Has anyone successfully stretched an Isuzu N-Series chassis to accommodate a 26-foot box? Additionally, has anyone undertaken a 4x4 or 6x6 conversion on these trucks?
I'm interested in learning about:
Specific challenges encountered during the stretching and conversion processes.
Potential...
Thanks, @Jupiter58, for the feedback.
This bike is a steel frame with eeSilk suspension stem: it was a deliberate choice for gravel and street riding routes, balancing comfort, weight, and efficiency.
For example, our June trip route (https://ridewithgps.com/collections/3395712) highlights the...
Dog/Bike Camping Mini-Update
Setup:
Analog Bikes
1 one-wheel trailer (2 dogs + gear)
1 two-wheel trailer (2 dogs + gear)
Findings:
Two-wheel trailer more stable for street/trail riding.
Neither trailer ideal for single track.
Road bike not ideal for single track.
Next Steps:
Complete Dean...
Current Build:
* Using off-the-shelf motors and batteries.
* Wheelset, drivetrain, and brakes are still pending.
* This will provide a good baseline for the project.
* However, anticipate this initial build will have a scooter-like ride similar to most high-end e-bikes.
Future Goals:
* Design a...
Thanks @Photomike I agree that planning/science/3D kinematic modeling/fully active AI is only part of the equation. Actual riding to sense the feel, handling, and 'it factors' are what makes biking fun! We're doing both, aiming to use fully active Relational Edge AI to hopefully achieve an...
@tacollie Thanks! It's neat that you powdered my frameset. The finish has held up for years now. And yes, John is a great guy.
We have an idea of our 2,700 mile pace with the small bumps here in the East Bay pulling the dogs/trailer without electric motors. It's doable without...except steep...
Thanks @crazysccrmd it is an optimistic projection. We're going the other way now, mapping out sections that predictively need pedal assist to use power/stored energy sparingly. We're also evaluating the possibility of preserving analog bike kinematics with a 3-D printed motor shell and the e8...
we will keep iterating concepts until we meet or exceed our goals. we believe it can be done and willing to create where necessary.
please keep the critical questioning up. it is helpful for our optimism to be poked at from all perspectives
@Ozarker, we love our furry family members. We definitely take care of them better than most parents take care of human babies.
I'm also a retired bike racer. My last team was Kaivelo Cycling [https://www.kaivelo.org/team], boasts several former professional cyclists. I also briefly gained USA...
@rruff, I don't feel like a bot, especially at this stage of my life.
But we do agree that 1,000-pound trailer does sound excessive. We're going to try 20% of the battery size, resulting in approximately 200 pounds.
It's funny because we're definitely weight-weenies when it comes to bike...
yes/ we are focused on an eBike finishing the GDMBR
calc. 1KwH of production [assumes 6 hrs @ 175w] and 2.5kWh depletion is 28 days of battery storage?
Subject: Single-Wheel Trailer Hitch Options
After testing both the Burley Coho XC (single wheel, pivot hitch) and Burley D'Lite (double wheel, pivot hitch), I've noticed some trade-offs:
Coho XC: Smooth ride on and off-road, but the pivot hitch negatively affects bike handling.
D'Lite...
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