I knew it was at Trekworld ‘07, but I haven’t actually seen this bike until today. It’s pretty - real simple setup, with an amazing Ivory paint job. The Nexus hub and the throw-back bar/stem/saddle is pretty darn cool looking. I may have to pull the trigger on that one.
Sturmey Archer blog is reporting the long-awaited 3-speed fixed cog system is finally to prototype. Made famous by Sheldon Brown is the SA ASC 3-speed fixed. The cogs are fixed - sure, but by the magic of internal gearing, there various speeds are fixed.
I can certainly see the value here. I live on a big hill. Rolling down in the morning with my 68 inch gear can be an excercise in leg speed. On the way home - it’s standing all the way. What if I could run 68 on the flats, 85 on the downhills, and 50 on the uphills? How novel, and coming to a hipster near you I’m sure.
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Kim and I represented Hugger at the annual Labor Day Cargo Bike Ride. That is where we spotted this custom painted beauty. Alex, head mechanic and owner of 20/20 had this frame fashioned by Bilenky Cycle Works in Philly PA. Inspired to get your own? We expect two similar Bilenky Cargo Bikes are in the works. They’ll be available for sale at 20/20 upon completion. More photos from the cargo bike social to come.