tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682899986857040901.post8828304982488290984..comments2023-07-01T10:21:32.918-05:00Comments on Chicargobike: Look for a Kid's Bike Built for Transportation this SpringChicargohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03166650767505966551noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682899986857040901.post-86521440110098718142013-04-28T21:55:03.100-05:002013-04-28T21:55:03.100-05:00Fantastic! That will make life much easier. Thanks...Fantastic! That will make life much easier. Thanks!annlaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07101747604832959507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682899986857040901.post-74402890493558374862013-04-27T23:30:12.119-05:002013-04-27T23:30:12.119-05:00Today at several shops we noticed that Wald still ...Today at several shops we noticed that Wald still makes chrome steel fenders in many sizes, orderable new through QBP etc (any local bike shop, really) and not too expensive. <br />Also, the Esge steel mousetrap rack like the one on the Jumpmaster is sold here, several in stock at Irv's, and the way it is mounted you can bend and cut the supports if you are a little bit handy and make it fit any size bike wheel. It fits best on a bike with a plate between the seat stays, like most German or Austrian bikes including those old Sears 3 speeds, but you can make it work on a lot of bikes. It would probably hold a pair of Ortlieb Frontrollers or other smallish panniers pretty easily, plus the spring loaded trap on top.Chicargohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03166650767505966551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682899986857040901.post-42439978543408779032013-04-26T19:03:43.441-05:002013-04-26T19:03:43.441-05:00Thanks so much! I need to check out Working Bikes ...Thanks so much! I need to check out Working Bikes one of these days, so this may be a good excuse.annlaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07101747604832959507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682899986857040901.post-13040343410843481352013-04-21T21:50:42.325-05:002013-04-21T21:50:42.325-05:00Fenders
It's hard to find good stuff cheaply u...Fenders<br />It's hard to find good stuff cheaply unless it's used, but often there are metal fenders from Wald or similar at the used shops like Working Bikes or new at local bike shops like Irv's (and many others). Planet Bike makes 20 inch fenders from plastic that are sold separately, intended for recumbents, sometimes at Rapid Transit and others. SKS, Velo Orange etc more money. Metal is better for kids, lasts longer though heavier.<br />Racks<br />Racks for 20 inch bikes exist but are really hard to find. Low end may be easiest to find, like the one on the Jumpmaster. If all else fails a full size rack will fit (way up high) on many bikes. <br />You can also ask your local bike store to check the QBP catalog or similar for options. Don't splurge on a titanium Tubus rack and Honjo fenders unless Junior is off on a month long bike tour.<br />Chicargohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03166650767505966551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682899986857040901.post-84543309457028894222013-04-21T10:54:33.352-05:002013-04-21T10:54:33.352-05:00What a great bike! We just bought a new-to-us 20&q...What a great bike! We just bought a new-to-us 20" bike for my 6yo boy. I look forward to your posts on the overhaul of the Trek, but in the meantime, could you tell me what fenders you recommend? Do you have a rec for a rear rack for a 20" bike? Thanks!annlaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07101747604832959507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682899986857040901.post-28195708954966529622013-04-15T14:23:49.326-05:002013-04-15T14:23:49.326-05:00Congrats on the excellent find!Congrats on the excellent find!Fargohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13532756626266773921noreply@blogger.com