spot on with the footpegs john.
i tie wrapped some bike tyre on mine a while
GREAT

I used pieces of "grip tape": actually its the stuff you buy at Home Depot to tape down to steps on a ladder so your feet don't slip... just like grip tape you put on a skateboard.

I hope I wasn't causing issues using the Peter Thin line? Fact is we ride in an extremely bumpy park and some locals have had issues with cracked welds. Nobody has had this issue with Flexi or Libre.

My problem with PL has been the lack of comfort in the seat. With my little PL / Flexi buggy a Spring back, back rest is the solution. As I suggested all 3 brands have after market choices.

I sold My Ivanpah buggy because breaking it down for transport and storage was an issue. To buy a hitch and buggy rack was going to cost much more than the Ivanpah did! It was a bit heavy to consider going the roof rack route. If I lived near a beach or dry lake I would most certainly go for a heavier / more sturdy buggy.

I can take off one bolt to release my down post and the Frankin' buggy fits easily in the back seat of a compact car. I won't win any races with it but got my $250 investment back in thrills almost a decade ago.

I used electricians rubber tape to grip up my foot pegs. ( since I had lots of it ) Works great but wears out a bit fast.

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My problem with PL has been the lack of comfort in the seat. With my little PL / Flexi buggy a Spring back, back rest is the solution

I totally agree Ken. My homemade springback makes a world of difference and the webbing provides lateral support as well. Plus it has the added advantage of being lighter and easier to throw in the truck or car on a whim. I paid retail for mine and I think I've already got my moneys worth except when I see awesome deals on here for better buggies. I think it also makes a huge difference on how tall you are. If under 6' like me than you can get away with the standard buggies easier IMO. Also, it depends on your locations. I'm never going to see huge speeds at my spots that require a larger more stable buggy. Again, this is all based on the fact I haven't tried a larger buggy. My opinion might change at that point. It looks to me like the small libre or Van's cricket might be a perfect compromise between the 2 extremes.

At times I do miss my PL. However 6'2" @ 210 lbs is a lot of beef in a PL. Great buggy. Like Sean said though, being bigger makes for a little uncomfortable ride. My knees were always under my chin it felt like. IMHO

I thought I "heard" Van wasn't building buggies anymore???
Man I hope he still is. They are some good bang for buck buggies.