I've put up a 'blog entry about the latest (for now) configuration of my Kickbike commuter, in which I talk mainly about bags and carrying stuff on a scooter: ...
Has anyone ever tried tennis shoes (specifically trainers for hard courts)? They are flat and the soles are more durable than running shoes. I was thinking of...
flat soles are the rule ; high tops help protect ankles lgm ... From: patsw1n To: kickbiking@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 11:50 AM Subject:...
While not officially a Kick\Foot bike, I use my Xootr Scooter for multi-modal commuting since it can be folded will fit on a bus. I normally place the...
On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 11:16 AM, Peter Hummers ... Great Entry. Along the same lines, here's an article that was posted on the trikketalk site. It's about...
... I bet we'll see more of this as belts tighten. I also like this, from ... That's what I'm talkin' about! -- Pete HUMMERS | <http://www.scooter-sport.com> ...
How, specifically, is the footbike better than running, or even cycling, for fitness? Jeff at FootbikeUSA sent me an interesting paper from a physical...
I've seen a Razor A5 Lux scooter at Toys 'R' Us. It has 200 mm (7.87 inch) polyurethane wheels/tires that look like the wheels on a Xootr (Xootr's wheels are...
so, after absorbing the collective wisdom (and enthusiasm for the sport) of this group, I got a used millenium racer to ease into the sport. I'm having a...
hi roberta the MR should allow fairly easy removal of the wheel past the brake pads ; the MR wheel is only about an inch wide ; the tug and wiggle system is ok...
... If the bike /is/ oldish, the brake pads may have hardened from age. You should be able to find new ones in your local bike shop (Take one with you when you...
Hi Roberta, ... The older Millennium Racers had an Alex DA 13 front wheel rim, silver colored hubs front and rear, silver colored spokes, and silver colored...
... the front brake. I believe the Kickbike owners' manual suggests twisting the brake shoe/pad (with a wrench) so that the front of the pad contacts the rim...
... the kick. You would have to be driving off the heel to get down that far. One of my first mistakes was thinking that kicking should resemble the way...
low footboard is one of the 3 A-list requisites that define a well performing , user friendly scootie ; the other 2 are precision sealed bearing hubs ; high...
those caliper brakes with the release lever should be easy enough for the lbs to exchange for the calipers on the MR little green man ... From: bob dymond To:...
yeah , i think john is right ; having the brake pad's leading end tilted toward the rim a degree or 2 would make the pad / rim contact a fraction more...
First, thanks so much for all the brake advice. I'll start with getting new brake pads as they do look pretty dry and a bit worn to me. Then I'll try making...
one more point about brakes..ok 2 points 1. get the lbs to put on the longest pads s/he has 2. the larger the wheel [26" front wheel ] the easier the caliper...
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I just read in the FootbikeUSA weblog <http://blog.footbikeusa.com/?p=66> that bicycle commuters will be eligible for $20/month reimbursement from their...
On Sun, Dec 21, 2008 at 12:25 PM, Peter Hummers ... Thank you! I just emailed our benefits department asking if they will participate. Granted here in this...
Hi Everyone, When my '87 Toyota Van died on me 3 years ago I decided to go with a motorscooter to save money. It had it's plusses and minusses but after 2...
... I don't think it will, as your knee will act as a shock absorber, plus the weight will be down between the wheels, instead of rigidly over the rear (as...
hey wade ; the sporty sounds like a good choice ; more durable tires than the millenium falcon , er.. ah , i mean millenium racer ... i am 6'-2" also ;...
peter is right ; board height is very important to most scooterists the three brass rings in scooting are a. dangerously low footboard b. illegally high...
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