If you are thinking of spending a lot of money on me this Christmas I have some suggestions. Do keep in mind that my birthday is about 2 weeks after Christmas so you could use one for the “big gift” and the other for assorted accessories.
Blatant enough? 🙂
First and foremost, I want a new bike. I want a big bike to boot. You’ll have to consult with me on this one to get the size right, though I suspect you could just tell them to contact me for sizing…
If that seems a bit rich, there’s the Radish version…
That pretty much covers the bicycles. I’d prefer the former, but I wouldn’t sneeze at the latter.
As for accessories, there a nice list on the Xtracycle site as well.
Now I realize that not everyone is going to want to drop so much on getting me a great Christmas present so I’ve got some other ideas as well…
I could really use a folding bicycle, especially one that fits. It seems Xootr has one called the Swift.
I’ve ridden a Xootr push scooter before and can safely say that if the bike is the same quality as their scooter, you’ll be buying me a present that will last for a long, long time. I need either the L or the XL model…
Size L – You are between 5’10” (1.78m) and 6’2″ (1.88m) tall.
We keep the stock seat post and install a long stem.
Size XL – You are between 6’2″ (1.88m) and 6’5″ (1.96m) tall.
We install a longer seat post (590mm) and a long stem.
I’m only 6’1″ these days, but I have long legs and don’t like leaning much, so I’d probably go larger. If you are sure you want to get me this, let me know and I’ll give it a try down at The BikeFactory!
I know that this all sounds pretty self-serving, and frankly, you’re right it is. Completely. But these bikes are sort of the way I’m thinking of going with bikes at the moment. They are both for travel, one to take with, one to go on. 🙂
As for around town, I’m still looking at a nice Dutch style bike. I just haven’t decided which yet…
The Opa…
Or maybe the Kruisframe…
Or even the Velorbis Churchill…
Aloha!
Slower, cheaper, less useful…