Functional bikes. Not Porn not Anti

Call that functional? Get in the sea.

What function do bikes have to have before they're functional? Having mudguards and big tyres isn't a function. Carrying stuff on racks is I guess

Cross post from the mums and dads thread.
My bike's carrying food and camp stove etc. His frame bag has card games to play while we have a break.

Mini frame bag is inspired. Custom or just a small one that happened to fit?

Thanks. It's just something like this. I had it lying around and it just happens to fit with the aid of zip-ties.
He really likes carrying his own stuff. Usually a game, sunglasses and some snacks.

Page winner for sure

I meant that as a tongue in cheek comment haha
I like the bike, but it's not all that functional

That is amazing.

That's proper functional! Day trip or staying with someone?

Fair enough :)

@Cheetah & @Tallboy Thanks.
It was just a day trip. He's able to ride further all the time, so our day trips are getting more adventurous. It's great to watch as he's really proud of himself.

About to says no, but that actually look like it make a great road bike.

This is awesome. Definite parenting goals right there.

Day trip with cooked lunch sounds great, plan for tomorrow coming together!

Thanks.
Here's today's parenting.

I feel immediately like this is rode by an arsehole.

Minus 20 points.

Doing it right.

What sort of ride demands 5 large water bottles but not decent panniers or pannier mounting system?

What's the forum go to functional commuter to recommend to a friend under the cycle to work scheme?

Flat bar, disc brakes, wider tyres, room for full guards.

CdF?

I'd say Genesis is a good shout.
Your friend may have to get used to drops or just get some cross tops added by the shop.

Yeah, love my Genesis Equilibrium disc +1 for them.

The Kaffenback has an option to come with flatbars if they're dead set on them.

The Smithfield/Borough/ColumbiaRd seem OK and potentially better suited if it's only for commuting.

Credit card touring somewhere hot?

Planet X London Road?