ConferenceBike
Conference Bike is the product name of a bicycle for seven people, which is produced by the company Velo.Saliko. The passengers are seated in a circle, facing inward. The driver has a steering wheel and two brakes available.
Technology
The Conference Bike has the basic shape of a tricycle, but has four car (emergency) wheels, two of them are twin rear wheels. The frame consists of curved arms of steel tubing with low step-through, which are arranged in a star shape. Between the arms there is room for going in and easy upgrades. The completely covered power transmission takes place via bicycle chains, which are connected via a freewheel to Doppelkardangelenken and an annular collecting shaft ( " ring wave " ) form. The total power is transmitted with a motorcycle chain to the rear axle. It has two independent braking systems that act on disc brakes and a parking brake. The illumination corresponds to a doubling bicycle lighting system. When steering is a car rack and pinion steering. The height- adjustable over a wide range saddles the Conference Bike of people can be driven between about 1.45 and 2.00 m height.
It does not have a gear shift and weighs about 200 kg.
Terms of Use
The Conference Bike has run as a purely muscle- powered vehicle the same status as a bicycle and may therefore on the road. Because of its width it needs to use no bike lanes. Due to its classification as a bicycle the conference bike does not need MOT testing and approval- and tax-free, but subject to the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations ( Road Traffic Licensing Regulations ). The inappropriate use of the traffic space, such as for parties is restricted by the judgments on so-called beer bikes.
History
The concept of the conference bike goes back to living in Holland American Eric Staller. As an artist and designer, he had in the late 1980s in New York, the idea of a multi-person bicycle that should make the users and passers-by simply joyful. The passengers sit in a circle instead of in the direction of travel, and all look at each other.
The first prototype was made in 1989 in the U.S. and was called " Octos ". It was an eight -seater vehicle with an external annular frame and four wheels. Later, a three-wheeled and five seater copy with heart-shaped in plan view frame, the "Love Bike" was created. More than three-wheeled versions of six-seater with external polygonal frames were built in Holland by different manufacturers. All of these versions had a steered wheel in front and two behind, of which one is driven. Collecting the driving force was achieved by crossed bicycle chains.
As of 2001, the engineers of the company specially founded in Hanover Velo.Saliko a completely new concept and design with star-shaped frame, two wheels in front and developed improved road holding by lower center of gravity. Here the driving force by means of compact ring wave is collected with universal joints. Since 2003, the Conference Bike is built in series and distributed worldwide.
Operation and use of
Due to the circular seating arrangement, the riders are a great conversation, making it suitable for group seminars and team training. It is ideal for sightseeing and guided tours for small groups over larger distances and for promotions. The inventor of the Conference bike has a copy of an organization for deaf-blind donated to allow them cycling as a group experience.
Various owner or operator of rental stations have recorded the conference bike in their program. The focus is rather on the attraction and the fun factor. The Conference Bike is increasingly used in marketing and promotions, especially as advertising spaces may also be attached. Also in the field of tourism, it will be used.
Specifications
- Length: 2.50 m
- Width: 1.80 m
- Weight: 220 kg
- Turning radius: 6.50 m