Comments on: This is a bike I really want to get http://treadly.net/2007/01/15/this-is-a-bike-i-really-want-to-buy/ Work is just something I do between bike rides Fri, 04 May 2012 07:22:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: David http://treadly.net/2007/01/15/this-is-a-bike-i-really-want-to-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-17769 David Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:33:12 +0000 http://treadly.thingoid.com/?p=270#comment-17769 <p>I have 2 Trio Bikes arriving some time in the near future bought them in the US after I saw them in Santa Monica</p> I have 2 Trio Bikes arriving some time in the near future bought them in the US after I saw them in Santa Monica

]]> By: NoConfidenceVote http://treadly.net/2007/01/15/this-is-a-bike-i-really-want-to-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-11362 NoConfidenceVote Tue, 28 Dec 2010 00:37:39 +0000 http://treadly.thingoid.com/?p=270#comment-11362 <p>No Helmuts? For anyone? Do they have cheap heads or something?</p> No Helmuts? For anyone? Do they have cheap heads or something?

]]> By: peter santos http://treadly.net/2007/01/15/this-is-a-bike-i-really-want-to-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-551 peter santos Sat, 09 Aug 2008 15:03:04 +0000 http://treadly.thingoid.com/?p=270#comment-551 <p>If it is ok to promote your own product here, then I'd like to tell that Christiania are bringing out a 2 wheeler, very light (25kg) and more drivable than anything on the market.. And with all the well known and high quality equipment the trike are known for..</p> If it is ok to promote your own product here, then I’d like to tell that Christiania are bringing out a 2 wheeler, very light (25kg) and more drivable than anything on the market.. And with all the well known and high quality equipment the trike are known for..

]]> By: tim http://treadly.net/2007/01/15/this-is-a-bike-i-really-want-to-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-550 tim Wed, 06 Feb 2008 02:09:08 +0000 http://treadly.thingoid.com/?p=270#comment-550 <p>Re: differences between cargocycles.com.au cargo bikes and bakfiets.nl cargobikes</p> <p>Main difference is that bakfiets.nl frames are welded in Holland; Cargo Cycles frames are welded in China.</p> <p>The Chinese know a few things about building bikes (how many bikes in China?), and about using bikes to transport cargo (we've all seen the pictures that get circulated in funny emails).</p> <p>Aside from the country of origin, there's obviously a difference in component spec.</p> <p>I think I have the critical items covered with the Sturmey-Archer 8-speed drum brake rear hub and the Shimano Nexus dynamo front hub. The rear brake is the main stopper on such a long bike, with all the rider's weight over the rear wheel. Shimano hubs are always quality units; the dynamo function is a bonus.</p> <p>Other parts on the Cargo Cycles bikes are decent quality generic parts - not top shelf, but not bottom of the barrel. No Brooks saddle and Chris King headsets, but no cheezy 1-piece cranksets and plastic brake levers either.</p> <p>I'm sure the bakfiets.nl bikes are brilliant machines, if you have the money. They're a premium product, with a price tag to suit. I'm aiming for "competent and affordable".</p> <p>tim</p> Re: differences between cargocycles.com.au cargo bikes and bakfiets.nl cargobikes

Main difference is that bakfiets.nl frames are welded in Holland; Cargo Cycles frames are welded in China.

The Chinese know a few things about building bikes (how many bikes in China?), and about using bikes to transport cargo (we’ve all seen the pictures that get circulated in funny emails).

Aside from the country of origin, there’s obviously a difference in component spec.

I think I have the critical items covered with the Sturmey-Archer 8-speed drum brake rear hub and the Shimano Nexus dynamo front hub. The rear brake is the main stopper on such a long bike, with all the rider’s weight over the rear wheel. Shimano hubs are always quality units; the dynamo function is a bonus.

Other parts on the Cargo Cycles bikes are decent quality generic parts – not top shelf, but not bottom of the barrel. No Brooks saddle and Chris King headsets, but no cheezy 1-piece cranksets and plastic brake levers either.

I’m sure the bakfiets.nl bikes are brilliant machines, if you have the money. They’re a premium product, with a price tag to suit. I’m aiming for “competent and affordable”.

tim

]]> By: Treadly and Me http://treadly.net/2007/01/15/this-is-a-bike-i-really-want-to-buy/comment-page-1/#comment-549 Treadly and Me Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:25:22 +0000 http://treadly.thingoid.com/?p=270#comment-549 <p>Whoa, now that's getting <strong>really</strong> tempting.</p> <p>I'd be interested to know what the differences are between this and the bakfiets.</p> Whoa, now that’s getting really tempting.

I’d be interested to know what the differences are between this and the bakfiets.

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