Nice Bike – the peugeot runabout utility

Spotted in London last week.

 

Thought this little bike with add ons was really cute

 

A ride to the park and girls bikes

Yuba mundo on the way to the park with Bella’s islabike attached. Glorious day

Madsen Cargo Bike VIDEO

Madsen Bucket bicycles are arguably the first urban bicycles designed to transport groceries, laundry, surfboards and kids (though not all at the same time). “After hauling six neighbor kids around in a wheel barrow bucket bolted to the front of our first prototype, we started to realize what a bicycle can really do,” say the folks behind the development of the Madsen kg271/BUCKET bike. Their end product is a stylish mode of utility cycling, perfect for green minded parents looking to combine urban errand running with fun kid hauling!

Company Website HERE

Ditch your car and hop on a MADSEN. Ride the city with the commuters, the hipsters, the messengers, and the moms. Rediscover your community. Embrace your freedom.
And rejoice in the power of your own two legs.

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1 car = 42 bromptons

 

 

Bikes are the future – if you live in a city you owe it not to yourself but everyone to get on your bike and use less car transport. A bike city is a friendly city. And if petrified about theft then get a Brompton and take your bike into places with you.

Fat Frank tyre review

Fat Franks are useless – after the third puncture in as many months have put on schwalbe marathon plus tires complete with slime filed tubes. No good on the yuba although may put them on the Klein….

 

UPDATE: Since put on my Klein – see the look here …

quick escape and a few miles down

motion-X map

Quick ride at 4pm as Jolene and the girls were coming back from swimming – Ruby (now 6yo) was doing only her 2nd ride to the West End (glasgow) which is just over 5km each way. in between was a 40 min swimming class which always wipes her out so thought I would meet them on their way home to give Ruby a moral boost and also to make sure she was safe on the road

10km happy yawn

Took a bit of coaching at the end – but she was insisting on doing it – we were going to strap the bike on the side of the Yuba if she was tired … but she wouldnt give up despite complaining.

Went to meet them on the Brompton – getting used to the slightly small wheels and noticing the bumps – but a solid well-made bike and I am loving it.

Brompton - S6L brooks and schwalbe marathon upgrade

Name:		Track 023
Date:		3 Oct 2010 5:19 pm
Map: (valid until Nov 2, 2010)		View Larger Map
Distance:		7.84 kilometers
Elapsed Time:		35:34.6
Avg Speed:		13.2 km/h
Max Speed:		35.0 km/h
Avg Pace:		04′ 32″ per km
Min Altitude:		81 m
Max Altitude:		107 m
Start Time:		2010-10-03T16:19:53Z
Start Location:
Latitude:	55.860547º N
Longitude:	4.223120º W
End Location:
Latitude:	55.860423º N
Longitude:	4.222976º W

The Bling Dummy (via NCC Velograph BLOG)

Wow – always had a soft spot for the big dummy but look at this …

The Eddington Big Dummy Project deserves a post of its own. We can take very little credit for the spec on this bike, as it was mostly chosen before it was presented to us. Janice has excellent taste in components. The red Rohloff came straight from Germany for this project. We matched the anodized red with a King front hub, King Headset, Crank Bros 50/50 Pedals, Salsa Skewers and Seat Clamp. The … Read More

via NCC Velograph BLOG

HAPPY TO SHARE

Anyone out there with an interest in ‘rambling’ (in the sense of kite,bike,tour,camera, surf) and who want to contribute then get in touch. I only started this blog as a ramble into the ether and now it turns out that people read it so – if you fancy writing about your tour on a surly big dummy, fell-running, bike maintenance or even reviews of things or places then I want to hear from you.

girls gone punctured

Bottom line – Ordered Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tour and some slime inner tubes after jolene got marooned with the girls on the way back from school. The front tyre punctured and when she tried to push the inner tube rolled out of the Fat Franks ….. she had to call her brother for rescue as i was away.

stranded when it's time for dinner

The Yuba is heavy and then with 2 extra kid seats and an electric motor it is garanteed to be a plus 60lbs beast.

Yuba mundo electric wheel

Shot with my Hipstamatic for iPhone

Electric front wheel on the Yuba Mundo – sparticle 250w – still installing

Product Information

With the all new Bafang Permanent Magnet Brushless Motor for higher efficiency and more power throughput.

The 2010 Sparticle Kit comes with many improvements (after listening to our customer feedback) including:

• crusie control
• handlebar mounted ON/OFF switch and a quality throttle with battery gauge.
• An extremely easy to fit extendable modular wireharness system (E.W.S) with stylish sensible connectors so if you havea cargo bike, a trike, or a recumbent you can use inline extensions to ensure the cables are just the right length.
• Battery locks on with a 1/2 inch key operated bolt
• Upgraded charger circuitry to balance the battery cells for a longer life and better performance.
• Quality rims with stainless steel spokes so your pride and joy won’t rust overnight.
• A variety of specially made washers are available to ensure the perfect motor wheel fit in your bicycle forks.
• Disc brake front motorwheel available in 26″ wheel.

This is a well designed, lightweight, easy to fit, reliable (tried and tested) kit using a 24v 10Ah (240 Watt hour)  lightweight bubblepack battery that delivers great performance.
Please note it is FRONT WHEEL fitting and rim brake & disc brake compatible.
PERFORMANCE/SPECS

Performance
Max Range   20 to 35  miles (atob acheived over 40 miles)
Max Power    600 watts
Nominal Power    250watts
Hill Climbing    15.00%
Max Motor Speed    13-15 mph
Peak current    25Amps
Ave’ Charge times     2 to 4 hours

Specifications
Motor    Permanent Magnet Brushless 250Watt continuous
Battery    24Volt 10AmpHour Lithium = 240 Watt Hours
Suspension    n/a
Brakes    n/a
Gears    n/a
Assist Modes thumb throttle or twist grip both with cruise control (pedelec optional extra) Handlebar mounted On/Off switch
Weight    approx 5.5Kg
Warranty    1 year on all parts, Yes even the battery!

One of the lightest kits on the market from the market leading ebike retailer.

Note: Front fork clearance for the motor needs to be 100mm.

Big Dummy Rohloff – riding the spline

These guys rode the Spine of America from Alaska to Tuera del Fuego if I recall right.

Lovely Surly Big Dummy mated to a rohloff.

Yuba Mundo in the sun – the best of times

A ride back from town

‘Oh so comfy dad …’

then there was silence.

Ruby is also still enjoying the old homemade stoker seat that I made her – particularly when sister isnt on the back.

Cleaned out the Bike Shed today

Moved hangers swept and pumped up tyres …. SPRING IS HERE

Guys at Lighten up bikes helping George. « The Beltline Bike shop

SAW  THIS AND THOUGHT I WOULD PASS IT ON

Guys at Lighten up bikes helping George.

This is George. George lives in SW Atlanta

George is 62 years old.

George is a Vietnam Vet

George lives in his Grandmothers house. She is in a nursing home.

George collects cans to supplement his social security income.

He collects cans by the roadside and hauls his load on this bicycle. Last night, I received an email from my friend Ken that simply said “we gotta get George a Mundo”. To which I replied, “Who the hell is George?”. To which Ken replied, “dude george the guy who hauls all the cans on his bike up and down murphy”. One dollar for George was born.

The idea is this, if enough people donate one dollar for George we can set him up with a Yuba Mundo cargo hauling bike that’s tricked out just for hauling cans. We are NOT a non-profit corporation. The filing costs would put us well on the way to a Mundo so we’re doing this on the honor system. We will be incurring Paypal fees and perhaps a few unforseen expenses but, beyond that, every penny will go towards a badass Mundo for George and if anything is left it will go to some charitable use.

Please give to onedollarforgeorge.org

lightenupbikes.com

via Guys at Lighten up bikes helping George. « The Beltline Bike shop.

NOTE: IF link is not working login to your paypal and send money to scott@onedollarforgeorge.org

A jaunt to the shops

Saturday morning jaunt to the shops to pick up some food. Two cheapo £6 panniers from eBay – not quite the carrying capacity of the go- getter bag but at least this fits on with the child seat.

One child on the stoker seat is very stable – if just the younger one on the rear then the front wheel does feel a bit light when you are not on it.

Nice and smooth through the traffic on the way home though.

yuba ride in the park

Just found some photos from last year – before I had the other child seat on. Just with the homemade stoker seat

…. had strapped ruby’s bike on the side for the ride down to the park where she could practice.

In the park it is quite a care free jolly around – the Yuba makes a great platform to shoot from – would be happy sitting backwards  (with another driver)  whilst shooting on my HD rig – and with these big tyres probably smoother than most tracks and dollies.

Yuba seat and stoker seat installed

Just have to get it out the garage now and through the snow. Well actually the snow has melted – time to hit the road again.

ruby and bella togged up for dry run

Cargo Bike review

Here online – cant get it to embed

2) Touring Bike:

If I came into money – or was willing to spend the spondoolies what would I get. But in things i do like to do – so no DH mtb or roadracer.

Different job, different course, different horse.

1)   Mountainbike:

SPOT – titanium Carbon Belt Drive Rohloff / hot switchable to Singlespeed Mode.

Change the Belt every 30,000 km and oil the rohloff once a year or every 10 000km.

Gates carbon drive belt  and I gotta say it’s pretty incredible. Imagine a conveyor belt powering your bike and you’ll start to get the idea. No slippage, no chain slap, and it’s super lightweight.

If you are worried about use in the mud then check out the close-up of the crank. The back side of the cogs are actually open to allow mud and dirt to be pushed out as you pedal. The carbon belt doesn’t have “chain stretch” issues and no lube required. Talk about low maintenance!

more info on rohloff and belt drive here

A tie here for my affection desire.

THORN RAVEN TOUR

Rohloff equipped (26 inch Wheel)
Thorn Raven Tour

The ultimate, affordable all rounder… light enough for long term day to day use… tough enough for rough stuff… strong enough for cycle camping or Adventure touring. Thorn 969 cold drawn, butted, heat treated tubing & exclusive heavy-duty Thorn 969 stays.
Totally reliable, easy to maintain, cheap to run
Lifetime frame guarantee.

SURLY BIG DUMMY (Rohloff Custom)

An even more versatile solution than the thorn. Long wheelbase and the ability to use as a Cargo bike.

You could even strap up to 6 normal panniers on for long distance touring. 4 at back 2 at front and a tent over the back for expedition touring.