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07-13-11, 06:45 PM
Replies: 15,436
Views: 4,053,932
Posted By ChrisM

We're taking it on it's first camping trip this...

We're taking it on it's first camping trip this weekend. Getting it into the car was a challenge since I was afraid I'd lose it if I went home for a rack. It ended up just fitting with the wheels...
07-11-11, 07:21 AM
Replies: 15,436
Views: 4,053,932
Posted By ChrisM

Here's my latest find. A unique triplet with a...

Here's my latest find. A unique triplet with a short middle section and adjustable bottom bracket for a child. The fork is also quite unique. Phil hubs, arai drum brake. $300 on craigslist. No decals...
07-07-11, 06:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 841
Posted By ChrisM

Help identifying triplet

I recently became the proud owner of my first triplet and I'm wondering if anyone can help me identify it. I can't find any serial number and it has no decals (repaint?) The middle seat is designed...
04-15-11, 02:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,410
Posted By ChrisM

I used a rack that mounts just to the seatpost on...

I used a rack that mounts just to the seatpost on my Piccolo. It looks a lot like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Bell-Ride-Haul-Rear-Bike/dp/B000AAYBVY The only issue was that the quick release was...
11-22-10, 03:40 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 390,173
Posted By ChrisM

Tandem xtracycle

I've been meaning to post pictures of the finished build for a while. I've actually decided to break it down and turn it back to a regular tandem since none of my kids want to ride on the seat...
08-29-10, 09:05 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 149,246
Posted By ChrisM

What's the verdict?

What's the verdict?
08-26-10, 12:43 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 149,246
Posted By ChrisM

It's the stock rack that came with the raleigh.

It's the stock rack that came with the raleigh.
08-17-10, 09:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,685
Posted By ChrisM

I've debated doing this with an adult tricycle....

I've debated doing this with an adult tricycle. You could weld up something fairly easily. The only problem is that the tricycle would be tippy (with or without the tagalongs).
07-19-10, 03:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,685
Posted By ChrisM

I started with a kidback. It's a separate bottom...

I started with a kidback. It's a separate bottom bracket shell that attaches to the seat tube. Sheldon brown has a picture here: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_i-k.html#kidback

I've actually...
06-30-10, 07:40 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 390,173
Posted By ChrisM

Here my attempt at an xtratandem. It's still a...

Here my attempt at an xtratandem. It's still a work in progress. I need to add a seat in front of the rack and recable the brakes and derailleur.
...
06-15-10, 04:39 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 390,173
Posted By ChrisM

Xtratrailer! I like that. I'm hoping to build an...

Xtratrailer! I like that. I'm hoping to build an xtracycle out of the tandem once I find the parts.
06-09-10, 09:01 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 390,173
Posted By ChrisM

Trail a bike xtracycle

I love this thread! Here's a couple pictures of my first build. I used the back half of a raleigh Twenty folding bike attached to our Burley Piccolo. Very stable and no welding necessary.

I'm...
06-03-10, 12:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 704
Posted By ChrisM

I've also removed one of the cranks to adjust...

I've also removed one of the cranks to adjust sync, rather than loosening the eccentric.
06-01-10, 02:55 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 149,246
Posted By ChrisM

Tandem with a tandem

Our articulated quad AKA tandem with a tandem tagalong.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_LYTKRhW-40c/TCoCSpHSkGI/AAAAAAAAAA8/_pVNQHOh51k/s800/CIMG1514.JPG

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06-01-10, 02:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,582
Posted By ChrisM

They used to sell them on Amazon ...

They used to sell them on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001F085JM/ref=ord_cart_shr
05-17-10, 09:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,685
Posted By ChrisM

It's an 1989 Santana Rio. I picked it up on...

It's an 1989 Santana Rio. I picked it up on craigslist this spring. After upgrading the brakes, it's been perfect for us.
05-17-10, 08:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,685
Posted By ChrisM

Our first test rides went very well this weekend....

Our first test rides went very well this weekend. I added footpegs to the threaded rod and also added a clamp to the brake bridge to help hold everything together. I'm still debating adding cranks...
05-14-10, 11:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,685
Posted By ChrisM

Also, I did buy a cheap banana seat for the...

Also, I did buy a cheap banana seat for the piccolo. It didn't work very well. It was really too small for two kids to be comfortable for very long. It might work on the back of this if the stokers...
05-14-10, 11:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,685
Posted By ChrisM

This is definitely still a work in progress. I'm...

This is definitely still a work in progress. I'm planning on putting some BMX style foot pegs on the threaded rod and also a chainguard for the passenger.

The Raleigh is steel, but the cool thing...
05-14-10, 08:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,685
Posted By ChrisM

Tandem Piccolo

That's how we've been doing it; Tandem, tagalong and trailer. However, I had a brainstorm yesterday about using the back half of my unused Raleigh Twenty to make a tandem out of the piccolo....
05-12-10, 06:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,685
Posted By ChrisM

Thanks for the input everyone. I think I'll...

Thanks for the input everyone. I think I'll borrow a second TAB before I buy one. The Adams tandem looks great, but my kids are already at the weight limit. The other option I was considering was...
05-10-10, 12:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,685
Posted By ChrisM

Two tagalongs

Has anyone here tried to attach a tagalong to a tagalong? I currently have my Burley Piccolo attached to my Santana tandem, with a trailer attached to the Piccolo, but my kids have outgrown the...
Forum: Touring
04-09-07, 01:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,974
Posted By ChrisM

Thanks for the input everyone! robow, that's...

Thanks for the input everyone!

robow, that's a great idea! I hadn't thought of using standard mtb issue shifters.

In addition to the occasional tour, this bike will be my workhorse. I'll be...
Forum: Touring
04-04-07, 12:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,974
Posted By ChrisM

Bar end vs. down tube vs. brifter

Hi All,

I'm looking to get into some light touring and I've noticed that most touring bikes use either bar end or down tube shifters. Can someone explain to me why this is? Is it because of the...
08-07-06, 09:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,379
Posted By ChrisM

I'll second Totoro's recommendation. I'd rather...

I'll second Totoro's recommendation. I'd rather give my kids a really good second hand bike than a department store brand.
08-07-06, 08:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,379
Posted By ChrisM

My mother in law bought my kids first bike from a...

My mother in law bought my kids first bike from a department store. It was a Schwinn and I was never able to get the rear wheel to spin right, it always dragged. Once he outgrew it, I went to my lbs...
08-07-06, 08:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,134
Posted By ChrisM

Child seat for Moose rack?

Our Piccolo came in this week. It really is awesome and totally stable. I haven't tried hooking the trailer to it yet, but I can see where it would work well. I'm planning on getting another Moose...
07-27-06, 03:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,134
Posted By ChrisM

True, true. What about one of those front...

True, true.

What about one of those front mounted child seats? Like this: http://www.ibertinc.com/. They look like they would make handling very difficult. Anyone ever try something like this?
07-27-06, 01:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,134
Posted By ChrisM

What about putting a child seat over the rack...

What about putting a child seat over the rack that the piccolo attaches to? I haven't seen it up close yet, but it seems like it would be possible to mount a seat above the Moose rack and still have...
07-25-06, 07:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,134
Posted By ChrisM

Thanks for the input! Love the link about...

Thanks for the input!

Love the link about the train. 500 pounds! I guess this will be a good way to get in shape.

When I used the d'lite in the past with my son when he was younger, his helmet...
07-24-06, 09:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,134
Posted By ChrisM

Burley Piccolo AND trailer?

Hi all,

I'm planning on purchasing a Piccolo to ride with my four year old son. I've heard that they are very stable, but I'm wondering if they are stable enough to pull a Burley d’Lite trailer...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-31-05, 01:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,082
Posted By ChrisM

I think your best bet is to trade frames with me....

I think your best bet is to trade frames with me. Mine's hideous!
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-31-05, 09:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,983
Posted By ChrisM

A Meks carbon fork is up for sale on eBay. The...

A Meks carbon fork is up for sale on eBay. The steerer is 1 1/8" though, not sure if they are removable....
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-31-05, 08:06 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,082
Posted By ChrisM

That's a sweet fork, but the steerer on a twenty...

That's a sweet fork, but the steerer on a twenty needs to be longer than that. Mine was 240mm when I bought it and I think I had to trim it a bit. Maybe 5mm...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-31-05, 07:46 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,082
Posted By ChrisM

That's a great looking Twenty! You're going to...

That's a great looking Twenty! You're going to have a tough time uglying that up. Seeing this reminds me that I need to get some pictures of mine up.
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-17-05, 09:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,359
Posted By ChrisM

That's awesome! Great idea with the iPod mount. ...

That's awesome! Great idea with the iPod mount.

I've slowly been building up my Twenty over the winter. I haven't bothered to paint it yet, still trying to get all of the mechanicals worked out....
01-11-05, 02:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 630
Posted By ChrisM

I've checked out his site a few times, that's...

I've checked out his site a few times, that's where I found my fork. He has nice wheels on his, I was hoping to do something cheap for now. I could always just pick up a beater at the dump and try it.
01-11-05, 12:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 630
Posted By ChrisM

Fixed gear folding bike

I hope I'm putting this thread in the right forum...

I have a Raleigh Twenty that I was thinking about building up as a fixed gear. I remember regreasing the rear wheel bearings on my coaster...
12-28-04, 12:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,264
Posted By ChrisM

I'm running XT V-brakes on my Fuji Cross, using...

I'm running XT V-brakes on my Fuji Cross, using my standard 105 shifters and a problem solvers travel agent. I haven't had any trouble adjusting the brakes. It really works well but it isn't the...
12-17-04, 02:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,875
Posted By ChrisM

Thanks for the info! I went through all of...

Thanks for the info!

I went through all of the manufacturers for each of the countries on classicrendevous and I didn't see it. I think it had 2 words in the name. My guess is that it was of too...
12-17-04, 08:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,560
Posted By ChrisM

I always carry one when I mountain bike, but I...

I always carry one when I mountain bike, but I never thought to carry one on the road. I probably should since I usually ride on the road alone...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-16-04, 08:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,243
Posted By ChrisM

I hadn't noticed that before. Thanks for the tip....

I hadn't noticed that before. Thanks for the tip. I've never seen an RSW 16, can you post a picture?
12-14-04, 12:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,875
Posted By ChrisM

Can't remember the brand of my old bike

This has been slowly driving me crazy for months. I can't for the life of me remember what brand of bike my 10 speed was growing up. I was hoping someone knows of a list online of bike manufacturers...
12-13-04, 02:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 643
Posted By ChrisM

I just built my first fixie up. It's great! I...

I just built my first fixie up. It's great! I bought a new rear wheel rather than dealing with redishing. The old wheel was pretty heavy anyways.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-13-04, 02:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,243
Posted By ChrisM

Interesting! This is the bike that got me...

Interesting!

This is the bike that got me thinking about this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7120334477&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
It just says 'Raleigh Folder' on the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-11-04, 02:26 PM
Replies: 1,566
Views: 739,068
Posted By ChrisM

I spent a lot of time checking out your site...

I spent a lot of time checking out your site before I even bought my Twenty. Your site and Sheldon's are what inspired me to tackle this. I really appreciate the packing instructions; it's great to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-10-04, 01:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,243
Posted By ChrisM

Raleigh Twenty vs. Raleigh Folder

Does anyone know if a Raleigh Folder is the same as a Raleigh Twenty?
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-10-04, 10:52 AM
Replies: 1,566
Views: 739,068
Posted By ChrisM

I too have a Raleigh Twenty that I'm in the...

I too have a Raleigh Twenty that I'm in the process of tricking out. I hope to set it up with front and rear derailleurs to get 16 speeds. I'll get pictures out once it's a little bit further along...
Forum: Introductions
12-10-04, 09:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 276
Posted By ChrisM

'Wicked' cool site

Greetings from New Hampshire!

After having this site come up every time I Google anything bike related, I figured I should register. This place is great!

I guess I'm primarily a mountain...
12-09-04, 09:31 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 23,032
Posted By ChrisM

I have a Chrome bag that I love. Good size,...

I have a Chrome bag that I love. Good size, comfortable. In addition the regular shoulder strap, it has a strap the runs under your armpit to keep the bag from sliding off. Curb hopping has yet to...
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