Tag Archive: Bullitt

Vind Mursten (wittco posted on March 12th, 2013 )

Sometimes, on a windy day, with a tall pile in the pallet, my cargo bike feels like a Wind Brick.

Which is worse, the wind or the rain?

Of Bikes and Men (wittco posted on December 11th, 2012 )

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… and then two bikes arrived at the rack and stood in the opening by the coffee shop. They were placed side-by-side beside the staple, and even in the light one was larger than the other. Both contained street wheels and handlebars with lights. Both were useful, purposeful bikes and both propelled their owners happily down the road. The first bike was small and quick, foldable frame, with slick detailing and precise, selected design. Every part of it was intentional: small, strong wheels, reduced frame, a classic and British design. Along side sat its opposite, a large bike, extended in design, with a large, front palled, with strong, reinforced frame; and it sat quietly, showing its strength a lot, the way a mule carries its cargo. It frame was not built for compactness, but for cargo. Read the rest of this entry >>

Paris Cargo Bikes Meeting (wittco posted on October 9th, 2012 )

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This week, our cargo bike cousins across the sea, in Paris, posted our Portland Cargo Bike Scene write up. Matthieu, an organizer of Paris Cargo Bikes Meeting and I connected last year over email. We found that we have similar goals to promote cargo bikes in our respective city. Read the rest of this entry >>