AustinBike Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 If anyone comes across something like this, I'd be real interested in buying one: Looking for the 2 wheel version, not the 3-wheel version. Saw a bunch in France but when I got home and started googling it, they appear to be several thousand. Looking for one that is gathering dust and needs to be disposed of; perfectly happy if it has not been tuned up in a while. For a few hundred I'd be willing to take it on as a project. Looking for both a dog carrier and maybe even groceries as I use my car less in retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridenfool Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 (edited) Part bicycle, part bobsled. Edited June 5, 2019 by Ridenfool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Handle Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 sent you a link via FB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider3141 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Have you considered a kids bike trailer? 50-100 gets you a nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 What does a bakfiets do that a trailer does not, besides take up a TON of space? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Plus, I doubt you can do a backflip with a cargo bike. (Or pop up a curb) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider3141 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, notyal said: Plus, I doubt you can do a backflip with a cargo bike. (Or pop up a curb) I really thought that went without saying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentb Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 @AustinBike, should you be interested, I have an old Burley trailer with a ratty top that I want to get rid of. The aluminum frame is in good shape though, as are the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 I have a trailer already (see below). Dog is not wild about it. My wife also takes him in her basket, but not for long distances. A cargo bike would solve that and give me the ability to haul things like groceries. I guess I could use the dog bike for that... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 7 minutes ago, AustinBike said: I have a trailer already (see below). Dog is not wild about it. My wife also takes him in her basket, but not for long distances. A cargo bike would solve that and give me the ability to haul things like groceries. I guess I could use the dog bike for that... That's a happy lookin' dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Handle Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 looks Lucky, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree Magnet Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Get one of those seats that goes on the top tube right behind your bars. That would put him where you can see him and not make him subject to the results of the 'gassy' beers. Also doesn't take up much room if you take it off and use the bike for other purposes. If you're hauling a couple of wiggly kids and some groceries, I can see that European looking wheelbarrow bike being really nice. It just looks like it would take up a ton of space and not work well with your wall hanger gadget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Handle Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 garage space and the size of a cargo bike is a good point. Here is a fairly accurate rendering of how it will fit with the rest of the fleet: 4 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 yeah, the garage space is limited, but I might be able to store it where the current dog trailer is stored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 1 hour ago, notyal said: That's a happy lookin' dog. Of course, he doesn't have to walk places, he's carried around like a goddamned prince. I should be that lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 I got a beautiful, lugged steel frame road bike from Bilenky. They also build bikes like what you're looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted June 5, 2019 Author Share Posted June 5, 2019 16 minutes ago, Hugh said: I got a beautiful, lugged steel frame road bike from Bilenky. They also build bikes like what you're looking for. Yeah, those look nice. But at $2K+ for the frame, outside of my ballpark. Hoping to stumble over something under $500 (and assuming it needs a lot of work). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinerider Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 Or a doner bike and a good welder! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidingAgain Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 (edited) Just gotta do some looking... Available right now in San Antonio... $550... OBO... Cinelli frame... https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/bik/d/bulverde-cargo-bike/6905768399.html Edited June 6, 2019 by RidingAgain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider3141 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 On 6/5/2019 at 8:42 AM, AustinBike said: Looking for the 2 wheel version, not the 3-wheel version. 13 minutes ago, RidingAgain said: Available right now in San Antonio... $550... OBO... Cinelli frame... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidingAgain Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 (edited) Then there's this... If you don't mind a little drive... $500... OBO... https://rockies.craigslist.org/bop/d/steamboat-springs-argo-cargo/6883407333.html https://argobikes.com Edited June 6, 2019 by RidingAgain 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidingAgain Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, RedRider3141 said: I'm just getting warmed up. Also... Sometimes you need to bring your expectations down a bit. Edited June 6, 2019 by RidingAgain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, RidingAgain said: I'm just getting warmed up. Also... Sometimes you need to bring your expectations down a bit. My expectations are already pretty low. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidingAgain Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 4 minutes ago, notyal said: My expectations are already pretty low. Good for you. Now for the next level... Have none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider3141 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 10 minutes ago, RidingAgain said: I'm just getting warmed up. Also... Sometimes you need to bring your expectations down a bit. https://austin.craigslist.org/bop/d/austin-free-shipping-boxes/6902929293.html 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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