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RFC
08-28-2018, 04:26 PM
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1875/43614510894_df3a762e9a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/29s4LzL)L-side_z_1200 (https://flic.kr/p/29s4LzL) by Robert Copple (https://www.flickr.com/photos/150689726@N06/), on Flickr
Louis
08-28-2018, 10:10 PM
Good luck pedaling that thing up even a 1% grade.

I say no half-measures - either an MTB if you want to pedal or a KTM / Honda Africa Twin / BMW GS (KLR if you're cheap) if you don't want to pedal.
steelbikerider
08-28-2018, 10:19 PM
That thing looks to be so labor intensive, it would be out of commission a week after the apocalypse.
RFC
08-28-2018, 10:23 PM
Consider gas consumption. And, it is faster than the Zombies.
Louis
08-28-2018, 10:32 PM
And, it is faster than the Zombies.

From what I've seen in the movies, a Big Wheel is faster than the zombies.

(well, maybe not these, but the kind the kids ride)

https://www.neatorama.com/images/posts/53/64/64053/1376007860-0.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3496/3913281891_abe2457352.jpg
joosttx
08-28-2018, 10:33 PM
I prefer vintage tandems. I could also post this in that "whats the etiquette when strangers paceline" thread


here is the link to the photo

http://www.oldbike.eu/museum/boer-war/1899-military-tandem-tricycle-with-maxim/

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1867/43430509045_96a269cf41_c.jpg
Timdog
08-29-2018, 05:31 AM
It looks like it would need to be ridden BMX style, too. Seat to pedal distance is super short. I don't think I would fit with my 36" inseam.
RFC
08-29-2018, 07:29 AM
It looks like it would need to be ridden BMX style, too. Seat to pedal distance is super short. I don't think I would fit with my 36" inseam.

Agreed. That was my concern. Maybe a longer seatpost.
AngryScientist
08-29-2018, 07:41 AM
fan. tastic.
oldpotatoe
08-29-2018, 07:45 AM
Good luck pedaling that thing up even a 1% grade.

I say no half-measures - either an MTB if you want to pedal or a KTM / Honda Africa Twin / BMW GS (KLR if you're cheap) if you don't want to pedal.

No kidding, why even bother with pedals..just put foot pegs and maybe a bigger gas tank..but when the SHTF...most are gonna be on a bike or on foot or a horse.....:eek:
YoKev
08-29-2018, 07:47 AM
I personally wouldn't settle for anything less than a Rokon
velomateo
08-29-2018, 03:08 PM
I personally wouldn't settle for anything less than a Rokon

Not sure the Rokon will outrun the zombies
cinco
09-07-2018, 11:32 AM
Just saw this will air tonight on Discovery, for those interested in the bike posted by the O.P. This one is electric model, I think.

https://www.facebook.com/fieldcraftsurvival/videos/235962760427301/

Andy in Houston