First up is the rockhopper. I got rid of the massive basket and bag as it was quite unwieldy. Replaced with a SimWorks Obento and small ile rack bag (which is GREAT!).
It is a very useful bike, but really awful to ride. I mean, it’s set up well, runs smooth and has some nice parts on it, but the geometry/set up just doesn’t really work for its intended purpose. Without a toddler on the back it’s definitely better, but the handling with and without a front load is sub-optimal (very squirrely). I suspect the moustaches are partly to blame and with a normal flat bar and my weight a bit further forward it would be better.
I may find a cheap flat bar, or it will stay like this until the toddler no longer fits the seat and it will be sold to make room.
This thread is well overdue an update!
First up is the rockhopper. I got rid of the massive basket and bag as it was quite unwieldy. Replaced with a SimWorks Obento and small ile rack bag (which is GREAT!).
It is a very useful bike, but really awful to ride. I mean, it’s set up well, runs smooth and has some nice parts on it, but the geometry/set up just doesn’t really work for its intended purpose. Without a toddler on the back it’s definitely better, but the handling with and without a front load is sub-optimal (very squirrely). I suspect the moustaches are partly to blame and with a normal flat bar and my weight a bit further forward it would be better.
I may find a cheap flat bar, or it will stay like this until the toddler no longer fits the seat and it will be sold to make room.
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