I just want something to ride to the store, the gym & for errands. Does anybody have an brands/makes that they love? There is so much out there that my brain hurts reading the descriptions. I hate to start driving around town until I sorta know what I'm looking for.
I basically want to put baskets on it, I want it to have substantial tires for dirt paths & curb hopping. Fancy isn't a prerequisite & may actually be a detriment because it would be more steal-able.
Thanks!
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05-04-2012, 03:45 PM #1
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Looking for a bike to put baskets on
To train a dog, you must be more interesting than dirt.
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05-04-2012, 04:38 PM #2
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Not sure if this is what you are looking for but I love my tricross. Sturdy, can load it up, not afraid of it accidentally dropping. It isn't pretty but it is a great workhorse of a bike.
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05-04-2012, 05:15 PM #3
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How far are you talking about riding it? Do you need something light enough to get up hills? What's your budget? My Trek Navigator has been bulletproof, and it's all I need for flatland grocery runs and errands under 10-12 miles RT. But I wouldn't want it as a hill country or longer distance commuter.
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05-04-2012, 06:05 PM #4
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Are you wanting new? Do you want an upright riding postion or more of a road bike position? What about looking on craigslist for a used mtn bike that you can put semi-knobby tires on and still put a basket on the front and a rear rack and baskets on the back?
For my commuter/errand bike, I have a 1983 Motobecane mixte I got on craigslist for $80. It's semi-fast, provides a smooth ride, and I don't worry about it getting stolen (although I would be devastated if it did).Check out my running blog: www.turtlepacing.blogspot.com
Cervelo P2C (tri bike)
Bianchi Eros (commuter/touring road bike)
1983 Motobecane mixte (commuter/errand bike)
Cannondale F5 mountain bike
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05-04-2012, 07:08 PM #5
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Nobody has commented but this guy could have just what you're looking for.
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05-04-2012, 08:16 PM #6
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I was just about to
Originally Posted by SadieKate
They are nice and just what the OP wanted.
Fancy Schmancy Custom Road bike ~ Mondonico Futura Legero
Found on side of the road bike ~ Motobecane Mixte
Gravel bike ~ Salsa Vaya
Favorite bike ~ Soma Buena Vista mixte
Folder ~ Brompton
N+1 ~ My seat on the Rover recumbent tandem
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05-04-2012, 07:41 PM #7
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That is exactly what I want. I'll check it out. But not at the Trek store. Originally Posted by OakLeaf
To train a dog, you must be more interesting than dirt.
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