tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post600053695819166862..comments2024-03-27T05:14:23.738-04:00Comments on Lovely Bicycle!: Have Bike, Will Travel?Velouriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-82134967151271205272011-12-06T06:03:07.108-05:002011-12-06T06:03:07.108-05:00P.S. You can't S&S couple an aluminum fra...P.S. You can't S&S couple an aluminum frame, if I remember right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-51079959305977569882011-12-06T06:01:55.973-05:002011-12-06T06:01:55.973-05:00I see a few posted about Bike Friday, which I was ...I see a few posted about Bike Friday, which I was surprised not to see in your post. I have a Bike Friday NWT, tandem and their recumbent model, SAT R DAY. In addition I have an S&S coupled regular sized recumbent, where everything but the seat fits in a 26x26x10 suitcase. I've carried the seat as my "2nd carry on" for domestic and international flights without a problema.<br /><br />The "joy" of having "my" bike wherever I go outweighs (bad pun) the cost of a 2nd piece of luggage, or whatever weird fee the airline comes up with. <br /><br />I heartily recommend you try a Bike Friday "Tiket" as a commuter for the Boston area. Write to BF and see if they'll grant you a loaner in return for an article.<br /><br />In the meantime, ride long and prosper.<br />Slo Joe RecumboAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-43613887639177256892011-10-05T02:19:42.315-04:002011-10-05T02:19:42.315-04:00Just packed my S&S coupler Surly into it's...Just packed my S&S coupler Surly into it's hard sided case. <br />I'll be flying on a trip tomorrow for the long weekend. <br /><br />I've had to pay for carrying an extra bag not a bike the case fits within luggage limits. <br />The last flight I came home to find I had a bent rear spoke <br />and a busted clip off the bike case. S&S sent me a clip to replace. <br />At least it was after biking for a week in California not before.<br />In the 2 years since building it I've ridden in California, Florida, Texas and Maine as well as greater boston. <br />The dream is to take it touring in foreign lands. <br /><br />On a weekend in D.C. I used the bike share. <br />It was great & only 6 bucks for each bike for 2 hours.<br /><br />If I get around to getting a custom frame built it will definitely have the couplers. <br />That suitcase was expensive!Dan The Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09475746534409705342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-79384037515422310182011-10-03T17:57:25.821-04:002011-10-03T17:57:25.821-04:00A great option for someone looking for a full size...A great option for someone looking for a full size <a href="http://www.montaguebikes.com" title="Montague Folding Bikes" rel="nofollow">folding bike</a> is a Montague...in my opinion at least. It's a full-size bike with full-size wheels that folds (not disassembles). It's great for getting around in the city - I can ride to the train, I can take the bus and then ride to work on the other end (avoiding a lengthy wait for a bus transfer). It gives me a lot of options depending on how I"m feeling, the weather, length of ride etc. Anyone looking for a folding bike that doesn't sacrifice ride quality should definitely check these out.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13180322956429047153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-18405911500907167522011-10-02T17:28:57.838-04:002011-10-02T17:28:57.838-04:00Oops! That last comment would have made much more ...Oops! That last comment would have made much more sense in the "Must Haves: Dropbars with Flat Ramps" post, which was where it was intended.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14543006057455843969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-24985388296394069702011-10-02T15:37:05.892-04:002011-10-02T15:37:05.892-04:00Since we're on the topic of drop bars, how did...Since we're on the topic of drop bars, how did you feel about the modern-ish ergo drops on the Seven? <br /><br />So far I've only used classic bars, but wouldn't be opposed to trying a more modern design if the benefits drastically outweighed the hideous looks.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14543006057455843969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-30744593677899942922011-10-01T14:10:11.062-04:002011-10-01T14:10:11.062-04:00I got a Bike Friday New World Tourist for travelin...I got a Bike Friday New World Tourist for traveling. (I tried a Tikit first, but it didn't quite do everything I wanted.) It takes a while to pack and unpack, though a lot of that is putting on and taking off accessories (fenders, racks, lights, bell, extra bottle cages, lock bracket); if you leave those off, it's 10-15 minutes max to unpack and set up. I find it rides quite nicely on 40-406 Schwalbe Marathons. I've used it on a couple of 7-10 day tours, and until next August, while I'm living overseas, it's my only bike. I might use it on brevets next spring if I decide to do any in 2012.<br /><br />I'm happy enough with the NWT that I don't see the point of getting a take-apart bike with larger tires. Like Cris, if I am traveling and don't think I'll have time for a longish ride, I won't take it, but if I expect to have a couple free hours, I will. The last time I was in Charleston, SC, I didn't bring it; instead, I rented a hybrid from a local shop. After doing 30 miles on that, I decided that the hassle of bringing my own bike was worth it.Brian W. Ogilviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05045133494402037781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-81424174911505282832011-09-29T12:42:10.760-04:002011-09-29T12:42:10.760-04:00I've taken the Club Racer to Paris, Vancouver,...I've taken the Club Racer to Paris, Vancouver, and Honolulu and each time the assembly and disassembly was a fair bit of work, but it was really nice to have a bike that I knew, was familiar with, and had setup properly for the rides that I was doing. The Paris and Vancouver trips, being for 1000k+ rides, sort of required it; but I could have conceivably rented a bike in Hawaii. Still, my preference for a bike with luggage options for a long ride would've severely constrained my choices.<br /><br />(oh, and yes, every time I've put my bike on a flight, it's been inspected by TSA. <br />It's less of an issue if I ship the bike via UPS -- which is now my preferred option if travelling domestically)<br /><br />I just recently came back from a trip to Australia and, for once, I did not take the ANT with me. Part of it was that I had just gotten the rebuilt bike back a week before and didn't want to go through the exercise of disassembling it just yet, but the other part was that I did not expect to get a chance to stretch my legs on this trip. Packed work schedule, etc. I had a free Sunday and, if I had the ANT with me, I would've sorely been tempted to take off on an impromptu winery tour of the Yarra Valley. In the end, wound up renting a <a href="http://www.lekkerbikes.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Lekker Double Dutch</a> and tooled around the city. That was fine, too.<br /><br />So, basically: if I'm just going to be in the city, I'd go with a bikeshare or a rental and leave my bikes at home. If I'm going to be touring (even if it's a sub-24 hour tour) then I'll put up with the hassle of bringing my bike.crishttp://cris.livejournal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-16718027484172836322011-09-28T22:33:09.664-04:002011-09-28T22:33:09.664-04:00I never take a bike as luggage. I've ground sh...I never take a bike as luggage. I've ground shipped my bike on UPS and other services many times, and air shipped it overseas. Its much more affordable and I've never had any serious problems. It takes planning though and allowing extra time. Thing is it may take 4 or 5 days or even a week or so to get there, and you need to send it to a place you can count on to reliably take custody of it until you can get to it. Then, depending on what you are doing you may need to stash the box or case, rolls of tape etc. until you are ready to ship it back. And arrange for it to be picked up. All of this can be a logistical hassle.<br /><br />I bring the tools, pedals, skewers, h@lm#t and other parts in my suitcase.<br /><br />When I do this most bike shops I've dealt with will save me a discarded bike box and sometimes packing materials like styrofoam, etc., if I give them plenty of lead time. It all takes planning but the cost difference is worth it. Plus no security person is going to unpack the thing and cause it to be damaged.Bifhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05543158648103470697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-14117623777803355482011-09-28T21:35:32.193-04:002011-09-28T21:35:32.193-04:00Not for me, too many bikes. Will have to find some...Not for me, too many bikes. Will have to find someone who wants one made, like with the Randonneur project. Though I do want a randonneur for myself now after that project... Argh, never mind! : )Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-63476852910425600652011-09-28T21:22:12.038-04:002011-09-28T21:22:12.038-04:00And then ride it in exotic locales!And then ride it in exotic locales!cyclotouristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08432432995861421062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-55602456332488673292011-09-28T20:51:25.589-04:002011-09-28T20:51:25.589-04:00Okay, it would be a blast to design a fully lugged...Okay, it would be a blast to design a fully lugged frame using these; need to ask Royal H Bryan about it!Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-91591373020870447272011-09-28T20:41:18.302-04:002011-09-28T20:41:18.302-04:00Here are some better pix from Gellie It looks lik...Here are some better pix from <a href="http://www.gelliecustombikeframes.com.au/road-frame-with-ritchey-breakaway-fittings.htm" rel="nofollow">Gellie</a> It looks like you could build with any sort of seat stay you want, as long as it attaches to the lower "lug" and doesn't interfere with the bolting mechanism. There are some links there showing other bikes that are tig welded as well as the fillet brazed one. If I were going to get a demountable, I'm pretty sure this is the design I would use.cyclotouristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08432432995861421062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-83879385258945803382011-09-28T19:45:10.791-04:002011-09-28T19:45:10.791-04:00Rob said:
"...anyone who checks a bike in a s...Rob said:<br />"...anyone who checks a bike in a soft case is asking for it though"<br /><br />Rob - a few years back, I would have agreed, but my hardcase has suffered more damage than my softcase ... Air Canada and Iberia have both broken and replaced {albeit kicking and screaming} my hardcase.<br /><br />Fortunately, neither have had their contents damaged.Nattynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-5999159086103559912011-09-28T19:34:28.708-04:002011-09-28T19:34:28.708-04:00Velouria wrote:
"What happens is that the sec...Velouria wrote:<br />"What happens is that the security people will open it and take it apart, then put it back together improperly and things get smashed together. It also confuses me that often the cases for disassembleable bikes are soft cases."<br /><br />My experience has been you can insist on being present and repack the bike yourself ... besides, my hardcase locks, so they either need me present or have to break-in.Nattynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-57861214423295840022011-09-28T16:00:43.809-04:002011-09-28T16:00:43.809-04:00Thanks cyclotourist, indeed Curtlo makes breakaway...Thanks cyclotourist, indeed Curtlo makes breakaway bikes. Found pictures of a couple of builds and you can't even tell the bikes disassemble, which is kind of neat. Wonder whether it's okay to braze capped seatstays to those seatlugs.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-33283172058509492052011-09-28T15:35:00.560-04:002011-09-28T15:35:00.560-04:00Yes, Ritchey Breakaway lugs are available to other...Yes, Ritchey Breakaway lugs are available to other builders. <a href="http://www.curtlo.com/pricing.html" rel="nofollow">Curtlo</a> among others uses them. A very smart design that looks cleaner and is less expensive than S&S couplers. They are not retrofit-able, which is a big S&S selling point. Well, I suppose you could retrofit them onto a bike, but at a huge cost as you would need to replace a lot of tubes and stays.cyclotouristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08432432995861421062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-3050405817426820262011-09-28T14:54:49.845-04:002011-09-28T14:54:49.845-04:00Checked the ticket info for my upcoming trip just ...Checked the ticket info for my upcoming trip just for fun. The airline I am taking charges 50EUR one way for a 2nd piece of check-in luggage, assuming it is not oversized. For a bike box they charge 150EUR one way.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-68401938363486119222011-09-28T14:48:47.988-04:002011-09-28T14:48:47.988-04:00I've thought about this quite a bit and think ...I've thought about this quite a bit and think I would just go with shipping the bike in advance to where I am going, given the increased airline costs. The cost is not prohibitive (starts around $40), you avoid the issues of security guys messing around with your bike, you don't have to make compromises on the frame to allow it to be broken down, or pay extra for a breakaway frame that you rarely use, and reassembly is minimal. It would be easy to arrange for the hotel or wherever you were staying to hold the shipment for you before your arrival. You would have to do without your bike for a while, but who cares -- most of us have more than one bike anyway.Jon Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02944939117507730995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-82196442683767868962011-09-28T14:38:24.530-04:002011-09-28T14:38:24.530-04:00"Ritchey Designs custom butted steel tubes an..."Ritchey Designs custom butted steel tubes and compression locking system that joins the front and rear triangles of the frame that can be dismantled and packed into a smartly design compact travel case (also designed by Ritchey)."<br /><br />Sounds like it's an integrated-enough system that to do it from scratch, provided you could get licensing for the design, would necessitate a specific travel case to maximize littleness. <br />The S&S looks way hotter than the plain Ritchey seat lug anyway, to my eye.Ground Round Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103163385322185034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-60308134159895236372011-09-28T14:17:48.897-04:002011-09-28T14:17:48.897-04:00Bud has the Breakway, likes it well enough.
Then...Bud has the Breakway, likes it well enough. <br />Then again S&S couplers are a popular, proven design. Sure they stand out, but people who have them and travel a lot make the aesthetic compromise. Folks say the ride isn't impeded; more relevant if you have a HiPo bike. With those quick connect cabling adapters it must be pretty easy.Ground Round Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103163385322185034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-64365667500080290162011-09-28T14:11:49.913-04:002011-09-28T14:11:49.913-04:00Not retrofitable, but building a frame using "...Not retrofitable, but building a frame using "the Ritchey seat lug" and such? Seems to me it could work, on a nice lugged frame too.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-79547383421580537612011-09-28T14:07:59.060-04:002011-09-28T14:07:59.060-04:00Ritchey - doesn't look retrofitable. Frame br...Ritchey - doesn't look retrofitable. Frame breaks above the seat lug.Ground Round Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103163385322185034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-53931349817675582352011-09-28T13:57:45.584-04:002011-09-28T13:57:45.584-04:00Edward - Not sure, and I can find surprisingly lit...Edward - Not sure, and I can find surprisingly little information from Ritchey. One of my sponsors <a href="http://www.adventurecorps.com/ritchey/" rel="nofollow">is a dealer and huge supporter</a> of these bikes, so he will know. But odd that the Ritchey website itself offers no details.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6467858377106451384.post-54729750787641672212011-09-28T13:46:31.089-04:002011-09-28T13:46:31.089-04:00I am going to Vienna again in October and thankful...I am going to Vienna again in October and thankfully I have the good fortune to have a friend there who can lend me bicycles for both commuting and sport. If I didn't, then I'd probably already own a Brompton by now.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.com