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Re: Front Mudguards - Plans or designs for recumbents
David - A number of ways to combat spray come to mind:
1. Slow down.
2. Avoid wet patches.
3. Completely enclose the rider.
4. Install mudguards.
Items 3 and 4 may be the only long-term practical
David - A number of ways to combat spray come to mind:
1. Slow down.
2. Avoid wet patches.
3. Completely enclose the rider.
4. Install mudguards.
Items 3 and 4 may be the only long-term practical
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Kevin Crockett - VK3CKC
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Front Mudguards - Plans or designs for recumbents
With winter coming, wet weather riding is starting to become more frequent, is there a design available for front mudguards on a three wheel recumbent.
This is to eliminate the water spray in to the
With winter coming, wet weather riding is starting to become more frequent, is there a design available for front mudguards on a three wheel recumbent.
This is to eliminate the water spray in to the
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David Beaty - VK3ETE <vk3ete@...>
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Planned Ride
This topic has been created to be used as a notification of a planned ride. If you are planning on a ride that others may be interested in, please post advice in this thread.
This topic has been created to be used as a notification of a planned ride. If you are planning on a ride that others may be interested in, please post advice in this thread.
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Kevin Crockett - VK3CKC
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Re: Ride of Silence - Sat, 5/19/18 8:30am-9:30am
#cal-reminder
A great attendance and experience for those who made it all the way. Trevor and I didn't as there was an engine malfunction but we made it part of the way before turning off and returning for coffee
A great attendance and experience for those who made it all the way. Trevor and I didn't as there was an engine malfunction but we made it part of the way before turning off and returning for coffee
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Kevin Crockett - VK3CKC
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Re: Video Link
I don't really think he had room for it. Absolutely phenomenal what he did fit considering the level of miniaturisation that existed at the time.
More detail can be found at: https://microship.com/.
I don't really think he had room for it. Absolutely phenomenal what he did fit considering the level of miniaturisation that existed at the time.
More detail can be found at: https://microship.com/.
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Kevin Crockett - VK3CKC
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Re: Video Link
Did miss it or is the only thing that Stephen did not attach to the bike is an electric motor. Although in the 1980's they may not have been available.
Did miss it or is the only thing that Stephen did not attach to the bike is an electric motor. Although in the 1980's they may not have been available.
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David Beaty - VK3ETE <vk3ete@...>
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Re: Video Link
Are you starting to think that fitting amateur radio gear to a bike or trike is really too difficult? Where do you hang it? Is there enough room? What should you leave home? Will it be all too heavy
Are you starting to think that fitting amateur radio gear to a bike or trike is really too difficult? Where do you hang it? Is there enough room? What should you leave home? Will it be all too heavy
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Kevin Crockett - VK3CKC
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Re: A velomobile?
Another very interesting video can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIJSye1UHjk It is a very popular display/exhibition showcasing many new trikes and associated products with vendor
Another very interesting video can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIJSye1UHjk It is a very popular display/exhibition showcasing many new trikes and associated products with vendor
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Kevin Crockett - VK3CKC
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A velomobile?
A new Velomobile thread:
If any member wants to find out about whether to consider a velomobile, there is a somewhat lengthy video on Youtube that explains some ins and outs, pros and cons, etc. It
A new Velomobile thread:
If any member wants to find out about whether to consider a velomobile, there is a somewhat lengthy video on Youtube that explains some ins and outs, pros and cons, etc. It
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Kevin Crockett - VK3CKC
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Re: #electric not elec yet.
#electric
Yes, welcome. Looking forward to seeing a few photos.
Yes, welcome. Looking forward to seeing a few photos.
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Kevin Crockett - VK3CKC
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Re: #electric not elec yet.
#electric
Welcome Lloyd!
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Graeme Knight - VK3GRK
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Re: #electric
#electric
Graeme and I saw that Trisled in February this year at the electric vehicle expo at Fisherman's Bend, Melbourne. I would hate to guess at the price of the LTrike - 4-wheel drive and electric and
Graeme and I saw that Trisled in February this year at the electric vehicle expo at Fisherman's Bend, Melbourne. I would hate to guess at the price of the LTrike - 4-wheel drive and electric and
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Re: #electric
#electric
Found this on the Trisled website. http://trisled.com.au/monster-fat-e-trike/
This then lead to this youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlNDAH7jHCY
Just had to share :-)
Found this on the Trisled website. http://trisled.com.au/monster-fat-e-trike/
This then lead to this youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlNDAH7jHCY
Just had to share :-)
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David Beaty - VK3ETE <vk3ete@...>
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Re: #electric not elec yet.
#electric
I'M IN .....at last.
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Lloyd Charter - VK2KNS
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#electric
#electric
Discussion thread about electric conversion.
Discussion thread about electric conversion.
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Kevin Crockett - VK3CKC
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Re: Group Publicity
Also on this week's WIA News. :-)
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73 de Tony VK3JED/VK3IRL
http://vkradio.com
Also on this week's WIA News. :-)
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73 de Tony VK3JED/VK3IRL
http://vkradio.com
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Tony Langdon
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Group Publicity
We have been noticed.
There is an article on the ARNewsline report for April 27 - https://www.arnewsline.org/ - where our Group is mentioned. You will find it at around 12min 04 secs to 13min 05sec.
We have been noticed.
There is an article on the ARNewsline report for April 27 - https://www.arnewsline.org/ - where our Group is mentioned. You will find it at around 12min 04 secs to 13min 05sec.
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Kevin Crockett - VK3CKC
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ARNewsline
We have had communication from ARNewsline about doing an item on us in an upcoming episode. I have sent information and have been told that it will be "in the next one" although I don't know when that
We have had communication from ARNewsline about doing an item on us in an upcoming episode. I have sent information and have been told that it will be "in the next one" although I don't know when that
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Photo Labels
I have discovered that if you preface the photo file name with a number (suggest that you start with 001 to allow for sequential 999 images) and also edit the filename, it will ensure correct ordering
I have discovered that if you preface the photo file name with a number (suggest that you start with 001 to allow for sequential 999 images) and also edit the filename, it will ensure correct ordering
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Kevin Crockett - VK3CKC
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Electric Conversion for Trikes and Bikes
A thread for discussion electric conversion items.
For the record, my Warrior trike is fitted with a legal 250W, Bafang BBS01 conversion kit with 15AH battery. Remove existing bottom bracket items and
A thread for discussion electric conversion items.
For the record, my Warrior trike is fitted with a legal 250W, Bafang BBS01 conversion kit with 15AH battery. Remove existing bottom bracket items and
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Kevin Crockett - VK3CKC
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