Totcycle | Family Biking - Commentshttp://totcycle.com/blog/Tots on bikes, kids as cargo, and other family biking goodness.en-USSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Erik comments on All About Front Child Bike SeatsErikThu, 10 May 2012 01:01:42 +0000http://totcycle.com/blog/all-about-front-child-bike-seats.html#comments294649:3017275:comment/18054081Fantastic Write-up. Thanks a million.

]]>Jessica comments on 2011 MADSEN Cargo Bike ReviewJessicaMon, 26 Mar 2012 09:02:13 +0000http://totcycle.com/blog/2011-madsen-cargo-bike-review.html#comments294649:3017275:comment/17476685sorry about that, now I see that the previous comment is from July 2011 even though I just got the e-mail notification of a new comment , which is strange!

anyway if anyone in western europe is looking for a madsen we do have one for sale :)

]]>Jessica comments on 2011 MADSEN Cargo Bike ReviewJessicaMon, 26 Mar 2012 08:58:26 +0000http://totcycle.com/blog/2011-madsen-cargo-bike-review.html#comments294649:3017275:comment/17476679Hi Marjolijn,

We have a madsen that we bought last year and brought with us to England.

So far we've had no trouble with fading, however ours is light blue, so I suppose fading wouldn't be an issue, if you had the black one it might be more of an issue... eventually.

Also our 2011 model did not have drain holes but that was easily fixed, we drilled 2 small drain holes in the back at the bottom and it drains nicely and stays dry now.

Ours is for sale if you are interested (it is fitted with an electric motor kit and a custom rain cover), we may even be able to ride it down to you (we sometimes visit friends in Fumal/Liege) If you are interested in more information email me at intrepidjess at gmail dot com

]]>Marjolijn comments on 2011 MADSEN Cargo Bike ReviewMarjolijnSun, 25 Mar 2012 13:48:49 +0000http://totcycle.com/blog/2011-madsen-cargo-bike-review.html#comments294649:3017275:comment/17472854Hello from Belgium!
I found this review through the Madsen-page on Facebook and I would be grateful if you could give me an answer to my question. The bucket of this Madsen-bike is made of a kind of strong plastic, I guess, but I was wondering if the plastic shows some changes in colour when exposed to sunlight and its UV-rays. And when it´s raining, for example, is their any ´hole´ in the bucket to evacuate the water from it? I sent a mail to the Madsen-company to get some information about international shipping, since I would love to have such a great bike for our family! :)
Thank you very much in advance for your answer,
best regards,
Marjolijn Cepe

]]>Christine comments on Why We DriveChristineSun, 18 Mar 2012 15:41:37 +0000http://totcycle.com/blog/why-we-drive.html#comments294649:3017275:comment/17359033Julian and Kim--
I found your blog through my mom, Therese Grant. I love it and you two are inspiring. I don't have kids yet, but when I do I will be re-reading every single one of these posts.

Keep up the great parenting, adventuring, and writing!

Christine

]]>Garage Equipment comments on Family Cycling on 3 WheelsGarage EquipmentThu, 01 Mar 2012 05:49:04 +0000http://totcycle.com/blog/family-cycling-on-3-wheels.html#comments294649:3017275:comment/17132803This is really cool.I can take my two daughter together with their cousin to have some tour in the park and have an exercise after a long stroll in the village.

]]>Ashley comments on Novembrrr Kidical Mass: Ship Canal TrailAshleyTue, 10 Jan 2012 10:50:24 +0000http://totcycle.com/blog/novembrrr-kidical-mass-ship-canal-trail.html#comments294649:3017275:comment/16529585It was a great thing that at the age of those kids they're into biking already. I salute them for that and also the parents.
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]]>Samatha @ DKNY designer comments on What Is It With ... "Sharrows"?Samatha @ DKNY designerTue, 10 Jan 2012 06:24:07 +0000http://totcycle.com/blog/what-is-it-with-sharrows.html#comments294649:3017275:comment/16527191I haven't tried riding in a sharrow yet and based on what you've all said I won't bother trying even once. I think it's dangerous.

]]>Bicycle Trailer Reviews comments on A Day by Bike, A Day by CarBicycle Trailer ReviewsFri, 06 Jan 2012 09:43:01 +0000http://totcycle.com/blog/a-day-by-bike-a-day-by-car.html#comments294649:3017275:comment/16478604I am absolutely amazed at how terrific the stuff is on this site. I have saved this webpage and I truly intend on visiting the site in the upcoming days.

]]>Garage Repair comments on Neighborhood Greenways in Ballard!Garage RepairWed, 04 Jan 2012 08:20:29 +0000http://totcycle.com/blog/neighborhood-greenways-in-ballard.html#comments294649:3017275:comment/16439870Hi buddy, your blog’s design is simple and clean and i like it. Your blog posts are superb. Please keep them coming. Greets!

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]]>Lisa comments on Novembrrr Kidical Mass: Ship Canal TrailLisaWed, 21 Dec 2011 01:35:37 +0000http://totcycle.com/blog/novembrrr-kidical-mass-ship-canal-trail.html#comments294649:3017275:comment/16278171That was really a great stuff and views from there, the experience was great, hoping for it also next year. :)

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]]>Garage Equipment comments on Family Cycling on 3 WheelsGarage EquipmentTue, 20 Dec 2011 06:35:14 +0000http://totcycle.com/blog/family-cycling-on-3-wheels.html#comments294649:3017275:comment/16265674The trike is a motorized, three-wheeled vehicle that is created by adding an extra wheel to a motorcycle. Learning to ride a trike is easy if you keep in mind that riding one is not the same as riding a motorcycle. For instance, turning a motorcycle is achieved by leaning in the direction in which you want to turn.

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]]>Co-Rider comments on All About Front Child Bike SeatsCo-RiderWed, 14 Dec 2011 00:28:45 +0000http://totcycle.com/blog/all-about-front-child-bike-seats.html#comments294649:3017275:comment/16177035Hi Becky
I forgot to mention a fantastic company we met while at the NEC cycle show this year called Quest 88

Have a look at their site

www.quest88.com

and see what they are doing.

If you think they may be able to help please let me know and I can make an introduction . They create some truly fantastic creations and Im sure if you talked to them and explained what you want to do they will have already come up with a solution in the past.

I realise this may seem like a shameless plug but as Quest 88 are a company dedicated to getting people, and in particular families, cycling together when traditionally cycling routes would exclude one member of the family. I hope nobody will mind.

Let me know if we can help or if you want an intro to the MD.
Regards
jeremy

]]>Co-Rider comments on All About Front Child Bike SeatsCo-RiderTue, 13 Dec 2011 23:28:36 +0000http://totcycle.com/blog/all-about-front-child-bike-seats.html#comments294649:3017275:comment/16176805Hi Becky.
While I have posted here in the past regarding the Co-Rider seat which we make, I have tried the set up you are considering i.e. bike with front child seat and a tag along behind. We actually struggled with this as I found the tag a long flopped from side to side as we rode along. This was quite disconcerting as I found i was constantly on edge as the sudden weight transfer would effect the steering.

We ended up with a tandem and a child seat (Co-rider obviously) and found this to work really well. There are a number of tandems that are designed to have a child on the back and some of these are very reasonably priced. It takes a little getting used to and a little practice but the feeling is amazing and so much fun.

It may be worth having a look on Ebay as they turn up quite often.

Hope this helps.
Regards

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