R-O-W bike

[t.orlando]

Yard sale like you said, or check the dump. Lots of people just get rid of old bikes that are fully functional and perfect for a canal bike

[Redsoxticket]

I went to the salvation army today in Providence, over priced bikes that are not worth anything. Even the guy working there laughted with disbelieve.
Dump and yard sales check.
THX

[Fishpart]

Keep a sharp lookout on trash day. People will probably start cleaning sheds and garages this weekend....

[Redsoxticket]

Found a old Columbia 3-speed girls (step thru) bike.
Double baskets in the rear and single in the front.

I need some feedback regarding the PVC rod holders for example,
What length?
Pitch?
Hardware?
Should I notch the PVC for the reel (ex,. spinning) handle to fit snug and place some foam to prevent snap off ?

THX

[In The Surf]

Wow I was just thinking about this two hours ago. I'm looking for similar info, got the bike and found a local bike shop that can get me the large double rear baskets (paperboy style) and will probably be picking up some pvc tubing and hardware in the next day or so.

[Redsoxticket]

I picked up the double baskets (shallow) at Bennys for $15.

Hold off on the PVC and hardware, maybe someone can give some ideas.

[t.orlando]

Originally Posted by Redsoxticket

What length?
Pitch?
Hardware?
Should I notch the PVC for the reel (ex,. spinning) handle to fit snug and place some foam to prevent snap off ?

THX

14-20in should be fine.....important-make sure you put them high enough, so that the rod butt should be about5-6in off ground for turns,bumps,and curbs
Ijust use 2 hose clamps on each, super tight, dont worry about bending the wire on basket
dont need much pitch- just a little for trees(dont forget to look for low branches while riding
notches-dont use them, but won't hurt

[t.orlando]

Chris types faster

[ProfessorM]

Definetly pitch them at an angle or you will hit the trees above. Embarassing to say the least. Also drill out a golf ball and pound it onto kick stand end. That way if won't dig into the soft earth and tip over. I have dumped my lures and rods on the bike path many times as I walked away from the bike. It will help. P.

[Backbeach Jake]

Originally Posted by t.orlando

Yard sale like you said, or check the dump. Lots of people just get rid of old bikes that are fully functional and perfect for a canal bike

Amen to that, and thank you rich people. As a kid, my brother Bob and I would hit the Truro dump with a cresent wrench and a couple of screw drivers and ride out with our "new" bikes. I LOVE dump picking. On thieves; my son races track bikes and they are his daily transportation. Track Bike= No brakes, no gears, and no coast; you always have to pedal. His favorite sport is just leaving it and watching some fool hop on. He says that the increasing degrees of "OH S**T! on the theif's face is priceless.