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  1. 3rd June 2008, 03:17 PM #1
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    Trailcart: World's First Pedal-Powered 4WD Off-Road Vehicle

    Trailcart: World's First Pedal-Powered 4WD Off-Road Vehicle
    It seems like something that would have been invented before, and by red-blooded Americans for whom off-roading is a way of life, but the Trailcart, according to TreeHugger, is the world's "first pedal-powered four-wheel-drive off-road vehicle," and it was invented by a clever German fellow named Frank Fraune.




    From a technical point of view, the Trailcart is like a hybrid mountain bike and four wheeler. It's got permanent four-wheel-drive and is powered by roughly 290Nm of torque. In terms of conquering rockey terrain, it has 400mm of axle displacement. TreeHugger adds that it has a "double-action mechanical hydraulic braking system" and a Shimano Nexus 8 shifter coopted from the cycling world. The developers are trying to keep the weight at 50kg or less, in order to be transportable on automobile bike racks.
    At the moment Trailcart is getting some serious investment from some heavy hitters, including Land Rover, and speaking of Land Rover, the little four-wheeler is involved in testing at Land Rover's "obstacle park" in Wülfrath, Germany. I really really want to try one of these out. There's no word on how much exertion is required to get that thing really moving, but if it takes any kind of physical strain at all, chances are it'll never make it to America.

    Trailcart: World's First Pedal-Powered 4WD Off-Road Vehicle | Gizmodo Australia
    Looks pretty Cool !!
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  2. 3rd June 2008, 03:28 PM #2
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    Looks like fun, where would you put the Engel though?
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    me want!!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by WildOne View Post
    Looks like fun, where would you put the Engel though?

    I'm sure you could make a trailer for it
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    now that would be fun!!!

    Needs a different seat though, I think that one would be too easy to come out of.
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    I'll wait for the diesel version
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    Isn't it defeating the purpose? I want to go bush without exercising!
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  8. 4th June 2008, 07:01 AM #8
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    Looks good!
    Would be better with a 250cc Motor Bike motor on it
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  9. 4th June 2008, 07:10 AM #9
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    Got to hate it when you have similar ideas floating in the back of your mind and someone beats you to it. It looks like fun, but would still prefer my moutain bike at this point.
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  10. 4th June 2008, 08:34 AM #10
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    i wonder what its wading depth is?
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