The best parking brake, in my opinion, is the sturdy velcro leg band off my pants leg. I have it, and don't need it on my leg, since I'm parking my bike. When I take off the parking brake it reminds me to put my leg band back on :).
For steer-stopping, I keep a longer velcro strap connected to each of my two tandems (one HubbuHubbuH, one beater tandem). When I park the tandem, I route the velcro strap around the down tube and the front wheel and pull it tight. Now I can lean the machine against the wall or pole or fence and it stays a single rigid object, and prevents the front wheel turning. It's a good system for that task. If "parking flop" is the entirety of the problem, that's a $10 solution to "parking flop". If "riding flop" or "steering flop" is part/all of the problem, a strap won't help you. I bought some Stout 650B tires, and strangely each tire came with this curiously nice long velcro strap. It was too nice to toss, so I looked for a good reason to use it. It's ~twice as long as a leg band. Bill Lindsay El Cerrito, CA On Monday, March 11, 2024 at 12:10:56 PM UTC-7 Michael Morrissey wrote: > Hi Leah, > > Your Platypus is going to be amazing. I advocate that you get the Velo > Orange steering damper. > > However, to install it you are going to need to reroute your cables on the > downtube. Here's what you need for that, which allows you to run full > length outer housing. I have these for my rear brake on my Rivendell and > they work great. As a bonus, you can get cool cable outers in a contrasting > color (try Sim Works or Velo Orange for these): > https://www.amazon.com/ZYAMY-Bicycle-Hydraulic-Housing-Clamps/dp/B095P4GPQZ > > The steerstopper is a cool farkle (fancy accessory really kewl likely > expensive), but it's a $100 solution to a $10 problem. Try one of these on > your front brake lever first as a parking brake: > > https://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-Original-Reusable-Assorted/dp/B00SHBNE8E/ref=asc_df_B00SHBNE8E/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198066667628&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15513276014631186794&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9067609&hvtargid=pla-318105899700&psc=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw17qvBhBrEiwA1rU9w2QBemfat-bZ6llmXU4aAVZxoNtAa1OXdctlHdbXqGK7DcyUwTEkvxoC9MkQAvD_BwE > > Michael > On Monday, March 11, 2024 at 11:22:42 AM UTC-4 krhe...@gmail.com wrote: > >> @Tom, >> Thank-you for your information. I appreciate it. >> >> Kim Hetzel. >> >> On Monday, March 11, 2024 at 7:52:33 AM UTC-7 Tom Horton wrote: >> >>> kim, re the steerstopper on a clem L, I've had one on a clem L 64 for a >>> few years and works fine....I don't load the front basket with bricks or >>> anything ultra heavy, but load of groceries, books, etc...no >>> problems....the steerstopper guy wasn't sure it would work and even offered >>> to make a custom, longer version of the steerstopper; but the regular one >>> has been fine for me. you need to snug the receiver part up tight (but >>> beware, you can strip the threads if you get too exuberant). I'd recommend >>> it for a clem L; also have them on a few other front basketed rivs, all >>> good. >>> >>> >>> On Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 12:34:26 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! >>> wrote: >>> >>>> [image: IMG_5598.jpeg][image: IMG_5582.jpeg]Hi Friends, >>>> >>>> I’ve had a Nitto Basket Rack from Rivendell for a few years. I think it >>>> looks awesome, it’s dead useful, but it annoyed me that it was heavy and >>>> made my bars swing around on my mermaid Platy. But as I plan the build for >>>> my 50 cm purple Platy (which is taking a million years) I am considering >>>> putting the basket rack back into service. It pains me to see it sitting, >>>> and it’s so pretty and unique that I just want to give it another try. >>>> Maybe the 650b wheels will be less floppy with this rack? Maybe the >>>> smaller, lighter bike won’t seem as penalized by the heft of this rack? It >>>> would be such an easy experiment if it wasn’t for the dyno light/wiring >>>> that is affected by the decision. It’s not a matter of simply pulling the >>>> rack, because wire length, light mount, etc are affected and will not be >>>> an >>>> easy switch. My shop hates soldering and I certainly can’t do it. >>>> >>>> I had started a thread long ago about this and a lot of people reported >>>> similar experiences. Now that some more years have gone by, I’m curious if >>>> opinions have changed, or if more people have these racks and would offer >>>> their opinions. There isn’t much in the way of reviews to read online. >>>> Maybe some here would offer theirs. If more folks are trying and loving >>>> their Nitto Basket Racks, I’ll be likely to install mine. >>>> >>>> Meanwhile, this beautiful Platypus sits in my living room on the shelf, >>>> waiting for its parts to return from the anodizer. And, there’s fresh snow >>>> on the ground. But talking bikes will get me through! >>>> Leah >>>> >>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/c3120853-ac86-4587-8e9b-51a1cd1c944fn%40googlegroups.com.
