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Official Barefaced Bass Cab Club

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amper said:
This is very encouraging, because I'm strongly considering a One10T with a tiny amp, possibly a Warwick Gnome, to replace my Mesa/Boogie Walkabout Scout 12 combo for quieter gigs/jam sessions. Since I am now car-free, having a 17 lb cab that would fit in the basket on the back of my bicycle seems appealing.
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100% doable. I put the cab in a front basket on my bike, bass, amp, cables etc in a gig bag with shoulder straps, and I'm good to go. I wouldn't want to ride very far like this, but a few miles is no sweat.
 
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mikeynets said:
100% doable. I put the cab in a front basket on my bike, bass, amp, cables etc in a gig bag with shoulder straps, and I'm good to go. I wouldn't want to ride very far like this, but a few miles is no sweat.
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My whole town is only about 4 miles end to end. I'm at one end, downtown where most of the venues are is about 1-1.5 miles from my house. I've walked it with my Mesa Walkabout and pedalboard on a mini hand truck, and my bass in a gig bag on my back, before, but I don't recommend it.

Also, my ebike has a 500 W motor, strong enough to get me, my bass, and a 17 lb cab around easily, if it can handle (as it does) my briefcase and a full load of groceries.

The One10T would not fit my front basket, sadly.

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amper said:
My whole town is only about 4 miles end to end. I'm at one end, downtown where most of the venues are is about 1-1.5 miles from my house. I've walked it with my Mesa Walkabout and pedalboard on a mini hand truck, and my bass in a gig bag on my back, before, but I don't recommend it.

Also, my ebike has a 500 W motor, strong enough to get me, my bass, and a 17 lb cab around easily, if it can handle (as it does) my briefcase and a full load of groceries.

The One10T would not fit my front basket, sadly.

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Not to hijack this bass thread with bike talk (but I love bikes so much!) you could replace the milk crate on the rear rack with a Wald basket that would fit the One10 better. Or even forgo a basket altogether and use cam straps. There are other options as well for a front rack, but that can get costly. If you are considering that route, Old Man Mountain racks are strong and versatile, and while not cheap, I think the price is justified.
 
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FWIW, I actually cycled my one10 back home after picking it up for the first time - I don't remember what basket I have on the bike but the fit was tight enough for me to be comfortable that it wouldn't fall out (I tied it up on top as well).

If my bike and basket were lighter (or electric!) I'd be comfortable taking the one10 and my AG700 around on them. I still haven't found a solution for cycling with my bass though.
 
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Cran said:
FWIW, I actually cycled my one10 back home after picking it up for the first time - I don't remember what basket I have on the bike but the fit was tight enough for me to be comfortable that it wouldn't fall out (I tied it up on top as well).

If my bike and basket were lighter (or electric!) I'd be comfortable taking the one10 and my AG700 around on them. I still haven't found a solution for cycling with my bass though.
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How is life in New Zealand? One of you bike guys should start a thread and share ideas.
 
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rapidfirerob said:
How is life in New Zealand? One of you bike guys should start a thread and share ideas.
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That's a good idea! I'll share this last bit here then wrap up the bike talk: On another TB thread for the Quilter Interbass I learned how to make a 24v battery adapter to power that little amp and coupled with my One10, my bike-friendly rig is dialed. Though I am thinking about modifying some surfboard bike frame hooks to get the bass off my back.
 
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amper said:
My whole town is only about 4 miles end to end. I'm at one end, downtown where most of the venues are is about 1-1.5 miles from my house. I've walked it with my Mesa Walkabout and pedalboard on a mini hand truck, and my bass in a gig bag on my back, before, but I don't recommend it.

Also, my ebike has a 500 W motor, strong enough to get me, my bass, and a 17 lb cab around easily, if it can handle (as it does) my briefcase and a full load of groceries.

The One10T would not fit my front basket, sadly.

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A cargo bike like a Larry vs Harry Bullitt would do the lot. They have electric options.
 

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