That's surely where the recumbent outriders would sweep in to assist our champion over any obstacles which impede their progress?
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The Great Edinburgh Cycling Washing Machine Challenge
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Posted 12 years ago #
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That's the point of a two man team (recorded by the third camera toting member y'see). ;)
Think 'Top Gear Challenges' but with bikes. Essentially. More than a 'race'.
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Physically propelling the weight is one thing, but I assume the quoted carriage capabilities of trailers partially reflect the manner in which they attach to the cycle as well as their ability to support weight? I'd be mildly nervous about ripping off a chainstay or suddenly finding I was pulling a hitch with a hitchless trailer sitting nose-down a few metres back.
I have a trailer thing which I've yet to use, but after I've looked up the model/brand to find fitting instructions I'll see what the capacity is.Posted 12 years ago # -
The only time I ever moved a washing machine was from a 2nd floor flat into a trailer (behind my car!)
I was able to take the concrete blocks out which made the operation quite easy: blocks were heavy but easy to carry; machine was bulky but reasonably light.
Surely most washing machines let you take the blocks out? If so I'd be inclined to carry them on the bike in panniers and trailer the rest.
My Google skills haven't clued me up on the typical weight of a WM concrete block, but they have told me that some machines can weigh close to 100kg in total.
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Last washing machine I moved had no concrete blocks and it still took me and my dad to move it, not sure how it was so heavy.
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@steveo, did you remember to take the wet washing out first? :-)
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I've got a washing machine in the garage that needs to be got rid of. Don't live near the Meadows though but in Currie. Currie-Seafield is downhill all the way though - and can you do a sofa as well, thanks?
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I take it the proud owners of that recumbent tandem trike are unlikely to fancy a spell as a tractor unit? Twice the power...
Er... no. Not sure how they'd take to that. They live in Cumbria so it will be away after weekend.
Having yet to test ride it I'm not sure how it feels as it is heavier than many things pre trailer. But very comfy.Posted 12 years ago # -
@steveo, did you remember to take the wet washing out first? :-)
Problem was probably caused by using it to mix cement...
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Oh here's that Eland chap looking smug with his dreadnought of a trailer:
As for sofas, where's the problem?
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That thing is spectacular. DIY I presume...?
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Click on the image and you will see on his web page he has built several, this is Mk. III.
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Two seater sofa (albeit quite a small one) on the back of an 8 Frieght here:
http://www.personal.dundee.ac.uk/~pjclinch/pictures.htm#cycling
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anth- "Ah yes, but what if every route involves some steps or narrowings (on actual designated cyclepaths of course...)? ;)"
I forget that upwrongs are great stair climbers...
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Irrespective of the bike, nobody will be riding up or down stairs with 80kg on a trailer... I was worried enough that I'd lose the axles dropping off a low kerb!
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anth- "Ah yes, but what if every route involves some steps or narrowings (on actual designated cyclepaths of course...)? ;)"
"I forget that upwrongs are great stair climbers..."
The comment wasn't a 'comparative' one, at no point was it suggested that uprights were great at going up steps, it was purely based on a comment from Dave that a certain bike could ride up the hills very quickly. I could/would have made the same comment on the basis of that being suggested for any type of bike...
And Dave, I'm not suggesting that that anyone would be riding upstairs.
Let's take this right back... Top. Gear. Style. Challenge. Having to get off the bikes and lift the washing machine up steps or through narrow sections, or whatever like that, will create 'entertainment' for the viewing public.
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So, for example, extrapolating Dave's raptobike experiments and making a 'Big Wheel' recumbent in order to allow it to roll up steps would be well within the spirit of the game? There's always a section in the Top Gear challenges where they stick impractical big wheels on...
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Giving the other teams helpful and heartfelt presents to carry along as well would also fit in with Top Gear. Perhaps a stack of spare wire bead tyres, just in case...
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Ooh, Top Gear crossed with Scrapheap Challenge!
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There's definite mileage in the recumbent penny farthing idea for getting up steps. They'd be some minor stability issues I'm sure, but when did technological advancement ever come within risk?
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Hmmm. I'm thinking that's a separate 'show' altogether, but one I can mull over for a future cctv edition... Cheers!
Posted 12 years ago # -
I like ! how "organised " would this be ? Reason i ask is, if its suitable then perhaps our kids (air cadets ) could get a team organised, but risk assesments and all that jazz would be needed ! OR just a bunch of friends who just happen to all attend the air cadets might enter !
Weve presently got 6 kids on a bike maintenance course, run by recykeabike (sp ? ) in falkirk and another 67 when there done ! could be a great project !
scottPosted 12 years ago # -
ANOTHER 6 !
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@anth keep yer hair on old son! I seen yer point, just pokin fun.. And personally I'm not too happy about emulating the editorial style of those knobheads.
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With all the talk of CCE's search, I tried the google site: trick on washing machines and look what emerged...
Did this die a death after an initial wave of enthusiasm, did it happen when I wasn't watching, or is everyone just quietly using the time to build up legs of steel in preparation for the inevitable Big Day?
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Guardian article on cargo bikes:
Contains the, surely controversial, line: "Cargo bikes would struggle to take a washing machines [sic]"
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Lazy journo indeed. Payload of 200kg, yet it "struggle" to take a 70-80kg box? Even allowing for the 200kg to include the rider, that's still plenty for a washing machine!
Of course the cargo bike can take it, it's the rider who will struggle!
;-)
Robert
Posted 9 years ago # -
And of course, cargo bikes are nearly emission-free
Buhahaha
Posted 9 years ago # -
Interesting to see Re-Charge in Cambridge have got an Urban Arrow. We now have one in Edinburgh for hire via Kim at Edinburgh Festival of Cycling. Set up here to carry kids rather than a washing machine though!
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