Comments on: Overview: WorkCycles Fr8 Transport Bikes

By: henry

henry — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:31:45 +0000

Have a look at the dealers page on the WorkCycles site. Adeline Adeline in Manhattan is the closest dealer to NJ:
http://www.workcycles.com/dealers

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:44:07 +0000

please let me know how I can purchase your products in Princeton New Jersey

By: henry

henry — Mon, 31 May 2010 13:14:52 +0000

Jeroen,
Thanks for your feedback. Below a few answers about the points you note:
- Though the Hebie was by far the best parking stand available until a couple months ago we’ve seen a couple broken examples, mostly after adults sat on the bike while parked. In any case there is finally a better stand on the market and we’ll shortly switch to these. The new stand is wider, more stable, lighter and smoother working.

- The little rust spots around the bolts are very difficult to avoid because galvanized (verzinkte) washers will rust but stainless washers will react with the zinc coated frames. We’re damned either way!

- The chain doesn’t need to be rust free because it’s inside a closed chain case – just oil it well every half year or so. In some extreme conditions it might be better to oil it more often.

- There shouldn’t be any exposed ball-bearings. Perhaps the cover is missing?

By: henry

henry — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 07:28:04 +0000

Todd, I believe Jeroen is referring to the center stand, which is “standaard” in Dutch.

By: Todd Edelman

Todd Edelman — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 04:48:36 +0000

Jeroen, what is a bike-standard?

By: Jeroen Hoekstra

Jeroen Hoekstra — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:46:54 +0000

Overall the bike is excellent, mine is in use since 8 months. However there are some weak points. The bike-standard broke in normal use within 6 months. Not all the washers are rust-free, resulting in very ugly stains. And the bike-chain is not rust-free and should have been. The ball-bearing on the left side of the pedals is uncovered and thus very rusty.

A few silly mistakes on an otherwise excellent bike.

By: Ben

Ben — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:23:06 +0000

Henry,

The link is public now.

Regards,
Ben
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjWKLozSa5c

By: henry

henry — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:59:52 +0000

Ben,
Thank you very much for the praise of the Fr8. Of course after so much thought and development we’re very proud of it but it’s great to have that confirmed by our customers.

I’d love to watch the video but it’s unfortunately protected: listed as “private”. Can you change that?

Thanks,
Henry

By: Ben

Ben — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:02:29 +0000

FR8 Transport Bike in Vinex Suburbia

Dear Henry,

One of the best memories of my childhood is riding with my father on his big black bicycle. In absence of a proper childseat, sitting on the frame in front of him. I wish my father could have seen me riding the FR8 Transport Bike with 3 kids.

This bike is excellent. Robust, but not clumsy. Special, but not complicated. Prestigious, but not flashy. Even with 3 kids the ride is steady and still there is plenty of room for schoolbags, groceries, balls etc.

This time not recorded in Amsterdam but in “Vinex Suburbia” in The Hague I have included a short movie of a ride to the park on a sunny April day.

Best regards,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjWKLozSa5c