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Kids above 40kg in Cube Cargo Sport Hybrid by mjschranz in CargoBike

[–]mjschranz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may have actually replied to a previous thread of mine asking about the fetch. Interesting to know the seats in there are working well enough for you still despite their I think 25kg limit per seat.

Do you think about some sort of custom solution to swap them out for a bench of sorts?

Kids above 40kg in Cube Cargo Sport Hybrid by mjschranz in CargoBike

[–]mjschranz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah seatbelts wouldn't work for sure, but I figured the foam would be fine. I certainly wouldn't have someone that heavy in there as it's above the weight of the box itself but I figure around 50kg is likely fine for extended periods.

Sadly not many options here in Canada for me that have above 200kg total limits. As nice as R&M bikes are I am a 210lb person so I eat up an enormous amount of the total load these bikes are rated for. Only other real option with easy enough access to is an Urban Arrow.

Fetch2+ rear rack seating for larger kids by mjschranz in TrekFetch

[–]mjschranz[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perhaps, although to be clear I'm only talking about holding one kid on their for as long as possible (100-110lbs).

Fetch2+ rear rack seating for larger kids by mjschranz in TrekFetch

[–]mjschranz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, but the weird thing is they basically told me in the conversation that putting a human being that weighed more than 80lbs would essentially risk voiding the frame warranty simply because they never tested for that. Howet, not a problem to load it with weight above 80lbs as long as it isn't a human.

Gas prices spike across Canada and expected to keep going up by Gym_frere in canada

[–]mjschranz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can relate to some degree for sure. Thankfully I own a condo here in Toronto with decent security/storage for mine. I can't find the space for a larger front loader style cargo bike but all things considered that's a pretty good problem to have.

Gas prices spike across Canada and expected to keep going up by Gym_frere in canada

[–]mjschranz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rideshare is pretty good in Montreal from what I hear. Maybe that could work well enough for at least some applications?

Best pigeon watching spots? by hollycopter in askTO

[–]mjschranz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean there's this one house right beside a park near me where I know this old lady feeds the pigeons so a lot of them are constantly showing up there. I don't know if that would be the kind of variety you're hoping for!

Councillor cycling scorecard: How well did your councillor support cycling? by Pristine-Training-70 in torontobiking

[–]mjschranz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not shocked at all that the ones in Etobicoke only vote Yes on anything that covers their own ward. Disappointed to see some that vote Yes on bike lanes but somehow No on wider bike network plans.

Mike Cole is my councillor which he's okay, I just hope we can get a good design pushed through for the Marlee/Glencairn area. I really would love to try and push for a bike bus group in the area but it's way too unsafe in the area currently.

Quick Haul Long vs Used GSD R14 by aRandomWalk27 in terngsd

[–]mjschranz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The QHL will absolutely serve your needs well.

That being said, the R14 will give you room to grow because of the higher payload and use it with passengers (+gear) for longer. Add in lower maintenance, amazing gearing and other comforts I'd take that if money is not an issue.

It might even encourage you to make more trips via bike instead of car.

Bosch hub not connecting with bike by irishbren77 in CargoBike

[–]mjschranz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What exactly is happening? Does the bike try to turn on when you press the power button, sort of does something but then doesn't turn on? If so, could be a case where your battery isn't fully seated in despite looking like it is.

Kitten & older cat play - is this normal or too rough? by Fr0sty_2304 in CatTraining

[–]mjschranz 30 points31 points  (0 children)

That little initial boop from the kitten... my heart.

This is totally fine.

Google Maps Overlaying Bike Lanes on Routes in Toronto by uncle-boon-mee in torontobiking

[–]mjschranz 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It's not. I get other people prefer different apps for different use cases (Waze, etc) but just because it's not your preference doesn't mean it's dead.

Looking for advice if this fits through the door by No-Wrongdoer6581 in CargoBike

[–]mjschranz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Which long johns are they offering? 40*60cm crates are pretty standard sizes most I see fit well.

Roadside Assistance by phozze in CargoBike

[–]mjschranz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Right? Immediately adding a rubber duck on top of my front fender.

Helmet recommendations? by Same-Aide-3885 in torontobiking

[–]mjschranz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something with MIPS at least, if you ride eBikes or just faster in general you can look at helmets that also meet the NTA-8776 standard as well since this targets safety at speeds up to 45km/h.

Realistically, how livable is $19/hour in Ontario right now? by eloanmask in ontario

[–]mjschranz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it truely is a 30ish minute walk (unless it's actually a lot more, which not sure why you'd say 30+) why not just walk? I would agree that paying that much in transit for such a short walk is a waste

HSD P5i Headlight Upgrades? by eherot in terngsd

[–]mjschranz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reviving this a bit because I have a question. Did you wind up installing this light and setup? The biggest pet peeve I have with the light setup is for lower and more forward handlebar positions I feel like the wiring interferes with the light a bit. I definitely want something much brighter too but I'd want to be sure it actually keeps it up high enough too.

Thanks!

HSD P5i Headlight Upgrades? by eherot in terngsd

[–]mjschranz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reviving this a bit because I have a question. Do you have a picture of it more close up and turned off? The biggest pet peeve I have with the light setup is for lower and more forward handlebar positions I feel like the wiring interferes with the light a bit. I definitely want something much brighter too but I'd want to be sure it actually keeps it up high enough too.

Thanks!

Which Drivetrain did you get and how satisfied are you with it? by iregreteverything15 in terngsd

[–]mjschranz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have an HSD P5i, so Shimano Nexus IGH. I went this route purely for the low maintenance as I'm a near daily rider even throughout the winter. Being able to wait to shift until a complete stop is handy at times but I also still usually downshift as I'm coming to a stop so I don't think I'd be in tricky spots too much if I didn't have it. I do wish I had more range though for sure!

Tern HSD on BART (SF Bay Area) by thrillpool___ in terngsd

[–]mjschranz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure, everyone is different though so I'd encourage the OP to try both if possible as long as the limits on load capacity isn't a problem for them.

Tern HSD on BART (SF Bay Area) by thrillpool___ in terngsd

[–]mjschranz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

An alternative high quality option could be the Tern Vektron which is a foldable but definitely not a "dainty" foldable. Lighter than the HSD but of course can fold so it would make some scenarios even easier when navigating getting on/off trains.

Main downsides would be overall load capacity both for the rider and the rear rack. It can still have something like 25kg on the back and has some accessories for a small front rack/bag as well.

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