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I am a Rotovelonaut!
Pictures of my Trisled Rotovelo [1] he
http://www.flickr.com/photos/19704682@N08/sets/72157626747843025/. First ride around the condo subdivision just to make sure everything works. Handling is standard recumbent trike. Biggest adjustment is getting in and out. [1] http://www.trisled.com.au/rotovelo.asp. -- Tºm Shermªn - 42.435731,-83.985007 I am a vehicular cyclist. |
I am a Rotovelonaut!
On Jun 2, 9:15*pm, Tºm Shermªn™ °_° ""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI
$southslope.net" wrote: Pictures of my Trisled Rotovelo [1] he http://www.flickr.com/photos/19704682@N08/sets/72157626747843025/. First ride around the condo subdivision just to make sure everything works. *Handling is standard recumbent trike. *Biggest adjustment is getting in and out. [1] http://www.trisled.com.au/rotovelo.asp. -- T m Sherm n - 42.435731,-83.985007 I am a vehicular cyclist. That looks really exciting, Tom, thanks for sharing. Lewis ***** |
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Tºm Shermªn™ °_° wrote:
Pictures of my Trisled Rotovelo [1] he http://www.flickr.com/photos/19704682@N08/sets/72157626747843025/. First ride around the condo subdivision just to make sure everything works. Handling is standard recumbent trike. Biggest adjustment is getting in and out. [1] http://www.trisled.com.au/rotovelo.asp. Butbutbut, where do the shopping bags go? -- JS. |
I am a Rotovelonaut!
"Tºm Shermªn™ °_°" " wrote in
message ... Pictures of my Trisled Rotovelo [1] he http://www.flickr.com/photos/19704682@N08/sets/72157626747843025/. First ride around the condo subdivision just to make sure everything works. Handling is standard recumbent trike. Biggest adjustment is getting in and out. [1] http://www.trisled.com.au/rotovelo.asp. I like the green color, but would not yellow be seen on the road better? One thing is for sure, all the kids in your neighborhood will love your veolomobile, the rarest of all cycling contraptions. I think you will find that the complete body faring does not make you much faster. All trikes are slow, but that is OK with me as I am not into speed. I am into all day comfort and trikes are ideal for that. Apparently it is not possible to buy a velomobile for less than $5000. If I could get one for $2000, I might be tempted. Be sure to keep us informed as to how you like your new velomobile. -- Ed Dolan the Great - Minnesota aka Saint Edward the Great - Order of the Perpetual Sorrows - Minnesota |
I am a Rotovelonaut!
On 6/2/2011 9:35 PM, James wrote:
T�m Sherm�n� �_� wrote: Pictures of my Trisled Rotovelo [1] he http://www.flickr.com/photos/19704682@N08/sets/72157626747843025/. First ride around the condo subdivision just to make sure everything works. Handling is standard recumbent trike. Biggest adjustment is getting in and out. [1] http://www.trisled.com.au/rotovelo.asp. Butbutbut, where do the shopping bags go? 80 liters of internal storage behind the seat. -- Tºm Shermªn - 42.435731,-83.985007 I am a vehicular cyclist. |
I am a Rotovelonaut!
On 6/2/2011 9:57 PM, Edward Dolan wrote:
"T�m Sherm�n� " wrote in message ... Pictures of my Trisled Rotovelo [1] he http://www.flickr.com/photos/19704682@N08/sets/72157626747843025/. First ride around the condo subdivision just to make sure everything works. Handling is standard recumbent trike. Biggest adjustment is getting in and out. [1]http://www.trisled.com.au/rotovelo.asp. I like the green color, but would not yellow be seen on the road better? One thing is for sure, all the kids in your neighborhood will love your veolomobile, the rarest of all cycling contraptions. The first batch of 4 imported Rotovelos (Rotoveli?) was yellow, green, blue and purple. When I ordered mine, the yellow had been sold, so I took the green, since they come over on the slow boat from Oz. I think you will find that the complete body faring does not make you much faster. All trikes are slow, but that is OK with me as I am not into speed. I am into all day comfort and trikes are ideal for that. The fairing should keep me relatively warm and dry in less than ideal unfaired cycling weather. Apparently it is not possible to buy a velomobile for less than $5000. If I could get one for $2000, I might be tempted. The only way to get a velomobile for $2K would be to buy a less expensive tadpole trike (e.g. Sun, TerraTrike) and build the fairing yourself. Shipping on mine alone was more than $1K. Be sure to keep us informed as to how you like your new velomobile. Will work on getting the adjustments dialed in over the weekend, then I can do some longer rides. -- Tºm Shermªn - 42.435731,-83.985007 I am a vehicular cyclist. |
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I am a Rotovelonaut!
On Jun 2, 9:15*pm, Tºm Shermªn™ °_° ""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI
$southslope.net" wrote: Pictures of my Trisled Rotovelo [1] he http://www.flickr.com/photos/19704682@N08/sets/72157626747843025/. First ride around the condo subdivision just to make sure everything works. *Handling is standard recumbent trike. *Biggest adjustment is getting in and out. That sure looks like a lot of fun. You could probably get it paid for by whoring yourself with some adhesive film advertising. |
I am a Rotovelonaut!
On Jun 3, 11:44*am, Tºm Shermªn™ °_° ""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI
$southslope.net" wrote: On 6/3/2011 10:54 AM, landotter wrote: On Jun 2, 9:15 pm, T m Sherm n _ ""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI $southslope.net" *wrote: Pictures of my Trisled Rotovelo [1] he http://www.flickr.com/photos/19704682@N08/sets/72157626747843025/. First ride around the condo subdivision just to make sure everything works. Handling is standard recumbent trike. Biggest adjustment is getting in and out. That sure looks like a lot of fun. You could probably get it paid for by whoring yourself with some adhesive film advertising. I was thinking more along the lines of "Never Before Campaign" stickers: http://neverbeforecamp.wordpress.com/. While I agree with the campaign, such seriousness has no place on a velomobile. You should advertise something that both camps can coalesce around, falafel. |
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T�m Sherm�n� " wrote:
Pictures of my Trisled Rotovelo [1] he http://www.flickr.com/photos/19704682@N08/sets/72157626747843025/. First ride around the condo subdivision just to make sure everything works. �Handling is standard recumbent trike. �Biggest adjustment is getting in and out. landotter wrote: That sure looks like a lot of fun. You could probably get it paid for by whoring yourself with some adhesive film advertising. Tºm Shermªn™ °_° wrote: I was thinking more along the lines of "Never Before Campaign" stickers: http://neverbeforecamp.wordpress.com/. A syntactical error from Meir Kahane's pithy original phrase, which still resonates well after these many years. -- Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org/ Open every day since 1 April, 1971 |
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On 6/3/2011 12:14 PM, A. Muzi wrote:
T�m Sherm�n� " wrote: Pictures of my Trisled Rotovelo [1] he http://www.flickr.com/photos/19704682@N08/sets/72157626747843025/. First ride around the condo subdivision just to make sure everything works. �Handling is standard recumbent trike. �Biggest adjustment is getting in and out. landotter wrote: That sure looks like a lot of fun. You could probably get it paid for by whoring yourself with some adhesive film advertising. T�m Sherm�n� �_� wrote: I was thinking more along the lines of "Never Before Campaign" stickers: http://neverbeforecamp.wordpress.com/. A syntactical error from Meir Kahane's pithy original phrase, which still resonates well after these many years. An Orthodox Jew's take on the situation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahHIOMwEL_o&NR=1. -- Tºm Shermªn - 42.435731,-83.985007 I am a vehicular cyclist. |
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On 6/3/2011 3:25 PM, Tosspot wrote:
On 06/03/2011 04:15 AM, T�m Sherm�n� �_� wrote: Pictures of my Trisled Rotovelo [1] he http://www.flickr.com/photos/19704682@N08/sets/72157626747843025/. First ride around the condo subdivision just to make sure everything works. Handling is standard recumbent trike. Biggest adjustment is getting in and out. [1]http://www.trisled.com.au/rotovelo.asp. You're stark staring mad! Hey, I resemble that remark! -- Tºm Shermªn - 42.435731,-83.985007 I am a vehicular cyclist. |
OT - THE TIDE HAS CHANGED!
On 6/3/2011 12:14 PM, A. Muzi wrote:
[...] T�m Sherm�n� �_� wrote: I was thinking more along the lines of "Never Before Campaign" stickers: http://neverbeforecamp.wordpress.com/. A syntactical error from Meir Kahane's pithy original phrase, which still resonates well after these many years. Kahane's followers have set a high moral standard: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baruch_Goldstein, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gas_the_arabs_painted_in_Hebron.JPG. On a more positive note, Ashkenazi Jews prepare to abandon the ill-conceived Zionist experiment: http://www.gilad.co.uk/writings/franklin-lamb-israelis-rush-for-second-passports.html#entry11683428. Then the Mizrahi Jews and Neturei Karta Orthodox should be able to get along just fine with Muslim and Christian Palestinian Arabs, as they did for 1,250 years [1] prior to Zionist terrorism [2] and planned ethnic cleaning [3], in a single, democratic state with human rights for *all* its citizens. [1] "Whoever wrongs a Jew or a Christian, will have to face me on the Day of Judgment." - Muhammad ibn ‘Abdullah (PBUH). [2] The *first* terrorists in the Middle East were the Haganah, Irgun, Lehi (Stern Gang), and similar Zionist paramilitary organizations. [3] The Zionist idea of ethnic cleansing Palestine of its Arab population dates back to when Adolf Hitler was wearing short pants. -- Tºm Shermªn - 42.435731,-83.985007 I am a vehicular cyclist. |
I am a Rotovelonaut!
On Jun 3, 5:23 pm, Tºm Shermªn™ °_° ""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI
$southslope.net" wrote: On 6/3/2011 3:25 PM, Tosspot wrote: On 06/03/2011 04:15 AM, T m Sherm n _ wrote: Pictures of my Trisled Rotovelo [1] he http://www.flickr.com/photos/19704682@N08/sets/72157626747843025/. First ride around the condo subdivision just to make sure everything works. Handling is standard recumbent trike. Biggest adjustment is getting in and out. [1]http://www.trisled.com.au/rotovelo.asp. You're stark staring mad! Hey, I resemble that remark! Hallelujah, Brother. |
OT - THE TIDE HAS CHANGED!
On 6/4/2011 11:10 AM, Tºm Shermªn™ °_° wrote:
On 6/3/2011 12:14 PM, A. Muzi wrote: [...] T�m Sherm�n� �_� wrote: I was thinking more along the lines of "Never Before Campaign" stickers: http://neverbeforecamp.wordpress.com/. A syntactical error from Meir Kahane's pithy original phrase, which still resonates well after these many years. Kahane's followers have set a high moral standard: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baruch_Goldstein, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gas_the_arabs_painted_in_Hebron.JPG. On a more positive note, Ashkenazi Jews prepare to abandon the ill-conceived Zionist experiment: http://www.gilad.co.uk/writings/franklin-lamb-israelis-rush-for-second-passports.html#entry11683428. Then the Mizrahi Jews and Neturei Karta Orthodox should be able to get along just fine with Muslim and Christian Palestinian Arabs, as they did for 1,250 years [1] prior to Zionist terrorism [2] and planned ethnic cleaning [3], in a single, democratic state with human rights for *all* its citizens. [1] "Whoever wrongs a Jew or a Christian, will have to face me on the Day of Judgment." - Muhammad ibn ‘Abdullah (PBUH). [2] The *first* terrorists in the Middle East were the Haganah, Irgun, Lehi (Stern Gang), and similar Zionist paramilitary organizations. [3] The Zionist idea of ethnic cleansing Palestine of its Arab population dates back to when Adolf Hitler was wearing short pants. Here are some Israeli's promoting peace and understanding: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Qsapnz_n4&feature=player_embedded. Wonder why scenes like these never get shown on USian TV? -- Tºm Shermªn - 42.435731,-83.985007 I am a vehicular cyclist. |
Pseudo Usenet Cops
On 6/4/2011 11:39 AM, Jym Dyer wrote:
=x= I agree most heartily with the "OT" in the Subject: line. Why does Mr. Dyer think he was appointed as a Usenet policeman. Does he realize how boring this makes him? Why is Tom Sherman massively cross-posting off-topic crap to If Mr. Dyer followed the development of the thread, the answer would be obvious. these newsgroups? Does he aspire to Bananaboy assholery? Has Donquixote1954/CommendanteBanana/Tibetan Monkey Poo ever used the OT tag in the subject line? -- Tºm Shermªn - 42.435731,-83.985007 I am a vehicular cyclist. |
Pseudo Usenet Cops
"Tºm ShermªnT °_°" " wrote in
message ... On 6/4/2011 11:39 AM, Jym Dyer wrote: =x= I agree most heartily with the "OT" in the Subject: line. Why does Mr. Dyer think he was appointed as a Usenet policeman. Does he realize how boring this makes him? Why is Tom Sherman massively cross-posting off-topic crap to If Mr. Dyer followed the development of the thread, the answer would be obvious. Even so, you are an idiot to ruin your own original posting thread. these newsgroups? Does he aspire to Bananaboy assholery? Has Donquixote1954/CommendanteBanana/Tibetan Monkey Poo ever used the OT tag in the subject line? Just changing the subject heading does not excuse you from messing up your own original posting thread. Quit ****ing around, get out and ride your new velomobile. We want some intelligent reports on it, not what you think of Zionists! -- Ed Dolan the Great - Minnesota aka Saint Edward the Great - Order of the Perpetual Sorrows - Minnesota |
Velomobilism
On 6/4/2011 6:25 PM, Edward Dolan wrote:
[...] Quit ****ing around, get out and ride your new velomobile. We want some intelligent reports on it, not what you think of Zionists! Velomobilism *ism. :) -- Tºm Shermªn - 42.435731,-83.985007 I am a vehicular cyclist. |
I am a Rotovelonaut!
On Jun 2, 10:15*pm, Tºm Shermªn™ °_° ""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI
$southslope.net" wrote: Pictures of my Trisled Rotovelo [1] he http://www.flickr.com/photos/19704682@N08/sets/72157626747843025/. First ride around the condo subdivision just to make sure everything works. *Handling is standard recumbent trike. *Biggest adjustment is getting in and out. [1] http://www.trisled.com.au/rotovelo.asp. Is this possible? http://photos.demandstudios.com/12/9...8138912_XS.jpg - Frank Krygowski |
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On 6/4/2011 8:57 PM, Frank Krygowski wrote:
On Jun 2, 10:15�pm, T�m Sherm�n� �_�""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI $southslope.net" wrote: Pictures of my Trisled Rotovelo [1] he http://www.flickr.com/photos/19704682@N08/sets/72157626747843025/. First ride around the condo subdivision just to make sure everything works. �Handling is standard recumbent trike. �Biggest adjustment is getting in and out. [1]http://www.trisled.com.au/rotovelo.asp. Is this possible? http://photos.demandstudios.com/12/9...8138912_XS.jpg - Frank Krygowski No, since there are foot-holes for "reverse" and ventilation. However, the body shell is made with similar material (thermoplastic polymer) and rotational-molding process as most commercially made kayaks of recent vintage. -- Tºm Shermªn - 42.435731,-83.985007 I am a vehicular cyclist. |
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On Jun 5, 12:12*pm, Tºm Shermªn™ °_° ""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI
$southslope.net" wrote: No, since there are foot-holes for "reverse" and ventilation. Flintstones come to mind, especially when the chain breaks. http://uploads.neatorama.com/wp-cont...Rubble-Car.jpg -- JS |
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On 6/5/2011 2:30 AM, James wrote:
On Jun 5, 12:12�pm, T�m Sherm�n� �_�""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI $southslope.net" wrote: No, since there are foot-holes for "reverse" and ventilation. Flintstones come to mind, especially when the chain breaks. http://uploads.neatorama.com/wp-cont...Rubble-Car.jpg You really should be thanking me for supporting your local economy (Rotovelos are built in Dromana). -- Tºm Shermªn - 42.435731,-83.985007 I am a vehicular cyclist. |
Pseudo Usenet Cops
On 6/7/2011 12:31 AM, Jym Dyer wrote:
Why does Mr. Dyer think he was appointed as a Usenet policeman. =x= A policeman enforces laws. I simply criticize. It shouldn't take too many neurons to discern the difference between the two. Why is Tom Sherman massively cross-posting off-topic crap ... If Mr. Dyer followed the development of the thread, the answer would be obvious. =x= Why would Mr. Dyer -- or anyone at all for that matter -- give a flying **** about the boring minutiae of whatever new off-topic side-issue that Tom Sherman flitted off to, in the manner of a teeny-brained moth? Being a repetitive dimwit is one thing; taking it to Banana/Ape**** levels of annoyance with excessive off-topic cross-posting, quite another. _Jym_ Why does Mr. Dyer hardly ever post anything but complaints about other person's postings? -- Tºm Shermªn - 42.435731,-83.985007 I am a vehicular cyclist. |
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On 6/4/2011 9:12 PM, Tºm Shermªn™ °_° wrote:
On 6/4/2011 8:57 PM, Frank Krygowski wrote: On Jun 2, 10:15�pm, T�m Sherm�n� �_�""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI $southslope.net" wrote: Pictures of my Trisled Rotovelo [1] he http://www.flickr.com/photos/19704682@N08/sets/72157626747843025/. First ride around the condo subdivision just to make sure everything works. �Handling is standard recumbent trike. �Biggest adjustment is getting in and out. [1]http://www.trisled.com.au/rotovelo.asp. Is this possible? http://photos.demandstudios.com/12/9...8138912_XS.jpg - Frank Krygowski No, since there are foot-holes for "reverse" and ventilation. However, the body shell is made with similar material (thermoplastic polymer) and rotational-molding process as most commercially made kayaks of recent vintage. You can still get composite kayaks easily, but not in all models. Sea kayaks and racing kayaks are still available that way. They are relatively expensive though, compared to the poly boats. |
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On 6/7/2011 6:56 PM, DougC wrote:
On 6/4/2011 9:12 PM, Tºm Shermªn™ °_° wrote: On 6/4/2011 8:57 PM, Frank Krygowski wrote: On Jun 2, 10:15�pm, T�m Sherm�n� �_�""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI $southslope.net" wrote: Pictures of my Trisled Rotovelo [1] he http://www.flickr.com/photos/19704682@N08/sets/72157626747843025/. First ride around the condo subdivision just to make sure everything works. �Handling is standard recumbent trike. �Biggest adjustment is getting in and out. [1]http://www.trisled.com.au/rotovelo.asp. Is this possible? http://photos.demandstudios.com/12/9...8138912_XS.jpg - Frank Krygowski No, since there are foot-holes for "reverse" and ventilation. However, the body shell is made with similar material (thermoplastic polymer) and rotational-molding process as most commercially made kayaks of recent vintage. You can still get composite kayaks easily, but not in all models. Sea kayaks and racing kayaks are still available that way. They are relatively expensive though, compared to the poly boats. I expect that the composite kayaks are slightly lighter, but more fragile? -- Tºm Shermªn - 42.435731,-83.985007 I am a vehicular cyclist. |
Pseudo Usenet Cops
On 6/6/2011 10:31 PM, Jym Dyer wrote:
Being a repetitive dimwit is one thing; taking it to Banana/Ape**** levels of annoyance with excessive off-topic cross-posting, quite another. Global Usenet filters eliminate that problem, and anyone that is really upset with the excessive off-topic cross-posting can take advantage of the filtering capability of their newsreader (including Google Groups). What's a tad annoying is that these posters often will change their "from" address to try to get around everyone's filters, but if you design your filters carefully this can usually be solved. They are professional pests that annoy people that let themselves be annoyed. You are not going to fix these persons core problems so try to be compassionate and work around them. |
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"Tºm Shermªn °_°" " wrote in message ... On 6/7/2011 6:56 PM, DougC wrote: On 6/4/2011 9:12 PM, Tºm ShermªnT °_° wrote: On 6/4/2011 8:57 PM, Frank Krygowski wrote: On Jun 2, 10:15?pm, T?m Sherm?n? ?_?""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI $southslope.net" wrote: Pictures of my Trisled Rotovelo [1] he http://www.flickr.com/photos/19704682@N08/sets/72157626747843025/. First ride around the condo subdivision just to make sure everything works. ?Handling is standard recumbent trike. ?Biggest adjustment is getting in and out. [1]http://www.trisled.com.au/rotovelo.asp. Is this possible? http://photos.demandstudios.com/12/9...8138912_XS.jpg - Frank Krygowski No, since there are foot-holes for "reverse" and ventilation. However, the body shell is made with similar material (thermoplastic polymer) and rotational-molding process as most commercially made kayaks of recent vintage. You can still get composite kayaks easily, but not in all models. Sea kayaks and racing kayaks are still available that way. They are relatively expensive though, compared to the poly boats. I expect that the composite kayaks are slightly lighter, but more fragile? -- Tºm Shermªn - 42.435731,-83.985007 I am a vehicular cyclist. Yes. I don't think the composites are appropriate for most general recreational use. |
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On 6/7/2011 8:34 PM, Tºm Shermªn °_° wrote:
On 6/7/2011 6:56 PM, DougC wrote: On 6/4/2011 9:12 PM, Tºm Shermªn™ °_° wrote: On 6/4/2011 8:57 PM, Frank Krygowski wrote: On Jun 2, 10:15�pm, T�m Sherm�n� �_�""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI $southslope.net" wrote: Pictures of my Trisled Rotovelo [1] he http://www.flickr.com/photos/19704682@N08/sets/72157626747843025/. First ride around the condo subdivision just to make sure everything works. �Handling is standard recumbent trike. �Biggest adjustment is getting in and out. [1]http://www.trisled.com.au/rotovelo.asp. Is this possible? http://photos.demandstudios.com/12/9...8138912_XS.jpg - Frank Krygowski No, since there are foot-holes for "reverse" and ventilation. However, the body shell is made with similar material (thermoplastic polymer) and rotational-molding process as most commercially made kayaks of recent vintage. You can still get composite kayaks easily, but not in all models. Sea kayaks and racing kayaks are still available that way. They are relatively expensive though, compared to the poly boats. I expect that the composite kayaks are slightly lighter, but more fragile? Usually lighter, compared to a poly boat the same rough dimensions. Two other reasons they are desirable is 1) the surface finish is smoother, which some people claim makes a difference in boat speed. 2) the composite boats are more fragile, but are also much more repairable. There are sold HDPE "welding kits" for plastic boats, with a few sticks of the same plastic and instructions on how to apply heat with a heat gun or soldering/heating iron. ....one example, with pics of use: http://www.urethanesupply.com/kcwelder.php (note that I have not had to use any of these kits yet.... the urethanesupply kit page above, I just found on Google) The HDPE plastic does not re-liquify when heated however, it just gets really soft & tacky. The repair is not as strong as the original undamaged plastic. Also, poorly-designed poly boats can develop stress cracks at given locations and if these are patched with a welding kit, they may still crack out when the boat is used. |
I am a Rotovelonaut!
On 6/8/2011 7:50 AM, DougC wrote:
On 6/7/2011 8:34 PM, Tºm Shermªn °_° wrote: On 6/7/2011 6:56 PM, DougC wrote: On 6/4/2011 9:12 PM, Tºm Shermªn™ °_° wrote: On 6/4/2011 8:57 PM, Frank Krygowski wrote: On Jun 2, 10:15�pm, T�m Sherm�n� �_�""twshermanREMOVE\"@THI $southslope.net" wrote: Pictures of my Trisled Rotovelo [1] he http://www.flickr.com/photos/19704682@N08/sets/72157626747843025/. First ride around the condo subdivision just to make sure everything works. �Handling is standard recumbent trike. �Biggest adjustment is getting in and out. [1]http://www.trisled.com.au/rotovelo.asp. Is this possible? http://photos.demandstudios.com/12/9...8138912_XS.jpg - Frank Krygowski No, since there are foot-holes for "reverse" and ventilation. However, the body shell is made with similar material (thermoplastic polymer) and rotational-molding process as most commercially made kayaks of recent vintage. You can still get composite kayaks easily, but not in all models. Sea kayaks and racing kayaks are still available that way. They are relatively expensive though, compared to the poly boats. I expect that the composite kayaks are slightly lighter, but more fragile? Usually lighter, compared to a poly boat the same rough dimensions. Two other reasons they are desirable is 1) the surface finish is smoother, which some people claim makes a difference in boat speed. 2) the composite boats are more fragile, but are also much more repairable. There are sold HDPE "welding kits" for plastic boats, with a few sticks of the same plastic and instructions on how to apply heat with a heat gun or soldering/heating iron. ...one example, with pics of use: http://www.urethanesupply.com/kcwelder.php (note that I have not had to use any of these kits yet.... the urethanesupply kit page above, I just found on Google) The HDPE plastic does not re-liquify when heated however, it just gets really soft & tacky. The repair is not as strong as the original undamaged plastic. Also, poorly-designed poly boats can develop stress cracks at given locations and if these are patched with a welding kit, they may still crack out when the boat is used. My Rotovelo has a steel cruciform frame, so the body is not a structural member. Composite velomobiles are often monocoque or semi-monocoque. Both end up weighing about the same, but the paint on the composite bodies is easily damaged. -- Tºm Shermªn - 42.435731,-83.985007 I am a vehicular cyclist. |
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