canal bike

[Slipknot]

It seems i have taken a bit of ribbing about my canal bike being a bit rusty so maybe it's time to retire it to the canal bike hall of fame or something. back tire needs air every time out, brakes almost work, it's old..........
I have another bike, I have a rear kickstand, but where do i find a front basket for this bike and an actual real behind the seat rack for the newer bike? I looked at Bennys and all they had were some cheezy rear rack that just cantelevers there behind the seat, I want one like I have now with the support rods down each side.
I don't want the 2 baskets in the rear, just one up front for Toto.


any suggestions?

thanks

[JamesJet]

I think I might have what you need - I'll check it out when I get home tonight - but its a heavy duty support that bolts to the seat pipe and has two supports down to where the rear wheel attach.

[Saltheart]

I'm surprised the front style is not the only style Benny's has. maybe look on line?

[ProfessorM]

b if you don't want your
Old one I know someone who would take it. He is without one.
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[Slipknot]

Originally Posted by ProfessorM

b if you don't want your
Old one I know someone who would take it. He is without one.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device

if you say so Paul, we were gonna tie it up in a tree down the canal

I was going to take the rack and rod tubes off it if I cannot find a decent one someplace.

I'll look online I guess
rather buy local though

[Slingah]

Originally Posted by Slipknot

if you say so Paul, we were gonna tie it up in a tree down the canal

I was going to take the rack and rod tubes off it if I cannot find a decent one someplace.

I'll look online I guess
rather buy local though

I thought that was a good idea! like sneakers...lol...

[BigFish]

Its called a "Bike Shop"! They have all kinds of baskets!! As for the air needed in the tire every time out.....ummmm....might not be the tire???

I was not ribbing you Slip....I just noticed how much "character" your bike was wearing!!! I like it!!! By the way....was that frame bent????

[Chris in Mass]

Slip, When you settle on that rear basket, take a pic. I'm interested in seeing what you are talking about.

[Slipknot]

I don't want a rear basket Chris, only a front basket.

The rear I want only a rack, i then tie 2 pvc pipes one to each side

maybe I should post a pic of my bikes character


bike shop, ya we used to have one here in middleboro

frame is not bent
wheels aren't straight but who cares
for 20 bucks in a yard sale a hundred years ago, it's worked well for me
the patina is just right
but maybe it's time to be a bit more comfortable.

[Chris in Mass]

Gotcha. If you have that type of basket on your old bike, love to see a pic to get ideas of different styles. Not sure how happy I am with the paperboys on the back of mine.

[Slipknot]

that's what I have, just a spring loaded flat rack, I guess you call it paperboy
it has worked for me

time for a change

[BigFish]

You need a "Cow Board" Bruce!

[JamesJet]

yup - a spring loaded paperboy rack is what I have, PM your info if you are interested. I am sure we can work out something.

[Chris in Mass]

The saddle baskets in the back are called paperboy or newspaper style baskets I believe. The front basket I have I got at #^&#^&#^&#^&'s, but it is not sturdy enough based on what you are looking for. Slip, You lookig for something like in the second pic?

[Mugz]

Went to 2 local bike shops looking to see what they had for baskets....$75 for the cheapy. YIKES....that's worth more than my bike.

[Swimmer]

Slip I feel bad now that I said some unkind words about your scooter. I do have the best of witnesses though, Slinger, Bigfish....
I think roping them along side the canal in the trees, (maybe they'll last longer there), is a great idea.

I was going to post here yesterday, but waited until now. You seem to be over the grief allready about deep-sixing your current ride in favor of a newer version though. Maybe we could have a sunrise service at the cribben for the old one out of respect for the bike.

[Slipknot]

don't feel bad Frank
it was the truth
I'm not too proud to ride crappy bikes

I used to drive a rusty old van with a extended roof camper top too before I got the white van everyone followed around, hard to hide with that...

[BigFish]

I remember that van!!!

[new jack]

#^&#^&#^&#^& mauls bike shop in halifax or sailworld in buzzards bay should have everything you need bruce.

[capequahog]

google Wald bike baskets, the large rear dbl works and they also make fronts

[Slipknot]

thanks

the reason I don't think the double rear basket setup will work for me is that I don't use a rack to carry the bike, I just lay it down in the bed of the truck and I like to be able to close and lock my Roll'n'Lock bed cover since there may be fishing stuff back there, or there may be times I won't need the bike a particular day. So I am limited by the height under the cover, guess I should measure it and see what works.

[NIB]

Some funny stuff...
He can't lift his leg over a rear basket..

[Slipknot]

at least I lift my leg to pee


A NIB sighting when you coming up ?

[NIB]

Originally Posted by Slipknot

at least I lift my leg to pee


A NIB sighting when you coming up ?

Why you wanna play golf..
I could club some seals..

[TheSpecialist]

Bruce look at his bottom pics I think it is what you are looking for pay no mind to the title :


Dual basket bike rack

[JamesJet]

The bottom pic is exactly what I have - send me a PM if you are interested. Maybe a cup of coffee or a jig or two?

[ElSluggo]

Waldsports.com Ships fast good quality

[MarkB]

There's a DIY television show I catch occasionally. In one episode, I saw a guy cut and bend a supermarket carriage into an electric wheelchair. I see those things in streams and gullies all the time - if cost is an issue and you're a DIY type, you might be able to turn the carrying basket of a carriage into a heavy-duty front basket without too much trouble.

Just found the TV show online:

http://blog.makezine.com/archive/200...culptures.html

[poppa fred]

i deal with the guys at canal cruisers in buzzards bay and if you dont mind ,give them a couple days and they might nfind a used rack for you, if not i can find a used rack for you and will trade for plugs. good luck!

[Slipknot]

Thanks guys
not sure what i am gonna do now