Okay, We’re getting down to the end of BiKe Month and you’ve probably been commuting all over everywhere so is it time to begin considering going without a car altogether? I’m not doing that any time soon, though as a retired guy, my pickup hasn’t been out of the garage since Sunday. Still there are folks going that route. Here’s the bike you need from Surly.–Corrie
Surly Big Dummy Update: Carrying Loads and Living by Bike
May 22nd, 2008 by Tim Grahl
After a couple months of daily riding the Surly Big Dummy for everything possible (including a 42 mile, over night camping trip), I’m ready to give my thoughts on how the bike fairs in carrying big loads and whether this is truly a car replacement.
If you haven’t read my first two installments of this review, click below to check them out:
As mentioned in previous posts, the Big Dummy is built around the Xtracycle system and I’ve been using it mainly with the Freeloader panniers on a daily basis. When carrying big loads that need extra room and support, I clip on the Wideloaders.
