tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post7034694929711791003..comments2023-08-15T06:33:53.114-07:00Comments on Bison Prepper: consuming to invest 16James M Dakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-9586174212955975752015-04-09T06:56:25.270-07:002015-04-09T06:56:25.270-07:00You sound much more dedicated than me with the bik...You sound much more dedicated than me with the bike transportation. Cheers!James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-14193379942134786472015-04-08T19:36:39.730-07:002015-04-08T19:36:39.730-07:00http://www.worksmancycles.com/shopsite_sc/store/ht...http://www.worksmancycles.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/m2626-3cb.html<br /><br />trike<br />gvw 500<br />spokes 11 gage (0.120")<br />vladhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00434296343159953900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-52984030622070415772015-04-08T18:45:42.113-07:002015-04-08T18:45:42.113-07:00After riding all types of bikes for years, there w...After riding all types of bikes for years, there were four bikes worthy of my needs. I,m middleaged with a few popped discs bit otherwise in decent shape. I travel short and long distance so the specific bikes suit what type of journey I'm going on. I have to traverse a discontinued dirt (mud) road for a few miles till I get to pavement and ride in all weather including snow. I have a balloon tire aluminum cruiser single speed bought at Target for $100, a worksman single speed newsboy and a dumpster special teen/child bike 5 speed to which I attached an adult fat seat and an aluminum big teens BMX with smooth road tread.<br /> If I'm going 3 to five miles into the tiny town I take the BMX with assorted packs on my back or handlebars. It goes swiftly and smoothly over the harsh terrain.<br /> If I'm going on a non-burdened ride up to 25 miles away I take the lighter aluminum baloon tired bike. Sometimes I cheat and take the closest bus about 15 miles into the trip and can hoist the bike on the bus rack.<br /> The little 5speed kid bike with big seat and suspension is also wonderful for this type of ride but I can tide with less effort on the bike paths with the five speeds.<br /> For heavy hauling like animal feed, lumber, lotsa groceries,etc, I take a long slow trip into town on the heaviest bike out there, the Worksman upright single speed newsboy with a generic kiddy trailer attached to the back. Even tho its slow and I know its going to eat up the day, it is the sturdiest, smoothest , stable ride out there, carrying tons of cargo, and even potholes dont conquer this bike. It cost me about 350 a few years back but is worth the money. Everything is steel, nothing fancy, but the ride is true and its striking as an ox. This year I put a little gas engine on the back wheel from Staton, Inc. And for a gallon of gas, that thing will take me 225 miles. Not a motorcycle but definitely a big help and yes, on e gas is gone, its going to be back to pushing it up the big hills. I hope to have an electric motor by then and charge via solar. Biking is the wave of the future .it will be the only future transport. Plus it feels amazing to be so self sufficient in the transportation department.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-48152802033705459502015-04-08T13:18:02.597-07:002015-04-08T13:18:02.597-07:00Something you don't think about-thanksSomething you don't think about-thanksJames M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-44643961641499539852015-04-08T09:59:26.362-07:002015-04-08T09:59:26.362-07:00Just a comment about bikes and bike parts. As a bi...Just a comment about bikes and bike parts. As a big person who likes carrying hefty backpacks, etc, I find that most bikes and bike tires are rated to @175 -200 lbs at most. This is not going to be enough come the PODA. if you have the money get a heavy duty bicycle, with luggage racks, etc, that can support at least 300lbs and 'solid' or high pressure tires that can support nearly as much (about 75-110 psi). This makes a heavier bike and less comfortable ride, but when you load down a months worth of groceries, water, and your own fat @$$ on a bike it wont break down near as easy. Sure a luggage trailer thing attached to your bike is also good, but hauling one behind your bike advertises that you are about to go shopping and have money or trade goods to go shopping with (aka bandit bait) especially PODA.<br /><br />Sewing machines (manual are good but remember the sturdy and warm cloth and thread to use with them as well). The old ones can be adapted to all sorts of power sources - water, wind, pedal, electric, etc. <br />JJGreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06708302086326564665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-91253523223719337232015-04-08T09:44:56.734-07:002015-04-08T09:44:56.734-07:00Rule #1 for sewing clothes that last: make sure th...Rule #1 for sewing clothes that last: make sure the thread is WEAKER than the cloth. This ensures that seams rip cleanly, so they can easily be stitched back up. If the thread is stronger, it will shred the fabric, making repair difficult to impossible.John D. Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16203607452410210779noreply@blogger.com