Simple fat bikes?
Apr 19th, 2005 | 05:58 AM
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Simple fat bikes?
Does anyone know what type of bikes they use on the fat bike tours? My husband needs something really uncomplicated (like 2 handlebars with brakes )wheels and no gears! Are we out of luck? If anyone has experienced the exact type of bike I would like to have your advice. Thanks ~o)
Apr 19th, 2005 | 06:14 AM
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http://www.fattirebiketoursparis.com/
"We have male & female frames, children's bikes, child seats, children tandem and trailers. Helmets and u-locks are included too. The bikes are <b>3-speed "cruiser" style</b>. Essentially a hybrid between a road and mountain bike - perfect for exploring the city or forests just outside."
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"We have male & female frames, children's bikes, child seats, children tandem and trailers. Helmets and u-locks are included too. The bikes are <b>3-speed "cruiser" style</b>. Essentially a hybrid between a road and mountain bike - perfect for exploring the city or forests just outside."
Email your question or concern to them:
[email protected]
Apr 19th, 2005 | 02:10 PM
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I hear many people describe the fat bike tour as a highlight of their trip. Would someone who has done it describe the types of bikes used? My spouse is really mechanically challenged and needs something very simple. But he won't ride a Segway! ~o)
Apr 19th, 2005 | 02:25 PM
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When I did it 2 years ago, we rode pretty basic one gear 5 speed bicycles that were only 4 days old. The bikes all of names to make it easier to sort them out after the stops. Mine was named King Louis.
I blew up a night photo that included the bike (in front of the Louvre Pyramide) at http://www.mightymac.org/bike.jpg
The image quality is really bad, but you can at least see the shape.
Keith
I blew up a night photo that included the bike (in front of the Louvre Pyramide) at http://www.mightymac.org/bike.jpg
The image quality is really bad, but you can at least see the shape.
Keith
Apr 20th, 2005 | 03:56 PM
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My husband and I did this yesterday (and today I am home--walked in the door 2 hours ago).
It was a blast. The bikes have 3 gears. Paris is quite flat, and although our guide Mike suggested staying in 1st gear, we used 2nd all the way. Brakes are hand grips and easy to use.
They are extremely accomodating and will help you change the seat height to accomodate your size, etc. You can ride around a bit prior to going out in the group.
It is easy and it is a BLAST! Our guide Mike was lots of fun, and the group consisted of a variety of ages + 1 child about 10 years old.
Your husband won't have a problem, I'm sure--keep him at the front following the guide or in the middle of the pack.
Enjoy!
Jean
It was a blast. The bikes have 3 gears. Paris is quite flat, and although our guide Mike suggested staying in 1st gear, we used 2nd all the way. Brakes are hand grips and easy to use.
They are extremely accomodating and will help you change the seat height to accomodate your size, etc. You can ride around a bit prior to going out in the group.
It is easy and it is a BLAST! Our guide Mike was lots of fun, and the group consisted of a variety of ages + 1 child about 10 years old.
Your husband won't have a problem, I'm sure--keep him at the front following the guide or in the middle of the pack.
Enjoy!
Jean
Apr 21st, 2005 | 05:31 AM
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I've always wanted to do the bike tour (sounds like fun!) so I remembered this report about it, from last year.
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34503753
http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34503753
