Recumbent Pedicabs in NYC
10-04-06, 12:35 PM
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Recumbent Pedicabs in NYC
It seems the upright rickshaw/trikes we've had here for the past few years are being replaced by these:
https://www.veloform.com/
They're all over the place! I picked up the front end on one. They're lighter than you'd think. The have an electric assist motor in the front hub, and a fully functional differential on the rear axle. I don't suppose I'd want to go cross country with one, but they do look like they'd be a viable replacement for taking the car on errands to the market, etc.
https://www.veloform.com/
They're all over the place! I picked up the front end on one. They're lighter than you'd think. The have an electric assist motor in the front hub, and a fully functional differential on the rear axle. I don't suppose I'd want to go cross country with one, but they do look like they'd be a viable replacement for taking the car on errands to the market, etc.
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10-08-06, 03:10 PM
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Interesting! Do they use the streets, or sidewalks? Wonder how they'd do in New York rush hour?
10-10-06, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by bobkat
Interesting! Do they use the streets, or sidewalks? Wonder how they'd do in New York rush hour?
10-10-06, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by mattzees
It seems the upright rickshaw/trikes we've had here for the past few years are being replaced by these:
https://www.veloform.com/
They're all over the place! I picked up the front end on one. They're lighter than you'd think. The have an electric assist motor in the front hub, and a fully functional differential on the rear axle. I don't suppose I'd want to go cross country with one, but they do look like they'd be a viable replacement for taking the car on errands to the market, etc.
https://www.veloform.com/
They're all over the place! I picked up the front end on one. They're lighter than you'd think. The have an electric assist motor in the front hub, and a fully functional differential on the rear axle. I don't suppose I'd want to go cross country with one, but they do look like they'd be a viable replacement for taking the car on errands to the market, etc.
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10-10-06, 01:27 PM
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Wow, 8400 euros! How many miles would you have to pedal, to pay for one of these?
