| Re: Anyone seen a bicycle sidecar/trishaw kit?
On 18 Jan 2007 23:01:43 -0800, galleywench@musicalfurnishings.com
wrote:
>I would love to have a temporary people mover attachment to fit a bike.
>I see photos on the web (overseas) of these great rickshaws that are
>just bolted to the side of a sturdy bike. The great benefit of this
>design is that the peddler is not left alone up front, like they are
>with a trailer/chariot rickshaw. Has anyone every imported sidecars to
>the US? A couple hundred could be sold to people going to Burning Man.
>I'll buy one!! (I really like the flimsy two passenger "sai kaa" from
>Rangoon, but the Singapore Trishaw looks great too. (what I know is
>from the great book "chasing rickshaws" by Tony Wheeler (lonely
>planet). Maybe someone could make a collapseable version stateside.
>
>Any leads?
>
>Tor Clausen
>
>http://www.torstudios.com
There are a variety of multiple person cycling choices, but what you
describe IMO would have way too small a markey to get past the costs
of the liability insurance. A collapsible sidecar to carry passengers?
May as well get footpegs for the rear and tell them to hop aboard.
Curtis L. Russell
Odenton, MD (USA)
Just someone on two wheels...
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