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04-08-2014, 09:12 AM
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| putting a side car on a bicycle
wasnt quite sure which topic i should put this on...
Anyone know where i can get a side car installed on my bike?
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04-08-2014, 10:03 AM
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well i guess i know where to get tips from since your the expert on that.
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04-08-2014, 10:27 AM
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On a SIDE note (no pun intended), how is it even possible to use the right pedal of that contraption? Seems a bit awkward in the pic with not much clearance between the bars.
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04-08-2014, 10:39 AM
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I'd try contacting these guys: Dream Cycle - Custom Bikes
and see if they can custom build one for you. But I'd strongly recommend you to keep this in mind -- the side car will add quite a bit of weight, and if you ever intend to actually have a person sitting in it, it'll add even more weight. All of that needs to be moved by some sort of power.
The Smike in your picture seems to be an electric / electric-assist bike (or at least, it has a electric hub motor in the front wheel). It seems to me that it'll be quite difficult to power that with our own 2 feet.
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04-08-2014, 10:40 AM
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i noticed that too when i looked at the picture but i think it just wasnt installed properly. I've seen other ones that have a lot of space to pedal.
I need this because my cousin is coming over and he is paraplegic so i wanted to take him around Stanley park so he can enjoy the scenic view.
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04-08-2014, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Traum I'd try contacting these guys: Dream Cycle - Custom Bikes
and see if they can custom build one for you. But I'd strongly recommend you to keep this in mind -- the side car will add quite a bit of weight, and if you ever intend to actually have a person sitting in it, it'll add even more weight. All of that needs to be moved by some sort of power.
The Smike in your picture seems to be an electric / electric-assist bike (or at least, it has a electric hub motor in the front wheel). It seems to me that it'll be quite difficult to power that with our own 2 feet. |
Thanks Traum! ill give them a call. ive done sidecars before with 2 ppl riding and i find it alright. Its definitely a lot of effort but i could also use a good exercise. I just want my cousin to be able to enjoy Stanley park.
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04-08-2014, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by haymura i noticed that too when i looked at the picture but i think it just wasnt installed properly. I've seen other ones that have a lot of space to pedal.
I need this because my cousin is coming over and he is paraplegic so i wanted to take him around Stanley park so he can enjoy the scenic view. | Good on you. My wife had a broken foot and I pushed her around the seawall in a wheelchair before. It took around a leisurely ~2 hours so it's doable without a bike.
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04-09-2014, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by haymura
I need this because my cousin is coming over and he is paraplegic so i wanted to take him around Stanley park so he can enjoy the scenic view.
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04-09-2014, 11:02 PM
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My boss is a quad I'll ask him if he knows anybody that can do it for you or if its possible to rent one. When do you need it by?
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04-10-2014, 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Jas29 My boss is a quad I'll ask him if he knows anybody that can do it for you or if its possible to rent one. When do you need it by?
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My cousin is coming in 2nd week of June so i got some time. Thanks bro!
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04-10-2014, 11:55 AM
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Haymura,
In case you cant locate a fabricator to make you an attachment, there are "Duet Tandem" rentals by a local non profit organisation. Detail and contact information is located at the bottom of the page Reach Child and Youth Development Society - Reach Child and Youth Development Society
No affiliation just google'd around for you and that's the best I can provide.
I'm on a few cycling forums and I'll ask around also.
PS, good on you for taking your cousin out.
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04-10-2014, 07:31 PM
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What about towing him in a Chariot trailer? I have one here you could borrow
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04-11-2014, 08:14 AM
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+1 on a trailer. It will be much easier to ride around with as opposed to the one in the photo above.
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04-11-2014, 08:26 AM
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wouldn't any of the specialty bike shops carry a wide range that would include a bike like the OP picture? Most of them are on west 4th, so you could potentially ride along the seawall around stanley park.
Either that or the end of Denman and georgia has a few bike shops that you can rent.
The good thing about the trail around stanley park is that it's almost completely level. The one bad thing is that there are those gates that you have to go through that might be too narrow to get the bike through to the parts where you need to walk the bike and the bike path is raised over the walking path.
Hard to explain but those who've ridden there would know what I'm talking about. Might be a bit problematic since your cousin is paraplegic.
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04-11-2014, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by ZN6 wouldn't any of the specialty bike shops carry a wide range that would include a bike like the OP picture? Most of them are on west 4th, so you could potentially ride along the seawall around stanley park.
Either that or the end of Denman and georgia has a few bike shops that you can rent.
The good thing about the trail around stanley park is that it's almost completely level. The one bad thing is that there are those gates that you have to go through that might be too narrow to get the bike through to the parts where you need to walk the bike and the bike path is raised over the walking path.
Hard to explain but those who've ridden there would know what I'm talking about. Might be a bit problematic since your cousin is paraplegic. |
I know what you are talking about in regards to those gates that you have to weave along. the way around it is you go through the road with the cars then just go back down to the seawall path again.
renting is my last option. i dont want to keep renting as it does start to add up and at least this way i can also take him to other parks without having to find a rental place close by and having to count the hours.
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04-11-2014, 10:41 PM
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Why not consider a Kona Ute and have it modified? These bikes are everywhere up here, often with two kids on the back. KONA BIKES | 2014 BIKES | COMMUTER | UTE | |
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04-12-2014, 06:06 AM
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doesnt look comfortable to sit on but ill check it out and see.
thanks!
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04-12-2014, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Zedbra What about towing him in a Chariot trailer? I have one here you could borrow | I don't think so, all the Chariot trailers are designed for kids, with a weight limit of 100lbs, so unless he's under that, I don't advise it.
With that said, there are adult bike trailers, such as this: Adult Size Bike Trailer (Special Needs) | Wike Bicycle Trailers - The Walk and Bike Company
and Wike is a Canadian company to boot!
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04-17-2014, 02:02 PM
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I asked the people that work on my bosses chair and he said it would cost way to much for them to desgin and manufacture it.
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04-29-2014, 05:46 PM
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