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Originally Posted by JStrider
once I get all the house stuff sorted out I will probably buy a bicycle trailer so I can haul groceries and other larger items with my bike.
http://bikesatwork.com/hauling-cargo-by-bike/
don't know if I'll go with that model its one of the more expensive ones. |
Trailers are good, I have a little one, it's one of the old "two toddler" trailers I took all the fabric off and after this political season is over I'm going to use campaign signs to make a floor and sides. I cruised it around the neighborhood with about 100lb in it and it was kind of a PITA, but usable.
Here's what I'm lusting after right now for everyday cargo carry:
http://xtracycle.com/
I'll probably get the bolt-on "free radical" and then save my pennies for this:
http://www.xtracycle.com/product_inf...roducts_id=122
The Big Dummy is getting rave reviews from everyone who bought one sight unseen. One guy who goes by "Devo" has some great footage on YouTube of his tricked out Big Dummy. Gas hits $5 a gallon and I don't think my stepson is going to even want the Jeep Cherokee we have for him... it only gets 18mpg with a rational adult driving it, I'm sure a leadfooted teen would get 14 or so. His father has a Geo Metro for him. (I hate the safety factor but he's gonna do what he's gonna do).
If I sell the Cherokee I could build a really pimped out Big Dummy instead of cannibalizing other bikes.
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Originally Posted by ghoastgirl1
I would say thats negative to say to a beginner. But thats your opinion.
I could care less what you think.
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Oh, it's more dangerous but I ride a bicycle in traffic. Talk about being exposed!
Just manage your risk, take a riding course and stay aware.