Boat Bikes -- Some Observations

[Blue Crab]

Fighting handlebar corrosion on a real boat bike using carbon fiber black paint:

[Cherod]

Originally Posted by Kenomac

I guess that would depend on who's doing the curb hopping and how it's being done.

I would never suggest that you can't but I would love to see your technique for bunny hoping a Brunton avec trailer onto a raised pavement .

[Cherod]

Originally Posted by Kenomac

The Burley Travoy trailer is rated for up to 80 pounds or 35kgs I believe. I've carried fuel jugs back to the boat on it.

Like the trailer , seriously good idea

[Blue Crab]

Originally Posted by Cherod

I would never suggest that you can't but I would love to see your technique for bunny hoping a Brunton avec trailer onto a raised pavement .

Without serious damage and flying babies (affuent babies) and other debris.

[SecondBase]

Originally Posted by Dockhead

6. Folding bikes are somewhat easier to store, but they still suck at being stored on a boat. I wish the makers would invest some engineering work in making them fold up better. Bromptons are the only folding bikes I've seen that actually fold up into a smooth package -- my Dahon is a nightmare of different stuff sticking out to get caught in everything when you try to get it into a locker. I've just invested into snap-off pedals to at least get that out of the way, but then I'll lose the ability to use cleats

DH,

Snap off pedals are better than folding pedals which run about a 100% failure rate IMO.

The improved "fold up better" design could be as simple as this:



No hinge. Two pins come out instead and the bike separates into easier to boat-stow halves.

It will need an inline rear brake cable disconnect at the join. Prodeco can probably prototype that approach on a Mariner 8...

[Fuss]

Retro electric hub for the Brompton,
For those journeys that you need some help, steep hills, in a hurry, heavy load etc.
Has anyone tried one?
Brompton has just started making an electric version but I heard you must buy the complete bike.
I'm thinking of trying the retro kit for 500 US dollars on eBay.

[Kenomac]

Originally Posted by Fuss

Retro electric hub for the Brompton,
For those journeys that you need some help, steep hills, in a hurry, heavy load etc.
Has anyone tried one?
Brompton has just started making an electric version but I heard you must buy the complete bike.
I'm thinking of trying the retro kit for 500 US dollars on eBay.

Fuss,

Can you please send me the link, my wife can use an electric hub at times.

Cheers

Ken

[Fuss]

I can't find the eBay one anymore...but here is some good links, the youtube video is an American company I believe.
http://www.ebike-solutions.com/en/brompton.html
http://www.nanoelectricbikes.co.uk/
https://youtu.be/wCL8mGxQuwY

[Fuss]

Of course the Brompton web site also has some info

[Kenomac]

Thanks

[sailorboy1]

I just went to Walmart and got 2 - 7 speed "cruisers" for $210 for the pair. As someone who 22 years ago owned a bicycle shop I can say that the bikes are amazing good quality for the price. I would say at least as good as the $275 bike shop bike of 22 years ago.

[SecondBase]

Originally Posted by Fuss

Retro electric hub for the Brompton,
For those journeys that you need some help, steep hills, in a hurry, heavy load etc.
Has anyone tried one?
Brompton has just started making an electric version but I heard you must buy the complete bike.
I'm thinking of trying the retro kit for 500 US dollars on eBay.

Heavy load - An electric bike with panniers makes an excellent grocery hauler while cruising. The panniers keep the CG low. Leading Practice: fold the bike and actually put it IN the grocery cart while you shop (anti-theft).

Ebike definitely puts you up at a consistent riding speed and is helpful for those 64 foot bridges you'll be riding over along the AICW.

Plus it is fun. This Ted talk video kind of took me back in time and helped me understand why I enjoy it so much.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTT7i3SKpMQ&sns=em