Comments on: Overview: WorkCycles City Bikes

By: henry

henry — Sat, 08 May 2010 20:56:18 +0000

Hi John,
The classic type handlebar works just fine on the Secret Service. Just trim a centimeter or two off the ends to shorten it… but first check to see how much CAN be cut while still leaving room on the straight section for the shifter, brake lever and grip on the right side.

By: john in SF

john in SF — Sat, 08 May 2010 18:52:33 +0000

Hi Henry, I’ve been happily riding an 8 speed Secret Service through out San Francisco. 61 cm men’s frame with front/back roller brakes. But I prefer the square bend handlebar over the \Sportier Moon\ bar. I know that the Secret Service has a tighter frame compared to the standard opa fiets– am I going to impale myself if I swap out the moon bar with the square bend?

By: henry

henry — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:50:26 +0000

Mr. T,
We’re working on that Paris dealer! Go put some pressure on Allovélo with whom we’re already talking.

A Bobike Mini can be combined with a front carrier on the Kruisframe. If you mount a box or bin on the carrier you’ll just have to cut it away at the rear to make room for the footrests to swing. We do this all the time here.

We do also have a child’s saddle with footrests to fit the Kruisframe but it’s not nearly as elegant as our integrated system for the Fr8.

By: treberden

treberden — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:36:13 +0000

Hi Henry,

Very nice blog and even much nicer products ! Please fin ASAP a french retailer in Paris please

I have a question or two about The kruisframe step through:

- Is it possible to use in the same time a bobike mini and a front carrier ? I have the feeling that the kid would have his feet on the carrier.

- Do you have the same kind of “Child’s saddle and footrests” you offer for FR8 that could fit on your kruisframe step through ?

Thank’s,

Mr T

By: henry

henry — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:53:55 +0000

Barrie, Please contact WorkCycles for specifics and pricing: http://www.workcycles.com/workbike/contact.html

Danny, I’m guessing you also commented here: http://www.bakfiets-en-meer.nl/2007/05/20/nieuwe-transportfiets-met-kruisframe/ but your questions are (partially) answered there in any case.

Timmy, There is certainly an Ultegra option, but it’s a downgrade. We can fit the new Ultegra coaster brake hub and the accompanying Ultegra “Solidtech” steel crank. All hydraulic disc brake systems are compatible; You supply the disk brakes and we loan you our MIG welding kit and as much steel strip as needed to install them. There are no bottle mounts because real men don’t need to drink while cycling. Have you ever seen a picture of Eddy Merckx drinking while riding? No, because he was too busy attacking. Tied and soldered spokes are always strong enough.

By: timmy

timmy — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:09:25 +0000

Is there an Ultegra upgrade path? Pls forward brochure listing compatible hydraulic disc braking systems. I don’t see bottle cage mounts. Are tied and soldered spokes strong enough? Thanks.

By: Danny

Danny — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:34:45 +0000

Concerning the Kruisframe model-
Name the lugs used (seat, crown, ect.) and the tubing specs.
What’s the make and model of the lights?
Have you fitted the bike with a Rohloff 500/14 before?

Thanks

By: Barrie Baker

Barrie Baker — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:50:10 +0000

Hello from South Australia ! I will be in Amsterdam soon !! What can I expect to pay for the Top of the Azor range gloss Black Oma with all the trimmings including the 8 speed .Thank You For Your Time, Barrie Baker