Originally Posted by
squirtdad
OP, I know you are fixed on doing a velo mobile.....still not sure why that design really,
Because I live in Alberta, and a thorough description of the weather here would result in the moderators demanding I wash out my keyboard with soap.
Originally Posted by
squirtdad
Why do you need suspension? adds a lot of weight and complexity. Why not use relatively big tires? Overall every bit of weight you add decreases your payload potential. and there is no way this thing can be used on anything but a smooth road based on size and weight
Because I don't think that even fatboy tyres can compensate for what snow makes these roads like, and turning out of a parking lot which meets the street at a steep angle does
...interesting... things to a quad frame. And besides, aren't really big tyres usually pretty soft, and thus harder to pedal anyways?
Originally Posted by
squirtdad
If you end up with a 300 pound velo and a 300 pound payload, and a 180 pound driver you are at 780 pounds gross weight. That is a lot of weight to pedal and bring up to any sort of speed. More importantly that is lot of weight to stop, especially if you are on any sort of downhill. Will your planned braking system handle stopping 780 pounds going 15 mph on a downhill?
First off, no need to flatter me--I'm well aware of what a fatso I am.
(I'm a good 70 lbs over that). And I'm planning on having brakes on all four wheels. As for a 300 lbs payload, well, not sure if that's going to happen. The main focus is hauling ME around and whatever baggage (physical, that is) I'm bringing with me.
But since my recent rant under "Frustrations Mount", I have calmed down and am ready to return to the project. On to dubious success or absolute disaster--and if it must be the latter, here's to making it a memorable one.
Maybe I should take it to a paintball field and let the people there "paint" it.