Stuff for sale…

b1ke — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:25:11 +0000

7 speed Shimano shifters - £17 posted

Shimano bottom bracket splined - £18 posted

LX Exage front mech - £7 posted

Wolber anodised rim with Exage hub - £18 posted

Wolber rim braking surface

Exage hub on Wolber rim

Saracen bars - £7 posted

Longtail bike directory

b1ke — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 21:32:48 +0000

Sandy Stretch have put together a nice list of longtail cargo bike manufacturers with relevant links. Rather than just put this link in my favourites, I thought I’d stick it on the blog so that you too can have a look. Very good indeed and here it is >>

Smile for the camera…

b1ke — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:02:31 +0000

The BBC website reports on the increasing trend for cyclists to wear headcams just in case they get into bother with their four-wheeled friends on the road. Interesting bit of footage on the video which will look all too familiar to many of us road tax dodgers…

Cargo bikes in vogue?

b1ke — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:51:51 +0000

Interesting article from the Guardian on the rise in popularity of cargo bikes. At the time of writing (01/02/11), I reckon we’ve got somewhere in the region of 20+ cargo bikes regularly on the streets of Brighton. These include a Christiana trike, 6 or 7 Xtracycles, a Gazelle, a Nihola, a Big Dummy and a couple of Kona Utes. Plus, there are an increasing number of trailers out and about. Only the Ute, the Bakfiets and the Gazelle, plus a variety of trailers are stocked locally in the Brighton bike shops.

DIY Solar Water Heater

b1ke — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:00:46 +0000

Just read this article about Jose Alano who built a solar water heater from recycled plastic bottles and other reclaimed materials. A not-for-profit project, this simple idea has helped many communities to save money and re-use waste materials.

More dog on a bike stuff…

b1ke — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:23:35 +0000

Once again it’s Burt, the wire-haired dachshund from Brighton taking the lead on sustainable transport. And once again he’s on an xtracycle riding down the seafront. This one’s a bit longer than the one below and it’s in black and white, but hope you like it anyway…

Recycling bikes…

b1ke — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:09:48 +0000

A nice piece here on recycling bikes and the various creative outlets for people with a bit of vision and determination. I particularly liked the horse (above), but whether you’re looking to build a fence, make a clock, a chandalier or a belt for your pants, it’s all here>>

Bullitt Cargo Bike

b1ke — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 20:22:54 +0000

We bought the Bullitt TNT earlier this year and have used it regularly on our rounds. A real eye-catcher, this machine is also excellent to ride. Here’s a bit of footage of Tim, one of our riders, moving at a leisurely pace in Brighton. Full review of the bike to follow at some point soon….

Smugness NOT Smogness>>

b1ke — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:09:12 +0000

I’ve put together a bit of an introduction to car free living in the UK. I did it originally for the Lewes Road For Clean Air Campaign in Brighton, but thought I may as well upload it for general consumption. Like it says in the document, it’s not meant to be definitive, but will hopefully point you in the right direction if you’re looking for your travel to be powered by no more than your own sense of self-righteousness. Open>> Moving to the Lightside (pdf)

Probably the coolest dog in Brighton…

b1ke — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:21:51 +0000

Here’s Burt taking a ride down the sea front on an xtracycle.

Have a look here if you fancy seeing more quirky bike type videos.