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I'm wondering if it's direct drive/fixed gear and backpedaling acts as a brake. And yeah, that wheelchair parking brake situation is probably the "brake", but probably works worse than a pair of badly adjusted Deltas! I know because I had something similar on my go-kart as a kid. ha
Not even a spoon brake to prevent tire wear!
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It always surprises me how almost all of these novelty bicycles/tricycles from small, industrial-type US companies demonstrate a knowledge of bicycle design that barely shows any technological advancement from the PREVIOUS turn of the century.
Not even a spoon brake to prevent tire wear!
-Kurt
Not even a spoon brake to prevent tire wear!
-Kurt
And yeah, I reckon you stop this thing the same way a four-year-old stops a Murray tricycle. As said above, "marriage tester" is more accurate, or perhaps "Bachelor-maker".
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It’s ART! 😝
Apparently only non-bikers can appreciate my beautiful little bike. It’s ART! Lol and old! The pull thing in the middle is a parking brake, that works. You turn backwards on the pedals to break while your riding. And It’s not terrible to ride, better downhill than up! Do any of you work on bikes for cash and are anywhere near kansas?
Tell me this isn’t a beautiful unique bike!
Tell me this isn’t a beautiful unique bike!
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Yes I am if I can find someone good who I can hire but leaning towards selling. Each person can pedal independently or one person alone but that’s pretty hard, I could not do this going up a hill! I think I’m in over my head at this point. Definitely decided that I should NOT try to do this by myself- some of that talk was a total foreign language to me.
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I gotta say it, I wouldn’t mind having that canopy, for when it rains. 😁 I’ve been rained on 3 different days now. 🙄😉
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Canopy needs fringe.
And +1 hearing about the coaster brakes. Probably the best option with this configuration.
Wouldn't you need two motors?
And +1 hearing about the coaster brakes. Probably the best option with this configuration.
Wouldn't you need two motors?
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There's enough weight on the front with the universal joints and that overbuilt fork that a front motor ought to do the job. Plus, the way it is set up, neither chain drive can be operated independently without causing torque steer.
Come to think of it, with one rider on it, this thing will always experience torque steer, just like most tricycles. Funny how pedal assist would improve this thing in so many ways.
-Kurt
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Originally Posted by ebay listing
Add an electric assist and this would be the most fantastic fun vehicle on the street or lake etc. it’s truly artwork! When I bought it neighbors I didn’t even know came over to see it!
I'm not sure about those first two, but I can sorta understand the third.
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Get a really powerful motor on that front wheel and this thing will really move!
Just joshin! If it doesn't sell, enjoy your new toy! Don't let us fuddy duddies get in the way of your enjoyment.
Just joshin! If it doesn't sell, enjoy your new toy! Don't let us fuddy duddies get in the way of your enjoyment.
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Apparently only non-bikers can appreciate my beautiful little bike. It’s ART! Lol and old! The pull thing in the middle is a parking brake, that works. You turn backwards on the pedals to break while your riding. And It’s not terrible to ride, better downhill than up! Do any of you work on bikes for cash and are anywhere near kansas?
Tell me this isn’t a beautiful unique bike!
Tell me this isn’t a beautiful unique bike!
An alternative to the eBay/ Hilltopper conversion would be "Swytchbike.com". I have no experience with them, but they have been aggressively marketing to me through YouTube of late. Currently, you can pre-order and get a discount (50%), but the price is still ~$500 USD. It seems they'll make you a wheel in the size of your choice and then you just have to install the wheel and some basic wiring for a pedal sensor and the battery pack. I'm sure it comes with easy to follow destructions. The power output seems to be the same as the Hilltoppers (250W). There will probably be some inefficiencies in the power output, but you are pedaling what is, practically speaking, a golf cart with a canopy.
... when you take me out in the Surrey with the Fringe on top...
I'd recommend further accessorizing with a fluorescent orange, 15 mph Amish triangle on the rear (to keep it street legal) and dual-cup holders up front. I mean, it's ART, but it's not like you have to suffer for it.
Cheers
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Well put! Thank you! So honestly I priced it stupid high (on purpose) since I was so torn. I figured if I made a little money I’d be happy or if it didn’t sell I’d STILL be happy. But I will let all the haters know :-) that I did get ~ 25 private messages saying they wanted it on marketplace in under an hour after I posted! I told them to refer to the auction though. Haven’t checked today yet. I will definitely look into Swytchbike! Thank you all!
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So these don't have the cool surrey canopy - https://madison.craigslist.org/bik/d...127899973.html
But evidently you can link them together into one giant six-wheel four-seater. Imagine e-assisting THAT.
(I believe, in that configuration, the model name is "The Partner-Swapper"......)
But evidently you can link them together into one giant six-wheel four-seater. Imagine e-assisting THAT.
(I believe, in that configuration, the model name is "The Partner-Swapper"......)
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Apparently, the side-by-side tandem is a thing.
Hmm... Could that be David Bowie's alternate reality doppelganger (à la, Dougie from Twin Peaks)? This is getting interesting. Either why, after listening to that soundtrack, I'm ready to turn my life over...
Hmm... Could that be David Bowie's alternate reality doppelganger (à la, Dougie from Twin Peaks)? This is getting interesting. Either why, after listening to that soundtrack, I'm ready to turn my life over...
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almost time for friday fish fry or does madison do that?
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I have two of these. a single seater and an double seater. They were made in my hometown, the factory made weed mowers and the owner had a child that had special needs requirements, I think he was in a wheels chair so this was built and kinda based for that purpose. I will see if I can find more info and post it if I do. I'm looking to get the two I have restored if anyone in Illinois and help me with any infor about someone who might do that . thanks!
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I think that thing is Cool. My wife would especially enjoy working out on one of them.