Behind Bars (Photo Thread)
03-10-16, 11:01 AM
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All from the same guy:
03-10-16, 11:03 AM
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There are a couple of guys on a FB group I'm in that have velomobiles, and they have quite a few incidents with law enforcement. One guy I know of has been pulled over something like 40 times in his velomobile because they all think it has a motor and want to know why it doesn't have a license plate.
If you're in an area where the cops don't respect cyclists much, you'll likely have a LOT of problems in a velomobile.
If you're in an area where the cops don't respect cyclists much, you'll likely have a LOT of problems in a velomobile.
I built this one for my wife, and it doesn't seem to draw as much attention, from people or law enforment. I guess because it looks homemade.
03-10-16, 11:15 AM
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Still, it has to get annoying after awhile right? Wasting your time and all that, making you lose your momentum, etc.
Pretty cool home build, sheet aluminum? Did you form the sheets yourself? I like the riveted aerospace look.
Pretty cool home build, sheet aluminum? Did you form the sheets yourself? I like the riveted aerospace look.
03-10-16, 11:16 AM
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What an odd choice for a hobby. Is that called "Trolling For L.E.O.s"? 
03-10-16, 11:30 AM
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Yes, the construction technique is the same as is used in small aircraft. it is very thin aluminium and is very easy to cut, drill and bend, it is also easy to crease or wrinkle. I used a kit to build it, so the suspension components were already welded. I only have an AC/DC welder and it doesn't do a good job on aluminium.
03-10-16, 10:04 PM
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Gypsy Bleu's First Dairy Queen Ride
Took this on the bridge over the swamp on the way to Dairy Queen tonight. It was a very pleasant ride...
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03-11-16, 05:26 PM
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But seriously, this was what I had in mind when I started the thread: scenic shots of riders' locations from what looks like the riding position.
Thanks!
03-11-16, 05:49 PM
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I've posted full-bike shots in a number of other threads, but I've added a couple of things today - so I'll be out and about with my camera again tomorrow.
Stay tuned....
03-11-16, 06:07 PM
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Please do post some pics, that is a sweet looking bike. Are those bars North Roads turned upside down?
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Oh, what the heck... off topic a bit.
Although these are not from "Behind Bars", I've got one photo I took last night, and one I took just a couple hours ago:
Sunset at the Dairy Queen:
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And this afternoon in my driveway, after mods:
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This is the most photogenic bike I've ever had. We are going to make some beautiful pictures together...
Sunset at the Dairy Queen:
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[/IMG]And this afternoon in my driveway, after mods:
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[/IMG]This is the most photogenic bike I've ever had. We are going to make some beautiful pictures together...
03-11-16, 09:18 PM
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Although these are not from "Behind Bars", I've got one photo I took last night, and one I took just a couple hours ago:
Sunset at the Dairy Queen:
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And this afternoon in my driveway, after mods:
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This is the most photogenic bike I've ever had. We are going to make some beautiful pictures together...
Sunset at the Dairy Queen:
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[/IMG]And this afternoon in my driveway, after mods:
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[/IMG]This is the most photogenic bike I've ever had. We are going to make some beautiful pictures together...
03-12-16, 07:28 AM
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Anyone want to take a stab at what national park this is?
03-12-16, 07:33 AM
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How about this national park?
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There are some horses near my house, and others on my commute, and they always stare at me when I ride past.
03-12-16, 09:13 AM
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Just wanted to say: This is turning into a really cool thread!
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