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Review of some here: https://www.outsidepursuits.com/best-pedal-kayak/

OB

I have a vague memory of reading somewhere that flipper propulsion was more efficient for a pedal powered boat.

An internet search for pedal flipper kayak will return quite a few results. Here in Oz eBay has some for sale.

OB

Do a search for Emma Timmis, Elliptigo Across Australia in 2017. If you can find her Facebook posts (https://m.facebook.com/Missemmatimmis/posts) from 2017, she describes learning to ride an Elliptigo and her 8000 km journey across Aus. She towed a trailer with her clothes, food and camping gear. Sh...

Have a look at Cycliq https://cycliq.com/; expensive, incorporates cameras and lights, but one of the best.

OB

Yes, separate L and R brakes on mine. My HPV Gekko has more a bit more brake steer than my Performer Trike-F. I got used to it pretty quickly and learned to compensate. I've ridden a friend's Catrike 700. I wasn't aware of any brake steer with it. Greenspeed also don't seem to suffer from brake stee...

The previous owner of my Gekko had sewn up a simple pouch to hold a bladder and attached the pouch to the back of the mesh seat with large safety pins. You could just as easily sewn in velcro tabs or even use cable ties.

OB

In this post some simple heel slings made from bike tubes: https://m.facebook.com/comment/replies/?ctoken=2568366199842485_2568656549813450&count=2&curr&pc=1&ft_ent_identifier=2568366199842485&eav=Afa-MMtOhPxg0lrq2G2j18ax54gnj1cGLr5HUl-FPKnI1oQQgf1Adv_70Re1mh8K8lA&av=56864906...

The limitation on the Gekko is the back wheel. HPV handbook say max of 2.0". My eyeball assessment on my Gekko is that I wouldn't be able to fit anything bigger than 2.0" on the back, even with the rear mudguard removed.

OB

You may find that a Performer tiller will fit. Worth checking out at least if you can't find an original.

OB

It's hard to tell from the second picture but it looks like your front derailleur isn't aligned properly with the chain ring. Also check that the 'H' stop screw has been set properly.

OB

Have a read here: https://www.renehersecycles.com/12-myth ... re-slower/

And here: https://schwalbe.com/en/rollwiderstand

Cheers

OB

Very nice!

There are some pics here: viewtopic.php?f=24&t=15204&p=1041540#p1041483
of an Ice Sprint 26 with 24" front wheels.

OB

The thing to watch is the rim diameter. Wheelchair rims are often 540mm with restricted tyre options. BMX bike rims are generally 507mm with a wider range of tyres.

See: https://www.sheldonbrown.com/rim-sizing.html

OB

My mate swears by wax as the best lube for his 6 'bents.

Have a look at this vid: https://youtu.be/HHr9znwpwmQ

Cheers

OB