Here’s a question to other Mundo/Xtracycle/Long-Bike/Cargo-Bike riders. How often do people ask you what the deal is with your bike? With me it seems almost on a daily basis (at least during the warmer weather when more people are outside). Cargo bikes are not very popular in my neck of the woods, so I supposeContinue reading “Long Bikes”
Tag Archives: Longtail
A Great Example
I came across this short video at Streetsblog. It’s really a great example of someone trying (and succeeding, in my eyes) to make a difference. Not only is he an avid cyclist, but in the cafe that he owns he offers indoor (yes, indoor) bike parking. He also says he opened his cafe to supportContinue reading “A Great Example”
Ride A Bike!
This is an inspiring video by John Burke, president of Trek bikes. I first came across this when I was contemplating putting a 1world2wheels widget on this blog…then I realized that I already do most of the things they suggest (not all, but most…I did drive my truck yesterday…first time in nearly 3 weeks). ThenContinue reading “Ride A Bike!”
More Stuff That Can Be Carried On A Bike
These photos were sent to me by a fellow Buffalonian and avid cyclist / longtail rider (thanks David). He’s carrying them on his Xtracycle. If you’ve been to this blog before then you know that I like to post things that can be carried on a bike…I never tire of it. While cargo bikes areContinue reading “More Stuff That Can Be Carried On A Bike”
This Inspires Me (Too)
If there is a more inspiring slide show out there about longtail bikes I’m not aware of it. I originally posted this short clip last year and just recently watched it again. It moved me just the same this time. If you are at all interested in bikes as a viable mode of transport (whichContinue reading “This Inspires Me (Too)”
Cargo Bikes
There’s a great article on cargo bikes at treehugger. It profiles 22 longtails/cargo/utility bikes (including the incredible looking 8-freight listed above). Click here to see the entire article.
NYC Longtail
A friend sent this picture to me from NYC (Thanks Suzy)…she spotted it on Fourth Street in the West Village…looks like it’s a xtracycle conversion. My hope is that longtails will become more common place…they really are the most practical way to move things in an urban environment.
The Usefulness of Long Tail Bikes
Long tail bikes (or, bikes with extended rear cargo areas) are becoming increasingly popular these days…and rightly so…the load capacity is truly amazing. Click here to see reviews of some of the bikes that are currently available. If you’ve read this blog before, or even if it is your first time, you know that IContinue reading “The Usefulness of Long Tail Bikes”
An Observation
I have the habit of downloading images that I think are interesting and then sometimes forget about them, only to rediscover them sometime later…such is the case of this photo (click it for a better view). Firstly, I have to admit straight away that I do not know either of these guys, nor do IContinue reading “An Observation”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#12)
A large shoulder bag containing a laptop, an extra mouse, and a 25′ extension cord.A small shoulder bag with a sketchbook, datebook, pens, a couple books and other miscellanea.A backpack containing almost 30 pounds of my son’s school books/supplies.An 8-pound bag of dog food.A bag with 5-pounds of whole wheat flour.A 14-year-old kid (he satContinue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#12)”
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#11)
A really big pot (and no, it is not full of soup…now that would be really amazing).
Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#7)
Six boxes loaded with books. Lately I’ve been feeling that my house is full of too much stuff…and much of the stuff are things I rarely use. So in one more way of trying to simplify my life I’ve been attempting to purge my house of unused stuff. I am by no means a pack-rat,Continue reading “Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#7)”
My New S.U.B (and how I built a stylish custom top deck for under twenty bucks)
Well, I finally did it. After months of hemming and hawing (as to whether I should purchase another bike…this makes six), I finally did it. I ordered my Mundo Yuba. And I gotta say that it’s pretty exciting. It was a little intimidating putting it together. I’m a pretty handy guy, but I’ve never putContinue reading “My New S.U.B (and how I built a stylish custom top deck for under twenty bucks)”
Urban Simplicty 