trike resources.

cullen · Post by **cullen** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 2:55 pm

I'm thinking of making a trike for burning man, anyone have any resources i can look into?

Artemis · Post by **Artemis** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 3:32 pm

This thread has some leads:
http://eplaya.burningman.org/viewtopic. ... ht=wheeler

cullen · Post by **cullen** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 3:59 pm

great! thanks.

Post by **Sham** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 4:21 pm

Are you planning on bringing a moving truck for your virginic trip to Burning Man? You seem to be taking so much crap, that you are going to have to buy another ticket for the semi driver to get in to the event!

Think more minimalsit and less maximilist and you will be a happier little dude!

cullen · Post by **cullen** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 4:43 pm

a shelter and a trike is too much crap?

Post by **Sham** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 5:45 pm

A shelter and a bike is just the start. Wait 'til you start making your real list and you will see what I mean.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 6:22 pm

Shambala wrote:Are you planning on bringing a moving truck for your virginic trip to Burning Man? You seem to be taking so much crap, that you are going to have to buy another ticket for the semi driver to get in to the event! :shock:
Think more minimalsit and less maximilist and you will be a happier little dude!

So, cullen, is this the first unduly nasty comment you've received from a board member? It won't be the last.

Of course, I'm one of the main offenders, but you won't hold that against me, will you?

Toolmaker · Post by **Toolmaker** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 6:42 pm

How radical of a trike do you want to make?

Here are a few places to get you started.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Trike/
http://www.bicyclelaneindustries.com/bli/cartbike/
http://www3.sympatico.ca/bowden10/plans.html
http://www.vintageprojects.com/kids/bike-trailer.html

A couple forums that might have something of interest.

http://bikehacks.com/
http://ecomodder.com/forum/

cullen · Post by **cullen** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 8:42 pm

Toolmaker wrote:How radical of a trike do you want to make?

Here are a few places to get you started.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Trike/
http://www.bicyclelaneindustries.com/bli/cartbike/
http://www3.sympatico.ca/bowden10/plans.html
http://www.vintageprojects.com/kids/bike-trailer.html

A couple forums that might have something of interest.

http://bikehacks.com/
http://ecomodder.com/forum/

not too radical, i kinda have two ideas in my head and i'm not sure if i can merge them the way i want or if I'll need more experience before being able to pull it off.

Captain Goddammit · Post by **Captain Goddammit** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:14 pm

Shambala wrote:Are you planning on bringing a moving truck for your virginic trip to Burning Man? You seem to be taking so much crap, that you are going to have to buy another ticket for the semi driver to get in to the event!
Think more minimalsit and less maximilist and you will be a happier little dude!

Ignore this ridiculous nonsense! I took a truck and trailer FULL of shit my first year, and more every year since!
A shelter and a custom trike is a MINIMAL set of equipment! Shambala is apparently not one of the people that can handle logistics well. If everyone was like that most of BM wouldn't happen.

Shambala, I hope you enjoy all the bars and camps and mutant vehicles and art projects that people who DO step up and transport to the desert bring for your no-load self to enjoy.

Post by **Sham** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:09 am

Captain Goddammit wrote:
Shambala wrote:Are you planning on bringing a moving truck for your virginic trip to Burning Man? You seem to be taking so much crap, that you are going to have to buy another ticket for the semi driver to get in to the event!
Think more minimalsit and less maximilist and you will be a happier little dude!
Ignore this ridiculous nonsense! I took a truck and trailer FULL of shit my first year, and more every year since!
A shelter and a custom trike is a MINIMAL set of equipment! Shambala is apparently not one of the people that can handle logistics well. If everyone was like that most of BM wouldn't happen.

Shambala, I hope you enjoy all the bars and camps and mutant vehicles and art projects that people who DO step up and transport to the desert bring for your no-load self to enjoy.

I will back off from the suggestion of packing lighter for the first year. I have been attending for 8 years and only wanted poor cullen to consider his 1 week, 3000 mile drive across the country with all that stuff. I have about the same distance to travel and brought an ArtCar with me the last few years.
Also, your mind tends to play tricks on you the first year with every scenario of things you may need. With every "what if" thing, you will really load yourself down.
With all that said, I apologize for what may have come across as snarky and only ask that you consider all the logistics of moving everything that distance.

xenarchi · Post by **xenarchi** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 6:32 am

Shambala wrote: Are you planning on bringing a moving truck for your virginic trip to Burning Man? You seem to be taking so much crap, that you are going to have to buy another ticket for the semi driver to get in to the event!

Think more minimalsit and less maximilist and you will be a happier little dude!

I will back off from the suggestion of packing lighter for the first year. I have been attending for 8 years and only wanted poor cullen to consider his 1 week, 3000 mile drive across the country with all that stuff. I have about the same distance to travel and brought an ArtCar with me the last few years.

Also, your mind tends to play tricks on you the first year with every scenario of things you may need. With every "what if" thing, you will really load yourself down.

With all that said, I apologize for what may have come across as snarky and only ask that you consider all the logistics of moving everything that distance.

I hear ya. I am one to over pack my self in to an annoying trip. Heading to the 09 burn for the first time and in my head I already have 2 trucks full of shit. Less is more, for sure.

x

Captain Goddammit · Post by **Captain Goddammit** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 6:39 am

Well OK there is something to be said for traveling light.
But you gotta bring your cool shit too. Most BM stuff, particularly playa transportation stuff, isn't good for anything else!

cullen · Post by **cullen** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:17 pm

my main goal is if i travel alone is getting everything in my suv.

Toolmaker · Post by **Toolmaker** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 2:12 pm

A few of my favorite trikes

gyre · Post by **gyre** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 5:35 pm

Not quite a trike but....

Elorrum · Post by **Elorrum** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 7:15 pm

http://www.choppersus.com
http://www.bicycledesigner.com
http://www.aztlanbicycle.com

here are some sites that have trike conversion kits for two wheel bike frames. I've been thinking about making one, and would bring it partially disassembled in my little hatchback car. You don't need a truck or van, just take things apart some.