Porteur Bicycles

You can get some cheap one, like dutch one for £20-40.

Paul one are downright ugly despite being paul

Where?!

example;

http://www.hembrow.eu/frontrack.html

Not quite 20-40, I saw one on wiggle today that someone posted, its just what I want!

They're fine straight out of the box, even the pedal is decent.

Actually, changing the tyres to a Schwalbe Big Apple would be a good choice, but the current tyres (they varies for some reason) is fine.

I've just notice that the 'world bike' is now aptly 'bike' with 3 speeds, coaster brake and alu frame (pity);

Just bought one of these for shopping and kid carrying....the steel version.

when arrived was much lighter than I expected, until I put front kid seat and rack on that is...£280 with topeak rack and delivery included.

Love it, except for the CND / Rasta logo.....advertised as coaster brake, but isn't has two v brakes and 3 speed hub gear....gears are a bit high for kid carrying with shopping so ordered a bigger sprocket...

Not quite 20-40, I saw one on wiggle today that someone posted, its just what I want!

as posted elsewhere 24 quid from UK inc postage: http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/31992/Basil_Memories_Front_Carrier_Rack

not sure if this is allowed but i have some wheels fro sale off my old utility bike which would be ideal for anyone thinking of a build... insanely strong fixed fixed 29er with the option of disc up front if you want it

http://www.lfgss.com/thread53420.html

We will releasing a Tokyo Fixed branded frame before Christmas which is a bit porteur / pathracer like. It will have Columbus Thron tubing and a mix of fillet brazing and lugs, also a really nice fork crown. It will have a really good looking fork crown also and all the braze ons for front and rear rack + mud guards. Hopefully it will be under £500.

Also the Singular Peregrine could work really well http://www.tokyofixedgear.com/shopexd.asp?id=3006&bc=no

Just got the Kemper porteur in at Velorution. Cool bike: 3 speed, coaster, nice big rack. £750.

I really like the idea ofn a basket in the front of one of those dutch racks.

I'm really interested in reducing my growing bike collection by building something that is a bit more versatile (and then convince myself to sell some of the others!). I'd like something that is either single-speed or internal geared hub with mounts for mud-guards and a front rack. Something similiar to this frame would be ideal:

http://salsacycles.com/bikes/casseroll/

The main uses will be mainly in London either commuting or pub with max mileage being about 15 miles at a time. My budget is £100-150 for the frame which means that I am looking at something used.

Does anyone have any recomendations frame-wise? Will a touring frame work for what I am after? Would just post a wanted ad but wanted to get some general thoughts first so I don't waste peoples time.

Have you considered a Pompino?

I had but the new ones are a little out of budget (200 for frame and fork). Not really into the older version paint/logos but in terms of mounts, dropouts/trackends it seems pretty ideal.

having a quick look on ebay it looks like there are a few touring frames that would work like:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VINTAGE-WOODRUP-TOURING-FRAME-AND-FORKS-NERVEX-LUG-/330488995462?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item4cf2adde86

Seems I forgot to post my bike here...

Love that ^. How does it ride? And what is the rack?

It rides very nicely. Heavy as hell, but it rolls nice and makes a change from 120psi 23cs.

The rack is a Minoura Gamoh Junior...perfect for my needs.

are there any draw backs fitting mudguards rated width wise for 38-45c while running 32's? i can't think of any but want to make sure i'm not being stupid. I figure the wider guards would be wise so I can run fatter tyres should I want to.

are there any draw backs fitting mudguards rated width wise for 38-45c while running 32's? i can't think of any but want to make sure i'm not being stupid. I figure the wider guards would be wise so I can run fatter tyres should I want to.

no

No drawback, well with the additional bonus of less stray object getting stuck (which rarely happen anyway).

it also mean it'll be easier to removed wheels without needing to deflate them much.

thought so, thanks for confirming that I'm not being stupid.

Sandancer's bike ^ is pretty much the best thing I've ever seen. I was thinking about building a bike for my GF that was lighter than her usual sit-up-and-beg town bike things but still had racks - and you bike is pretty much exactly how I'd want it to turn out, only better than I could imagine!

Don't forget to ask her if she want a mixte frame or normal frame.

What frame is that Sundancer?

I have no idea; I got it from the classifieds for £20!

....runs off to classifieds to post wanted ad