On Sun, 11 May 2008 10:29:35 -0700, Dane Buson <dane@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
wrote:
>Tom Sherman <sunsetss0003@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>> D_Frumious_B@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
>>
>>> Interesting variation on the theme, though I'm not sure I see how
it's
>>> better than a trailer, or even panniers in some instances.
>>
>> The cyclist can keep an eye on the little brat(s).
>
>That is one of the pluses. Additionally trailers suck in constrained
>areas (bollards at trail entrances, splitting lanes, etc.). Personally
>I don't care for the handling on the bakfiets, I'll take the Xtracycle
>any day of the week instead.
>
You can also keep a hand on the brats in a bakfiets.
I found the bakfiets' handling better on loaded out-of-the-saddle
grunt and grinds. Higher speeds or CM pace the Xtracycle is better.
>>> And it must be murder getting it up hills. But interesting anyway.
>>>
>> Hills in the Netherlands?
>
>Yeah, I'm not so sanguine about sales in the Seattle area. The one I've
>ridden had a Stokemonkey, which of course made a huge difference. But
>by then you're starting to talk real money.
>
>Clevercycles in ****tland sells them (quite a few evidently), but then
>****tland has large flat areas.
I think the bakfiets configuration cries out for a front hub motor in
hilly areas.
--
zk
|
