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I sewed webbing loops on my favorite messenger bag, which allows it to mount to the bamboo rails with out a cam strap. You can access the contents of the bag by lifting the flap without undoing any additonal clips.
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The parallelogram seatpost system allows a hillclimbing position with full leg extension. I need to make a locking mechanism. Currently I use a cam strap to the head tube.
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Parallelogram seatpost system in Chopper mode.
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48-tooth chainring allows me to pedal full strength at 25-30 miles per hour on the flats.
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Pretty tight clearances. I would have liked more space for an oversized tire.
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Like the curved matte finish hub shell and the 12 gauge spokes. Disc brakes are not a requirement but do make a difference with the speeds involved.
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7-speed transmission. It's a freewheel, not a cassette, which normally would mean a weaker wheel. But all eBike axles are oversized and I have never broken an axle even on El Arbol! (I have broken a Shimano XT axle on my Xtracycle).
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The rear rails are offset by over an inch from the fiberglass, making it quick to pass a strap through.
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The rear bamboo rails allow secure storage of a variety of loads using a cam strap.
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Left battery hollow the wire with the Anderson connector passes through in to the space under the seat where the controller for the motor lives..
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The passenger handle also keeps the battery from bouncing out.
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Chopper date tomorrow. Quick and dirty hot glue upholstery over three layers of fatigue mat, with a genuine hide. Will await passenger feedback and then move to a more permanent approach.
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Passenger handles have the double function of protecting Li-Ion batteries, which live in the hollows under the passenger seat. Rear rails are for carrying messenger bag.
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Stay a while. New passenger-friendly rear end of the Choprical Chopper.
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Laminated bamboo rack struts offset by risers..
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Placing laminated bamboo rack struts.
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the outer case and inner workings of our 36V 10Ah Lithium Ion battery
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glassed the foam buck on the bike so it would match exactly in the front area. See note.
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Chassis of Choprical backrest
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Choprical backrest separated from foam buck.
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Old Choprical Fish music cabinet, used only once in 2011 thanks to the advent of our Modified JBL loudspeakers
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Mocking up bamboo rack rails
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Backrest placement.
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Add, reduce.
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Foam mockup for the passenger seat of my new electric chopper.
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Foam block becomes buck for new Choprical passenger seat.
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Choprical Chopper and messenger bag are part of a system. The bag comes off the Chopper with one yank, never bounces loose.
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Choprical Fish frame in RTB blue -> Midnight Blue fade
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Oscar gives the Fish a bath
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Curtis Inglis welding Soul Cycle frame.
