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01-10-12, 12:26 AM
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01-10-12, 12:42 AM
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01-12-12, 04:20 PM
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Bike rider
I just finished converting my hybrid flat bar bike to a road utility bike. I know the stem is very upright , but this bike is from comfort and not really speed.this only has about 1400 miles on it in 13 months.
01-14-12, 12:42 AM
#654
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Stretch... my truck.
01-15-12, 07:11 PM
#655
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Yesterday we had no snow and today everything was covered in the white stuff... used our community trike to make a run to the mall as riding was less treacherous and faster than walking.
We use it for a lot of short local trips and it often gets ridden 16-20 km on round trips as it does have a 6 speed drive and cruises along pretty nicely... swapped out the front fork and 24 inch wheel for a 26 inch set up which really improved the ride and higher speed handling.
We use it for a lot of short local trips and it often gets ridden 16-20 km on round trips as it does have a 6 speed drive and cruises along pretty nicely... swapped out the front fork and 24 inch wheel for a 26 inch set up which really improved the ride and higher speed handling.
01-22-12, 11:09 AM
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Here is my new bike, still naked. Panniers and side steps (or whatever you call em) on the way. I feel so lucky to have this bike!
01-22-12, 08:25 PM
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This is the last iteration of my 2nd home built long tail.
I use to take my son to his Tae Kwon Do training session and my daughter comes along. There is a steep nasty hill and no way around, but we don't complain! Swaping the cranks and cassette gave me the real low gears I needed. We often stop for groceries at the organic food shop.
Wheels are 700c.
I've posted a very thorough ilustrated tutorial on the build:
https://pespracima.blogspot.com/2011/...sso-passo.html
This was my 2nd build. It would have been a lot more difficult without Bike Forums. This thread rocks:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...uilt-xtracycle...
I'd like to express my gratitude to everyone who contributed, and also to those who developed the xtracycle concept in the first place. A simple idea that makes a big difference.
all the best
a.
I use to take my son to his Tae Kwon Do training session and my daughter comes along. There is a steep nasty hill and no way around, but we don't complain! Swaping the cranks and cassette gave me the real low gears I needed. We often stop for groceries at the organic food shop.
Wheels are 700c.
I've posted a very thorough ilustrated tutorial on the build:
https://pespracima.blogspot.com/2011/...sso-passo.html
This was my 2nd build. It would have been a lot more difficult without Bike Forums. This thread rocks:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...uilt-xtracycle...
I'd like to express my gratitude to everyone who contributed, and also to those who developed the xtracycle concept in the first place. A simple idea that makes a big difference.
all the best
a.
01-27-12, 12:03 AM
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01-27-12, 08:29 PM
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Love the Mundo!! I'm so envious, I cannot wait until I can get back on a DF, a Mundo is on my very short list of new rides (that or an Xtracycle add-on to my '84 mtb race frame...) Followed your blog, look forward to your stories as the year progresses!!!
01-27-12, 08:45 PM
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01-29-12, 10:49 AM
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01-29-12, 12:12 PM
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02-09-12, 12:38 PM
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Try this again.......... Here our "family" hauling bikes.....we can do a full food shopping with the baby with no problem!
02-19-12, 09:04 PM
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Here's my utility bike.
Thanks to Topeak rear rack, i can easily switch between panniers and basket whenever i want.
Thanks to Topeak rear rack, i can easily switch between panniers and basket whenever i want.
02-22-12, 03:16 PM
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My Long bike.
Surly 1x1
King hubs/Headset
Thompson Stem(s) and Post
XTR Brakes
Campy crankset with 50x20t gearing
My kids love it, and always get a kick out of jumping on the bike for a spin.
And in super-minivan mode, in front on my.... minivan
Surly 1x1
King hubs/Headset
Thompson Stem(s) and Post
XTR Brakes
Campy crankset with 50x20t gearing
My kids love it, and always get a kick out of jumping on the bike for a spin.
And in super-minivan mode, in front on my.... minivan
02-25-12, 11:32 PM
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Just picked up a new Kona MinUte yesterday. Looking forward to doing much more by bike.
03-05-12, 12:04 PM
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Firstly so many beautiful bikes on this thread- makes me drool! All so practical and each one with a strong point that makes them perfect for a certain application. I really hope to add another bike to our family soon. Here's my bike with my most recent upgrades and additions. If you like the weather protector/sunshade there is a page on my blog for directions on how to make it.
Sorry- not sure how to make pics bigger.
03-06-12, 10:05 AM
#674
Share the road.
Jaye, that's a sweet ride. I didn't even know that Kona was making another Ute.
