TRANSPORT

Everything must move. Even a rock will eventually not be in the same place that it was before. Regarding transport, there are four factors:

• What must move?
• How far must it move?
• How big is it?
• When should it get where it’s going?

If it is just you going somewhere near, why don’t you walk?

A little farther and you are in a hurry, use a bicycle. You can carry up to 30 kg easily.

Big stuff, far and fast? Last resort: Automobile

I try to be mobile under any circumstance and use an appropriate transport mode for the need or desire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Henryetta

• 1972 Ford Econoline 100
• Nameplate pried off and transformed into EN100 logo.
• As of 12.16.04, 306,000 miles.
• 240 (3.9L) Straight-six engine. Just like a Jaguar!
• Three-speed manual transmission. Just like a Duesenburg!
• Hydraulic Brakes!
• 16.5 mpg @ 65 mph
• 12.5 mpg @ 75 mph
• Top speed 83 mph

A trustworthy vehicle and very fun to drive. No longer than a new Honda Civic!

Herr Schwinn

• 1960 (?) Schwinn King-Sized American
• Built from $20 Single-speed Bicycle
• Sturmey-Archer drum brakes
• Profile handlebars
• Trek (Shoji) air-oil suspension fork

I machined parts to attach a small chainring to the original large one to provide emergency low-range gearing.

• Very heavy.
• Very fast downhill.
• Brakes are trick, but not very effective.