tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post6942331025818829094..comments2024-02-20T00:55:18.782-08:00Comments on Change Your Life. Ride A Bike!: Get a hold of meAdrienne Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16658593098911314756noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-13289630658548207012011-02-28T15:09:24.749-08:002011-02-28T15:09:24.749-08:00well I think I can carry most loads with just the ...well I think I can carry most loads with just the four straps. They never come loose, can't get caught in the spokes, and are just the right blend of stretchy and strong.change your lifehttp://www.unleashyourinnerchampion.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-19590981228277898032011-01-21T18:05:23.234-08:002011-01-21T18:05:23.234-08:00I have a FANTASTIC set of flat elastic rack straps...I have a FANTASTIC set of flat elastic rack straps- four straps with a metal ferrule on each end which fastens to each side of the rear axle (threads on under the axle nut). They're absolutely wonderful! I'll never go back to bungees, after too many close calls with spokes and just plain lost straps.<br />http://clevercycles.com/products/accessories/racks/#Bibia-quattro<br /><br />There's a toggle at the axle connection if you ever want to loop them through something, but I can carry most loads with just the four straps. They never come loose, can't get caught in the spokes, and are just the right blend of stretchy and strong.<br /><br />I've been known to make a temporary rear basket for CSA pickup days out of a cardboard box, with a pair of slits cut in the bottom and the straps threaded through instead of over the top.<br /><br />My front basket (repurposed trout creel) has a handy top hole for dropping in keys, sunglasses (or fish), and while small, is just big enough for a thin-ish shell and a scarf.cyclerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10331461189944538729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-66909551358051629812011-01-20T14:53:51.295-08:002011-01-20T14:53:51.295-08:00I used to use a Bungee Chord to keep the Kryptonit...I used to use a Bungee Chord to keep the Kryptonite Lock on the Rear Carrier but it was fiddly. So now I have discovered I dont need the Bungee after all,I can just Lock the U Bend through the side of the Carrier/Rack.<br /><br />Modern Handlebars are sometimes to thick to attach Light Brackets and Bell Brackets so you have to Jury Rig them onto the Bike with Elastic Bands sometimes. I normally end up using longer Screws and cutting the sharp points off to put on Bells.<br /><br />I have started a collection of Light Brackets from Old Lights in case I might need them.<br /><br />On my new Surly LHT the Bracket on my new Bell wont fit on the Handlebar because the Screws are to short. So I will have to get long screws and cut off the point. Why dont Manufacturers allow for this and give two extra long screws. Cateye the Light People are terrible for making inadequate stupid little Brackets for Handlebars, I am forever getting trouble with their stuff.l' homme au velohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964877237998191937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-27897066331383126572011-01-20T08:19:12.674-08:002011-01-20T08:19:12.674-08:00eric: this is an old pic. i had just gotten those ...eric: this is an old pic. i had just gotten those handlebars and was trying them out before committing. i ended up being ok w/ them and getting grips.<br /><br />lmg also was waiting to commit and ended up getting other bars that she meticulously taped.calitexicanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16257014894653568163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-56647082996769234612011-01-19T22:28:26.925-08:002011-01-19T22:28:26.925-08:00ok, i have my caltrain and bike stuff storage stor...ok, i have my caltrain and bike stuff storage stories but for now one question: all 3 ladies, reesie, calitexican and lisa marie ride bikes with no handlebar tape. why?erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01062638976608881224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-25797378030986482122011-01-18T17:20:47.169-08:002011-01-18T17:20:47.169-08:00paddy/ right?! those bungee cords are like hyper l...paddy/ right?! those bungee cords are like hyper little kids, you always have keep tabs on them, all the time =)<br />isnt it great though, how we always try to re-purpose bags or tubes/cords for bike ez-bility!? <br /><br />Tom/ wow, that is pretty much a good test! here in the SF caltrain station I have yet to try the warm planet space, have you tried it? I suspect you use other stops around caltrain, feel free to send in photos! =)MELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-63552258983552498672011-01-18T09:55:07.592-08:002011-01-18T09:55:07.592-08:00My daily commute uses Caltrain and two bikes at ea...My daily commute uses Caltrain and two bikes at each end. One of the bikes has lived out in the open at a train station for a year and half now. The only problem I've had is a bungee cord (used to strap various things to a rack) being stolen off the bike. I replaced it with an old tube which works perfectly, and hasn't been of interest to any thieves yet.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08396729655645040453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8810099708146569685.post-86578225072381940322011-01-18T07:55:14.716-08:002011-01-18T07:55:14.716-08:00On my handlebars I have a coffee cup holder (subst...On my handlebars I have a coffee cup holder (substitutes for a pop can holder too) which is useful to stuff gloves or glasses in. I also have a small pouch that mountain climbers use to put powder/flour (?) in. I attach it to my handlebars when I'm riding the bike that does not have a front carrier. Its small, padded, has a soft lining and sits open, so I can put my camera in there and easily grab it if I need it. There is also a side zip pocket to put your keys and money in. I love bungee cords, best invention since the wheel, but I also worry about them getting caught up in the spokes. I always check their "ends" to make sure they haven't lost their shape.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com