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Re: [Bicycle_Restoration] Annie's next tricycle?

well, yes, I generally call mine a "sociable tandem" which may be redundant, but does keep you from having to tell people what it is.  Most folks recognize a "tandem" as a "bicycle for two people"  and don't really know the terms well, (as most of us don't really) Hence a triplet is a "3 seat tandem" to a lot of people.

The PPV is a GAS to ride!  I enjoy riding with my grand daughter, or one of my daughters and my nephew, Hunter!  It isn't terrible if you are riding with two people on a modest hill, but solo, the 130 lb beast is a chore.  It is lacking in some amenities too, bearings on the pedals for instance!  But it IS fun.  I have two or three friends in the immediate area who have them and restore them.  We are riding them in a parade in downtown for the 4th of July!

mark

On 6/3/07, Sheldon Brown <CaptBike@...> wrote:
Eric Phillips wrote:
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>That looks like a lot of fun to ride.

It does look like fun if you live somewhere flat.

Note, the description is in error in calling it a "tandem."

Strictly speaking, "tandem" means one in front of the other.

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http://detroit.craigslist.org/bik/343625539.html That looks like a lot of fun to ride.... 		Eric Phillips
aa537
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1:23 am

Tempting - very tempting Eric....... Wonder if I can do something similar with two Raleigh 20s and a sheet of plywood? Cheers, Annie...
Anne
sianelleofav...
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7:49 am

Ummmm, I have one of those, it is a PPV and that is the MKIII. a buddy of mine just got one for $150. and aonther was offered (identical to this one) in...
Mark Garvey
lazybee45
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12:25 pm
Eric Phillips
aa537
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1:07 pm

They started out with the Mk1 at $99 back in 1973 then when the oil price went through the roof they went to about $300. this is one of the later models, the...
Mark Garvey
lazybee45
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5:08 pm

... It does look like fun if you live somewhere flat. Note, the description is in error in calling it a "tandem." Strictly speaking, "tandem" means one in...
Sheldon Brown
captainbike
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6:09 pm

well, yes, I generally call mine a "sociable tandem" which may be redundant, but does keep you from having to tell people what it is. Most folks recognize a...
Mark Garvey
lazybee45
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9:16 pm

I think 'Sociable Tandem' is perfect Mark :-) Much nicer to be riding along side by side than staring up somebody's butt or at someone's back. Ever since I...
Anne
sianelleofav...
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11:44 pm

... I have always thought a sidecar fora bicycle was a neat idea! I like it, I wonder if many are still around! mark...
Mark Garvey
lazybee45
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9:37 pm

... Garvey" <lazybee45@...> wrote: Bother! - I've just sent the copy of 'Ride - a history of cycling in New Zealand' back to the library. There are several...
Anne
sianelleofav...
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3:36 am

I just had to post this picture ..... http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/4787/sidecarpw8.jpg Looks good to me :-) Cheers, Annie ... in ... for ... to ... ...
Anne
sianelleofav...
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now THAT is cool! ... -- Mark (Mr. WizWheelz!) Garvey Cedar Rapids, Iowa free state! Check out the web site at: http://www.vine-ave.com contact us to have...
Mark Garvey
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