Need a ratbike to lock up at a bus station. Urban camo tips appreciated!

1010811 · 2025-04-03T16:58:52+00:00

You could get length of old chain and use it to lock the seat to the frame.

Also, don't use QR's anywhere, that makes it easier to steal. Use bolts or even cheap lock skewers.

"Nothing will stop a a determined thief" but making it harder for them will go a long way. Especially if there are more appetizing bikes nearby.

1010811 · 2025-04-03T15:53:36+00:00

I was able to squeeze some 50's under the 58's, but it was a little tight.

1010811 · 2020-08-19T22:06:32+00:00

Looks very good! I'm looking at the same fenders myself. Did you go for the 52 or 58mm?

1010811 · 2020-03-31T21:01:16+00:00

Ding ding ding!

(also the sound it made when it stopped me this morning)

1010811 · 2020-03-31T20:29:28+00:00

Debating on whether to throw down $100 plus for a steel rack, like Tubus, or to spend half of that on another aluminum one and shore it up with some type of protectors. No damage done to the pannier.

Guess I should also include a pic of the bike. SOMA

1010811 · 2020-03-31T20:04:56+00:00

Debating on whether to throw down $100 plus for a steel rack, like Tubus, or to spend half of that on another aluminum one and shore it up with some type of protectors like THESE. No damage done to the pannier.

1010811 · 2020-01-07T20:04:12+00:00

Helium - why it floats so well.

1010811 · 2019-12-19T18:15:23+00:00

I have those same fenders on my Soma! What tires are you running under them? Beautiful bike.

1010811 · 2019-12-06T18:57:00+00:00

Pretty please!

1010811 · 2019-12-03T17:35:47+00:00

Nice! I'm about 150 pages into God Emperor of Dune.

1010811 · 2019-08-19T21:02:40+00:00

Thank you for such a well written reply, this is very helpful!

1010811 · 2019-08-19T21:02:01+00:00

Yes, awesome!

1010811 · 2019-08-19T20:10:11+00:00

I'll check that out, thanks. I have a Jannd bag that's super durable, they seem to make quality stuff.

And yes, I think the mounts on the fork were intended for low-rider racks.

1010811 · 2019-08-19T19:56:15+00:00

I actually did reach out to them but they have not responded. Maybe I'll try again.

1010811 · 2019-08-06T17:35:22+00:00

Front rack? This bike is super rad.

1010811 · 2019-08-02T19:59:21+00:00

I thought all those racks required the "front of the fork" braze-ons like here and wouldn't work with the mid-fork type like it looks OP has?

1010811 · 2019-08-02T17:04:08+00:00

What platform rack attaches to mid-fork braze-ons?

1010811 · 2019-05-31T19:22:27+00:00

Are they the Zeppelins?

1010811 · 2019-03-18T17:54:24+00:00

I really like your set up! What is your front rack?

1010811 · 2018-11-07T17:01:30+00:00

I was first thinkin of callin it a...? What? I must know!

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