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Who needs a truck when you've got a Cycle Truck? 

9/4/2014

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I needed to get a table from my folks' house. I called my friend Neil who has a truck--a giant flatbed Cycle Truck, that is (actually he also has a pickup but that never occurred to me and it wouldn't have been much fun). You might remember Neil from that time we moved a couch with his homemade bamboo trailer. 
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Since Neil was on Dad-duty (doody?) today, we caravanned over with his two cargo bikes, the other a Nihola Trike. 
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I got to ride the Flatbed and was really impressed. The fat tires and long wheelbase made for a smooth ride. Neil has it set up as a very upright riding position which was really comfortable. I might need to turn my Bullitt's stem around to copy him. 

At my folks' house, we surveyed the load, piled it on, and strapped it down. I think the lamp in front makes the whole package. One of the biggest differences about the Cycle Truck vs. my Bullitt is the ability to strap things down. The Bullitt's narrow bed and our wooden cargo box don't leave many spots to attach tie-downs or have a solid base for a wide, heavy load. Cycle Trucks, however, have numerous attachment points and a nice, wide bed.  
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My harpoon!
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Wide load!
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So easy a baby could do it!
Riding the first couple of feet was a bit wobbly and turning was nerve-wracking but then Neil added some air to the front tire and the whole thing rode much more smoothly once I got my balance. 
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We were quite a site to behold! I had no trouble taking the lane and other drivers slowed down to give me a wide berth. I almost think I should carry a table around at all times! It's a great reminder for drivers to give 3' when passing. It was fun to see other people, especially guys in trucks, take a double-take as we rolled by. I didn't have any issues starting/stopping or keeping my balance. 

On the way home, Neil didn't want me to have all the fun with his bike so we traded. It was harder for me to ride the Nihola with it's trike-steering and having to counter balance on the banked roads. I am not a trike fan. 
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Such a fun morning adventure! 
5 Comments
Madi Carlson (Family Ride) link
9/4/2014 07:15:34 pm

You lie! The first time I met you in person you were on a trike and you rocked that thing! You have mad trike skillz :) But I agree that they're scary on banked slopes.

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Elle
9/5/2014 04:02:08 am

Not sure they're mad trike skillz :) Maybe I just need a blaring stereo and rockin mama bikers to really get my trike power rolling!

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Kath Youell link
9/6/2014 04:04:11 pm

That was an AWESOME day!

Kath Youell link
9/6/2014 04:05:52 pm

So was this day, of course. Carrying a light but wide table-or-something to make drivers behave is a good idea.

Nelson Robinson link
4/15/2017 07:08:24 pm

Low price them trik bicycle truck

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