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That's right, tall, amphibious, and with a couch.
Why? That's a good question...
The whole notion of an amphibious tall couch trike is the beer-induced brain child of a Rat Patrol member, I am simply the conduit between a fantasticly absurd idea which should never have been done, and something that now exists and is actually practicle to use in the real world... But it at all started with beer.
More about the bike at http://www.rat-patrol.org/RPOz/FArt/mitzie.html, beer being essential at every step of the conception, design and building phases...
Why? That's a good question...
The whole notion of an amphibious tall couch trike is the beer-induced brain child of a Rat Patrol member, I am simply the conduit between a fantasticly absurd idea which should never have been done, and something that now exists and is actually practicle to use in the real world... But it at all started with beer.
More about the bike at http://www.rat-patrol.org/RPOz/FArt/mitzie.html, beer being essential at every step of the conception, design and building phases...
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First we sat down and thought about the ergonomics of our world-beating Steer-by-beer concept — would it be easy enough to ride, steer AND drink beer at the same time. Some things are more important than others. A few beers later and we were satisfied it could be done.
Fortunately, I had picked up an old bunk bed frame the week before, it seemed to be about the right size and shape...
Fortunately, I had picked up an old bunk bed frame the week before, it seemed to be about the right size and shape...
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The first picture in step 7 is just glorious, definitely living the dream. If Randy hadn't beaten me to it, I would definitely have featured this.
Just one small thing... where's the video? Why haven't we seen the Tall Amphibious Couchbike pedalling gently off towards the sunset?
Here are a couple I found, one without the floats attached, one kinda dark launching into water at speed...
The other problem with adding a motor is that you get into boat registration territory in many states. Here in Texas, even a tiny electric trolling motor means registering your kayak the same as if it were a speedboat with a big motor. And beer-drinking plus motorized craft equals a DUI most places as well. Best to stick with people-power.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1UNDotEBIs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwNrA4JcTbw
Fantastic i wish i had one
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Really though, i thought the Rat Patrol only thrived under the shadow of Chicago scrappers...you learn something every day...