you better... a *good* bike shop will help. This is one area that...
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-26-09, 01:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,989
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Great replies above! The bike Friday's are...

Great replies above!

The bike Friday's are really fun, high quality bikes, but rather pricey. I'd love to have a bike Friday tandem myself.
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-26-09, 01:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,689
Posted By sunflowerflyer

7.3 great choice

These were all good choices, hard to go wrong. We owned a 7.3 once, and that is the one bike I have always regretted selling, as our daughter is now big enough to ride it (wasn't at the time of...
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-26-09, 01:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,528
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Looks like a great time/trail. I'll try to do...

Looks like a great time/trail. I'll try to do better ;-]
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-26-09, 01:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,444
Posted By sunflowerflyer

good choices

This style of bike would be perfect for the type of riding you described. Every manufacturer makes a similar bike, and I think you would be happy with either one of them.

My recommendation is...
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-14-09, 01:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,689
Posted By sunflowerflyer

+1 Buy the one that feels the best. We purchased...

+1 Buy the one that feels the best. We purchased a new 7.3fx (now 7300) for my wife once, was a great bike, but she didn't care for the geometry.

One nice thing about the 700c hybrids, is you can...
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-14-09, 01:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,858
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Burley

Hands down. We once owned a model by the same manufacturer as the Instep. Once I tipped the trailer goofing around, and the seat belts broke and the kids fell on their heads (nobody hurt).

We...
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-14-09, 01:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,087
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Hybrid

+1 for the 700c hybrid suggestion. Your local bike store will have some great bikes in the $300-500 range. If your budget is tight check the used market on Craigslist.
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-14-09, 01:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 910
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Derailleur

You sound experienced wrenching on bikes, but a friendly reminder to check and make sure the rear derailleur can handle that large of a cassette.

Our daughter primarily used the lowest 3 gears at...
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-14-09, 01:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 967
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Teaching is Important

Perhaps we're fortunate to live in a rural area, and the only high speed traffic is on the one through highway and rural blacktops. Having a 10 year old daughter we ride our local rail trail...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-09, 08:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 553
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Bb

I did get the 56mm bottom bracket. The stock bracket was 68x118.

To be honest, I had no idea which one to order, had little luck finding an answer, and apparently guessed wrong. *hangs head in...
Forum: Recreational & Family
02-25-09, 10:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 983
Posted By sunflowerflyer

cool bike

We rode with our kids at that age, but never over about 10 miles. Our Chariot trailer attaches to the axle, leaving the rack attach points open. Some of the cheap trailers clamp to the tubing, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-09, 09:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 553
Posted By sunflowerflyer

noob chainline question

My bike came with a really cheap front crank, but found a brand new old stock Bontrager King Earl crankset with the sprocket diameters I was looking for cheap ($18 + free ship). These take the...
Forum: Recreational & Family
02-16-09, 09:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,725
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Have, but not far or fast

I have bungied our 2 child trailer to our roof rack for short hops to our local trailhead (prior to the trail that goes 2 blocks from our house). I wouldn't recommend highway speeds unless it is...
Forum: Recreational & Family
02-16-09, 09:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,598
Posted By sunflowerflyer

I still struggle with this. With my wife, we...

I still struggle with this.

With my wife, we talked and as a nurse she understands my motivation of a fun way to get exercise for us and our kids. She grumbles sometimes, and often wants to...
Forum: Recreational & Family
02-16-09, 08:37 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,417
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Yes

We really struggle with our son when he is in the trailer as well. We put the helmet on him to start, but he rarely has it on when we stop. He even pulls the pads off the inside the helmet that...
Forum: Commuting
02-09-09, 07:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,600
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Choosing dual purpose Pedals

I'm looking for a good set of pedals for my commuter / rail trail bike. I want something that is equally rideable in street shoes for the quick jaunt for lunch, or with clipless mtb commuting shoes...
Forum: Recreational & Family
02-09-09, 07:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,857
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Go Used

If he really wants a road bike (I did at 12), don't overlook the used market.
The first step is to confirm the type of bike, and make sure the design matches the intended riding. For example...
Forum: Recreational & Family
02-09-09, 08:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,122
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Trailer

We have both a Chariot trailer and a Burley TAB. At 3 I would recommend the trailer, but if you get a TAB I would get the seatback and seatbelt for safety, as our kids fell asleep regularly at that...
Forum: Recreational & Family
02-09-09, 08:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,360
Posted By sunflowerflyer

+2 on the folder

No idea on models, so will leave that to others with experience with these, but another vote for a folder. Anyone have experience or preference of belt or chain?
Forum: Recreational & Family
01-01-09, 06:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,296
Posted By sunflowerflyer

soho

I've never ridden a SOHO, but it looks perfect for your needs just reading the specs.

We have owned several trailers, but never a bike seat. I like the idea of the weight off the bike, and low to...
Forum: Recreational & Family
01-01-09, 05:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 937
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Welcome

The nice thing about the family forum is we all have been there, done that, and really not pretentious about what you want to ride. OK, we do want to see some pics showing it off, and your thoughts...
Forum: Recreational & Family
12-23-08, 11:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,334
Posted By sunflowerflyer

My wife has an Electra Townie 700C 21spd with...

My wife has an Electra Townie 700C 21spd with similar seating position. The Suede's have an excellent reputation, just get at least 7 gears. Can upgrade from there =].
Forum: Recreational & Family
12-23-08, 11:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 977
Posted By sunflowerflyer

closed

Now that the survey is closed, mind sharing the results?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-23-08, 11:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,262
Posted By sunflowerflyer

George, Like your bike. Mind explaining...

George,

Like your bike. Mind explaining your shifting arrangement a bit?

sunflowerflyer
Forum: Recreational & Family
12-23-08, 11:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,282
Posted By sunflowerflyer

32's

For the record, while I run 28's on my bike, I put 700x32 Panaracer Pasela TG's on my wife's bike. Really good balance of ride quality, light weight, durability, and cost.
Forum: Recreational & Family
12-17-08, 01:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,162
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Hanging bar

Thanks, but I have 2!

She has an Electra Townie 700c that is longer than a standard bike, with unusual geometry. The standard adapter bars are not long enough (I've tried), and the vertical...
Forum: Recreational & Family
12-17-08, 12:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,724
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Gears

They handle the gears surprisingly well. At first we just set a gear based on watching our daughter pedal. By about age 7 she was shifting it on her own. I believe 7 gears is plenty, unless you...
Forum: Recreational & Family
12-17-08, 12:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,282
Posted By sunflowerflyer

light and strong

I agree with RonH, and would get 28 or 32 lightweight tires with a kevlar belt. I run 28 on my daily rider (23 on my road bike), and often ride it on gravel bike trails, yet the tires excel on...
Forum: Recreational & Family
12-06-08, 11:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,395
Posted By sunflowerflyer

front rings

Our daughter at that age had a 7 speed and 1 front ring. Although she handled the gears fine, I'm glad she did not have to worry about the front rings, and chainline management.

In fact, at 10...
Forum: Recreational & Family
11-30-08, 09:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,162
Posted By sunflowerflyer

I've been looking at the same rack. My wifes...

I've been looking at the same rack. My wifes bike will not fit our hang style rack, as you can't put a bar on it. I've looked at several, and the swagman is the least expensive by far. I'll second...
Forum: Recreational & Family
11-30-08, 09:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,372
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Not positive

I'm not familiar with how gear hubs attach, but maybe this will help. The quick hitch is built to also go under a regular nut, on a solid axle. I've put the hitch on a Trek Mountain Train tag along...
Forum: Recreational & Family
11-09-08, 01:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,296
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Get the Chariot

I put in another vote to buy another Chariot. If you can find a used one, they hold their value fairly well.
Forum: Recreational & Family
11-05-08, 09:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 930
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Cats and Trailers don't mix!

The post asking how fast to pull a trailer reminded me of an event a few years ago.

When our kids were smaller they both rode in a cheaper trailer that didn't have a full time screen over the...
Forum: Recreational & Family
11-05-08, 09:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,162
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Fast!

I've had our chariot trailer up to probably 20mph going down hills. All I hear is "weeeee" from the trailer. At the bottom the kids are begging to turn around and do it again.

The trailer feels...
Forum: Recreational & Family
10-30-08, 12:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,151
Posted By sunflowerflyer

I'm guessing he will remember this for some time...

I'm guessing he will remember this for some time to come.
Forum: Recreational & Family
10-30-08, 12:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 810
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Wow, that's fantastic. I've been tentative...

Wow, that's fantastic. I've been tentative pushing my daughter that far, perhaps I'm underestimating her ability?
Forum: Recreational & Family
10-30-08, 12:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,153
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Very Nice!

What a Steal!

It's too bad we had to go through the mountain bike era pushed solely by marketers (IMO). Many vintage bikes are miles ahead of the common bikes of today from an engineering...
Forum: Recreational & Family
10-24-08, 12:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,149
Posted By sunflowerflyer

Gears are Great!

We bought our daughter a used 20" Specialized with 7 speed and hand brakes for $100. She did wonderful with that bike until she outgrew it. Her cadence is much better than her friends with single...
Forum: Recreational & Family
09-30-08, 10:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,668
Posted By sunflowerflyer

No help, but very cool

Don't know if I can help any with the trailer suggestion, but wanted to congratulate you for taking your child biking. Our son is mentally handicapped, and rides in our Chariot Cougar 2 just fine. ...
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