Elephant bike

[Fab Foodie]

My lovely neighbour who would have helped me put it together is very busy this weekend. He is a great fan of Rugby, so he will be watching the Six Nations. I do not know enough about building bikes to try it myself.

It is the same colour as Fab's though. That is "Fab" as in @Fab Foodie, not Fabian Cancellara.

To be honest, it's a very easy build and it comes with all the tools you need.

 

[Fab Foodie]

For @User ... Finito

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It's 'utiful'. Just like my cheap and cheerful Dacia!

Almost as big as the Citroen!!

 

[Pale Rider]

Nope...

I now need to find a suitable front light to fit the fork bracket. Any suggestions anyone? Or an adaptor to allow me to use existing handlebar mounted lights.

This will fit and is about the right period.

Although as a useful light it is rubbish compared to modern LEDs.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIFCO-RET...242747?hash=item4d3ebfdb7b:g:mKcAAOSwFMZWqpTJ

 

[Speicher]

To be honest, it's a very easy build and it comes with all the tools you need.

I ventured into the garage, and released my Heffalump from the box. Yes, it was easy to put together. I might still get someone to give it a quick look over, especially the brakes. I live at the top of a (small) hill, the brakes will be tested.

A friend of mine has volunteered to give me some lessons in how to ride a bicyle.

 

[Fab Foodie]

I ventured into the garage, and released my Heffalump from the box. Yes, it was easy to put together. I might still get someone to give it a quick look over, especially the brakes. I live at the top of a (small) hill, the brakes will be tested.

A friend of mine has volunteered to give me some lessons in how to ride a bicyle.

Excellent!
Easy does it!

 

[Speicher]

Excellent!
Easy does it!

Georgie said it would be easy to ride, and is low geared. The fact that it is step-through and easy to maintain is a bonus.
As it also supports employment, education and transport in Malawi, I decided this was the time to get back to cycling.

 

[PaulSecteur]

For @User

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Anyone done the Bianchi joke? No?

Nice Bianchi!!! they really stand out in Celeste!

But seriously, I would love one of those for popping into town.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Georgie said it would be easy to ride, and is low geared. The fact that it is step-through and easy to maintain is a bonus.
As it also supports employment, education and transport in Malawi, I decided this was the time to get back to cycling.

I'm certain you'll love it. It's easy to ride, stable, sure footed and practical. It weighs a ton though! Can't wait for my first shopping trip, just need to see if my current panniers fit.

 

[Fab Foodie]

You can fit a hell of a lot in the front tray alone (as the staff in Waitrose have found out).

Going for a test run this morning. Mrs FF has a cold so will drive the car as back-up!

 

[Fab Foodie]

Test success!

Ok, it's a smaller shop this week but I still had spare capacity. The old Karrimor panniers also hang on the side of the trolley which helps.
Will raise the bars and the seat a tad for a more sit up and beg position.
No food was damaged in this trip ....

 

[EltonFrog]

Test success!

Ok, it's a smaller shop this week but I still had spare capacity. The old Karrimor panniers also hang on the side of the trolley which helps.
Will raise the bars and the seat a tad for a more sit up and beg position.
No food was damaged in this trip ....

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Cor! You're so posh shopping in Waitrose.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Cor! You're so posh shopping in Waitrose.

No, I shop in Tesco .... Just park my bike at Waitrose

 

[SteCenturion]

Not on your Nellie ....

I think it preposterous to only sell to the Elephant market & slightly Rhinocerist

It's a great idea really.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Not on your Nellie ....

I think it preposterous to only sell to the Elephant market & slightly Rhinocerist

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It's a great idea really.

Is that Rhino wearing a thong?

 

[Pale Rider]

Is that Rhino wearing a thong?

If it is, I wouldn't take the mick out of it for doing so.