The two riders are positioned on the bicycle back to back. A differential unit is mounted on a recumbent tandem bicycle in order to allow 2 different inexperienced riders to enjoy and even race together...the whole unit was designed by students for their capstone project. There were two teams for this project where one team was in charge of structural frame design while another team was in charge of designing the drive-train system. The current prototype uses the differential unit as a power combining mechanism to transmit two inputs to one output and is mounted on pillow-box bearings and has two input sprockets that are fixed to the input shafts, as a result for this current configuration in order to apply the force the riders must keep their feet on the pedals at all times.. to alleviate this problem a possible solution is to use a backstopping freewheel instead of the pillow-box bearings while the two input sprockets are also changed to freewheels that only apply the force in one direction...also the current setup requires the rear driver to pedal backwards unless a reversing mechanism such as two gears are implemented as well for one possible solution. thank you for checking out the project........ :-)
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
TerraTrike Tandem Recumbent Trike
!±8±TerraTrike Tandem Recumbent Trike
Brand : TerraTrikeRate :
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Post Date : Dec 15, 2011 20:20:20
Usually ships in 3-5 weeks
A tricycle built for two? You bet!
The TerraTrike Tandem is a great solution for those looking to ride with a companion. The frame coupling system separates the trike into 2 pieces to allow for easy transport and optional independent pedaling system (IPS) lets one person pedal while the other coasts. With this setup, you don't need to have perfect coordination with your partner to have a smooth ride. And if you want to stop pedaling and make your partner do all the work, this is definitely the system for you.
Never has a leisurely bike ride with your companion been so much fun. Pedal in comfort and turn heads, all while getting great exercise. The Tandem is built solid to withstand long distance rides and handles smoothly to allow for a riding experience like no other. You will laugh yourself silly as you fly down the bike paths at incredible speeds.
Friday, December 9, 2011
The Flaw of Air Alert and Why Today I Only Use The Jump Manual
I've never been happy with my vertical jump height, but I've heard a lot of good things about two programs called The Jump Manual and Air Alert, so I looked into it. Air Alert promises to increase your jump height by 8 to 14 inches. The Jump Manual doesn't mention a specific height, but it does say that certain athletes who have used the program have gotten from 10 to 25 inches higher. It appears as if Air Alert is based on a formula that delivers the same results for everyone who uses it, while The Jump Manual is geared toward your specific potential. The latter also seems more personal, since the creator offers individualized email training and has even set up forums where people also going through the program can chat and exchange ideas.
The guy who devised The Jump Manual has lots of experience trying out different methods of improving his own vertical jump height. He tried strength shoes, stair running, college programs, Air Alert, and pretty much everything else out there before doing the research to come up with Jump Manual. He wasn't satisfied with the segmented approach other programs took, so he used his own experience and knowledge about all the aspects involved with increasing the height of your jump shot.
Air Alert doesn't mention nutrition at all, and mostly focuses on different repetitive muscle exercises. Jump Manual has a whole section devoted to nutrition, including a guide. While the creator is not a nutritionist or dietitian, he has researched his points thoroughly, and the program has been positively reviewed by physicians. Jump Manual allows for the fact that nutrition equals health, and health in turn is a significant part of muscle strength and quickness. Without good nutrition, all the training in the world won't be able to get an athlete to his or her full potential, and Jump Manual creator takes this into account.
A core point of The Jump Manual is that strength, quickness, and your brain need to be involved in any jump to increase its height in what the creator of the Manual calls a "height-reaching explosion." The idea is that if you're thinking about applying strength and speed during the same muscle contraction, you will achieve the greatest amount of height during your jump. Air Alert emphasizes training, but more of the endurance aspect. Repetitive training might add a few inches to your vertical jump, but the thoughtful, quality training The Jump Program endorses seems more likely to help you explore your full potential, as opposed to limit you to a preset improvement.
The thing I like most about The Jump Program is that it seems to be based on a holistic approach, focusing not simply on muscle exercises, but nine different variables - fuel, form, stamina, flexibility, and balance, for starters. It also includes the nutritional aspect of priming your body to achieve a higher jump, which Air Alert fails to mention at all. Air Alert seems stuck on what it terms "Habitual Jump Training," which is supposed to strengthen your tendons, ligaments, buttocks, calves, and thighs with moves like the "kangaroo effect."Air Alert and The Manual both make you take training to another level, but The Jump Program encourages low repetitions with more intensity. The entire program focuses more on quality over quantity. Since I'd rather use my brain and my body in tandem than just my body, I'm going with The Jump Manual.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Bicycle Safety
Riding a bicycle is a fun and an exciting hobby and is a big source of exercise. In many countries, it is encouraged as an alternative to motor vehicle travel. In the United States, approximately 900 bicycle connected deaths and half a million bicycle-related injuries are treated in hospitals every year. It is a shared responsibility between bicyclists and other larger forms of transportation in a complex traffic atmosphere. Bicyclists of any age should not join in traffic until they attain a confidence about their bicycle and the traffic rules.
The most important thing in bicycle safety is knowledge of road positions. Cycling along the wrong side is the foremost reason for bicycle-car crashes. A good bicycle helmet can provide fine protection for every bicyclist. It reduces the possibility of head injury by up to 85 percent at the time of collision. Young bicyclists should be encouraged to ride under the direct management of adults.
A cyclist primarily requires a well maintained and functional bicycle. Bicycle maintenance is easy and it needs only basic tools. Always choose a bicycle that suits the rider's ability and the kind of riding. An oversized bicycle tilts your balance and obstructs control. A rider should regularly check safety-critical apparatuses such as brakes, headsets, tires, wheels, headlight, pedals, chain, and handlebars.
Traffic violations cause a number of bicycle accidents. Like other drivers, bicyclists also must obey street signs and traffic rules. Here are some bicycle safety tips: always ride carefully, never ride with headphones or against traffic, give pedestrians the right-of-way, and keep the bicycle in good condition. Always remember to ride the bicycle near the right-hand edge of the road. Never carry another person on your bicycle, use hand signals at the time of turning or stopping and take special care on rough or slippery surfaces. Try to avoid cycling at night. If riding at night, equip your bicycle with good head and tail lights and wear brightly colored clothing.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
TerraTrike Rover8 Tandem Recumbent Trike
!±8± TerraTrike Rover8 Tandem Recumbent Trike
Brand : TerraTrike | Rate : | Price :
Post Date : Oct 30, 2011 08:54:30 | Usually ships in 6-10 business days
| Price : Post Date : Oct 30, 2011 08:54:30 | Usually ships in 6-10 business days
The Rover is bringing triking to the masses! However, be assured this is NOT your grandmother's trike! With its higher seat, tighter turning radius, easy adjustability and simple assembly / dis-assembly to allow for easy transport, you may find the Rover to be the last trike you ever buy. And at this price, everyone in the family can afford one!
The main feature of the Rover is it's new seat. A full 4 inches higher than most other tadpole trikes on the market; it is the same height as a standard office chair. This makes getting in and out of it a breeze - even no-handed! This also puts the rider at almost eye level with most standard car drivers for better visibility and safety. The seat is also fitted with a special adjustment clamp allowing for quick adjustments from very short sizes to very large sizes - all with the quick flip of a lever. The frame is also easily adjustable giving you even more sizing options. Go from your young child to Shaq sized in just minutes. All with the same trike.
The Rover's ingenious design also provides for easy transportation. The trike is comprised of 4 elements that all bolt together within 5 minutes. This makes it very simple to break down and transport in a standard car. Now you can easily take your trike with you on vacations, camping and family trips.
Because of the design, it has a very small turning radius (In most cases even shorter than a standard upright bicycle). You can take your Rover into places that had never before been accessible to trikes. Another great factor of the design is the absence of any idler wheels. The simple chain routing along with the internally geared rear hub makes the trike extremely quiet, efficient and nearly maintenance free.
The Rover also ships with an assortment of 8 different colored decal packs. Customize your Rover to your preferred color or mix and match to produce a one-of-a-kind trike. - This Tandem version also converts into a single 8 speed version too.
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Sunday, October 23, 2011
2012 Folding Recumbent Trike with suspension complete assamble
!±8± 2012 Folding Recumbent Trike with suspension complete assamble
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| Price : $1,190.00 | Post Date : Oct 24, 2011 01:00:21Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Axis: Green HoCranks: shimano 48T mountain cranksetFoot: VP550Front derailleur; shimano TX51Disc brakes; TEKTRO IOHeadset; NECOTransfers; Microshift 3 * 8Brake to: TEKTRORear derailleur; shimano 310Shelves; aluminum shelfFlywheel; shimano HG30-8FRONT HUB; barrel axis * 2. 17mm diameter shaftRear hub; NOVATECChain; power source 8-speed chainChain guide tube; nylonGuide wheel; nylonRim; three wins / aluminum / black / double knife ring / car side / 36HTires; Kenda tires and tubes, front-wheel rear-wheel-26 * 20 * 1.5 1.5Cushion material; nylon mesh / nylon BangshengBall; M8 steel ballFlag: FRP
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Thursday, September 22, 2011
TerraTrike Rover 8 Recumbent Trike
!±8±TerraTrike Rover 8 Recumbent Trike
Brand : TerraTrikeRate :
Price :
Post Date : Sep 22, 2011 13:03:29
Usually ships in 6-10 business days
The Rover is bringing triking to the masses! However, be assured this is NOT your grandmother's trike! With its higher seat, tighter turning radius, easy adjustability and simple assembly / dis-assembly to allow for easy transport, you may find the Rover to be the last trike you ever buy. And at this price, everyone in the family can afford one!
The main feature of the Rover is it's new seat. A full 4 inches higher than most other tadpole trikes on the market; it is the same height as a standard office chair. This makes getting in and out of it a breeze - even no-handed! This also puts the rider at almost eye level with most standard car drivers for better visibility and safety. The seat is also fitted with a special adjustment clamp allowing for quick adjustments from very short sizes to very large sizes - all with the quick flip of a lever. The frame is also easily adjustable giving you even more sizing options. Go from your young child to Shaq sized in just minutes. All with the same trike.
The Rover's ingenious design also provides for easy transportation. The trike is comprised of 4 elements that all bolt together within 5 minutes. This makes it very simple to break down and transport in a standard car. Now you can easily take your trike with you on vacations, camping and family trips.
Because of the design, it has a very small turning radius (In most cases even shorter than a standard upright bicycle). You can take your Rover into places that had never before been accessible to trikes. Another great factor of the design is the absence of any idler wheels. The simple chain routing along with the internally geared rear hub makes the trike extremely quiet, efficient and nearly maintenance free.
The Rover also ships with an assortment of 8 different colored decal packs. Customize your Rover to your preferred color or mix and match to produce a one-of-a-kind trike.
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Sunday, September 4, 2011
Swagman XTC Cross-Country 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (1.25 and 2-Inch Receiver)
!±8± Swagman XTC Cross-Country 2-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (1.25 and 2-Inch Receiver)
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| Price : $184.99 | Post Date : Sep 04, 2011 17:35:47Usually ships in 24 hours
Transports up to 2 bikes, fits both a 2" and 1-1/4" hitch receiver with a built in anti-wobble hitch device. The XTC2 carries a wide variety of bike frames without the hassle of removing wheels. Push button ratchet arm easily adjust to secure your bike. Bike hooks have a soft-frame friendly coating to protect the bike's finish. Easily adjust to different bike frame sizes with the simple movement of the wheel holders. Rack folds up for easy storage when not in use. Center arm folds down to allow access to the rear of vehicle without removing the rack.
- Master Lock 1480DAT Stainless Steel Receiver Lock for 5/8” Receiver Hole
- PADLOCK #131 1-3/16 BLK COVR 4PK
- Swagman Locking Anti-wobble Threaded Hitch Pin - 1/2 - 64029
- Master Lock 131T Solid Brass Keyed Alike Padlock, Black Cover, 5/8-Inch Shackle, 2-Pack
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Monday, August 29, 2011
Sunlite Recumbent Hitch Rack HRT-220 2"
!±8± Sunlite Recumbent Hitch Rack HRT-220 2"
Brand : SunLite | Rate : | Price :
Post Date : Aug 29, 2011 16:40:30 | Usually ships in 3-4 business days
| Price : Post Date : Aug 29, 2011 16:40:30 | Usually ships in 3-4 business days
Comes with 2 small wheel adapters, 2 curved hooks and 1 flat hook
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Monday, August 22, 2011
TUG-A-BUG Trail A Bike Gray Folding Trailer by Sun
!±8±TUG-A-BUG Trail A Bike Gray Folding Trailer by Sun
Brand : SunRate :
Price : $144.99
Post Date : Aug 22, 2011 10:00:16
Usually ships in 4-5 business days
If you are looking for a trail a bike to pull behind your bike , for your kids to ride then this is it. This has a 20 in wheel with a single speed freewheel . This is great so your your kid can either pedal or just coast. Has a orange flag for safety. Folds for easy storage or makes it easier to carry on your rack. This has a 85 lb weight limit.torage
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