Yes, sir. Montana did it.
Couplers...
My bike done breaked apart.
Same idea up top, but a beefier system on the down tube.
If? Wow, thanks for the big vote of confidence.
Well, you did describe yourself as a "volunteer cat herder" not a frame builder. For all we know, this could have been done with soup cans and bubble gum.
Chicago Bike Polo 2003-2008
St Louis Bike Polo 2008-now
Actually, that title was for Kev and his maintenance of the forum, but it was given with full awareness that it is also an apt description of my efforts with the Fed.
You no longer using clipless mark?
Nah, I'm using the same pedals I've had for 3 years or so on my polo bike exclusively. Crank Brothers 'mallet c'.
why have the platforms if you are using clipless, I figured that one benefit of using clipless would be the lack of pedal strikes.
I was never really too worried about pedal strikes, since I switched from playing fixed a few years ago. Originally I got platforms because I used my polo bike as my bar bike, and I didn't want to have to rock cycling shoes every time I road that bike. But like Ryan said, the platform helps, especially with crank brothers, cause if you miss you will end up rolling your foot all the way off the pedal with the eggbeaters.
LA people:
I'm gonna get off the plane looking exactly like this...
Hey, 2 1/2 years later, how are you liking that backpack? Is it holding up? If it isn't, can you send it back for repairs? I went and got me one of those break-apart bikes, and now I need a bag for it.
Nice work Montana!
I have been thinking of a Travelers Check(Surly)
Have you added couplers to Steamroller?
The cross check has S and S couplers on it. You could add them to your Steamroller no problem. They will cost a good bit of loot, but will look fantastic.
You do realize that your bike will be much harder to find in 2 pieces.
hahaha...I never thought of that. I guess I should plan on seeing it in 2 separate trash cans or something.
I very seriously considered a breakaway or s&s coupled bike when I was building up my touring rig. This consideration may or may not apply to traveling for bike polo; but in the end, I decided not to because none of the travel bags/cases broke down or became panniers or anything. A cardboard bike box I can leave at the airport/train station/bus depot and pick up a new one at any bike shop on my way out of town again.
The Ritchey hard case would become a huge burden on a bike trip if I wasn't going to be picked up at the station or have a place to put stuff.
Just another thing to think about.
Chicago Bike Polo 2003-2008
St Louis Bike Polo 2008-now
but you dont need the hard case you can just cut down a bike box and then make it under the requirements for checked baggage and not have to pay the extra for a "bike" and then wa lah no hardcase to cart around.
pcola is correct, so what you are saying makes no sense. Even if you get it in a 26x26x10 cardboard box you won't have to pay the $100 oversize fee. The only reason to couple your bike is to get it in some sort of carrying device with said measurements.
Also...If you looked at the picture of the very happy man with a backpack on, you can see that I am getting the soft case (which actually has plastic panels on the side). With the soft case, it will collapse so that you can wear it as a smaller backpack, and actually carry things in it. Thus disproving your theory of there being NO travel bags/cases that break down.
Hi all, quick new question. When you have your bike all chopped up and under airline dimensions. What do you do with your mallets?
hey Damon. i'm not sure of the s&s bag, but there are a few options for this. i've been using a backpack that was made by a guy here in Seattle. it looks like a messenger pack, and works really well with or without the bike in it. the downside is i have to stash mallets in other peoples bags due to the shape and size of it. we have a polo player here (kelsey) that is making some bike bags, she's made a few that break down really small but still fit like 2 or 3 mallets. it's more or less a duffel bag with a shoulder strap, best design i've seen so far.
Thanks!
Mallet head removal and a separate pole container (carry on or not) may be the key
Unless I can get some 18mm couplers for mallets :)
heres a totally not to scale mockup I just did in illustrator.
I've been thinking about this- most airlines allow you to bring a second hockey stick bag as part of your single bag of equipment. I plan to try taping a ski bag to the s&s bag in that vein.
Just found this.
http://www.eighthinch.com/2_piece_mallet_shaft.html
Not sure why they went with 6061, 19mm, I'd prefer a 18mm tapered 7075
my friend in atlanta has been using one of those two piece eighth crappers. it is heavy and doesnt stay tightened.
I am getting couplers put on ASAP and getting a backpack made right as we speak. If you are going to travel it is the way to go. Justin in Calgary can order them and do it possibly while you are here some time if you talk to him? just a thought.
Also there I have a buddy that is making my bicycle carrying backpack and I am going to post the updates of making it on the NA's Facebook page. it should be a week or so if yall want to check it out?
s&s frame 51cm on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/Co-motion-CO-Pilot-Red-Frame-S-S-Couplers-USED-1996-...
Up for auction is a 1996 Fire engine Red Co-Motion CO PILOT OR Frameset with S&S couplings.
Included is:51cm Frame and Touch-up Paint , S&S Coupler tool, Seat Post Clamp.
Frame is designed for 26 inch wheels.
Paint shines like new and has very minor flaws( See all 33 Pictures below)
Frame Dimension: Top tube C-C is 23 inches, Seat tube C-top is 20 inches/ 51cm,
Stand over height 30 inches.
Handmade in the USA
Reynolds 531 All Terrain tubing Frameset which only weighs 4.45 lbs.
good price right now
Noice one maaate.
So jealous, I will be saving now.
MTL scored a 'strayan to offset this kiwi, we're tying to collect the whole commonwealth set.
Dingo, your bike looks alot like mine. Nice.
How vulnerable to getting bent are the unsupported tubes once uncoupled and packed?
My seat tube got bent in my bike bag on a flight cause the seat post wasn't in. I'd be worried about the baggage handlers throwing it etc.
I reckon it could happen, I'm making a bag that will hold everything in the right place with some padding in between each piece. There may be scope for a plumbing pipe or ski pole bracket/spacer too.
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Londurn.
It's 'Lundun'.
As in "If you ain from Lundun, ya dun know."
I really need to get a current photo of this paint job. It's looking like someone got it with a shotgun.
Im looping for a smala frame with couplers for m'y travel in n'a this NeXT monts... CAN i fins something like this in Toronto or Midwest regions?
the traveller's check is the probably the cheapest/easiest way to achieve this, and should be easily available in TO or chicago.
http://surlybikes.com/frames/travelers_check_frame/
that said, i vouch for justin also, he did a great job on my couplers
Talk to Justin Gullickson in Calgary can get you set up! http://starcitycycles.com/ Buy the frame and send it to Justin and he will get them on for yah.
In the way....
I am just curious here: what is the metal contraption bolted to the seat tube? It looks like a bottle opener...
Forget couplers and what not, if you have a bottle opener on your frame, you're set!!!
here is an excellent option at
www.velolucuma.com
a new brand designed by Axel and built by Marino
also the bike bag with specific airlines specifications is available
Anyone already try the Velolucuma one?
Velolucuma has their bikes made through Marino Bike, and I have a coupled Marino frame and it is fantastic!
one of my favorites, no doubt.
Do you have the geometry? I'd be interested. It felt really nice when I was poppin wheelies on it! :D
I actually do not. It's a medium, for what that's worth. I'd imagine it's not a far cry from a 54cm Joust?
You can email Lou (but be prepared to wait awhile for a response): rustbeltwelding@gmail.com
crazy. diy?
Jesse
Collar City Bike Polo
Troy, NY
the j is for jesse
Troy, NY: 2008 - 2010
Seattle, WA: 2010 - present