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[*] posted on 28-8-2011 at 10:44 PM
Pedal Powered Kite Bug


Thanks to the inspiration of Bobalooie and his bike-bug tow bar ( see his video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_profilepage&... ), I now can pedal my bike with my bug in tow to the closer of the our two local kite parks. No car needed!

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[*] posted on 28-8-2011 at 10:49 PM


Nice! How handy are you?! I bet that turns some heads hey?

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[*] posted on 28-8-2011 at 11:00 PM


Very eco - good job :)



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[*] posted on 28-8-2011 at 11:19 PM




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[*] posted on 29-8-2011 at 12:45 AM


If only my buggy weren't 150lbs...



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[*] posted on 29-8-2011 at 01:09 AM


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If only my buggy weren't 150lbs...


I thought about that very thing in regards to the other thread. :rolleyes:

Would definitely be a workout for the calves and quadriceps. :lol:

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[*] posted on 29-8-2011 at 06:43 AM


Great job Erin! Maybe a little flag on a stick to make the bug more noticable in traffic, and away you go! Glad my "solution" is able to help your "dilemma" somewhat.



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[*] posted on 29-8-2011 at 06:53 AM


The Puppy is going to think you made it just for her ! :thumbup:

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[*] posted on 29-8-2011 at 07:00 AM


Thats pretty dang slick!

As long as its not too much uphill, you could prolly drag a 150lb bug like that... Might have to upgrade to steel over pvc, but pulling a bigger bug wouldnt be too hard

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[*] posted on 29-8-2011 at 07:03 AM


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[*] posted on 29-8-2011 at 07:13 AM


Very nice! What did you use for a connection onto the seat post?



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[*] posted on 29-8-2011 at 07:57 AM


Thanks for the comments guys!

Sam, you crack me up with your dawg-gone good images and virtual high fives!

Snowspider, right now I'm using a short web strap threaded through a vertical bolt that we inserted in the bike end of the PVC bar. I'm planning on changing the attachment to a skookum Velcro strap so that there's no chance of it loosening while I'm riding.



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[*] posted on 29-8-2011 at 08:06 AM


Hey ss, I shot you an e-mail with the pics of my velcro strap attachment. I think if you were to glue a 't'or 'y' fitting at the bike end of the bar, you could also feed the velcro strap through that, then around the seat post, and draw it tight without having to weaken the pvc by cutting the slot, like in my original one.



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[*] posted on 29-8-2011 at 08:23 AM


sweet...One Less Car!!!:thumbup:
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