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Cake day: June 21st, 2023

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  • Slightly different approach, but where I am Omnium cargo bikes have become very popular, they have a platform at the from, but aren’t super long like a Bullet, and handle more like a regular bike. I’ve even come across a mod that means you can fold the platform up to store it easily in an apartment, or even in a hallway when combined with a stem that rotates the bars around.











  • You can make it a bit easier by winding the spring on the pedals right out so that clipping out is really easy. Then when you build a bit of confidence you can progressively tighten the spring to the point you are comfortable.

    Other than that it is just practice and using some forethought by unclipping before you need to and maintaining awareness that you are clipped in.

    It seems hard now, but in no time it will be totally automatic and natural, hang in there!





  • Steering is slightly impacted, but wide bars can help a lot with that.

    Main benefit for me is being able to use my arms to lift the load when negotiating kerbs potholes and the like, it has saved me plenty a rear rim!

    There is convenience stuff too, like being able to use any old bag or parcel, having quick and easy access, having somewhere to quickly stash your jacket with the help of bungees.

    Besides where else are you gonna put your bunch of flowers, bottle of wine and a baguette?? 😜