491: The talented Mr.E and his customized Surly Big Dummy

This island-dweller's initials should be DIY.

Super-nice guy, father of three, Mr. E has been asking me about El Tonto Grande for a while. After careful consideration, a test ride on my bike, and discussing such an investment with the wife, he placed an order for a Dummy of his own a month ago.

He rode it home a week and a half later, and has since been back to show me his mods. The light mount and the running boards are just the beginning.

This bike's primary role is minivan. Mr. E tells me he has little need to drive now.

More to come from this crafty dude.

Photo courtesy Cold Iron.

490: Sailorman007's Big Dummy

Twins in Switzerland ! Temps are too hot for some babies -- and the seats don't help.

The rear child seat is held on with four hose clamps -- don't tell mom.

Photo courtesy Sailorman007

486: Handsome HANZI

HANZI ROCKS!!!

485: Larry's Xtracycle

My daughter and I made this canopy for my Big Dummy out of parts that cost about $120. Read how at BikeForth.org.


























































Photo courtesy Larry

479: Aaron's Xtracycle (old and new)

The first one is my Trek/Xtracycle that will now be broken down and sold. I love that bike, but it's just too small for me.
























The others are my new Big Dummy. I'm thinking about calling it the "Truckster." Maybe somebody will get that reference. Anyway, I'm loving the bike and it fits/rides much better than the old setup. I'm just psyched it's getting warmer out again!

Photo courtesy Aaron

Naked Big Dummys, awaiting paint

Photo courtesy Surly Bikes, Inc. or here on Flickr.

477: Sorcerer's Apprentice

The Big Dummy set up at Jan. 4, 2010. Truvative HammerSchmidt AM and SHIMANO Alfine combination so good. More bike information and bike life at my blog.

Photo courtesy Sorcerer's Apprentice

476: Bryan 's Big Dummy

I am just so happy with my Surly Big Dummy and the Xtracycle Longtail kit, wideloader and Kickback.

Photo courtesy Bryan

Tour de Taco

I gave rides at Tour de Taco.

Photo courtesy Cold Iron.

471: Bob's Black Big Dummy (BBBD)

I bought my BD in Oct'09 and have slowly been incorporating it in my life to replace car trips when and where ever possible. I also use it to take 2 of my 3 kids for rides--last Thanksgiving, I took my 2 daughters to my sister's house instead of driving there (~4 miles one way). They love the bike and its name!

Many thanks to Dave of Cycle City in Alameda, CA, for great tips and advice on the BD. After talking with Dave and the nice folks at Cycle City, I know I'll be investing soon in a set of wideloaders and whatchamacollars.

Photo courtesy Bob Gong, Granite Bay, CA.

468: Durango Cyclery's Big Dummy

Photo courtesy of Gas Sucks.

461: Clichée Suisse's Big Dummy

A gorgeous specimen!

Photos courtesy Clichée Suisse

457: Little Rollers Big Dummy

Spotted at the SF Bike Expo. The kids were clearly used to travelling by BD... they hopped right on!! I forgot to ask his name, but I'm pretty sure he was part of the Little Rollers booth.

Cool rig. He has a Pugsley fork and tires on it for a mega plush ride.

456: Greg's Electrified Big Dummy

Part one… My latest project, see it at http://bigdummyforthebigdummy.wordpress.com

More pictures at http://www.flickr.com/photos/gregwschroeder/sets/72157622688307085/

Thanks! Greg

445: Practical Pedals' Big Dummy

Riding loaded on the Great Divide. Touring Big Dummy style.

Photo courtesy of The Practical Pedal.

And if you are wondering, like me, what The Practical Pedal is...

...the Practical Pedal is a magazine, a website, and a blog or two for anyone who thinks bikes make great transportation.

You had me at hello.

443: Transparent Teal Big Dummy

• Clever Cycles Transparent Teal 16" Surly Big Dummy.
• Nitto Albatross (North Road CroMo) bars
• Brooks B73 saddle
• Busch Muller Lumotec Retro Senso Plus front headlight
• Shimano Alfine dyno front hub
• Shimano Alfine 8 speed rear hub
• Shimano Alfine crankset
• MKS Rivendell Grip King pedals
• Avid BB7 disc brakes
• Brooks grips
• Xtracycle accessory kit
• Xtracycle Kick Back stand
• Whatchamacollars
• Schwalbe Big Apple tires
• Fenders
• 24" Sun Rhyno lite rims powdercoated to match transparent teal frame color

Photos courtesy Cleverflickr.

440: Sue's Big Dummy

Photo courtesy Cleverchimp / Clever Cycles.

433: Marti's Big Dummy

Hauling 4 loads of laundry.
Currently rolling around San Diego, CA.
-Marti

431 & 432: Cape Cleare Big Dummys

Thing 1 and Thing 2. Why have just one BD??? Cape Cleare uses these to deliver line-caught salmon on converted aluminum ladders. Too cool.

423: The TRULY pimp Mr. R and his brand new Big Dummy

Check out the black powder coated racks.

Photo courtesy of Dave (aka Cold Iron on Flickr) of Cycle City in Alameda, CA. Dave has equipped many a Big Dummy and Xtracycle (see #283).

Please stop by if you are in the area, he likes to take pictures of folks on their bikes. A noble calling indeed.