Monty Python fans, Trotify
02-05-15 | 08:34 AM
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Monty Python fans, Trotify
A friend, knowing two of my loves shared this product page with me. Being a huge fan of "Holy Grail" I had to order this just for silly rides, especially with my daughter. Trotify
A Pythonesque wooden device that attaches to the front of you bike and clacks coconuts together. Have your own portable Patsy.
A Pythonesque wooden device that attaches to the front of you bike and clacks coconuts together. Have your own portable Patsy.
02-05-15 | 09:13 AM
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Nice idea. It's much more efficient than having someone running along behind. The only problem is that the rhythm doesn't sound quite right to me--it lacks the sort of syncopated rhythm of the original. Maybe they need to refine the shape of the cam they're using.
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02-05-15 | 10:18 AM
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Yeah, a lumpy cam and a slightly different ratio between the diameters of the rotating part and you could get closer. Hopefully these folks have it refined by the time I finish and am ready to accessorize my wooden bicycle. 
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02-05-15 | 01:03 PM
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One of my Facebook friends shared this with me as well. Pretty cool, but I agree the rhythm of the trot isn't quite right.
02-05-15 | 05:20 PM
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If the coconuts are out of phase, perhaps this gent may be able to get it right.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U01xasUtlvw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U01xasUtlvw
02-05-15 | 05:59 PM
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02-06-15 | 08:20 PM
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Great concept. My favorite movie of all time.
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02-07-15 | 02:41 AM
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A friend, knowing two of my loves shared this product page with me. Being a huge fan of "Holy Grail" I had to order this just for silly rides, especially with my daughter. Trotify
A Pythonesque wooden device that attaches to the front of you bike and clacks coconuts together. Have your own portable Patsy.
A Pythonesque wooden device that attaches to the front of you bike and clacks coconuts together. Have your own portable Patsy.
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