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I can see him pouring claret on a tea towel and standing on it in front of the bathroom mirror holding a hair brush.

I would take the classical music as a warning to get out of the way. Reminds me of a plan I had to have an MP3 player with train whistles for that very purpose. Should work well on a rail trail. Used one years ago to entertain kids.

I'm using a buck regulator for my overloaded-by-gizmology build to drop the e-Assist 36V supply to 12V to provide power for multiple USB outlets (including a tablet and camera}, and my 12V running lights. Somewhat comforting when you can start a ride with 63% tablet charge and ending the ride...

My unedumicated view is that, if the front wheels stayed vertical, and the rest of the body did not lean, it would have a tendency to roll. However, as the front wheels lean into the turn, any rolling force has to work against that wheel lean. The mass of the vehicle holds it down. David makes...

And I thought Paul was just observing that I was in a team of 1. I'll turn the lights off.

It does happen. Ask those in severe bushfire, tornado, etc., areas. No power, no smart phone service for weeks.

Exactamundo.

When everything has gone to !@&*, smart phones don't stand a chance.

It has been occupying some thinking time. I have another trike to finish first.

I want someone to start building one.

In regional Victoria, Australia, bikes on board is at the discretion of the Conductor (who checks the tickets) so you don't know if you are getting on or not until your train arrives and you can check. I told a local state Government representative that it is simply not good enough and the time...

Yes, but only if you know a number to call. Smart phones are one to one, radio is one to many. In any case, you can't use what you don't have.

Absolutely well done Emiel. Credit to you. I am often asked why I bothered to fit amateur radio to my trike. Answer is, "There is always someone you can call." Whether you get an answer or not is another matter. So many modes and frequencies, one has got to work. It has saved my ride a number...

My experience is only with direct steering. I kept the head tubes original length, used matching headstems, cut two handlebars at one end of the straight piece, inserted them in the handlebar clamps (old style) with the handlebar facing outwards, angled them back at about 45 degrees and fitted...

Oh dear! Hell hath no fury like a trike that is scorned. Out, out, he says. I hope someone comes to collect it. It must feel severely unwanted and it would be a shame for it to get out and wander off.

Project creep. Not one of the projects as usual, but the project list.

Looks good. I have never liked the idea of that one-sided hitch arrangement. Never tried it but never liked it. Any flexing has got to end up with some attempt at tail wagging and bumps to the right side wheel have got to try and induce that wagging as there could be plenty of leverage from that...

Interesting stuff Danny. Anyone can build to a plan, sort of like painting by numbers, and everything is mapped out for you and you just have to copy. It takes real genius and dedication within no time limits to create something that is perfect, rather than a copy of something that just worked...

I love it. Congratulations. Is it fitted out inside at all?

Welding expands metal. Weld all one side and you will have all that expansion, and potential misalignment as a result of it, on that side. The correct welding order is to spot weld opposite places so as to provide somewhat even heat around the object. Spot welding also helps to prevent...