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http://www.shuttlebike.com/SHUTTLE-B...he%20Story.htm I wrote Shuttle Bike and just thought I should share the info: Its pontoons got upgraded to double-chamber pontoons (so -- God forbid! -- a puncture in the front of one doesn't lead to total leakage and collapse), and it's available until the end of this month for US$890.00, freight inclusive! Unfortunately, they seem like they only do wire transfers and PayPal.... Does this thing look like it might fit a 'bent -- say an SMGTe?? But I'd be a little concerned about weight distribution...! I'll write 'em again and see. |
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XYZ ) wrote: http://www.shuttlebike.com/SHUTTLE-B...he%20Story.htm Does this thing look like it might fit a 'bent -- say an SMGTe?? I have a vague recollection of seeing a photo of one underneath a Speed Ross, so I imagine it would. -- Dave Larrington - http://www.legslarry.beerdrinkers.co.uk/ Kinder surprise! What's the surprise? Your children are now dead. |
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NYC XYZ wrote:
http://www.shuttlebike.com/SHUTTLE-B...he%20Story.htm I wrote Shuttle Bike and just thought I should share the info: Its pontoons got upgraded to double-chamber pontoons (so -- God forbid! -- a puncture in the front of one doesn't lead to total leakage and collapse), and it's available until the end of this month for US$890.00, freight inclusive! Unfortunately, they seem like they only do wire transfers and PayPal.... Does this thing look like it might fit a 'bent -- say an SMGTe?? But I'd be a little concerned about weight distribution...! I'll write 'em again and see. You can buy decent quality "tupperware" type kayaks for less than $890. Or more too. They are actually designed for water. Based on centuries and centuries and centuries of experience. And are enjoyable to use. Easily maneuverable and can be pretty fast too. You get a good upper body workout too. Easy to transport if you already have a roof top bike rack. Assuming you do not get the very long kayaks. I do recommend getting a kayak with a foot controlled rudder. Much easier to steer than with the paddle alone. The thing you linked to seems pointless. |
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NYC XYZ wrote:
wrote: You can buy decent quality "tupperware" type kayaks for less than $890. Oh, I know that! But who wants tupperware. Actually, I've got the Sea Eagle PaddleSki myself -- not tupperware, though not high-end, either (and it's an inflatable -- major demerits with 'yak purists). Now that Hobie Cat Mirage Tandem...woo-hoo! Or more too. They are actually designed for water. Based on centuries and centuries and centuries of experience. And are enjoyable to use. Easily maneuverable and can be pretty fast too. You get a good upper body workout too. Easy to transport if you already have a roof top bike rack. Assuming you do not get the very long kayaks. I do recommend getting a kayak with a foot controlled rudder. Much easier to steer than with the paddle alone. The thing you linked to seems pointless. I'm not sure I understand you...this is a great thing to have along on a real major self-supported tour, don't you think? Just pump one up (by pedaling, no less!) and you cross the water just like that. Why is it everyone on the internet is bicycle touring in the most remote parts of the world? But if crossing a body of water, safely and easily, with your bike and gear is what you are after, why not just take along a small, simple inflatible raft/boat. Smaller packing size and lighter than this pedal thing. And folding/collapsible/take apart paddles are readily available. Even made of carbon fiber. And the inflatible raft/boat would be cheaper too. And more maneuverable because you have a paddle to steer with. And simpler since there are no moving parts. I was actually thinking one might have to carry around a $3K First Light 22-lb. folding kayak, but this seems even more ideal! With a true folding kayak you can use the waterways as a road to explore on your remote major bicycle tour. Safely. Folding kayaks like the Klepper are built as real kayaks. Just like touring bicycles are built for touring with racks and such on them. They can haul heavy loads safely. Put your Klepper or other real folding kayak in a BOB trailer, along with your gear in the trailer and in panniers, and you can go about anywhere, safely. Not so with that paddle thing referred to in the link. If you are really going on a real major self-supported tour, this would be the way to do it. Not with gimmicky mickey mouse stuff. |
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and watch out for the gators!
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....used by anyone: you do not have to be either an expert biker or swimmer.....
Do not have to be an expert swimmer! Surely you jest! The CG height to width ratio has to be far worse that any boat around in which one expects to stay dry. I dearly hope that anyone who sets out on it, is an expert swimmer or is wearing a buoyancy device. I really don't mind what anyone does, including jumping off bridges with or without a parachute, but please don't believe that the device pictured in the OP is stable in white caps & wind. Good Luck, John |
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john wrote: ....used by anyone: you do not have to be either an expert biker or swimmer..... You know, googlegroups does this a lot nowadays..."and who is 'john' when he's at home?" Do not have to be an expert swimmer! Surely you jest! The CG height to width ratio has to be far worse that any boat around in which one expects to stay dry. I'm sure there will be a lot of splashing around, unfortunately, since these are City waters we're talking about. I dearly hope that anyone who sets out on it, is an expert swimmer or is wearing a buoyancy device. Of course a Class III FD will be worn! Though I do wonder if that can "guarantee" safety (undertows, etc.). I really don't mind what anyone does, including jumping off bridges with or without a parachute, but please don't believe that the device pictured in the OP is stable in white caps & wind. Well, this is why I'm asking: the company claims that this thing's been used to cross the English Channel, the Straits of Messina, etc. I'm sure you don't go white-water with it, but those feats sound fairly impressive. Good Luck, John Erratum: 1) I'd mistakenly wrote, in an earlier post, that the whole package would be lighter than a First Light folding kayak. Actually, the First Lights are like ~22 lbs., whereas this kit is ~27 lbs. |
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