vinid_1
05-25-09, 07:37 AM
I've built myself a sociable recumbent. Let me know what you guys think about it.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/38734644@N07/?saved=1
http://www.flickr.com/photos/38734644@N07/?saved=1
Recumbent - Sociable Recumbent
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JanMM
05-25-09, 09:46 AM
It's as wide as it is long. No choice but to 'take the lane' on the road. Interesting.
Dchiefransom
05-25-09, 09:47 AM
That's a very nice trike. Do the seats move to accomodate different leg lengths of each rider?
LWB_guy
05-25-09, 09:54 AM
Well, that's a very interesting project! I'd love to hear your comments after you and your partner have ridden it for awhile.
countersTrike
05-25-09, 11:33 AM
I Let me know what you guys think about it.
Needs a fairing......:D Looks great!
Needs a fairing......:D Looks great!
vinid_1
05-25-09, 12:10 PM
I've had people stop me to ask about the bike, everyone who sees us on it thinks it really cool. What I'm curious about is would it sell, is it a product that people would actually buy?
JanMM
05-25-09, 12:45 PM
A niche market within a niche market.
countersTrike
06-01-09, 10:48 AM
I've had people stop me to ask about the bike, everyone who sees us on it thinks it really cool. What I'm curious about is would it sell, is it a product that people would actually buy?
I get constantly "pestered" about my trike (where to get one, assembly or did it come complete, year, etc.). That kit was sold in 2004, sold 2 so this business venture was dropped and I picked up the pieces (finished in 2005). Sure; a sociable would sell (maybe 2, maybe more- the public is sure fickle when money is involved!). It might be pretty much banned from bike paths. Worksman has sold a sociable (delta) for years, but I saw 1 here in 14+ years.
Great idea; I had a sociable PPV a long time back- and it would not fit through turnstiles, cross an old wood bridge, or smoothly fit the bike path. I got the "are you crazy?" frown a lot.
I get constantly "pestered" about my trike (where to get one, assembly or did it come complete, year, etc.). That kit was sold in 2004, sold 2 so this business venture was dropped and I picked up the pieces (finished in 2005). Sure; a sociable would sell (maybe 2, maybe more- the public is sure fickle when money is involved!). It might be pretty much banned from bike paths. Worksman has sold a sociable (delta) for years, but I saw 1 here in 14+ years.
Great idea; I had a sociable PPV a long time back- and it would not fit through turnstiles, cross an old wood bridge, or smoothly fit the bike path. I got the "are you crazy?" frown a lot.
Square & Compas
06-01-09, 10:58 AM
Is the pedalling independant or do both have to pedal at the same cadence, like on a tandem?
gcottay
06-01-09, 07:33 PM
Very interesting. I'd enjoy reading more about it. You would also likely find considerable interest at Bentrider Online (http://www.bentrideronline.com/).
Yes, I think there would be able to see some of these depending, of course, on price. They might be especially attractive for a rental market.
Yes, I think there would be able to see some of these depending, of course, on price. They might be especially attractive for a rental market.
pathdoc
06-02-09, 11:16 AM
Looks like a very good quality build. Nice job.