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wheels...

ColinW - 22-7-2015 at 09:07 PM

OK.
I am jonesing for a buggy.
I have been watching for posts, but nothing.
I even tried the kijiji post from kitchener, but it was gone.

Does anybody have something on or near the west coast (preferably northerly) that they would be willing to sell (or even rent)?
Ideally, I would like something larger and sturdier to fit my xxl body, but as I don't have a lot of huge fields/ beaches locally something of average size with some maneuverability would do.
I don't want to spend a whole pile of $ just yet, but damn it, I have to get mobile.
Surely some one has an old rig that is collecting dust...
I am planning on visiting the Washington/Oregon coast in August so could possibly pick something up.
I would love to make this Colins' summer of the buggy!
Thanks for looking, and wish me luck,
colin

bigkid - 23-7-2015 at 03:03 AM

Got a libre sprinter. It's on your way to the beach.

Windstruck - 23-7-2015 at 05:11 AM

Colin - best of luck on you quest! I know this is tough; I went through this exact problem earlier this year. Timing is everything I'd think. My first buggy was a PL Folding bug bought right here on PKF. My second buggy (PL Bigfoot) was off of eBay. Better lucky than good; a land sailer out of Las Vegas was selling a near-new Bug that he had acquired from a friend but he didn't want to take up buggying.

I just checked eBay and there is a folding buggy on there (search for Peter Lynn buggy). Guy is asking $660 for it. IMHO that is too much money. Also, you mentioned something about having an XXL body. Depending on how that XXL goodness is spread out you may find the PL Folding buggy too small for your needs. I'm 6 feet tall and about 200-210 lbs and I found myself a little "snug" in the Folding bug.

I suspect you know this already, but be aware that PL (and I think some other brands) have evolved somewhat over the years, particularly as it relates to tube thickness, and importantly, rear axle bolt sizes. PL started with 12mm bolts in the rear, moved up to 15mm, and now uses 20mm (all models except the smallest entry level model). I would think that an XXL would only want to ride on 20mm, but that's only my opinion. I've read on the forum of large guys (even two large guys at once, but I'm still trying to rid my mind of that visual) riding PL buggies with the older smaller bolts without apparent consequences so maybe I'm wrong about that.

For what it's worth, the BigFoot buggy is sweet IMHO. It is way bigger and more sturdy feeling than the folding bug and just seems altogether a better ride. Just to peg values somewhere I'll tell you that my folding bug went in and out of my hands for about $450 and my Bigfoot went into my hands for an even $500 plus shipping.

Best of luck! Once you do get a buggy it will be worth the trouble and patience; they're a blast!

abkayak - 23-7-2015 at 05:53 AM

looks like Colins all in....you will spend a lot of $$$ next few years accept it

3shot - 23-7-2015 at 07:29 AM

What abkayak said. Most kiters are on a bean and rice diet :lol:

bobalooie57 - 23-7-2015 at 07:41 AM

Quote: Originally posted by 3shot  
What abkayak said. Most kiters are on a bean and rice diet :lol:


ramen noodles! (and fried egg sammies!)



get with bigkid on the beach, that Sprinter has your name all over it! (maybe he'll take payments, or an arm or leg!)

cheezycheese - 23-7-2015 at 09:25 AM

Quote: Originally posted by 3shot  
What abkayak said. Most kiters are on a bean and rice diet :lol:


I dunno Jason, at the rate I outgrew my harness my peeps would disagree... :piggy:

cheezycheese - 23-7-2015 at 09:25 AM

That Sprinter is an awesome buggy btw. Leaps and bounds better than a PL folder or XR+.

Windstruck - 23-7-2015 at 02:01 PM

I had to look up some pictures of the Sprinter as I've never seen one in the flesh. I agree with Cheezy; it has a sweet design and looks very nicely made and sturdy. I particularly liked the curved side rails and resulting larger seat with standard backrest. I haven't noticed the lack of a backrest as an issue on my Bigfoot, but a lot of folks on PKF have made mention of that being a problem for them and have gone to considerable effort to retrofit buggies with all sorts of interesting backrest designs. The PL buggies all come stock with horizontally flat side rails and a resulting comparatively small bucket seat that only comes up to the plane of the side rails.

My riding to date has only been on soccer fields that result in a lot of turning which means the forces are changing a lot on my body. Maybe if I had long runs on a beach with relatively unchanging conditions I would notice the need for a backrest on a Bigfoot. You've mentioned being XXL and I believe it is some like-sized folks that have made some of these comments, though certainly not exclusively.

3shot - 23-7-2015 at 02:07 PM

Quote: Originally posted by cheezycheese  
Quote: Originally posted by 3shot  
What abkayak said. Most kiters are on a bean and rice diet :lol:


I dunno Jason, at the rate I outgrew my harness my peeps would disagree... :piggy:


OK. Well maybe two helpings of beans and rice. Nothing wrong with seconds :lol:

Windstruck - 23-7-2015 at 02:11 PM

Nice try Jason, but I'm sure your diet should read "beans and rice..... and beer". It's not just for breakfast anymore you know. :lol:

3shot - 23-7-2015 at 04:02 PM

Correct Steve. One handed Star flying does yield a free hand for a "beverage" LOL.


Back to regularly scheduled posting...... Get that buggy Colin!!

ColinW - 23-7-2015 at 09:45 PM

I'm nibbling at bigkids bait.
Just waiting for him to set the hook. :spin:
colin