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[old_coyote_pedaller]

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Jamie, do you have the pivots/mounts for sidecar done up tight or with a bit of friction to allow some give?
Does having the sidecar help with stability in icy conditions or is it just the same, bum squeaky time?

 

[clubby]

Out for a quicky this morning before I have to go out and brave the last of the Christmas food shop.
Cold but amazing. Just the local loop, but first ride since the start of the month due to decorating four rooms in two and a half weeks, plus work.

Christmas Eve by Steven Clubb, on Flickr

Christmas Eve by Steven Clubb, on Flickr

Christmas Eve by Steven Clubb, on Flickr

Christmas Eve by Steven Clubb, on Flickr

Christmas Eve by Steven Clubb, on Flickr

Christmas Eve by Steven Clubb, on Flickr


Hope everyone has a great festive period and Santa brings you something nice.

 

[jimo746]

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Looks "Braw" , as they say Clubby

Hoping for similar Conditions next Sunday.

 

[keithyr]

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weather great here as well and crispy trails.

hope you all have a good one.

 

[Jamiedyer]

The weather looks really nice but crisp down your way. It was like that on Friday here but then as usual once the weekend came so did the rain. Really nice and inviting photos Clubby
OCP the sidecar I had set up with the pivots loosened as it makes it much easier , especially when it's unladen. It also helps getting in and out the front gate
I think in the ice you may stay upright for a few seconds longer though you may be doing 360's you go one way or the other. With the sidecar rigid you would probably survive quite well if you stayed on the road

Jamie

 

[old_coyote_pedaller]

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Suppose being able to get out yer front gate with minimum hassle is a good idea. :mrgreen:
Wonder if you could adapt a suspension seat-post, like a U.S.E. one, fitted at an angle between the bike and sidecar to allow some control over the sidecar as it goes over bumps? On the other hand maybe there's no need really.

 

[Jamiedyer]

There's no need really as the friction is only enough to allow it to move under it's own weight so when you try to lift it up it is still quite tight. Infinitely adjustable though as the mounts are two 1 inch handlebar stems, though front and back are different angles and the sidecar mounts through the section where a handlebar would normally go so it's just a case of tightening or loosening it really. Like most sidecars motorised or not it is always easier to manage with a bit of weight on it. Handles the same just a bit more slow motion, especially the speed I ride but just good fun really and gives me an easy way to take the dog.


Jamie

 

[old_coyote_pedaller]

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Friction dampers will work fine on something like the bike/sidecar combo.

 

[Jamiedyer]

Isn't a need for dampers really as it rides very smoothly for essentially what is just a great square weight.
It's a very simple piece of equipment and works great as long as it is squared up and adjusted right. I can mount it in about 2 minutes tops.
Jamie

 

[Jamiedyer]

Merry Christmas to all out there in Macretro land and those beyond as well!
I really hope everyone has had a nice day and spent it in the company of family and those you hold dear.

For myself, well with Caleb on the go since the early hours it has been anything but boring. Presents coming from everywhere for him so it took a while to get through the unwrapping process itself
I did prize myself away for an hour later this afternoon to get a few miles in on the Jack Taylor. Just nice to get a bit of quiet out on the road. Dry but damp and cool with no wind. Certainly rode nicely and after the BD with sidecar, the JT certainly felt light and nimble
Nice to get a Christmas ride in even if it was fairly short.

Jamie

DSCN5599 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr

DSCN5601 (2) by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr

DSCN5608 (2) by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr