gmane.culture.transportation.humanpowered.trikes

Re: "Stack Trikes"

Donald Eugene Leas — 2008-07-21T02:24:50

Lrod, Was looking at my trailer and thinking of the mounts on the back of a truck. If you have a full size truck, and use the extra long cross bars your could put both trikes up there, one facing froward and one facing rear. if you do that you will have to use the extended troughs, that would leave the bed open for other stuff you want in it. I do that on my trailer but use regular length troughs, since i have extra room in front to let my boom have space. Happy Triking Don L. P.S. Just always been able to figure things out by looking at them. D Leo R. Guajardo, II wrote: -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

"Stack Trikes"

Leo R. Guajardo, II — 2008-07-20T15:19:37

List, A "multi bucks" collapsible rear (trikes) bumper was never an option! I once tried putting both trikes (0pposing) in bed of my "medium" size truck bed. They looked like they had crashed into each other, would scratch each other, scratch walls of truck bed, etc! Have an 06 truck which still 'looks' new, wish to keep it same. I had originally thought of stacking on top (with wheel locks) of each other, lower area just open. However, as Don L suggested, making a upper shelf, leaving lower bed floor clear to move other trike (anywhere) or other equipment for free space would not restrict lower trike to just one place. I like his idea best. Regarding any extra 'lifting', I have no problem with either trike of raising it over my head, since both weight so little. Shall lift it to bed, lift and place it on top. Lift 2nd trike into bed, secure it, etc. Maybe when I get much older and weak (wink), may consider mechanical lifting method. Don L, are you an engineer, mechanically inclined , or just plane smart? Maybe "old age fartdom" is catching up on me! LOL! Lrod, II in Dallas ____________________________________________________________ Save on Emergency Alert Systems. Click here. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3mXtaeSlIRj6a1Dd5hmkMKdEkZ5a3gIi73zxzoQ6SEder8lS/ -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

RE: Trikes in a truck

Julian Edgar — 2008-07-18T21:16:19

http://www.speedpedal.com.au/cms/A_108493/title_Building-a-Trailer-Rack/arti cle.html Simple wooden frame can also help. Julian Edgar -----Original Message----- From: trikes-bounces< at >bikelist.org [mailto:trikes-bounces< at >bikelist.org] On Behalf Of Garrie Hill Sent: Friday, 18 July 2008 9:38 PM To: trikes< at >bikelist.org Subject: [trikes] Trikes in a truck Leo; If I understand you correctly, you want to be able to carry two trikes in one pickup truck bed. I will assume both trikes are tadpoles. At the risk of being risque, you need to use the"69" arrangement. Put the first trike in facing the cranks to the front of the truck. Now slide the second trike in with the cranks facing to the back of the truck. The front wheels of #1 trike will now overlap the #2 trike. The setup puts two trikes in the a space only 50% wider than one trike. I've been on many trips where we put two trikes in the back of a medium SUV like this. Garrie L. Hill Garrie "Carbon Based Lifeform" Hill for pics of Garrie's current time sucking hobbies goto: http://garriehill.winkflash.com/ and http://s58.photobucket.com/albums/g277/cfbb/ -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

Trikes in a truck

Garrie Hill — 2008-07-18T11:38:01

Leo; If I understand you correctly, you want to be able to carry two trikes in one pickup truck bed. I will assume both trikes are tadpoles. At the risk of being risque, you need to use the"69" arrangement. Put the first trike in facing the cranks to the front of the truck. Now slide the second trike in with the cranks facing to the back of the truck. The front wheels of #1 trike will now overlap the #2 trike. The setup puts two trikes in the a space only 50% wider than one trike. I've been on many trips where we put two trikes in the back of a medium SUV like this. Garrie L. Hill Garrie "Carbon Based Lifeform" Hill for pics of Garrie's current time sucking hobbies goto: http://garriehill.winkflash.com/ and http://s58.photobucket.com/albums/g277/cfbb/ -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

Re: Stack racks!

2008-07-18T01:13:09

Yes it would be rather ugly if someone ran into the trikes. Both for the trikes and maybe for the person running into them. My trikes are not longer then my truck is wide. The bottom rack was made for a delta and the top for a tadpole. I wonder if the insurance company would believe it was going to?cost them about 8 grand+ if someone decided to bend them up some. I put my Lightfootcycles quad in a 12 ft trailer. In fact we have a parade Saturday and will do that once more. I put the Lightfootcycles Greenway backwards in the truck and secure it to one of those bars that is used to secure goods so they don't shift around. It is moveable and you put it wherever you want it. Works pretty good since I don't have any place to tie it down since my truck is covered and no place for tie downs to go . ?Fran -----Original Message----- From: David Wittenberg cs.brandeis.edu> To: mgta4< at >aol.com Cc: lhard11< at >juno.com; trikes< at >bikelist.org Sent: Thu, 17 Jul 2008 7:56 pm Subject: Re: [trikes] Stack racks! I worry about the hitch mounted racks, particularly for trikes. They seem to be putting a rather delicate trike in the position of a bumper. They also stick out past where the vehicle seems to end, and in many cases block the taillights of the car. I may be a fuddy-duddy, but none of this strikes me as a good idea. The reason trikes concern me more than bikes is that they're wider, and thus are even farther back of the end of the car. On Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 08:06:22PM -0400, mgta4< at >aol.com wrote: Hitchrider. It leans out to load and unload and open the tailgate. Nice racks and great folks to work with. Fran

Re: Stack racks!

David Wittenberg — 2008-07-18T00:56:45

I worry about the hitch mounted racks, particularly for trikes. They seem to be putting a rather delicate trike in the position of a bumper. They also stick out past where the vehicle seems to end, and in many cases block the taillights of the car. I may be a fuddy-duddy, but none of this strikes me as a good idea. The reason trikes concern me more than bikes is that they're wider, and thus are even farther back of the end of the car. On Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 08:06:22PM -0400, mgta4< at >aol.com wrote:

Re: Stack racks!

Giles Puckett — 2008-07-18T00:54:12

Will they not fit in the truck side-by-side? I used to put two trikes in the back of a station wagon (one facing forward the other backward). That would be narrower than the usual US pickup truck I'm sure. Failing that, I've seen lots of tradies (like plumbers and builders) driving utes with racks having one or more levels, to carry long objects like pipe and timber. Sometimes they continue over the cab, for long lengths. (here's one: http://www.vsf.com.au/images/accessories-10.jpg) G. (for non-Australians: a ute is like a pickup truck but usually smaller, based on a sedan version of the same car.) -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

Re: Stack racks!

Donald Eugene Leas — 2008-07-18T00:43:51

Lrod, I would go with a Yakima rack system you can get the mounts to put on your bed sides, put the cross bars on it. You just have to make sure the crossbars are high enough to roll the other trike under it. Push the rear wheel against the front of the bed and use a 2x4 or 2x6 to block the front wheels if your tail gate wont shut. If you want to face the upper trike backwards you put one trough down the middle and to cups on each side for the front wheels. Would take some lifting to get it up there, but should not be to much of a problem. I use a utility trailer, with a Yakima MegaWarrior mounted on it to put the bikes on, I can configure it to put two trikes on it or one trike and two DF's. Hope these ideas help. Don L mgta4< at >aol.com wrote: -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

Re: Stack racks!

2008-07-18T00:06:22

I don't know how to do what you want but I have the double decker from Hitchrider. It leans out to load and unload and open the tailgate. Nice racks and great folks to work with. Fran -----Original Message----- From: Leo R. Guajardo, II juno.com> To: trikes< at >bikelist.org Sent: Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:21 pm Subject: [trikes] Stack racks! Guys( N ladies), I have finally convinced my lady friend to ride one of my trikes! " She dun learnt how much afun it be". Now I have the problem of each of transporting them in two trucks! In another cycle list group, I saw a double decker trike rack. I asked for a source, but, not received a reply. I did my own search and found something which I think would work. It mounts on the hitch and has an 'offset' rack for the top. I simply want to carry both trikes "in" the truck bed! Since the bottom trike will rest in the bed, only need a sturdy rack for the top one. Supports/legs/feet will be wide and flat on bed. If any of you have another method of transporting two trikes in a "pic'em" up truck, please reply. Yes, I have a welder and fully intend to make my own. Tnx, Lrod, II in Dallas ____________________________________________________________ Looking for insurance? Click to compare and save big. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3m276Fsr9r33TGTj1LCUwBF53KbR4FgOsTpOHK1ttm5kA1k0/ -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription. -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

Stack racks!

Leo R. Guajardo, II — 2008-07-17T17:21:20

Guys( N ladies), I have finally convinced my lady friend to ride one of my trikes! " She dun learnt how much afun it be". Now I have the problem of each of transporting them in two trucks! In another cycle list group, I saw a double decker trike rack. I asked for a source, but, not received a reply. I did my own search and found something which I think would work. It mounts on the hitch and has an 'offset' rack for the top. I simply want to carry both trikes "in" the truck bed! Since the bottom trike will rest in the bed, only need a sturdy rack for the top one. Supports/legs/feet will be wide and flat on bed. If any of you have another method of transporting two trikes in a "pic'em" up truck, please reply. Yes, I have a welder and fully intend to make my own. Tnx, Lrod, II in Dallas ____________________________________________________________ Looking for insurance? Click to compare and save big. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3m276Fsr9r33TGTj1LCUwBF53KbR4FgOsTpOHK1ttm5kA1k0/ -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

High power LED flasher

Julian Edgar — 2008-07-16T00:17:22

http://www.autospeed.com.au/cms/A_110546/article.html May interest those wanting to build their own lighting systems. Happy to answer any questions. Julian Edgar -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

Re: Trikke - gone

25hz — 2008-07-04T02:24:10

If I remember correctly, the "Trikke guy" was removed from the list because just about every one of his posts, on prety much any topic, was relentless flogging of the product he sold. After a number of warnings, both public and likely private, he disappeared. No loss, IMO. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tony Dombrowski" yahoo.com> To: bikelist.org> Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 3:30 PM Subject: [trikes] RE: Trikke Hi Leo, I knew I could find it buried in my old e-mail listings. The contact info is: "Brett Breitwieser" arizuma.us> Tony Dombrowski -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

Contacting Greenspeed

Jules D. Zalon — 2008-06-29T15:34:42

Just to add my two cents, I have contacted Greenspeed on numerous occasions and they have always responded quickly. Spookily so! Of all the companies I have ever dealt with, Greenspeed is far and away the best, as far a customer relationships go. They even replaced a Dual Drive transmission that had 2,500 miles on it [and on a trike that I purchased used!]. Jules [GTO] ----- Original Message ----- From: bikelist.org> To: bikelist.org> Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 3:01 PM Subject: trikes Digest, Vol 47, Issue 17 -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

Tw-bent trike

Dave Franzen — 2008-06-28T03:37:14

Seen in Eugene. Yesterday, I saw a TW-Bent trike here in Eugene, Or. I think it is an "Apoyo" model http://www.twbents.com.tw/HTM/recumbent.htm This is an interesting concept. On the one hand, it can be disassembled for shipping/transport. On the other hand, this feature seems like it would make the trike frame more flexible and more vulnerable to fracture. Cool looking trike, though. Dave Franzen Eugene, Oregon -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

Re: Bike shop for insurance valuation

Ian Sims — 2008-06-28T02:48:24

http://www.greenspeed.com.au/dealers/aus.html Regards, Ian Ian Sims, Director Greenspeed Pty., Ltd., 69 Mountain Gate Drive, Ferntree Gully VIC 3156 AUSTRALIA Phone +61 3 9758 5541 Fax +61 3 9752 4115 Email ian< at >greenspeed.com.au Web www.greenspeed.com.au Original Message:- -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

Re: Bike shop for insurance valuation

Moz — 2008-06-27T13:46:06

Peter Armstrong said: Ring them (if you haven't already. I've found them quite responsive to email, but on the rare occasions when I've been in a hurry a phone call has done the trick. You may find that they simply don't supply the service - they don't sell second hand Greenspeeds and very rarely come into contact with people doing that. I know that with the Lamb Tandem (Lamb family, with trailer-trike) they simply put us in contact with the Lambs and left us to it. But tandem trikes are very tricky to sell and tend to stay on the market for long periods so it's no surprise that Ian was aware of it. A better approach might be to ask for replacement value based on a brand new one. Or just apply their standard bicycle depreciation value to that price to get your current value. I assume from your request that the former is too high and the latter too low for your liking, however, so you might have to just look at the for sale ads and guess... Moz -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

Re: Re: Trikke

Leo R. Guajardo, II — 2008-06-27T14:02:39

Jim, It must be my age LOL! Lady friend told me I was that heavy less then five years ago! Not the bout 10 as I thot. Might be cause she does the hugging around me LOL! Hope to NEVER give up on triking, but, this old 'engine' sometimes backfires going up hill. As you might guess, when reclining , the 'muffler' is up front (wink). My home is at the top of a small hill from lake/park with a jogging/bike path around lake. First few times I didn't make it back up. When I was able to make it up and into my driveway, my veins almost popped out from my very red face! Gotten a little better at it now. In the beginning, some of the thugs around park used to make remarks about my "sissy" bike. Tried to explain reason for desiring such extreme comfort and the term 'tike'. Guess they are used to me now, even saw few girls riding df s around park. Btw, now have a smaller profile auto under sweat shirt. There was a thread about getting service at 'drive-ins' on a cycle. Have transferred my Rx's to closer pharmacy and now getting them at drive-in with no problems. Used to drive to Wal-Mart five miles away, now I trike one mile there. Lrod, II in Dallas On Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:38:36 -0700 James J Werner juno.com> writes: http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/JKFkuJi7U3xYFTympyld1Hqojyq93 t8XsNw7pm5tneH5JmsRwtUK4F/ -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

Re: Bike shop for insurance valuation

Charlie Bell — 2008-06-27T11:56:16

On 27/06/2008, at 6:00 PM, Peter Armstrong wrote: There's a greenspeed dealer in Adelaide, they might be able to help. I can't remember the details, but Rob Duncan who posts here on occasion will know... Charlie. -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

Bike shop for insurance valuation

Peter Armstrong — 2008-06-27T08:00:13

Folks, I have a second hand GLR that was built from a tube kit. Its value is well into the specified items level, especially now that I have electrified it. But that is another story. I have tried contacting Greenspeed on a few occasions but it seems to keep getting lost in the cracks. So I am trying to find a bike shop preferably in Adelaide that will do write up a valuation for me so I can get it insured. I am happy to pay a reasonable fee for time, I just need to get it sorted out since it is worth far to much to not be insured. Any suggestions / Recommendations ?? Regards, Pete -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

Re: trikes Digest, Vol 47, Issue 15

Michael Ross — 2008-06-26T19:42:44

Hi Kevin, Roger Hiebert sent me a copy of it. http://picasaweb.google.com/michael.e.ross/Misc/photo#5216187186995937554 Thanks, Mike On Thu, Jun 26, 2008 at 3:07 PM, Kevin Atkins indiana.edu> wrote:

Re: trikes Digest, Vol 47, Issue 15

Kevin Atkins — 2008-06-26T19:07:23

I can't tell you where it might be online now, but if I remember right, the owner sent it to me for digitizing and somewhere, *somewhere* in a box I have the print, and somewhere on a disk I must have the files... I'll see if I can find and send just to Mike. Here's my own canopy attempt, dormant for the moment. http://www.kevinatkins.org/greenspeed/canopy2004 Aha! Here's the one I think Mike is looking for, which inspired mine: http://www.kevinatkins.org/terratrike/canopy Cheers, Kevin -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.