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Title: Sit Down Pedal Boarding?
Post by: Vik on July 07, 2010, 07:16:24 PM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4773265566_14e0c555f8_b.jpg)

It was super hot today here in Victoria BC so I loaded up my Surly Big Dummy cargo bike and tried sit down pedal boarding...rode down to the water and SUP'd it up for the first time since I moved here.  Good times... ;D

http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=sup%20cargo&w=9932605%40N08 (http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=sup%20cargo&w=9932605%40N08)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4772629987_b2ee86f2a0_b.jpg)

safe riding,

Vik
www.thelazyrando.com (http://www.thelazyrando.com)
Title: Re: Sit Down Pedal Boarding?
Post by: SoCalSupper on July 07, 2010, 09:01:39 PM
Nice- I use The Mule-attach it to the seatpost-makes for wider turns but not so succeptible to wind.
Title: Re: Sit Down Pedal Boarding?
Post by: Vik on July 08, 2010, 07:07:55 AM
Nice- I use The Mule-attach it to the seatpost-makes for wider turns but not so succeptible to wind.

Can you post a pic of your setup?
Title: Re: Sit Down Pedal Boarding?
Post by: SoCalSupper on July 08, 2010, 03:30:12 PM
Vik- trying to figure out how to post a picture-im a little stupid at this stuff-if all else fails go to Muletransportsystems. com
Nice little website and some good pics to give you an idea, i can fit my SUP and my wifes on it.
Title: Re: Sit Down Pedal Boarding?
Post by: Easy Rider on July 08, 2010, 04:46:11 PM
Looks like you have settled in, in Victoria. 
Have fun! 

Warren
Title: Re: Sit Down Pedal Boarding?
Post by: Vik on July 21, 2010, 06:07:44 PM
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4816400837_609e3e3042_b.jpg)

This time two 11' SUPs and paddles...but I have to say that's almost too much.  I will probably bike with 1 SUP when I am solo and drive with 2 SUPs....I'll look into the SUP carts and see if I want to invest the $$.

safe riding,

Vik
www.thelazyrando.com (http://www.thelazyrando.com)
Title: Re: Sit Down Pedal Boarding?
Post by: aircube on July 21, 2010, 10:31:54 PM
I use a homeade mule type attachment.  Mine is a $29 dolly at the back and a heavy duty bag at the front with cam buckle straps to hold it nose to tail.  Works well but I need to work on the seat attachment a bit.
Title: Re: Sit Down Pedal Boarding?
Post by: PonoBill on July 21, 2010, 10:35:53 PM
I just bought a serious Cattrike. I'm going to build a very high tech surfboard rack for it--all carbon fiber. I've worked out the design, now I just need about 50+ hours to build it. I may switch to aluminum--so much easier. I'd just fire up the spool gun and have at it.
Title: Re: Sit Down Pedal Boarding?
Post by: JonathanC on July 22, 2010, 12:35:48 AM
I just bought a serious Cattrike. I'm going to build a very high tech surfboard rack for it--all carbon fiber. I've worked out the design, now I just need about 50+ hours to build it. I may switch to aluminum--so much easier. I'd just fire up the spool gun and have at it.

Hi Bill, will you go for an overhead rack? I think that would work really well. I've been thinking about a trike with two of the electric bicycle hub motors up front, batteries low down maybe behind the seat. Serious distance covering ability! Show us a pic of your new toy.
Title: Re: Sit Down Pedal Boarding?
Post by: DavidJohn on July 22, 2010, 01:32:28 AM
I can just imagine Bill whizzing along on one of these with an 18' DW board strapped on above him..  ;D

DJ

The Catrike 700 - The Fastest Recumbent Trike In The World! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEZzhhK84E4&feature=fvw#ws)
Title: Re: Sit Down Pedal Boarding?
Post by: PonoBill on July 22, 2010, 04:51:11 AM
That's the guy, only I opted for a two speed overdrive internally geared front hub and a seven speed internal rear hub instead of derailleur stuff. Sucker is very fast, I had it up to 48 yesterday on a gentle downhill. Too fast considering that it has a lot of brake steering. I need to work on that. Also very maneuverable.

I'm not using hub motors, I'm going to add a mid-chain drive, a 1000 watt motor and a couple of LiFe batteries. That way the motor can use the gearing.  I'm hoping it won't be completely uncontrollable with an 18 foot board on top--we'll see. I might need to set up autodial for the ambulance on my cell phone.
Title: Re: Sit Down Pedal Boarding?
Post by: stoneaxe on July 22, 2010, 06:59:21 AM
I can't wait to see this.... ;D
Title: Re: Sit Down Pedal Boarding?
Post by: Vik on July 22, 2010, 08:33:48 AM
I just bought a serious Cattrike. I'm going to build a very high tech surfboard rack for it--all carbon fiber. I've worked out the design, now I just need about 50+ hours to build it. I may switch to aluminum--so much easier. I'd just fire up the spool gun and have at it.

Hi Bill, will you go for an overhead rack? I think that would work really well. I've been thinking about a trike with two of the electric bicycle hub motors up front, batteries low down maybe behind the seat. Serious distance covering ability! Show us a pic of your new toy.

(http://www.gopbc.org/bike_support/gs_canoe.jpg)
Title: Re: Sit Down Pedal Boarding?
Post by: PonoBill on July 22, 2010, 10:01:17 AM
Wow, someone beat me to it. They might actually be crazier than me. I love it.
Title: Re: Sit Down Pedal Boarding?
Post by: shapeshifter on August 09, 2010, 08:07:36 PM
welcome to the club ponobill... picked up my rig back in april (http://www.standupzone.com/forum/index.php?topic=2629.msg65761#msg65761) and it's practically replaced my car! recumbent tricycles are definitely the way to go. this oe suv/pedicab (http://organicengines.com/pedi-cabs/) isn't anywhere near as fast as your rig but this "landslide" goes off-roading with ease! designed to bring along a few friends it would still have room for all the drinkables, grill, charcoal and edibles.

(http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo112/slidegear/bark_mobile1.jpg)

surprising how unforgiving the hammock mesh seats can be so the latest customization (http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo112/slidegear/trike_d3o_installation2a.jpg) are some d3o (http://www.d3o.com/) panels for shock value. oh yeah! the best part about "flyin'" this vehicle is that you just lean to steer...
Title: Re: Sit Down Pedal Boarding?
Post by: LagoonSurfer on August 12, 2010, 04:07:52 AM
You guys are hysterical!! That's great! :D
Title: Re: Sit Down Pedal Boarding?
Post by: lazymodo on August 14, 2010, 05:51:54 PM
That's the guy, only I opted for a two speed overdrive internally geared front hub and a seven speed internal rear hub instead of derailleur stuff. Sucker is very fast, I had it up to 48 yesterday on a gentle downhill. Too fast considering that it has a lot of brake steering. I need to work on that. Also very maneuverable.

I'm not using hub motors, I'm going to add a mid-chain drive, a 1000 watt motor and a couple of LiFe batteries. That way the motor can use the gearing.  I'm hoping it won't be completely uncontrollable with an 18 foot board on top--we'll see. I might need to set up autodial for the ambulance on my cell phone.
a motor!???? you need to harden the #$%@ up!!!!! ;D
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