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Forum: Utility Cycling
04-13-18, 10:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,527
Posted By coldbike

I have many of the Salsa cages, I use some...

I have many of the Salsa cages, I use some Porcelain Rocket bags for mine (discontinued) and small dry bags. The cages work well, you would need to use some hose clamps or something to attach them to...
Forum: Utility Cycling
01-19-18, 08:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,625
Posted By coldbike

I've hauled 250 or so pounds many times in my old...

I've hauled 250 or so pounds many times in my old Chariot trailer with a QR attachment. I've never broken a QR hauling or using my OMM racks. The only QR I have broken was when I was putting it on...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-25-15, 12:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,007
Posted By coldbike

I don't have many pictures of the baby in the...

I don't have many pictures of the baby in the bike, they were usually under the cover of the chariot or I was concentrating on riding. I used to use a carseat or a bugaboo stroller strapped into the...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-25-15, 11:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,007
Posted By coldbike

I used a chariot trailer for our first kid, I...

I used a chariot trailer for our first kid, I used it with the infant sling from the time he was about 3 months old. Our second kid was in a bakfiets from birth and then the Cetma when we got it. ...
Forum: Utility Cycling
10-09-14, 04:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 18,472
Posted By coldbike

I had a friend with a Madsen, and on my own...

I had a friend with a Madsen, and on my own CETMA, I find that the 20" wheel makes little difference except that it goes through bearings about twice as fast as the 26". The 20" rear wheel gives you...
Forum: Utility Cycling
10-07-14, 01:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 18,472
Posted By coldbike

I find that the dummy is sportier, like a...

I find that the dummy is sportier, like a mountain bike and the Mundo is more like a city bike. I have ridden a Yuba with an (total 250lbs) adult and a child on the back, and it was very...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-03-14, 09:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,887
Posted By coldbike

I have some of the sks ones, and they work really...

I have some of the sks ones, and they work really well on any bike that they fit on. I also have some from Velo Orange that work well and look classic.
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-22-14, 08:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,674
Posted By coldbike

I didn't get my cargo bike because it was safer...

I didn't get my cargo bike because it was safer than a rack, I got it because I can carry a few hundred pounds of stuff in addition to the kids. Also, the cargo bike is much more stable to ride - my...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-13-14, 06:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,770
Posted By coldbike

Tom's cargo bikes has a bunch of such info ?...

Tom's cargo bikes has a bunch of such info
? (http://www.tomscargobikes.com/tomscargobikes.com/BUILD_YOUR_OWN/BUILD_YOUR_OWN.html)
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-28-14, 07:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,220
Posted By coldbike

I have been using Schwalbe big apples. They last...

I have been using Schwalbe big apples. They last about 5000km on a Cetma cargo bike. Schwalbe marathons last even longer, but don't ride as nicely.
I have worn out kenda krad, primo comet and...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-06-14, 03:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,698
Posted By coldbike

I have ridden both, and there is no question that...

I have ridden both, and there is no question that the Yuba is a much better experience for the rider. The Yuba is faster, lighter and handles better loaded and unloaded. The Madsen is a better...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-03-14, 03:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,130
Posted By coldbike

It is still cheaper than even the cheapest car. ...

It is still cheaper than even the cheapest car. I was surprised at how affordable they were back when I got mine.
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-18-14, 10:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,889
Posted By coldbike

FWIW I ride a cargo bike that I regularly carry...

FWIW I ride a cargo bike that I regularly carry 300 pounds plus 180 pounds of me on. I have 32 14/15/14 spokes on the wheel and I don't start breaking them until I try to carry 350 pounds. A...
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-12-13, 10:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,074
Posted By coldbike

This is a fairly common problem with narrow rims...

This is a fairly common problem with narrow rims and wide tires. 50 mm tires will work much better with a wider rim, 25c or larger. I would go with one of the 29er MTB rims.
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-09-13, 08:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,995
Posted By coldbike

Also, you can consider something like the Soma...

Also, you can consider something like the Soma Tradesman. http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/tradesman-cargo-frame-set
It has a reasonable price, and it can carry a whole pile of groceries...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-09-13, 12:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,995
Posted By coldbike

Much as I love my Cetma cargo bike, it is larger...

Much as I love my Cetma cargo bike, it is larger than the average bike rack space and so even though I have no trouble parking mine, it does not meet your criteria. I would look seriously at the...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-04-13, 08:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,874
Posted By coldbike

I have a Burley Piccolo, and it would be my...

I have a Burley Piccolo, and it would be my choice in your situation. I would not confuse it with other brands. I used to own a Trail-a-Bike, and I would not want to use one again.
I have put...
Forum: Touring
08-09-13, 08:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,262
Posted By coldbike

The tag-along is a Burley Piccolo, which mounts...

The tag-along is a Burley Piccolo, which mounts to a special rack. The older Moose rack was steel, while the new one is aluminum. I have the steel one since I have had my Piccolo for about 6 years....
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-19-13, 10:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,407
Posted By coldbike

I have had good results with it on my car, but I...

I have had good results with it on my car, but I have never tried it on my bike. I have most of my bikes set up tubeless with Stan's or other sealants in them and they often self-seal. Some tires...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-20-13, 11:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,263
Posted By coldbike

I have looked at electric assist, and as far as I...

I have looked at electric assist, and as far as I can tell, Bionx is way ahead of everyone else. I have only ridden a couple, but the BionX ones were like having stronger legs, while the others that...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-01-13, 10:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,252
Posted By coldbike

The Linus Mixte is one of my favourite riding...

The Linus Mixte is one of my favourite riding bikes, but the Boda Boda can carry a lot more stuff and is probably more versatile.
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-31-13, 12:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,080
Posted By coldbike

There are canti posts on the rear triangle, you...

There are canti posts on the rear triangle, you could mount an OMM rack on the back.
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-27-13, 10:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,561
Posted By coldbike

I have had great experience with Chariot...

I have had great experience with Chariot trailers, but I know folks who are happy with their Burleys and Mountain Equipment Coop has their own brand that works well.
I have personally witnessed kids...
Forum: Western Canada
05-13-13, 09:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,330
Posted By coldbike

It is possible to take the bus, but it will not...

It is possible to take the bus, but it will not be a pleasant experience, the bus from Vancouver is about 12 hours. Greyhound do take bikes, but they charge an extra $50.
I would consider starting...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-06-13, 09:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,841
Posted By coldbike

I also use aluminum foil. After I get the rust...

I also use aluminum foil.
After I get the rust off, I use tremclad rust reformer to keep it from getting rusty the next time.
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-29-13, 02:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,827
Posted By coldbike

I never put helmets on my kids when they were in...

I never put helmets on my kids when they were in trailers. No cops ever looked in, and if they had, i would have either talked my way out of it, or paid the fine. You could bring the helmet along...
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-29-13, 12:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,931
Posted By coldbike

My kids have a racing bmx and it is about 8...

My kids have a racing bmx and it is about 8 pounds lighter than the next lightest kids bike that I have seen. There are a bunch of brands, if there is a bmx race club or track in your area, you can...
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-19-13, 02:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,011
Posted By coldbike

Father son adventure cycling

I took my son fatbikepacking a couple of weeks ago.
http://coldbike.wordpress.com/2013/03/11/winter-fatbikepacking-with-a-9-year-old/
This could not possibly have turned out better. It gave my son...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-19-13, 02:12 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 112,226
Posted By coldbike

305483 I bought a bunch of toyboxes and frames...

305483
I bought a bunch of toyboxes and frames from Ikea. About 170pounds of stuff.
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-05-13, 10:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,471
Posted By coldbike

The big apples roll faster when heavily loaded,...

The big apples roll faster when heavily loaded, but the marathon supremes are faster rolling at more moderate loads. I do not use mr tuffy liners, since they consistently make me at least 1 gear...
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-05-13, 06:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,036
Posted By coldbike

I am glad you understood. Hopefully you get to...

I am glad you understood. Hopefully you get to try a cetma. It will carry a lot. I have had up to 350 pounds plus 180 pounds of me on it.
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-05-13, 11:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,036
Posted By coldbike

I am pretty sure that you can put a bionx on the...

I am pretty sure that you can put a bionx on the cetma as well. I think Marla Streb has one on hers. I definitely wouldn't run down the bullit, but I definitely find the cetma to be more...
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-03-13, 09:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,036
Posted By coldbike

The bullit is built for speed, and I found the...

The bullit is built for speed, and I found the handling a little nervous. I also found that it damped out no vibration, transmitting it all into my arms and bum. I also have a strong preference for...
Forum: Utility Cycling
01-10-13, 12:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,036
Posted By coldbike

My testing went similarly. I have Cetma #2 and I...

My testing went similarly. I have Cetma #2 and I have been riding it hard for years now. There have been some improvements to it since I got mine, and they make a great bike better. I upgraded my...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-23-12, 09:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,589
Posted By coldbike

It depends on your priorities, if you value...

It depends on your priorities, if you value puncture resistance, the Schwalbe Marathon line and the Continental puncture resistant tires are hard to beat. If you care about rolling resistance, then...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-18-12, 06:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,563
Posted By coldbike

I would seeif i could find a longer stem with...

I would seeif i could find a longer stem with more vertical extension. Alternately, a longer stem and a vertical extender should get you higher and more forward. I do this quite regularly to...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-10-12, 09:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,012
Posted By coldbike

Does it save you all that much in terms of...

Does it save you all that much in terms of getting in an elevator? By my estimate, the bikes above end up about 3 inches shorter end to end than a 26 inch wheeled bike. In elevator terms, if you...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-06-12, 10:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,803
Posted By coldbike

The hard panniers on my bike are bike bins. If...

The hard panniers on my bike are bike bins. If you do a google of them you can find Vik's lazy rando writeup about them. I have broken a latch on one of them, but they are still fully functional. ...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-05-12, 10:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,803
Posted By coldbike

The advantage to the bugaboo top strapped in is...

The advantage to the bugaboo top strapped in is that the baby is higher up and so is not in the legroom of the older sibling on the bench. The same as the reason for putting the baby carseat on a...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-02-12, 09:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,803
Posted By coldbike

I have ridden the Joe bike and I own a CETMA. ...

I have ridden the Joe bike and I own a CETMA. The CETMA is significantly longer in the cockpit, and so can be very comfortable for long rides. On the other hand, i can see making some adjustments...
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-29-12, 11:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,149
Posted By coldbike

Not as long as some, but i can carry lots of...

Not as long as some, but i can carry lots of stuff and kids
http://www.flickr.com/photos/coldbike/5557138947/
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-13-12, 08:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,002
Posted By coldbike

With the mount of slush found on your streets,...

With the mount of slush found on your streets, you might consider having enough in the budget for replacing some parts and having the bike re-coated every few years.
I have ridden the babboe and (2...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-06-12, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,426
Posted By coldbike

I have big apple 2.35 inch tires on snowcat...

I have big apple 2.35 inch tires on snowcat (44mm) rims under cascadia fenders. I had to bend the stays a little for clearance, but they work fine.
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-28-12, 03:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,643
Posted By coldbike

I like the kid trailers just fine, but I would go...

I like the kid trailers just fine, but I would go for the ute in your case. The other option I would consider is a Burley tag along bike. Your 4 year old will be looking to contribute to pedalling...
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-24-12, 09:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,556
Posted By coldbike

If i was going to use it only on pavement or...

If i was going to use it only on pavement or trails or dirt roads, I would go for the trucker on account of the lower bottom bracket which gives nicer handling on road. I have a cross check and mine...
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-21-12, 10:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,507
Posted By coldbike

Wider tires can be run at lower pressures because...

Wider tires can be run at lower pressures because the increased footprint will support more weight. I run big apple 2.35 on snowcat rims and can run them at 25psi unloaded and I will add enough air...
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-15-12, 09:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,856
Posted By coldbike

Definitely faster than a bike with trailer. I...

Definitely faster than a bike with trailer. I have had a chariot for more than a decade and it is a great product, but it does not compete with the cetma in terms of speed or capacity.
If i...
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-15-12, 12:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,856
Posted By coldbike

I own a CETMA and have a 4 year old and 8 year...

I own a CETMA and have a 4 year old and 8 year old. In the warmer months, I make a trek out to grandma's place about once a week, about 25 miles round trip, it takes nearly an hour and a half each...
Forum: Utility Cycling
01-22-12, 01:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,925
Posted By coldbike

i am at 22 to 74 on my cetma. This is around...

i am at 22 to 74 on my cetma. This is around what I woul consider ideal.
Forum: Utility Cycling
01-04-12, 09:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,640
Posted By coldbike

I wish I could slow the slideshow down. There...

I wish I could slow the slideshow down. There are some viewer controls on there for pausing and manually advancing the pictures but the site seems to just do it's own thing. I really like the spot...
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