When I've made appearances in the loading dock where the bikes are stored, the construction workers make joking comments that they're working on "A bike ramp: just for you!". I laughed this off, surely this ramp will be multi-purpose and serve as a delivery entrance too.
Well, the ramp and new entrance are almost finished, here's some shots.
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The old ramp is discarded in the foreground, made of metal, steep and slippery when wet. |
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New, concrete ramp with a more forgiving grade. It just needs a railing. |
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The new door to the new ramp. |
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Ruby, on the left, is covered in construction dust. |
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Old entrance. |
So, while all this is going on Fizz stays stored in my office in addition to the custom-logo bike rack. I've been making changes to Fizz too. While I absolutely refuse to put reflective stickers on Fizz's frame or fenders, I have no issues with making components and accessories reflective.
Now that the basket's been repaired, I can use it again, and I really missed having the rear basket. It's perfect for trips to get takeout lunch and keep it level and leak-free.
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I love my rear basket. |
A Portland Design Works reflector/fender light was installed by Thick Bikes and I attached two large reflectors with zip ties to the rack basket:
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I added iron-on reflective tape to my rear saddle bag.
I've got a few FIKS: Reflective stickers on my helmet and my Timbuk2 bag has a huge reflective band and shoulder strap.
The Rickshaw basket bag comes with a large reflective band.
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SHA-POW! |
Reflectors, 3M tape and refective safety tape: Home Depot... in the mailbox section.
Iron-on reflective tape: Fabric/Craft store... Michael's or JoAnne
Helmet stickers: FIKS: REFLECTIVE
Bags: Timbuk2 and Rickshaw Bagworks
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