If Santa Clause was a utility cyclist... (pics)
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If Santa Clause was a utility cyclist... (pics)
I imagine if jolly old St. Nick was a utility cyclist his ride would look something like this:
Yes, my workshop really is that cluttered.
Can you spot the stray roll of electrical tape?
Reflective rim stripes seem to be working!
Better allow at least 3ft when passing or you are automatically on the naughty list.
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I also posted a video showcasing some of the LED lighting on the trailer @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QlGdIAjwsk
Sorry the video is so blurry, its the video function of a 7y/o digital camera.
Trailer is constructed of 1/2" conduit, various dimensional lumber, and various plywood materials covered in paint and red/gold glitter finish. The wheels were off a 12" kids bike, the "hitch" is a u bolt through my rack, and a clip like a dogs leash (i don't know what they are called?) mounted to the conduit draw bar. It pulls pretty well and it isn't nearly as heavy as you'd think. I made it for the Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organizations 2007 Tour De Lights being held December 19th 2007 @ 6PM @ Market Square Mall, Knoxville TN, USA. www.knoxtrans.org for any locals who might want more info.
The lights are 2 batter powered strands of white LED chaser lights and 2 led spot lights to illuminate the 'share the road' sticker.
It is still a work in progress, but I had to share.
Yes, my workshop really is that cluttered.
Can you spot the stray roll of electrical tape?
Reflective rim stripes seem to be working!
Better allow at least 3ft when passing or you are automatically on the naughty list.
.
I also posted a video showcasing some of the LED lighting on the trailer @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QlGdIAjwsk
Sorry the video is so blurry, its the video function of a 7y/o digital camera.
Trailer is constructed of 1/2" conduit, various dimensional lumber, and various plywood materials covered in paint and red/gold glitter finish. The wheels were off a 12" kids bike, the "hitch" is a u bolt through my rack, and a clip like a dogs leash (i don't know what they are called?) mounted to the conduit draw bar. It pulls pretty well and it isn't nearly as heavy as you'd think. I made it for the Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organizations 2007 Tour De Lights being held December 19th 2007 @ 6PM @ Market Square Mall, Knoxville TN, USA. www.knoxtrans.org for any locals who might want more info.
The lights are 2 batter powered strands of white LED chaser lights and 2 led spot lights to illuminate the 'share the road' sticker.
It is still a work in progress, but I had to share.
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Do you wear a reindeer costume with antlers on your helmet when towing this? How about a red blinkie on your nose?
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Oh that's delightful
You call that clutter, - that's barely even minor disarry
You call that clutter, - that's barely even minor disarry
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Nice Job!
How about this one for inspiration
Aaron
How about this one for inspiration
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Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
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Definitely cool.
What clutter? In the photo it looks like you could see anything there that you might be looking for, without having to move 4 or 5 other things.
What clutter? In the photo it looks like you could see anything there that you might be looking for, without having to move 4 or 5 other things.
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Thats pretty damned awesome.
Reminds me of years ago when my friends and I made rickety trailers to tow eachother, usually into things...
Reminds me of years ago when my friends and I made rickety trailers to tow eachother, usually into things...
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