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Forum: Utility Cycling

09-22-09, 08:43 PM

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Posted By purplepeople

Thanks.... the biggest problem was the required...

Thanks.... the biggest problem was the required size. I am working out of an 8'x10' shed and the bike is 11' long. I'm sure the neighbours though it pretty funny to see the bike slowly growing out...

Forum: Utility Cycling

09-18-09, 09:42 AM

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Posted By purplepeople

Actually, I studied trucks and other cargo...

Actually, I studied trucks and other cargo vehicles of various types for this commission. Take a look at the next truck that goes by.... flatbed, cube, semi-trailer, etc. The rear axle(s) will be...

Forum: Utility Cycling

09-18-09, 07:02 AM

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Posted By purplepeople

No, the theory is a fallacy. The best handling...

No, the theory is a fallacy. The best handling vehicles are the ones with as close to 50/50 weight distribution as possible. Since the spec was an average of about 25 lbs for each tub, the CoG...

Forum: Utility Cycling

09-17-09, 10:45 PM

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Posted By purplepeople

Hi all, I have a DIY longtail but it's pretty...

Hi all, I have a DIY longtail but it's pretty generic so I haven't ever bothered to take photos of it. Instead, however, I thought I would show off the custom cargo bike I made for a local delivery...

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