Hello From Tempe AZ!

Calamity2014 · Post by **Calamity2014** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 11:24 am

HI My Name Is Liz (Calamity) I'm Going To Burning Man Next Year For The First Time. Yay For Financial Stability! I've Read Thru All Of The Preparation Guides And Whatnot But Would Love To Get Some Tips From Personal Experiences! My Best Friend Andrew (Epik) And I Are Planing On Going/ Camping With Movement Of Jah People. An Art Car Group From Scottsdale AZ. We Are Also Planing On Building Our Own Pedal Cars To Make Getting Around The Playa A Bit Easier. Uhm I Guess I Don't Have Anything Else Really. As I Said Tips And Tricks Are MUCH APPRECIATED!!!!

dragonpilot · Post by **dragonpilot** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 12:07 pm

Hiya!

Ya want tips and experiences? Just start plowing thru this forum! It's loaded with tips and experiences! Graze thru the Board Index...if you can't find what you want, you didn't need to know it!

Sounds like you have a fun camp to work with...dive in with them...they'll getcha ready!

BoyScoutGirl · Post by **BoyScoutGirl** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 12:16 pm

Welcome to eplaya. Don't mind the snark; we (generally) mean well.

As for the pedal cars, if you have specific questions or want feedback on designs, I'd encourage you to post here. We have a lot of friendly, knowledgeable folks. Elliot comes to mind in particular, as he builds all sorts of pedal-sculptures.

Elliot · Post by **Elliot** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 2:13 pm

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You rang, Miss Scout?

Hey Calamity! There are many threads on pedal-vehicles with three or four wheels. Of course, if you already have it all figured out, I'll go away now.

Post by **Elderberry** » Thu Nov 14, 2013 5:05 pm

Hey there, welcome to eplaya!

Calamity2014 · Post by **Calamity2014** » Fri Nov 15, 2013 9:57 am

Score! My Friend Andrew Welds But I'm Not Sure How Savvy He Is On The Bike Side Of The Whole Endeavor. What Are Those Wheels Called Anyways? Im Assuming They Are The Best For Playa Travel? Thanks For The Welcome Everyone!

Elliot · Post by **Elliot** » Fri Nov 15, 2013 10:40 am

Well, those tires may be a bit over the top for the Playa, but they certainly work. They are race car tires -- from 800 horse-power race cars.

Good that you have a fabricator on the team. Have him PM me if he gets into any design-trouble.

Calamity2014 · Post by **Calamity2014** » Mon Nov 18, 2013 12:30 pm

Question.
Do You Think It Would Be Easier For Us To Build From Scratch Or Start With A Pre Built Bike (Or whatever) Frame?

Elliot · Post by **Elliot** » Mon Nov 18, 2013 1:15 pm

That's impossible for me to answer, because there are so many other factors involved. But I can give you one fundamental piece of information: A 3-wheeler is much better than a 4-wheeler. Just place most of the weight on the axle with two wheels, to minimize the risk of it tipping over.

BoyScoutGirl · Post by **BoyScoutGirl** » Tue Nov 19, 2013 6:13 pm

But, Elliot: safety third!

Calamity2014 · Post by **Calamity2014** » Tue Nov 19, 2013 6:26 pm

I Was Already Leaning Towards A Trike As It Was! I Want To Put A Small Bed On It... Like A Truck Bed... Not A Sleeping Bed. lol That Will Allow Me To Transport Things I'm Trying To Gift Around The Playa.

Elliot · Post by **Elliot** » Tue Nov 19, 2013 7:30 pm

BoyScoutGirl wrote:But, Elliot: safety third!

Third!? How did it get boosted back up from 12th?!

Actually, trikes are perfectly safe:

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