tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post9048977860278198815..comments2023-08-15T06:33:53.114-07:00Comments on Bison Prepper: cargo bug out bikeJames M Dakinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-52756658803382049902019-05-07T18:14:11.850-07:002019-05-07T18:14:11.850-07:00:):)James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-64091870072938561012019-05-07T17:46:39.483-07:002019-05-07T17:46:39.483-07:00“Turtle Rescue-a new hobby I was unaware of :)”
...“Turtle Rescue-a new hobby I was unaware of :)”<br /><br /><br />Yeah, that’s a new one on me too. Though I have heard that Richard Simmons runs a successful Gerbil rescue operation. Additionally, he was also the lead Gerbil wrangler on all of Richard Gere’s films :D<br /> <br />You see, there is still a lot of kindness in this cruel world :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-89430650870455103502019-05-07T15:03:54.616-07:002019-05-07T15:03:54.616-07:00I've changed my mind on living places that are...I've changed my mind on living places that aren't bike friendly. Other people look for nearby hospitals or schools deciding where to live, I base mine around a bike, or walking. Turtle Rescue-a new hobby I was unaware of :)James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-75890661116722874742019-05-07T14:56:46.929-07:002019-05-07T14:56:46.929-07:00You aren't going to get very far around here o...You aren't going to get very far around here on a single speed bike, so why have it? The road in front of my house for example drops 65 feet in about a 900 foot run. Hell, just walking it will wear you out. The Walmart Kent cruiser I mentioned last week that caught my eye has a 7 speed derailer.<br /><br />The only functional pack I have it my "Get Home Bag" (GHB) and it weighs 17 lbs give or take a few ounces. It's set up to get me home from my vehicle if it must be left behind. Realistically, it is set up that I could stay "out there for a lot longer" but I'd have to become part animal. When I leave the compound I generally have enough stuff in my pockets to get by - more so than most folks. It wouldn't be disneyland but I would survive for at least 3 days. With my GHB I bet I could do a few weeks without much trouble. Anybody that says they have more than that has most likely spent more time blabbin' on the web than spending time out in the sticks. <br /><br />BTW, 2 days ago I got my first turtle for 2019. Found her crossing 135 at the railroad tracks. About a 6 year old female Painted turtle. Since about 1991 I have saved over 300 turtles that I found on the roads. Once, about 8 years ago, I had 3 turtles in my truck at the same time (I bring them back to the compound and release them down by the creek in our woods) 2 box turtles in the cab and about a 30lb snapper in the bed. The sea was angry that day my friend!ghostsnipernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-29435630523689705892019-05-07T06:50:25.900-07:002019-05-07T06:50:25.900-07:00I think in some areas the cops are like a dog. Th...I think in some areas the cops are like a dog. They yap at anyone new and they only leave you alone after they pee on your leg to assert dominance. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-86132301237824808012019-05-07T06:47:59.987-07:002019-05-07T06:47:59.987-07:00I was aware the Nips went the "impossible&quo...I was aware the Nips went the "impossible" way around, I wasn't aware they had bikes. I think the first bike troops were in the Boar War, though. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-80763713559388376252019-05-07T06:46:21.395-07:002019-05-07T06:46:21.395-07:00Wouldn't a pipe that could fit inside the hand...Wouldn't a pipe that could fit inside the handle bar be a better way? Slip in and go, no Afro-American Engineering needed. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-21028357453875904122019-05-07T06:44:48.487-07:002019-05-07T06:44:48.487-07:00Ha! love that last part. Ha! love that last part. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-68217602598101750032019-05-07T05:12:05.266-07:002019-05-07T05:12:05.266-07:00The Japanese beat you to this as well. During WWII...The Japanese beat you to this as well. During WWII the Japanese forces that ultimately took Singapor made extensive use of bicycles to move troops and their immediate supplies. Many kept riding even after their tires had become useless, riding on the rims (and convincing many British soldiers they were coming down the road in tanks).Long time buffalo watchernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-86321372947948778942019-05-07T04:02:14.551-07:002019-05-07T04:02:14.551-07:00If there are a pair of persons, a long shovel / ho...If there are a pair of persons, a long shovel / hoe handle handle can be fixed on the handle bar and can be pushed by both to lessen the load. Better balance for the load and the persons don't work as hard as only one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-32554165998177900352019-05-06T20:58:22.921-07:002019-05-06T20:58:22.921-07:00re:
bicycle riding while rolling another
Eugene,...re:<br />bicycle riding while rolling another <br /><br />Eugene, Oregon is the bicycle-thief capital of The Known Universe©.<br /><br />A casual stroll around the Eww campus illustrates the futility of bicycle locks and chains. Every path and sidewalk has bits of former security devices strewn willy-nilly.<br /><br />The scoundrels boldly ride one stole bicycle while guiding a second bicycle alongside. Or wear a bicycle across their shoulder while riding the other.<br /><br />Cables are particularly vulnerable. In my Aircraft Mechanic days, we trimmed cable using a hydraulic cutter the size of a full-size ViceGrips. I picture the goofballs admiring the view while whistling as the cutter barely shows at the end of their sleeve. Stupid easy.<br /><br />Of course, we must remember, the goofballs are ripping-off the least-capable most-oblivious members of our society == college students.<br />LargeMargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530497760743766465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-72424905640833952972019-05-06T20:33:21.757-07:002019-05-06T20:33:21.757-07:00Methinks Anon 9:05am needs to also practice "...Methinks Anon 9:05am needs to also practice "grey man" skills. Getting stopped by the Fuzz probably had a lot more with looking dodgy and lets face it, you were performing a recon ;-)<br /><br />I've never been stopped by the Fuzz whilst on my pushy, and I've done a few km's. Probably 40,000? In my car I've been stopped a few times caught up in mass drink driving blitzs. A few times speeding. One time, they were following me for a decent distance, and definitely following, so I hit the accelerator & didn't take it off until they pulled me over. In retrospect I was lucky I didn't get a ticket. How'd I get off it? <br /><br />Officer Friendly "You were in a bit of a hurry"<br />Me "Yeah, I'm on a promise from the girl I met on the weekend"<br />Officer Friendly "You'd better get going and show her a good time. Have fun"<br /><br />True story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-91184546259691401162019-05-06T18:36:15.642-07:002019-05-06T18:36:15.642-07:00While civilization is still with us, a bike traile...While civilization is still with us, a bike trailer is what you'd use. But that is still an eight hour day just pedaling. I didn't want to do a fifteen mile one way commute. I think ten miles is about a max one way trip if you are coming into town more than once a month. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-88587300969577345212019-05-06T16:32:48.029-07:002019-05-06T16:32:48.029-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Demented guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17071191996716087797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-18137694240724286762019-05-06T13:09:45.300-07:002019-05-06T13:09:45.300-07:00As long as the new Pinto's don't blow up (...As long as the new Pinto's don't blow up ( the 'Seinfeld' episode where Krammer feeds the horse from the cans of beans ). :)James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-24275352962266603862019-05-06T13:08:11.188-07:002019-05-06T13:08:11.188-07:00Ornamentals are perhaps more social conscience. I...Ornamentals are perhaps more social conscience. I think 'Muricans would go out of their way to get low social credit scores, regardless on consequences. We can ever ID potential tribe mates that way. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-13896151941160465852019-05-06T13:05:51.123-07:002019-05-06T13:05:51.123-07:00When I looked for my bike baskets, I never saw one...When I looked for my bike baskets, I never saw one over fifty pounds of carrying weight. Granted, I was in a hurry, deciding to retire the truck after just one final town visit. Now I notice there are 110 lb racks.James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-86665485190731362932019-05-06T12:56:28.512-07:002019-05-06T12:56:28.512-07:00Oh yeah, you can fill the baskets with cans and ot...Oh yeah, you can fill the baskets with cans and other groceries up to level. Then you can put water jugs or whatever on top. Even a passenger. Never did manage to overload weight wiseSpudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689059709873763146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-16968172588311471392019-05-06T12:09:21.147-07:002019-05-06T12:09:21.147-07:00Hang thin blue line version of american flag off t...Hang thin blue line version of american flag off the rear of your bike and always wear some form of "veteran" paraphenalia attire. Some Jesus saves! Stickers on your baggage may save your not so favorite self from a flogging and nightstick shampoo. Any contacts with five-0 may generate some form of data kernal concerning you or the circumstances and be included in your social score for ration quotas purposes. Plan accordingly. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-34584364454901436252019-05-06T11:02:01.157-07:002019-05-06T11:02:01.157-07:00I wasn’t thinking that far ahead, but yes, you can...I wasn’t thinking that far ahead, but yes, you can look at the bicycle as a transitional piece, with plans to eventually go over to Equine (horse family) or Bovine (Oxen or cow family) related forms of transportation. But that will be a whole different set of skills to learn. You will need wheelwrights, wagonwrights (or whatever the hell you call a dude that specializes in making carts and wagons). Also the gear, such as the harnesses, bridles, reins, saddles, etc. <br /><br />I’ve grown up around horses. Pre-collapse, they are generally the toys of little rich girls, and I consider them to be completely worthless beyond recreational purposes. That said, that Pinto (of the horse variety) is your future Prius (Of the car variety :D )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-80260819344523393042019-05-06T10:35:06.004-07:002019-05-06T10:35:06.004-07:00Yeah, get stopped now by popo, be nice and charmin...Yeah, get stopped now by popo, be nice and charming. Please officer, by all means check my bag. Then you become a non-threat and blend into the landscape. Might come in handy later. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-41503044149497051792019-05-06T10:31:19.838-07:002019-05-06T10:31:19.838-07:00I know on my wheelbarrow, I might as well never ha...I know on my wheelbarrow, I might as well never have added tons of Green Goop. Did almost nothing for them. I will agree with you that airless are almost mandatory. So I guess a better objection would be, do you need a bike that long PA? If you are going to horse and mule and the land feeds them adequately, it might be an investment better shifted to ammo or whatever. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-14127712246622555182019-05-06T09:41:35.180-07:002019-05-06T09:41:35.180-07:00Well, if Schwinn sucks, then that means that anyth...Well, if Schwinn sucks, then that means that anything that you get today is going to suck to varying degrees (I’m leaving out you Lance Armstrong professional cycling types that are willing to drop $2k on a Cannondale) <br /><br /><br />“But do you REALLY need a trike?”<br /><br /><br />No. But you mentioned the unstable high center of gravity, and this will fare better in this regard. Also consider old folks and smaller children. They can actually haul a decent load with something like this.<br /><br />I agree that the airless tires are not ideal. But post collapse, I’d rather have them. Maybe it’s because I live on a farm, but just judging from our carts, wheelbarrows, and garden tractor tires, we’ve had hundreds of flats over the years. In fact we did end up replacing the tires on our cart and our wheelbarrow with the airless tires. Yes, they were expensive, but we’ve never had another flat since. Another common failure is where the tire stem meets the tube. No way to patch that, that I’m aware of. I also think that the reinforced bicycle rims (The one’s with the super thick spokes) are a good idea. Post collapse, you want to think in terms of bulletproof. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-53144327134331648582019-05-06T09:05:03.478-07:002019-05-06T09:05:03.478-07:00Part of this theme is also obtaining and storing r...Part of this theme is also obtaining and storing related gear to go with that bicycle. (As a transort mode it will be a high priority department, like flir rifles) Beyond looking cool like pee wee herman, have tubes, tires. Multiple patch kits. Hand air pumps. Lights for safety.(during this slow collapse, there will be a mingling with traffic, etc) hand tools in a kit. Practice and exercise various scenario routines to "be in some shape" or at least familiar with the gear. Shopping and warehousing prepper gear is not enough, in of itself. I bicycle my 'hood frequently for exercise and recon and got stopped by the police doing stop and frisk and roadside interrogations as part of their crime supression program, regular patrolling etc. Be a stand up citizen and play by the rules (it's the system, no escaping it, bicyclers are easy targets for scrutiny) so as not to be jammed up. Plan accordingly. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686829448547770092.post-44732773888266769712019-05-06T08:48:43.048-07:002019-05-06T08:48:43.048-07:00Schwin sucks. The company was sold and low qualit...Schwin sucks. The company was sold and low quality Chinese introduced. Of course, that is Wal-Mart and parts. Perhaps the bikes themselves are built okay. Actually, not a terrible price for a trike. But do you REALLY need a trike? The cargo capacity while ridding is no worse on a two wheel with three baskets in the back and one in front. Perhaps better. And you won't use as many calories simply trying to get the bike to move. If I'm not mistaken ( warning: Jim tries to do science ), isn't transferring the energy from a pedal to an axle less efficient than to the tire itself? As for Airless, I am leery. Air in the tire is a shock absorber. Without it, bumps in the road place more stress on the spokes and the frame welds. Super Glue and thick paper make excellent patches, cheap. In the long run, air filled will go through more tubes. But it should in theory go through less wheels ( one day I'll try actual spoke replacement and trying to true a wheel. I suck at it and only get a marginal product ). Airless sound wonderful in theory. If you are really serious about that for your PA transport, by all means have them. But I wouldn't use them until all other tubes and tires were used up. Because even if you replace spokes, you have to wonder how long the wheel itself will last. Wheels are $35-$55 ( front, back ) on a beach cruiser. Not exactly disposable like they used to be at $20. James M Dakinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382139289994087931noreply@blogger.com