My preference is to put my bike(s) inside the vehicle as well, to the
extent that I look for vehicles with that capability when I buy them.
On Tue, Jan 28, 2014 at 12:37 PM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.comwrote:
Our family's one car is a Honda Odyssey, the same car Leah has. We
bought it
For any who own pickup trucks, this is a killer and inexpensive option -
SoftRide tailgate pad
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/estes/bike/aP6250001.jpg
it will easily fit four bikes across the back of the truck
+1 on trailer hitch... I use mine all the time, whether for bike rack,
cargo platform, cargo trailer, etc... They just make sense, and I think
every car should have one.
But I swear... my NEXT car is gonna be a pick-m-up truck for sure!!! For
now, I've got the next best thing; a Honda Element
Didn't know Kuat was diversifying from selling star destroyers and TIEs.
Good for them!
Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal
On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 6:11 AM, Montclair BobbyB montclairbob...@gmail.com
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+1 on trailer hitch... I use mine all the time,
Wow, Montclairbobbyb. If money was no object THAT is the company I'd get it
from! I just looked them up. The NV rack would be perfect. In fact, I'm
remembering this for when I need the 4 bike system. I think I have to have it!
I began assembly with the crumby instruction manual yesterday. I
On Thursday, January 30, 2014 9:34:43 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
Didn't know Kuat was diversifying from selling star destroyers and TIEs.
Good for them!
ROTFL!!! There's a particular Firespray that I'd like to have.
-L
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It veers off topic, but I'm in the market for a new bike hauler and the
revised/2014 Ford Transit Connect is the top contender. The van version
has tons of room for bikes and gear in the back, drives like a Focus, and
gets around 30mpg hwy.
Make no mistake, David... Nothing in the Galaxy comes close to the Beta...
It was worth the 3 month wait...
BB
On Thursday, January 30, 2014 9:34:43 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
Didn't know Kuat was diversifying from selling star destroyers and TIEs.
Good for them!
Cheers,
David
Actually this is all about bike transport... and vehicles like the Transit
do play a critical role... I hope Ford doesn't fuddle with it too much...
longer wheelbase, yes, more power, yes... more mass-appeal and trim
options?... uh uh...I hope not. Leave that 'commercial/utility' look
alone,
The new one looks a bit sleeker and runs on and updated (Focus) chassis,
but has plenty of space for bikes and camping gear...
The long-wheelbase van features 130.6 cu. ft. of cargo space and can
accommodate items up to seven feet long, five feet wide and nearly four
feet tall.
On Thu, Jan
I'm partial to Corellian products. Some may consider them antiquated
or pieces of junk, but just like Rivendells, they are thoughtfully
designed and infintely uprgradeable.
On Thursday, January 30, 2014 7:37:28 AM UTC-8, Leslie wrote:
On Thursday, January 30, 2014 9:34:43 AM UTC-5,
This consistent conquering of obstacles is pure inspiration.
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ha! $400 will be money well spent if it means you can drive the bike to the
bottom of the hill, use it to run errands or take a ride everyday, it will
be pennies per use in no time. i'm stuck in the middle of winter and have
not been on the bike in a few weeks, cranky for sure!
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Wow..that's some impressive ask a question, get answers and pick one
progress. And now, fun with tools!
Joe Bernard
Vallejo, CA.
On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 10:01:41 PM UTC-8, LeahFoy wrote:
Well, no one will accuse me of being patient. I have a hitch on the van
and a rack in a box, ready
This group lives to encourage bicycle adventures. Great example of
collective wisdom.
dougP
On Wednesday, January 29, 2014 6:28:05 PM UTC-8, Joe Bernard wrote:
Wow..that's some impressive ask a question, get answers and pick one
progress. And now, fun with tools!
Joe Bernard
Vallejo,
Putting a bike on a hitch rack is usually easier than putting it inside a
vehicle, unless you have a big cargo van without back seats. Just lift the
bike onto the rack latch the straps. You don't need to rearrange
anything, worry about the bike shifting, or whether two bikes will collide.
I used to feel this way, but recently picked up a Chain Johnny which
velcro attaches around your drivetrain and lets you put the bike in the
basc seat without grease worries. You still have to take the front wheel
off, but it works nicely and is secure storage.
have you looked at adding a hitch to the odyssey, a fold-away hitch rack
sounds like the best solution.
On Monday, January 27, 2014 6:48:09 PM UTC-5, LeahFoy wrote:
Joan, you've just hit in my current plan! Ha! I'm looking at what kind of
bike rack my Honda Oddysey (no hitch) would take.
Today I'm planning to find a bike store and see how much $ and how difficult
that will be. There's a gazillion racks on craigslist, but I don't know which
is compatible. I'll let you guys know.
Also, on bikehenderson.org I found a bicycle scavenger hunt and the annual
Stroll n Roll that we can
I know that adding a hitch will add to the cost, here are a few hitch
options, http://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-2010_Honda_Odyssey.htm
then there's the cost of installing the hitch and then buying the hitch
rack itself. i believe uhaul places sell/install hitches too.
But the hitch bike-rack is
In case you missed it: there's a section on the bike Henderson site with
trail maps-- maybe you're closer to bicycle trails than you realize?
http://cityofhenderson.com/public_works/bicycle/maps_trails.php
On Tuesday, January 28, 2014 11:17:28 AM UTC-5, LeahFoy wrote:
Today I'm planning to
I have used a cheapo trunk strap-on rack on my ex's 2004 Honda Odyssey.
Like this one: http://amzn.to/1jEx4ZI
Six straps at the top, bottom, and sides of the hatch. A bit of a pain to
install, but easy to take on and off once you get the strap lengths figured
out.
The big advantage of this
Our family's one car is a Honda Odyssey, the same car Leah has. We
bought it because at the time my son and used a tandem for our
transportation. We could just pick up the tandem and roll it into the
car, without removing wheels or anything of that sort.
It is much, much easier to put a bike in a
Guess who got a new hitch on her van?!?!? MEEE!
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On Jan 28, 2014, at 9:37 AM, Anne Paulson anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote:
Our family's one car is a Honda Odyssey, the same car Leah has. We
bought it because at the time my son and used a tandem for our
You don't mess around!
You have some options for
used:
http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/search/bia?zoomToPosting=catAbb=biaquery=hitchminAsk=maxAsk=srchType=Texcats=
http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/bik/4304905024.html
http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/bik/4281666202.html
You don't mess around, either! I looked at all the links you bird dogged for me
(THANKS) and am trying to figure out what style rack is best.
I stopped at The Broken Spoke bike shop and they had a Hollywood brand
tray-style rack that would take three bikes. Price was $175.
Who wants to chime
The tray style always seems the most secure, and puts less stress on the
paint. However, some tray ones have an arm that clamps the wheel, which
doesn't work well with fenders.
The one Cyclotourist linked (the last one) clamps on the frame instead.
You'd want to pad that contact point to
Always happy to assist someone with Craigslist!
The tray ones are REALLY big. They take up a lot more space and protrude a
lot further than the hanging kind. They may also take a 2 receiver vs. the
1.25 the hanging ones have. Many people don't like the hanging kind as the
bikes can bump into each
Well, no one will accuse me of being patient. I have a hitch on the van and a
rack in a box, ready for installation. I'm going back to CA for the first time
since moving, and we are taking the bikes. In a mad rush, I started the
research and pressured U-Haul into hitching me up. The first LBS I
Adventure awaits!
Cheers,
David
it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal
On Tue, Jan 28, 2014 at 10:01 PM, Leah Peterson jonasandle...@gmail.comwrote:
Well, no one will accuse me of being patient. I have a hitch on the van
and a rack in a box, ready for installation. I'm
Leah, walking a bike up a hill is just fine. Holy moly, you should've seen
me huffing and puffing pushing the loaner Hunq up the foothills of Mt
Diablo when I went on the Riv S24O last spring. At first I felt
embarressed because I couldn't even use any excuses like I'm a woman in my
50's
Grant said it, and my all-time favorite quote - You can be a biathlete.
On Monday, January 27, 2014 10:15:53 AM UTC-6, Liesl wrote:
Leah, walking a bike up a hill is just fine. Holy moly, you should've
seen me huffing and puffing pushing the loaner Hunq up the foothills of Mt
Diablo when
You make an excellent point, Liesl. I was riding my Bleriot up the
last/steepest part home the other day, and suddenly looked down and noticed
something: I'm wearing running shoes! The walk was nice :)
On Monday, January 27, 2014 8:15:53 AM UTC-8, Liesl wrote:
Leah, walking a bike up a hill
I walked my bike up a hill in the last 200K I did. About 5 miles from the
end there is an absolute wall of a hill on Barton Creek Blvd. Well I too
was wearing normal shoes so I got off and walked. It was great! No guilt
here! I think the rules of brevets state that your cycle just has to be
Well, today I set out on the school commute with fresh hopes and clear mind.
Today was Lincoln's big debut of riding his 16 inch Specialized Hotrock bike
solo. (He is usually hooked onto me via Trail-a-Bike.) I meant to appreciate
the sensory experience, but I appreciated that none of us became
Excellent point on LCGing it (lowest common gear), Liesl, though I say so
without intending the odd praising of myself roundabout through you.
Sardonic grin. I anticipate I'll have a LOT of LCG on my various winter
camping bikepacking trip that start in a few weeks. Yowza you needs a lot
of
Leah - I really sympathize with the total change your move has made in your biking locale and routine. I almost hesitate to write the following - because it's sort of against the use the bike for as much as possible philosophy. I also should point out that I'm lucky to live in a place where I can
Joan, you've just hit in my current plan! Ha! I'm looking at what kind of bike
rack my Honda Oddysey (no hitch) would take. I'll be perusing Craigslist in the
near future! Yay! Thanks for a judge in the right direction.
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On Jan 27, 2014, at 2:31 PM, Joan Oppel
Right on! say I to putting your bike on a rack, driving somewhere, and then
riding (and occasionally pushing if needed).
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That sounds like most all my rides longer than 8 miles! With the highway we
have here it's jut too noisy for my daft brain to handle, so on the van me
Hunqa goes. I just wish I could drive so I wasn't such a pain for my wife,
though she says that on the lesser side of the pain that I am. Grin.
Leah, can you put the bike inside the van, or is there too much kids/stuff
in there?
On Monday, January 27, 2014 3:48:09 PM UTC-8, LeahFoy wrote:
Joan, you've just hit in my current plan! Ha! I'm looking at what kind of
bike rack my Honda Oddysey (no hitch) would take. I'll be perusing
I can if it's just me and the kids. Disaster if husband comes. Why?
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On Jan 27, 2014, at 8:10 PM, Joe Bernard joerem...@gmail.com wrote:
Leah, can you put the bike inside the van, or is there too much kids/stuff in
there?
On Monday, January 27, 2014 3:48:09 PM UTC-8,
I was just wondering about ease/quickness of carrying. I had a big SUV once
upon a time, and loved how easy it was to toss the bike in the back and
drive to the park.
On Monday, January 27, 2014 8:27:42 PM UTC-8, LeahFoy wrote:
I can if it's just me and the kids. Disaster if husband comes.
Last year I moved to the top of a really big hill. I didn't think much of
it at the time, but I'm not the strong rider I was 10 years ago (a long
story involving less riding as I sank deeper into alcoholism..I'm 10 months
sober and slowly getting stronger again), and I was talking myself out of
Joe, I'm glad to hear that you are recovering and riding again. Didn't I
buy the Sequoia my wife has been riding from you? Maybe a decade or so
ago. She rode it around town until we bought the tandem... since then she
mostly wants to ride coupled.
Like you and Leah I live at the bottom of
+1 for Manny's words.
I think about that each day these last months in the frozen wonderland I
have been commuting. Not a very long trip either way, but it has been
interesting at a level different from my fair weather cycling. The wide
temperature shifts (+28° to -10°), varied precipitation
Nope, not my Sequoia, but I'm sure we've traded bikes/parts/greenbacks at
some point along the road. Thanks for the kind words; it's a very personal
thing to post on a forum, but this is a personal-type thread on a
personal-type forum, so I suspect/hope people are ok with it.
On Sunday,
Hi Leah,
With regards to the bike bus, contact Safe Routes to School (SFTS). They
have coordinators in your district, information online how to start a bike
bus and webinars. I am the bike/bus coordinator for my local elementary
school located on a freeway otherwise known as Sunset Blvd. here
What's a bike bus and are there Rivendells involved?
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Leah,
With busy lives and higher priority things to do.
Biking for yourself doesn't come often enough.
Be happy with the little rides, the little things that make riding such a
joy.
No ride needs to be epic for it to be memorable sometimes it doesn't even
have to be scenic.
Most of my rides
Are there any villages in the mountain, with shopping centers and
restaurants there, maybe 10 or less miles away? Or, do you have to go down
that mountain for everything? The reason I ask is:
On weekends, one of the things I do, so I have somewhere to ride, is, when
we decide to go out as
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