Bike Forums - Utility CyclingWant to haul groceries, beer, maybe even your kids? You don't have to live car free to put your bike to use as a workhorse. Here's the place to share and learn about the bicycle as a utility vehicle.$1300 utility bike- September 27, 2008 Apparently it will be available in Portland soon ... http:bikeportland.org20080926interbike-report-electric-bikes-and-a-new-twist-on-the-bakfietshttp://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=470588&goto=newpost unique rackfender solution needed- September 27, 2008 Hello All, I have a possibly unique rackfender mount situation as the title states. I'm considering purchasing a cruiser bike and using it as a utilitycity bike. A rear rack and fenders can be mounted no problem, it's the front that is. I really don't need both a front and rear rack, but...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=470525&goto=newpost Check this out- September 27, 2008 It was suggested you guys might like this commercial. http:www.youtube.comwatchv=saqb4MtVm4ohttp://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=470482&goto=newpost Front utility rack- September 26, 2008 Thought this would go wel here also http:www.bikeforums.netshowthread.phpt=469994http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=470018&goto=newpost RANS Hammer Truck- September 25, 2008 Image: http:4.bp.blogspot.com_vUEhS0lU3eUSNwQp_yuFaIAAAAAAAAGGomhJonb-Vl-ss400RAND+HT The RANS Hammer Truck (http:viksbigdummy.blogspot.com200809rans-hammer-truck.html)...looks nice. I'm interested in finding out more...:thumb: If you have any details spill the beans....;)http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=469992&goto=newpost How do you keep the trailer from knocking the bike over while you are load it- September 25, 2008 I finally got a good chance to use my BikesAtWork trailer. The carpets of my apartment were being cleaned and I had to move a lot of stuff over to the storage unit across the street temporarily. All went well except that the trailer kept pushing the bike over while I was loading and unloading it....http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=469897&goto=newpost The Bike Industry is throwing a party, are you invited (Xpost from Commuting)- September 25, 2008 I just finished posting an article about Interbike and new products for transportation cycling: http:austinbikeblog.orgp=880. It looks like there are a few interesting products including a new more moderately priced Civia product line. It also looks like Xtracycle and cargo bikes are really...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=469840&goto=newpost MTB to utilitycommuter conversion- September 25, 2008 I'm currently riding a cheapie mountain bike for commuting. I picked it because the pavement on my commute is quite rough and I need something that'll stand up to it, but I don't find the frame to be comfortable. I'd be much more comfortable with a low bar that I can hop over easily, either for...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=469796&goto=newpost A rack that attaches to the seapost and the chainstays- September 25, 2008 Do they make any racks that attach not to the frame but to the seatpost and then the normal mounts by the chainstays My friend has a weird pike that sorta has a seatpost hanging in midair and we are trying to think of a solution.http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=469625&goto=newpost Around Town Bike- September 24, 2008 EDIT: Moved from the Commuting Forum Apologies in advance if this is posted in the wrong place. I want to build up a get-around-town bike for riding to school, grocery and errand runs, etc. I don't have a long commute to my office, but I ride across town to hang out with friends (approx 5...http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=469479&goto=newpost |