Author Topic: Members' bikes (Read 2466146 times)

clarion · « **Reply #5300 on:** 26 March, 2012, 09:59:20 pm »

She's been smiling like that ever since, you know.

We hoped that the rocket launcher might get us more space on the road. Couldn't say if it did or no.

Mike & Mrs Mike had a play with it later in the day, and made it fasterer than we managed.

And it has been to work today. Commuting with it was less traumatic than I had imagined, and it got a great reception, but I will leave it to Butterfly to tell you about that.

jogler · « **Reply #5301 on:** 26 March, 2012, 10:02:19 pm »

That looks like the sort of thing that gives you a lorra lorra fun with your clothes ON

Butterfly · « **Reply #5302 on:** 26 March, 2012, 10:44:32 pm »

It is

It gave 3 of us a lot of fun today

In work mode.

Kim · « **Reply #5303 on:** 27 March, 2012, 12:26:36 am »

Looks like it's about to take off. Which seems appropriate when in Mary Poppins mode...

andrewc · « **Reply #5304 on:** 27 March, 2012, 12:33:56 am »

Will TGL fit in that seat ?

Butterfly · « **Reply #5305 on:** 27 March, 2012, 09:08:27 am »

Quote from: andrewc on 27 March, 2012, 12:33:56 am

Will TGL fit in that seat ?

Oh, we just fold him up...

DrMekon · « **Reply #5306 on:** 27 March, 2012, 11:12:54 am »

Ooh, there's ours behind yours! Must sort out a ride some time. They are quick, but I've yet to top 70kph with my 6 year old on the back

marcusjb · « **Reply #5307 on:** 27 March, 2012, 11:15:35 am »

They are such great machines - everything a bike should be in terms of versatility!

If they made an option where the cats could stoke, we'd have one.

clarion · « **Reply #5308 on:** 27 March, 2012, 11:22:45 am »

Oh dear, I didn't recognise yours.

None of those are ours, mind. There were about seven Helioses in total.

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #5309 on:** 27 March, 2012, 11:29:38 am »

I love the flip-up stoker bars. And the whole air of down-to-earth practical eccentricity.

clarion · « **Reply #5310 on:** 27 March, 2012, 11:35:17 am »

You wait till you see it in cargobike mode, with the rocket launcher fitted the other way up!

Kim · « **Reply #5311 on:** 27 March, 2012, 06:14:55 pm »

They're known as "BMX tandems" in Brummingham. Allegedly.

Chris S · « **Reply #5312 on:** 27 March, 2012, 06:35:05 pm »

Quote from: Kim on 27 March, 2012, 06:14:55 pm

They're known as "BMX tandems" in Brummingham. Allegedly.

Yes indeed - we all want to see Clarion and Butterfly doing a tandem equivalent sequence like this, very soon:

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/DanoWNM8USQ&rel=1" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/DanoWNM8USQ&rel=1</a>

clarion · « **Reply #5313 on:** 27 March, 2012, 06:59:10 pm »

Obviously she can't do that with a stoker on. So she practices on the way to work.

jogler · « **Reply #5314 on:** 27 March, 2012, 07:09:09 pm »

That bloke is lightweight.
Butterfly does the same & more with front & rear panniers,barbag & sdalle bag fitted.

Chris S · « **Reply #5315 on:** 27 March, 2012, 09:21:50 pm »

Quote from: jogler on 27 March, 2012, 07:09:09 pm

That bloke is lightweight.
Butterfly does the same & more with front & rear panniers,barbag & sdalle bag fitted.

You know the drill. You Tube link or it ain't true

Butterfly · « **Reply #5316 on:** 27 March, 2012, 09:22:53 pm »

I think that video answers what my (small) stoker was up to this afternoon - I thought he was just leaning from side to side to see around me, but he obviously was training for bigger plans!

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #5317 on:** 28 March, 2012, 12:20:29 am »

I have to wonder if you're getting a reputation for this. I can imagine the conversations:
"But, dahlink, whatever will we do with the children?"
"Oh, don't worry, we'll get The Cycling Nanny to look after them."

clarion · « **Reply #5318 on:** 28 March, 2012, 08:46:43 am »

I rather think she has that good reputation already.

Paul D · « **Reply #5319 on:** 28 March, 2012, 08:56:00 am »

I like the look of those Helios'. Can the basic Duo version be upgraded ie are the frames/forks/wheels all the same with disc mounts and disc hubs etc.?

clarion · « **Reply #5320 on:** 29 March, 2012, 10:21:31 pm »

Two of the three folders:

Butterfly · « **Reply #5321 on:** 29 March, 2012, 10:26:02 pm »

Quote from: Paul D on 28 March, 2012, 08:56:00 am

I like the look of those Helios'. Can the basic Duo version be upgraded ie are the frames/forks/wheels all the same with disc mounts and disc hubs etc.?

I think so. Mine has the options for V brakes, so I think they have the options there.

It's such a fantastic piece of kit

Kim · « **Reply #5322 on:** 29 March, 2012, 10:43:04 pm »

Quote from: clarion on 29 March, 2012, 10:21:31 pm

Chain's a bit...

clarion · « **Reply #5323 on:** 29 March, 2012, 10:46:46 pm »

Indeed. But you needed inside knowledge to post that.

LEE · « **Reply #5324 on:** 29 March, 2012, 11:42:52 pm »

Quote from: clarion on 29 March, 2012, 10:46:46 pm

Indeed. But you needed inside knowledge to post that.

How's the 3rd folder doing?

Author Topic: Members' bikes (Read 2466146 times)

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