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Parking with a Porteur Rack
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I love love love my porteur rack. Aside from fenders it is my favorite commuting accessory of all time.The only issue I have is locking my bike to things. I can't figure out how to prevent the floppy…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cameron 7.5 mi Feb 19.
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Chicago Bike Swap 2013 at UIC Physical Education Building
March 9, 2013 from 10am to 5pm
We're expecting thousands of people at the Chicago Bike Swap on Saturday, March 9, 2013.The new space at UIC’s Physical Education Building in the West Loop is even bigger than last year’s, and will feature vendors, presentations and entertainment.Leave a bike you want to sell and your cell phone number at the bike corral. We’ll call you when someone’s ready to buy, while you check out the rest of the event.There will be bike safety activities for kids, presentations on bike advocacy and chances…See More
Cameron 7.5 mi replied to maryrachel's discussion 'Parking with a Porteur Rack'"While the Kickstarter is long over and sales have moved to the Toynbee site. The video's on the Kickstarter page are worth a watch.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/487830610/spokebug
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Jeff Schneider replied to maryrachel's discussion 'Parking with a Porteur Rack'"Have you thought about this device, sold by a fellow chainlinker?
http://www.toynbee.co/spokebug.html"
maryrachel replied to maryrachel's discussion 'Parking with a Porteur Rack'"It's beautiful! Time to start a new savings account.
Thanks for all of the suggestions. I'm going to try the different lock methods but will probably end up with the wheel stabilizer due to my clumsy hands. Something from V.O. for…"
Anne Alt replied to maryrachel's discussion 'Parking with a Porteur Rack'"Here's a mixte road bike that could fit you.
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Will replied to maryrachel's discussion 'Parking with a Porteur Rack'"I rode a Gary Fisher city bike once with a wheel stabilizer similar to the VO. Yes, it affects the steering, but not in a negative way, it just makes the bike easier to keep pointed in a straight line. Turns are more deliberate, but not difficult. I…"
Pip Potter replied to maryrachel's discussion 'Parking with a Porteur Rack'"There are lots of good suggestions in the comment section of this blog (lots of hand made suggestions). Basically as folks have said you need a wheel stabilizer:
http://www.ecovelo.info/2010/06/09/homegrown-cargo-rack-stabilizer/
I use a very cheap…"
David P. replied to maryrachel's discussion 'Parking with a Porteur Rack'"Mary Rachel,
Soma's mixte, the Buena Vista, comes in a large size (58cm, I think) that ought to fit you. Lovely Bicycle wrote about it a while back:
http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/2011/04/somas-fab-in-650b-test-ride-of-buena.html
it's a…"
Anika replied to maryrachel's discussion 'Parking with a Porteur Rack'"The VO wheel stabilizer doesn't have any noticeable effect on my Yuba's steering. It is helpful when loading both the front and rear of the bike."
Kelvin Mulcky replied to maryrachel's discussion 'Parking with a Porteur Rack'"I have a front rack, and have found that locking up with my mini-ulock around the headtube is the most stable."
Cameron 7.5 mi replied to maryrachel's discussion 'Parking with a Porteur Rack'"I've never used one, but it would have to be a pretty strong spring to be noticeably harder to steer with all the leverage that handle bars give you.
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Tricolor replied to maryrachel's discussion 'Parking with a Porteur Rack'"I have a fairly long cable I wrap around each wheel and the frame (and post for the rear) before connecting to the U lock, which also secures the rear wheel and frame to the post.
(please don't steal my bike)"
maryrachel replied to maryrachel's discussion 'Parking with a Porteur Rack'"Does the VO Wheel Stabilizer effect steering?"
maryrachel replied to maryrachel's discussion 'Parking with a Porteur Rack'"These are great suggestions. Thanks!
It sure isn't Adam. Hence the "mixte/step-through type" reference. I've been searching for a mixte road bike for 2 years. Very challenging at 5'10. Let me know if you ever run across one."
Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) replied to maryrachel's discussion 'Parking with a Porteur Rack'"FYI, that's not a mixte frame."
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