Cheeky Transport

Lou’s Xtracycle Peapod

Lou came to us asking about a solution for carrying her two boys on her bike but wanted to avoid a trailer, and use her existing bike – so no Cabby or Bakfiets. We talked about a few ideas involving Trail-a-bikes and seat combinations, but hit on a winner when we came up with converting her existing bike with an Xtracycle Longtail kit and setting it up with a Peapod Seat, Stoker Bars, Footsies and a Kick-back stand.  We were able to supply the Free-radical conversion kit, and Lou ordered the seat from the U.S.

It was lots of fun for Chris build up, and Mick deserves credit for fabricating a neat solution to combine the normally incompatible Footsies and Kickback together.

Lou turned up for her first ride with her boys in tow, and we knew we were on a winner when they clambered on board and started playing rocket-ship (3-2-1 Blast Off!!). A few wobbly laps ’round the block to get the handling down, and Lou was off home with Nick on the Brompton for a first-ride escort.

You can read Lou’s perspective on her blog – http://youngwebe.blogspot.com/2010/11/car-free-just-got-soooo-much-easier.html. Thanks Lou - it was a super-fun project and the kind of thing we love to do.

If you want a taste of the Xtracycle magic, the Watershed Bike Library includes an Xtracycle Radish bike, (set up for load carrying rather than kid carrying).

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Deus Swapmeet

Deus Swap Meet is on again, not to meet to swap meat though, meet to swap bike parts..

Bike Culture – does it and should it exist?

BIKESydney BrainsTrust in conjunction with the Bicycle Film Festival

New York Bike Snob says it doesn’t exist.
Copenhagen says it shouldn’t exist.
Portland says life’s not worth living without it…

Join Jonathan Daly (GHD consulting), Elizabeth Cage (University of Sydney) and Josh Capelin (Producer, BFF) in an engaging conservation about the role of bike culture in Sydney now, and in the years ahead.

November 16, 2010
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Digital Eskimo
Level 2, 44 Foster St Surry Hills
Sydney, New South Wales 2010

Free but please register via Eventbrite http://novemberbrainstrust.eventbrite.com/

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=165872583437893

New Rapha Magazines – Rouler #20, Privateer #1

Our stock of Rouleur #20 just arrived -

The issue includes features on legendary makers of very fine cycling gear such as De Rosa, San Marco, Time and Nagasawa.

We’ve also got Privateer #1.

The first issue of Privateer, published in October of 2010, is 146 pages of articles on some of the legends of mountain biking – as well as several contributions from the aforementioned legends. A radically different sort of mountain bike magazine, Privateer features the work of some of the best writers and photographers in the business. The photography in this issue was taken by Steve Behr, Tom Moran, Robert Rebholz, Geoff Waugh and others, with illustrations by Jon Knight.

Richard’s Crosscheck in Patagonia

We got an email and a couple of photos from Richard in Chile..

Hi guys

having an amazing but tough trip over here in Chile. Ridden about 600km along the spine of the Cartierra Austral in Northern Patagonia so far. Been up to about 1000m and well into the snow line four times now. Camping at the base of glaciers and washing in snow melt rivers is… interesting. Have only seen a bit of sealed road so far. Beating the hell out of the Cross Check which is taking it all and loving it.

Wald Front Baskets In Stock

Wald have been making bicycle components and accessories in the USA since 1905. These days they’re best known for their classic steel mesh baskets. We’ve got stock available of the Wald #137 Front Basket. They’re best suited to bikes with bolt-up front axles.

New Bikes – Creme..

We’ve got some stock of these lovely Creme city bikes available:

cyclocross canberra

Sydney Cycle Chic does smh Growers market

Cycle Chic Sundays Does the SMH Growers’ Market – Oct 2

Final plans are still underway for the next ride – I am plotting and scheming to come up with some delicious ideas but so far here are the details…..

WHAT: A leisurely ride to the SMH Growers’ Market for some foodie fun folowed by a ride around the Pyrmont Foreshore as the mood takes us
WHO: Anyone who favours style over speed and likes to eat good food while lazing around in parks chatting to other like-minded slow bicyclists
WHERE: Meet at the city end of Pyrmont Bridge (near Darling Park Monorail Station) at 9am before heading to the market
WHEN: Saturday 2 October from 9am to midday and on……

The October SMH Growers Market is part of the Crave Sydney International Food Festival and there will of course, (’cause that’s our thing) be much eating, drinking, bicycling, picnic-ing fun with (fingers crossed) some surprises revealed over the next few weeks.

Keep the morning free and don’t forget to like our facebook page and RSVP to this event or drop me anemail if you have any questions

Tempe Velodrome Open Day

As part of NSW Bike week, Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club is presenting a veledrome open day. The event will include:

• Demonstration Bike Racing
• Old to New Bike Display
• Launch of new Retro Bike Group
• Talks on Bike Maintenance
• Safe Commuting
• Choosing a good Bike
• What to wear when cycling
• BBQ & Coffee Cart!!!!

Entry is Free!!!!
Come Check out the Velodrome
Saturday 25th September, 10am till 2pm

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=113362132055108