tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post2446612496745526664..comments2012-02-14T09:47:59.224+00:00Comments on MCRcycling: Old DutchDr C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10234078254243840589noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-9396541994991348792010-09-03T14:52:13.357+01:002010-09-03T14:52:13.357+01:00Yeah, there is a new version out now, Practical Cy...Yeah, there is a new version out now, Practical Cycles have it. It is a great concept and it is nice to see it gaining traction. There may even be a handful of production bikes which use it now too.Dr C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10234078254243840589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-36276527396134527452010-09-03T14:45:26.736+01:002010-09-03T14:45:26.736+01:00The single brake thing over there is probably more...The single brake thing over there is probably more to do with the lack of hills and the laid back riding they do. Never been unfortunately, but thats the impression most of the blogs over there give.<br /><br />Is the Nuvinci hub a goer now? I remember reading a positive first impressions in Velo Vision a couple of years ago when I had a subscription, but I think it was completely new idea at the time.Isla...https://www.blogger.com/profile/09569097700652272494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-18173650502463412672010-09-03T13:29:29.952+01:002010-09-03T13:29:29.952+01:00I can see why you wouldn't want to rely on a s...I can see why you wouldn't want to rely on a single rear brake for all your stopping needs, regardless of what all the brakeless fixies say. It does seem odd that they would put a caliper on rather than a front drum.<br /><br />The P5 is supposed to be the internal hub gear of choice for cargo use, although the price is a bit steep. The Workcycles Bakfiets used a 3,5,7 or 8 speed Shimano internal hub gear without problems and AW3s from before WW2 are still bought and sold as perfectly useable. I think if I was going to splash out that much I'd go all the way and get a Nuvinci CVP hub. They are rated for cargo use and on The Long Walk To Green blog there is a lot of technical info on using one as part of a Yuba Mundo.Dr C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10234078254243840589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8919432872771641105.post-84055596928949780602010-09-03T13:10:48.459+01:002010-09-03T13:10:48.459+01:00The caliper brake is just a cheap addition to make...The caliper brake is just a cheap addition to make them legal to sell over here. In the Netherlands bicycles only need one brake.<br /><br />As for the SRAM rear, I found <a href="http://www.hubgear.net/index.html" rel="nofollow">this site</a> yesterday that seems to big up SRAMS P5 Cargo for anything heavy duty. It may be that the 3 speed Batavus use is just more rugged, although Sturmeys AW3 hasn't been so successful for no reason, so I'm as mystified as you Mr C.Isla...https://www.blogger.com/profile/09569097700652272494noreply@blogger.com