tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post3389041144320340340..comments2024-03-29T04:01:31.445-04:00Comments on Lovely Bicycle!: Thinking It Through: Why Unique Bikes Should Come with AccessoriesVelouriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-72193448801098541492011-12-30T14:06:50.611-05:002011-12-30T14:06:50.611-05:00I like the title of this post. The first three wor...I like the title of this post. The first three words describe exactly what the makers of the Paper (weight) Bicycle did not do.NatMchttp://snarl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-82471484654395632712011-11-17T13:02:55.518-05:002011-11-17T13:02:55.518-05:00@teresa... Which Linus are you looking at? I have ...@teresa... Which Linus are you looking at? I have one of their Mixte 8's... sits pretty upright, but not as upright at their Dutch bike. Great racks that look sharp too, and I paid just under $800 including the additional front rack. I can't speak for how the bike will hold up to harsh winters as I live on the West coast. But when I read your desired bike, I immediately thought my Linus Mixte 8 was exactly that. IMOdtruenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-70179222419587179592011-11-14T21:58:27.022-05:002011-11-14T21:58:27.022-05:00Velouria,
It looks like the Velo-Orange Constructe...Velouria,<br />It looks like the Velo-Orange Constructeur Rear Rack might work:<br />http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/racks-decaleurs/racks/vo-constructeur-rear-rack.htmlChristopher Stefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17542828573208066338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-56811138125572802842011-11-13T20:34:12.076-05:002011-11-13T20:34:12.076-05:00Are you serious?! That is more amazing looking th...Are you serious?! That is more amazing looking than the bike. <br /><br />Corey K come look!Ground Round Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103163385322185034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-69090201238655789112011-11-13T20:05:53.273-05:002011-11-13T20:05:53.273-05:00Ah Paper Bike has now posted a prototype picture o...Ah Paper Bike has now posted a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/simple-city/6339358375/in/photostream" rel="nofollow">prototype picture</a> on flickr - yes! I wonder how much this will run. I am serious that I am considering getting this bike, but it will depend on sorting out the rack thing.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-52380152352319199242011-11-13T00:25:03.340-05:002011-11-13T00:25:03.340-05:00Velouria... regarding the Raleigh link from your w...Velouria... regarding the Raleigh link from your website, thank u so much for passing that along!<br /><br />I wanted to also mention that I own a 2007 Specialized Dolce, a road bike, but have never felt comfortable on it. I went to a bike shop in NYC, and it was suggested that I could bring the bike in and have it changed up for a more upright positioning. I would also like to change the tires to something slightly wider. Does this sound like a crazy idea? I feel like I'd be losing a pretty good road bike. Then again, I don't ride it, because the I've never gotten used to road bike positioning. I'm sort of a road weenie :-/Teresanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-85881847559774983592011-11-11T17:14:00.109-05:002011-11-11T17:14:00.109-05:00Alexander, thanks for putting in the right links.Alexander, thanks for putting in the right links.Slow Factoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12056080802746709323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-81893646058182826242011-11-11T15:25:05.992-05:002011-11-11T15:25:05.992-05:00FYI the rack situation is not as dire as it might ...FYI the rack situation is not as dire as it might seem. I adapted a Racktime rack to my Paper bike and it's works great. I know that Nick from Paper has a proper rack in the works, but for now there is a rack adapter that will allow you to attach one.Julienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-11746551774441980572011-11-11T14:14:52.427-05:002011-11-11T14:14:52.427-05:00It be must be a natural law that making a correcti...It be must be a natural law that making a correction inevitably introduces another error. I meant to fix the link to the Gr8 photo, but then wrote "Fr8".<br /><br />In summary,<br /><br />Fr8: http://www.flickr.com/photos/henryinamsterdam/6258918490/<br /><br />The new Gr8: http://www.flickr.com/photos/henryinamsterdam/6169609718/<br /><br />Alexander (the Gr8 is on my mind/wishlist)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-2666325480444494532011-11-11T14:11:19.655-05:002011-11-11T14:11:19.655-05:00Teresa - Re Raleigh 3-speeds, you might want to re...Teresa - Re Raleigh 3-speeds, you might want to read <a href="http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2010/10/lovely-bicycle-on-budget-vintage-vs.html" rel="nofollow">this post</a>.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-7561653616132885962011-11-11T13:56:07.490-05:002011-11-11T13:56:07.490-05:00Teresa: A vintage Raleigh Sports might be a decent...Teresa: A vintage Raleigh Sports might be a decent option for a pretty upright ride, decent carrying capacity and not too heavy. Though if it has the original steel wheel rims, you might want to get new aluminum rims, as you'll get much better braking with them, and they won't rust. Still, if you can get the bike in good condition for something like $300, then have new wheels built for $100 each or so, that's still a pretty good deal, if a little more hassle than buying a new bike.portlandize.comhttp://portlandize.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-5718183383763994452011-11-11T13:43:49.473-05:002011-11-11T13:43:49.473-05:00@dr2chase: I don't know anything about changin...@dr2chase: I don't know anything about changing parts (altho I'd like to learn), and I currently don't have a friendly, trustworthy bike shop to go to. I'm caught in the middle between going to Manhattan or going to CT to find a place. I think I'd be willing to maybe spend about $1500 for a bike that gives a good upright ride but doesn't weigh a ton. Ideally, something that weighs no more than 35 lbs... I think. <br /><br />Linus' are really popular in NYC, but the rust problem isn't cool. I was told I could winterize the bike by putting wax on the frame, but it sounds like a hassle. I'm wondering if this is normal practice for people that ride in the winter.<br /><br />Are vintage Raleighs heavy? I've seen plenty of those on Craigslist and lots of stores in NYC are selling vintage ones. I'm thinking of checking them out too.Teresanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-7944024094767311632011-11-11T13:39:49.567-05:002011-11-11T13:39:49.567-05:00The above links for the Fr8 and Gr8 are the same.....The above links for the Fr8 and Gr8 are the same... May I suggest this Fr8 photo:<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/henryinamsterdam/6169609718/<br /><br />AlexanderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-58157100660047661092011-11-11T11:09:24.024-05:002011-11-11T11:09:24.024-05:00Bikes that carry stuff well will become more and m...Bikes that carry stuff well will become more and more popular as more people use them and see what works - as a partial car replacement these are still in their infancy in the U.S. so this discussion is an important one. <br /><br />I think the Paper is gorgeous, rides great and - as mentioned - is surprisingly lightweight. It is amongst my favourite looking city bikes... its designer Nick and also Philip from Simpel are nice guys.<br /><br />I am one of those people who has bad luck whilst carrying stuff unless it is held in mostly by gravity (rather than bungies) and with both hands on the bars most of the time and nothing hanging on my arms...<br /><br />I would happily use the Paper with racks and such as described and also suggest the Workcycles Fr8 http://www.flickr.com/photos/henryinamsterdam/6258918490/in/photostream and new Gr8 http://www.flickr.com/photos/henryinamsterdam/6258918490/in/photostream designs - made by my friend Henry - with their modular change-the-add-ons-as-your-family-grows philosophy. The bikes also "grow": http://www.bakfiets-en-meer.nl/workcycles-faqs-overviews/overview-fr8-transport-bikes/Slow Factoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12056080802746709323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-48729156175292884722011-11-11T09:56:00.218-05:002011-11-11T09:56:00.218-05:00@Teresa - craigslist mountain bike frame, replace ...@Teresa - craigslist mountain bike frame, replace parts as necessary.<br /><br />Daughter of a friend is riding around Somerville/Cambridge on a bike like that; replaced tires, chain, saddle, stem, bars, built dynamo front wheel, added fenders, lights, rear rack (inadequate IMO, but the budget was getting tight) , and a front Wald basket. I think it's under 35lbs (it's near), and was definitely under $1200. If you wanted IGH, that would be another wheel build and more money, but still well under $1200. You could also add a chainguard/case to keep your pants clean, if you went IGH.<br /><br />(If anyone in Somerville sees a blue bike with amber/white daylight running lights mounted under the front basket, that's the bike).dr2chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16320828055999939449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-39088040165500189962011-11-11T08:54:02.306-05:002011-11-11T08:54:02.306-05:00http://www.oldmanmountain.com/Pages/RackPages/Rack...http://www.oldmanmountain.com/Pages/RackPages/RackGalleries/Pages/sherpaRear_gallery.htm<br /><br />A Sherpa from Old Man Mountain should work. It attaches directly to the hub. They currently have it in white too.Ronahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096213034605839343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-35890345818794116422011-11-11T08:14:38.895-05:002011-11-11T08:14:38.895-05:00A better photo of Paper Bike's own rack, i.e. ...A better photo of Paper Bike's own rack, i.e. the prototype, can be seen in the latest issue of VeloVision here: http://www.exacteditions.com/exact/browse/399/442/8970/2/28/0/<br />but I'm not convinced that it would work for most panniers. Too much design. On their website a Topeak rack is offered: http://www.paper-bicycle.com/buy-prices.phpFrits Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399632570565541892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-38819558965347076242011-11-11T04:26:06.877-05:002011-11-11T04:26:06.877-05:00I've been eying the Paper Bike as well. I'...I've been eying the Paper Bike as well. I've decided against the Linus, because I feel like I'd be blowing my money on a so-so bike. I would need an 8 speed. I also need the bike to NOT be heavy, because I'll need to carry it up stairs. I was told by the folks at Adeline Adeline to give the Paper a try. I don't find the bike silly-looking at all. The black matte frame is amazing. Downside for me is price- $1695 for an 8spd, plus NYC tax... oh boy.<br /><br />I just want something better than the Linus, that offers an upright ride, is under $1200, and weighs less than 35 lbs.. and 8 spd. Where is this bike?! I'll take any suggestions. [Insert sad face]Teresanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-4899732968468135402011-11-11T04:10:02.733-05:002011-11-11T04:10:02.733-05:00According to the Paper Bicycle website, when order...According to the Paper Bicycle website, when ordering the bike, you have the option to add dynamo lighting, the front basket mentioned above and the Topeak Super Tourist DX rear rack, with special bracket, for the rear rack.<br /><br />I think I understand you want a different kind of rack visually, but, at least these *are* offered options.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-45309887263903287972011-11-11T03:17:19.545-05:002011-11-11T03:17:19.545-05:00The bike doesn't look as though it's desig...The bike doesn't look as though it's designed for anything quite so utilitarian as everyday use, More form over function. <br />However the Swiss manufacturer Pletscher has some nice carriers. This one should fit - <br />http://www.pletscher.ch/wDeutsch/pages/Demos/quickrack.phpRichardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00272755559589366573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-37795829695983429912011-11-11T02:55:51.916-05:002011-11-11T02:55:51.916-05:00cannot fathom why people seem to think that bike i...cannot fathom why people seem to think that bike is attractive with THAT chaincase, but nevermind...<br /><br />MarkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-64447685064261289702011-11-10T21:13:45.357-05:002011-11-10T21:13:45.357-05:00I am not actually sure how the rack will fit, sinc...I am not actually sure how the rack will fit, since this bike has no seat stays, but maybe Tim has a suggestion. Will keep you posted, and thanks!Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-60442614579949880692011-11-10T21:12:41.441-05:002011-11-10T21:12:41.441-05:00Well, that worked out well! Perhaps Tim can strike...Well, that worked out well! Perhaps Tim can strike up a conversation with Paper Bike as well if the rack fits.Matt DeBlasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17666227904684289223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-22903693305856294982011-11-10T21:03:07.784-05:002011-11-10T21:03:07.784-05:00I found this on Paper Bicycle's flickr, so the...I found this on Paper Bicycle's flickr, so they must have something going...<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/simple-city/5998309537/in/photostreamDavehttp://davidnewtonguitars.squarespace.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-10979134803413969652011-11-10T20:18:14.756-05:002011-11-10T20:18:14.756-05:00Ah the magic of the internets. Thanks Tim, I'l...Ah the magic of the internets. Thanks Tim, I'll drop you a line. <br /><br />Steve - but that would ruin the "seatstay-free" look!Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.com