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CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Is that a bike? http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Is that a bike? en Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:42:28 +0000 SRD on "Is that a bike?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=466#post-5951 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:57:01 +0000 SRD 5951@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ The window cleaners use very slim-line trailers that run quite close to the bikes - effect is more courier than cargo. I used to see them a lot early mornings around north bridge. Kim on "Is that a bike?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=466#post-5949 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:51:29 +0000 Kim 5949@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ That is a different one to the one I used to see in Gorgie. SRD on "Is that a bike?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=466#post-5948 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:44:32 +0000 SRD 5948@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ I saw another home-made looking trailer the other day (sorry I never have camera with me). It looked good and sturdy, and made me wonder if it came from that workshop at Gorgie Farm - did anyone go in the end? chdot on "Is that a bike?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=466#post-5947 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:44:20 +0000 chdot 5947@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ "Presume this is one." Maybe not. chdot on "Is that a bike?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=466#post-5946 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:42:39 +0000 chdot 5946@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ "That intersection (george IV & Royal mile) is as bad as everyone has been saying!" You doubted us?? You may care to add something on other thread. SRD on "Is that a bike?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=466#post-5945 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:39:56 +0000 SRD 5945@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ There's a lot of different ones around of late. this isn't one i've seen before. usually guys with buckets but no ladders on quite well-designed trailers. Saw a guy today with a jury-rigged contraption, and let him across traffic on George IV - he was turning down victoria terrace, and I had bus on other side of yellow-hatching, only to have annoying taxi-driver take advantage, cut out half-way over yellow-hatching and block my forward path. bah! That intersection (george IV & Royal mile) is as bad as everyone has been saying! chdot on "Is that a bike?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=466#post-5940 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:26:43 +0000 chdot 5940@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ "I haven't mentioned the cycling window cleaner yet. Has anyone else seen him?" Presume this is one. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/4541252076/in/pool-citycycling"> <img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4541252076_503f23478a_o.jpg"></a> chdot on "Is that a bike?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=466#post-3813 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:52:35 +0000 chdot 3813@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ "Not housebreakers? ;-)" Think you mean handbag snatchers and drug couriers. Must update this page - <a href="http://cyclingedinburgh.info/jobs" rel="nofollow">http://cyclingedinburgh.info/jobs</a> LaidBack on "Is that a bike?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=466#post-3811 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:51:07 +0000 LaidBack 3811@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ about house-cleaners Not housebreakers? ;-) SRD on "Is that a bike?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=466#post-3808 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:48:24 +0000 SRD 3808@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <blockquote>"I haven't mentioned the cycling window cleaner yet. Has anyone else seen him?"</blockquote> I think there's more than one actually. Definitely a clever idea, especially since they are out and about early in the day. There was a story somewhere recently (sustrans?) about house-cleaners who work by bike in Bristol. LaidBack on "Is that a bike?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=466#post-3807 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:43:08 +0000 LaidBack 3807@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ I haven't mentioned the cycling window cleaner yet. Has anyone else seen him? Yes... makes a lot of sense. When I had joiner in at house he only used his van to get everything on site then cycled in for the next few weeks leaving his van a couple of miles away (yes it was a big job). On recumbent front... <ul>one advantage is being 'heads up' but not having to fight headwinds by going head down. The fact that your rear view mirror is in line of forward sight makes you feel very safe from traffic behind. Being able to cycle through puddles with your feet clear of any spray. Being able to cycle beside high kerbs and keep pedalling through corners without risk of pedal strike. Dave's point about being stuck in traffic is true to a degree. Although in some ways by not making you want to rush into 'danger zones' recumbents are safer - plus vehicles give you room. One thing I found was that when I cycled up Leith Walk and Street on a recumbent trike (which can't really squeeze through gaps as much) I was still faster than powered vehicles by the time I got to North Bridge. </ul> Min on "Is that a bike?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=466#post-3796 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:06:58 +0000 Min 3796@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Arellcat, I am reasonably certain it wasn't you anyway since I am guessing you do not have a long luxuriant beard! I haven't mentioned the cycling window cleaner yet. Has anyone else seen him? I often spot him on South Bridge and reckon it is a brilliant idea since he doesn't have to worry about where to park. He has a utility bike with a big bucket on the back for water. Dave on "Is that a bike?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=466#post-3788 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:37:37 +0000 Dave 3788@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ I saw a bakfiets going down Leith walk the other day, kids loaded up.... The only real disadvantage that I've found to the recumbent is that you are right at bus exhaust level, which can be most unpleasant (and makes me realise how much I'd rather have had electric buses all over the place, than a single tram line and loads of old diesels!) Depending on how you like to ride, the other "problem" is that you can't work traffic as aggressively so you can get bogged down - it's more like being on a motorbike (you can still filter but not the same way!) Oh, and it's very frustrating to be at the next red light 30 seconds before the commuters who keep on catching you up ;-) Arellcat on "Is that a bike?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=466#post-3786 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:34:59 +0000 Arellcat 3786@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Sorry, this post doesn't really exist. Arellcat on "Is that a bike?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=466#post-3785 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:32:51 +0000 Arellcat 3785@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Min, one of mine has a huge back wheel and a a bolt-upright riding position, but it also has mirrors. Plus I haven't ridden it since last Tuesday's roundabout excitement. Notwithstanding slippy tarmac, it's a brilliant bike for riding around town. LaidBack and I have enough recumbents between us to make a fair stab at the advantages and disadvantages. :-) I've been meaning to ride my Speedy across the Forth Road Bridge for ages, too. Min on "Is that a bike?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=466#post-3721 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:35:59 +0000 Min 3721@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Mehehe. ;-) LaidBack on "Is that a bike?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=466#post-3720 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:30:58 +0000 LaidBack 3720@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ All of the advantages of a recumbent with none of the disadvantages. That could start a debate ;-) Min on "Is that a bike?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=466#post-3718 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:04:05 +0000 Min 3718@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ I saw a pretty nifty recumbent today. It had a huge back wheel which held the chap up in a really high position, he was also sitting almost bolt upright too and would have easily been able to look round without mirrors. It looked like a superb steed to ride about town on. All of the advantages of a recumbent with none of the disadvantages. Kim on "Is that a bike?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=466#post-3460 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:55:32 +0000 Kim 3460@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ I ken the one you mean, but I can't remember what it is called and therefore can't find it online. Min on "Is that a bike?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=466#post-3449 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:40:01 +0000 Min 3449@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Kim-Yes that sort of idea except the childs front wheel was slotted in to a U-shaped piece of metal. I didn't see where it was attached though. wee folding bike on "Is that a bike?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=466#post-3442 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:38:34 +0000 wee folding bike 3442@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ As I remember you really want the attachment above the back axle of the big bike otherwise you have an accelerating couple. Having said that I connect a trailer to my nearside chainstay and the attachment point is forward of the axle. The main odd behaviour seems to be down to the springiness of the connection. I've been on a Speedy trike 'bent. It's a lot easier to ride than an upright delta. Kim on "Is that a bike?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=466#post-3439 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:22:25 +0000 Kim 3439@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ You mean a <a href="http://www.trail-gator.com/">Trail Gator Bicycle Tow Bar</a> or something similar... Min on "Is that a bike?" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=466#post-3438 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:13:58 +0000 Min 3438@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ I thought it might be interesting to hear about strange cycling contraptions that people have seen. Last weekend I saw a recumbant tricycle on the Forth Road bridge, recumbants are rare enough but that is the first three wheeler I have seen in real life. In Leith Street a few days ago I was coming up behind a man towing a kid which I initially thought was one of those back wheel things which you bolt on your bike and the kid sits on and pedals (don't know what they are called). When I passed it I realised that the kid was actually on his own bike and the front wheel was lashed to a device which was then lashed on to Dads bike. Pretty neat I thought and flexible too.