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ISTR being taken around Cambridge when very little on a much simpler version of the Safe-T and enjoying it a LOT. Just a couple of footrests that clamped to the downtube and a seat and tiny fixed bars on the toptube. You could probably build something equivalent yourself given access to a decent ironmonger, in fact.
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joe after riding one of those christiano's in lonodon i would highly advise you try it before you put a kid in one, i think they are totaly unsafe.
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ISTR being taken around Cambridge when very little on a much simpler version of the Safe-T and enjoying it a LOT. Just a couple of footrests that clamped to the downtube and a seat and tiny fixed bars on the toptube. You could probably build something equivalent yourself given access to a decent ironmonger, in fact.
I agree these look great...and seem safe, but maybe they don't comply with modern safety standards, which why you don't see them around much anymore....and maybe not suitable for my 1 yr old.
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I agree these look great...and seem safe, but maybe they don't comply with modern safety standards, which why you don't see them around much anymore....and maybe not suitable for my 1 yr old.
Ah, a one-year-old would probably be pushing it a bit far. Too prone to try to wave at/pass things to passers-by and fall off thereby. Should I ever have kids, which admittedly seems unlikely, I shall build something of the sort though and safety standards be damned. It was ace, and I'd like my springoff(s) to experience that.
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seems to me like it would be pretty hard to see for the driver of that^^^
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Nope, your high enough up that you can see perfectly. I think Mr. crash has a slightly skewed view point seeing as he has enough trouble riding a normal bike.
Look, they are a bit scary when you start riding one, the balance points are different. Once you get used to the Christiannas, they are amazing. Just expensive.
Winston, check out the bobike seats. Totally awesome and they can take someone up to age 12.
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seems to me like it would be pretty hard to see for the driver of that^^^
The top of the rain cover is basically where the handlebars are, so its not so bad as the pic makes it look. I can imagine them being a bit tricky to ride, and am looking into getting Y-belts for the kids to avoid any sideways slipping around. But cant see them being any worse then trying to tow a trailer. At least you would'nt have to constantly look behind to see what the tykes are fighting about (not buying into the ideal families image, not with my little monster :) ).
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There are also the Winther Kangaroo, Nihola range and Triobikes . The Triobikes turn back into regular bikes so you could drop the kids off, chain up the carrying part and carry on normally.
Check out London recumbents for more info on other options.
Now that I'm on the home PC, Ive managed to look at that flash infested triobike site, looks amazing.
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I highly recommend the christiania bikes, they are great fun, and are easy to get the hang of.
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Been quoted 12,500 (start price and before VAT) Norwegian kroner (£1.2k) for a christiania. Looks like the set-up above might head towards 20,000NOK. I was looking at it as a long term purchase (will do shopping with it etc. after kids have grown out of it). Still alot of money though :(
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http://www.surlybikes.com/images/bd_comp.jpg
Was cycling by the Thames and got talking to a guy who has one of these, it seems he is planning a cycling trip in Iran.
Edit, his had a 14 gear sturmly at the rear.
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Merlin of Re~Cycle used to distribute these. Don't know if he still does.
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I would go for a proper trailerbike (Adams, MIssion and Burley are some of the best brands) rather than a Trailgator if possible, have seen and heard too many bad things about them: unruly handling, weight issues, clumsy interface which doesn't fit a lot of headtubes, brakes on the kiddy bike (they can still use the rear, so either detach or trust your child!). Handy if you want them on or off on the same ride but a lot less practical than the real thing.
The Gazelle Cabby is an expensive but well-equipped and truly worthwhile bakfiet/kiddy-carrier which can take up to three, check out http://www.gazelle.nl/nl/producten/collectie/stadsfietsen-comfort/cabby.html. The front cargo box has a foldable seat and straps for two up front in case it ain't clear.
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http://www.surlybikes.com/images/bd_comp.jpg
Was cycling by the Thames and got talking to a guy who has one of these, it seems he is planning a cycling trip in Iran.
Edit, his had a 14 gear sturmly at the rear.
The rear drop/outs are hub gear friendly so a alfine hub with disc brakes would seem a nice set-up. The frame and fork are £750 and the Xtracycle parts are also pretty pricey, so would run to at least £1.5k for a complete bike. Very good solution for those wanting to carry loads/kids on light trails though (would be useful where I live for example, for avioding high speed limit roads). takes up to 2.5" tyres.
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You will be hard pressed to find a second hand christianna. Most people hold on to them once they get them. The same with most cargo bikes, really.
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You will be hard pressed to find a second hand christianna. Most people hold on to them once they get them. The same with most cargo bikes, really.
This makes sense to me. If I wanted to simply ferry the nippas to nusery, then sell on, when they grew out of it, or lost interest. I'd buy a trailer. I'm thinking of all those times I need to pop out to pick some stuff up, and my panniers are just not up to the job. I then need to take the car, which bugs me as I'd rather get some fresh air and exercise. I'm definitely thinking long term.
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joe after riding one of those christiano's in lonodon i would highly advise you try it before you put a kid in one, i think they are totaly unsafe.
I've not ridden one yet, but, if the Danes rate them (which they do) I reckon they'll be safe enough.
Secondly, if you think they ride weird, try a motorcycle with side car, wooo boy, madness, never again.
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Bigben, you can test ride a christianna at Velorution, they are the UK importers (yes, I work for them, but I'm on my way out. I could write an entire essay about why, but I won't). Not saying you have to buy one from them, but you can at least see how it feels aroud the block. They also rent them out, I think for about 25 a day if you wanted to see if it was worth it.
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I see a lot of the Christianas being ridden round Chelsea, and in Battersea Park - look like fun in the park, but seem to piss drivers off no end on the roads as they are so wide
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