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Post by Mr Stabby on Jun 15, 2022 6:46:14 GMT
He's probably got a ramp which attaches to that rack- it appears to have a hole at the end to affix such a ramp- but yes, I would imagine it's still a tricky operation. There must be a point at which a fine sense of balance becomes critical. Quite a bit of potential for damage too from other boats, canal infrastructure etc I'd have thought. The Clockwork Banana may not be fast but it fits entirely within the profile of the boat and can easily be lifted on and off using no more than the boat plank. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2022 7:14:47 GMT
There must be a point at which a fine sense of balance becomes critical. Quite a bit of potential for damage too from other boats, canal infrastructure etc I'd have thought. The Clockwork Banana may not be fast but it fits entirely within the profile of the boat and can easily be lifted on and off using no more than the boat plank. As you say the exposed position of these things isn't the best. The Express is a great boat-bike for sure. Before I bought the C90 I was very tempted by this, which, apart from it's non-folding design, would IMHO be also excellent as a boat accessory. Just the job for short trips to the supermarket and could easily haul a lot of shopping or even the odd bag of coal. Basically the same as an Express but with an electric motor.  radpowerbikes.eu/products/radrunner-electric-utility-bike?variant=39405385842781&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0KK12fGu-AIVB-3tCh1_Pw7nEAQYASABEgJvOPD_BwE |
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Post by Mr Stabby on Jun 15, 2022 7:26:06 GMT
Yes, that's a nice little thing, I like the fact that the Express is a classic bike now and it gets a lot of interest, but I do need a driving licence to ride it and if I ever lost that for any reason I'd think about one of those.
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Post by Jim on Jun 16, 2022 18:03:13 GMT
Quite a bit of potential for damage too from other boats, canal infrastructure etc I'd have thought. The Clockwork Banana may not be fast but it fits entirely within the profile of the boat and can easily be lifted on and off using no more than the boat plank. As you say the exposed position of these things isn't the best. The Express is a great boat-bike for sure. Before I bought the C90 I was very tempted by this, which, apart from it's non-folding design, would IMHO be also excellent as a boat accessory. Just the job for short trips to the supermarket and could easily haul a lot of shopping or even the odd bag of coal. Basically the same as an Express but with an electric motor. radpowerbikes.eu/products/radrunner-electric-utility-bike?variant=39405385842781&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0KK12fGu-AIVB-3tCh1_Pw7nEAQYASABEgJvOPD_BwESaw one today outside Lidl, got chatting, he was one of the boaters who gave me the gen on the boat theft. |
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Post by Andyberg on Jun 19, 2022 7:56:48 GMT
Another random bike on boat…No clue to the make or model, but it aint no Honda Goldwing!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2022 8:23:41 GMT
Years ago there was a geyser travelling around the cut with a nice tug style boat and a large BMW motorbike on the deck. He also had a goat.
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Post by Jim on Jun 22, 2022 13:14:47 GMT
Trike on a tug deck, Castleford Cut. Will ask how he gets on and off if I see him.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2022 13:22:14 GMT
Trike on a tug deck, Castleford Cut. Will ask how he gets on and off if I see him. I imagine one swings one leg over the seat, similar to getting on and off a motorbike. |
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Post by Andyberg on Jul 11, 2022 8:52:23 GMT
Same boat / bike combo In ‘cruising mode’ yesterday.👍  |
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Post by wandering on Jul 13, 2022 20:01:10 GMT
This was our Enfield, fitted in the bow, just. Got very well used.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2022 21:01:39 GMT
This was our Enfield, fitted in the bow, just. Got very well used. take note! Clockwork Banana be buggered! |
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Post by Mr Stabby on Jul 13, 2022 21:12:29 GMT
This was our Enfield, fitted in the bow, just. Got very well used. take note! Clockwork Banana be buggered! Yes, but I don't need a crane to get the Clockwork Banana on and off the front deck and I don't need to remove the front wheel. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2022 21:25:24 GMT
 Lockside at Wolverley. Some beautiful bikes. Rog |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2022 21:32:23 GMT
There were at least three handsome Harley's but the bike that caught my eye was called a Spitfire ... had a single seat which somehow seemed to be between the wheels in an odd sort of way.
I guess some of you 'bike geeks' can tell me all about them ?
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