vroom vroom!

Posted: September 26th, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: cargo bikes, electric bikes | 3 Comments »

The Clarkberg Family has moved to the cutting edge of transportation technology with the addition of a Stokemonkey electric motor to Rini’s Surly cargo bike. The motor came as part of a kit that Thea and Larry assembled in an afternoon. The motor really opens up what is possible to accomplish with a bike (and without a car). Yesterday Jasper “biked” a mile straight up Ithaca’s West Hill with Thea on the back of the bike (and Larry panting alongside on his road bike). The Stokemonkey is very practical and extremely fun.

the fun factor

Posted: September 17th, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: cargo bikes | No Comments »

Today I thoroughly enjoyed the after-school activity of taking neighborhood kids up and down James St. on the Surly, one or two at a time. I really like this bike and kids do too. It makes you want to ride around just for the fun of it. How often do you feel that way about your car? Ditching your car for a bike is a step up if you figure in the fun factor.