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I am a Rotovelonaut!
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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I am a Rotovelonaut!
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. |
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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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I am a Rotovelonaut!
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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I am a Rotovelonaut!
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. |
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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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I am a Rotovelonaut!
"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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I am a Rotovelonaut!
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. |
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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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