Longtail 2.0

I ride a Surly dummy. It is fun and carry a sh*** load without much effort.  So when I saw this video by extracycles, it seem like longtails are at least getting some traction in other countries. The guy talking is Sam Whittingham  who have been designing biycles for a long time. He talking about how folks are using the Longtails.  This are ordinary folks who want to use it to commute and carry stuff, kids. They want to feel safe while riding, this is why the centre of gravity is important. Lowering the wheel will help make that..." Watch this video and see the Longtail 2.0 forming up!

Clarie rides a bike

What is a longbike?

I found this video by Extracycles which explains very eloquently what it means. And how if feels to ride one. For those who have a spare MTB lying around. This is the best option. For those who dont have MTB, u can get a Surly Dummy, which is built around the extracycle concept. Now, this will not win u any races, but if u are a parent who looking for more family time with ur wife and children... and ride together.. this might be worth considering.  I will be getting one in about 4 weeks and will update once I put in some miles into it. Enjoy!

Extracycle first impressions and how to store it at home

Momo enjoying a ride on TR Extracycles.... 

I recently had a chance to test ride TR bike extracyle- "lorry". It was alittle beat up but mechanically work fine. Many of the folks now I want to have my Wife and little one join me for Sunday rides. The idea is to "tong pang" / ferry my wife, little princess Momo  Given the Pungol Water way has just been opened... I really really want them to experienced the joy of riding.. the feeling of wind on ur face.
The first impression of the bike is that it handles like a MTB, except the turing radius feels abit bigger. Maybe I was just being very careful and didnt try to turn sharply. Best of all, Momo keep pestering me to do one more round and then another. She loves the ride, can wave at mummy some more.

Later in the evening, I led a nite intro ride to Punggol Waterway for LCSG. At the start point, I met Eugene who was on a Extracycle and her girl was seating comfortably behind him. What a surprise! I asked Eugene  for advice on storage... he told me he "hang" his bike to save space. That is very important for us living in apartments and make the interior minister happy. Here is how he does it. I think it is brillant!
I am sold on this... and ordered a Surly Dummy from Lynten(TR bikes) ...can't wait for it to come so I can tong pang Momo and Wife for some cooling night rides!

Eugene with his princess

Metal hook with rubber wrapped to prevent scratches

one more hook on the BB...

And u can hang the bike!! Super Idea! 

Caribiner to hang the bike...