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Bug Out Bike Test
« on: May 31, 2010, 12:58:31 PM »
27 miles from Milton FL to NAS Whiting Fld and back a couple of times.  The rent a cops ran us off for taking pics near the gate.



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Re: Bug Out Bike Test
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2010, 01:31:32 PM »
What kinda handle bar grips are those? They appear to be wide and flat on the top side. I don't ride mine much cause it's starts to hurt my hands after awhile.
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Re: Bug Out Bike Test
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2010, 01:42:02 PM »
They came on the bike.  It's a Trek Allant.  They allow you to vary your hand positions a lot.
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Re: Bug Out Bike Test
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2010, 02:19:53 PM »
Swampman, I like the rack on your bike better than the one I have on mine, what kind is that?

Also, if you ever get up to this neck of the woods with your bikes, we have a nice trail (Chief Ladiga Trail) which runs from Jacksonville, AL over to the GA line. It's an old railroad bed that has been paved for hiking and bike riding, no motor vehicles are allowed on it.
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Re: Bug Out Bike Test
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2010, 02:39:24 PM »
The path we rode to day is part of the old Florida Alabama RR.

The rack came on the bike.

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/urban/allant/allant/
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Re: Bug Out Bike Test
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2010, 07:13:43 PM »
That's what I'm talkin' about Swampy... fenders, rack, upright riding position and a real leather seat. ;D
I have a couple mountain bikes but I really like the comfort bikes like that.
Nice... nice... nice. ;D



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Re: Bug Out Bike Test
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2010, 07:18:55 PM »
What is the bike that the Mrs. is riding? Is it a Trek also?



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Re: Bug Out Bike Test
« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2010, 12:43:09 AM »
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Re: Bug Out Bike Test
« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2010, 01:24:29 AM »
My "urban assault bike" is similar to your Trek.

Here is what I think of, when you say bugout bike:
http://surlybikes.com/bikes/big_dummy_complete/

also, when you say refrigerator delivery bike.
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Re: Bug Out Bike Test
« Reply #9 on: June 01, 2010, 04:20:24 AM »
Surly makes some nice stuff.
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Re: Bug Out Bike Test
« Reply #10 on: June 14, 2010, 11:17:53 PM »
 This would probably end up being my BOBike. Has a 4 speed Shimano Nexus hub with coaster brake...

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Re: Bug Out Bike Test
« Reply #11 on: June 15, 2010, 12:39:37 AM »
Nice bike
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Re: Bug Out Bike Test
« Reply #12 on: June 18, 2010, 07:20:29 PM »
Somebody let me know when they come back with one that has fenders and a two foot wide seat with coil springs for my posterior.    :)
I rode a schwin back in '62. Think I could remember how to ride now? Or would I need training wheels?
Good Lord, what would the neighbors think to see the 75 year old Hermit riding a bike down the old dirt road !
On a serious side, you folks have some nice bikes.

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Re: Bug Out Bike Test
« Reply #13 on: June 18, 2010, 11:14:10 PM »
 Hermit - Look close at Swampman's bike; it's got the fenders you need. My seat is 10" wide and has the cheek-supporting springs (sheepskin covers are available). You could put together a hybrid of the two bikes.

 I've still got an old classic Schwinn with 26" wheels/balloon tires and they make similar new ones today. You can buy or build anything you want from parts off the shelf, including training wheels if need be.

 Who cares what the neighbors think!
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Re: Bug Out Bike Test
« Reply #14 on: June 19, 2010, 12:49:54 AM »
They even make fenders that can be added to any bike.  They aren't very expensive either.  I want to get a B67 Brooks saddle for mine.
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Re: Bug Out Bike Test
« Reply #15 on: June 19, 2010, 01:48:20 AM »
The last time I saw a B67 was on a Raleigh "tourer" with 28" wheels and rod brakes. 1973, maybe.

If you are looking for a Brooks saddle, look at Harris Cyclery outside of Boston.
Sheldon Brown is not your typical philosopher/bike mechanic with internet skills.
His website is to cycling what Steve's Pages is reloading.
Good folks to deal with.

http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/saddles/brooks-b66.html

I have a Brooks B17. not the narrow one.
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Re: Bug Out Bike Test
« Reply #16 on: June 19, 2010, 06:08:58 AM »
I would want my bike to be a single speed, old folks cruiser with springs front and rear and heavy balloon tires. Fenders, baskets all around, a generator lignt/battery light and a seat the size of a tractor seat. In hill country there is no downhill, everything is uphill related to the quickness that you can coast to the bottom of a hill. I couldn't ride uphiil far enough to need gears especially with a load on the bike, I would be pushing it most of the time. (The Vietnamese pushed 500# loads on the HCM trail I have read.)

As far as escapeing from pursuit, I would have to go through something they wouldn't want to go through, probably crawling. eddiegjr
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« Reply #17 on: June 19, 2010, 06:26:45 AM »
All those things will make it heavy uncomfortable and slow.  I can ride 60-70 miles a day with no problems.  I just bought a like new 2005 Giant Rincon at a yard sale for $125.00.

The bigger the seat the more uncomfortable it will be.  The bigger the tires and fewer the speeds the slower and more energy it takes.
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Re: Bug Out Bike Test
« Reply #18 on: June 19, 2010, 06:49:24 AM »
I have a TREK Y3 that is a bunch of years old. I am slow and uncomfortable no matter what unless it is anout 35 degrees farenhight, or colder. eddiegjr
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Re: Bug Out Bike Test
« Reply #19 on: June 19, 2010, 06:52:34 AM »
Quote from: eddiegjr on June 19, 2010, 06:08:58 AM
I would want my bike to be a single speed, old folks cruiser with springs front and rear and heavy balloon tires. Fenders, baskets all around, a generator lignt/battery light and a seat the size of a tractor seat. In hill country there is no downhill, everything is uphill related to the quickness that you can coast to the bottom of a hill. I couldn't ride uphiil far enough to need gears especially with a load on the bike, I would be pushing it most of the time. (The Vietnamese pushed 500# loads on the HCM trail I have read.)

As far as escapeing from pursuit, I would have to go through something they wouldn't want to go through, probably crawling. eddiegjr

I watched a lot of Korean papa-sons push bikes with a full grown hog strapped to the back fender on their bikes many times. I was told that they fed the hog some sort of loco weed to knock it out long enough to get it to the slaughter house. We have 3 of the 18 speed trail bikes here at the house, but I doubt that anyone of them would be capable of hauling a big load. I live on top of a mountain myself and it would be a cakewalk to get to the bottom. Getting that thing back up by pedal power at my age would be a complete new chapter. I see a lot of those younger bike people in spandex doing it several times a day but they sure look red faced and tuckered out coming up this mountain with only a water bottle strapped on the bike.
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Re: Bug Out Bike Test
« Reply #20 on: June 20, 2010, 03:09:23 AM »
Quote from: PowPow on June 19, 2010, 01:48:20 AM

Sheldon Brown is not your typical philosopher/bike mechanic with internet skills.

 One of his most famous saddles...



http://www.sheldonbrown.com/real-man.html

 I was sad to hear that he'd passed. I learned (and laughed) a lot from reading his stuff...

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Re: Bug Out Bike Test
« Reply #21 on: June 20, 2010, 04:31:26 AM »
For pure hauling, these are the cat's meow.
http://worksmancycles.aitrk.com/
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« Reply #22 on: June 20, 2010, 05:50:16 AM »
I resemble that remark. Like these bikes.
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