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Post by bod on Nov 3, 2010 19:54:15 GMT
Hi all, I've been lurking around for quite some time but I'm pretty skint so I've not managed to build anything myself. I live in Leicester and I'm looking for a team who I can help out; I've been a bike mechanic and run my own part time bike repair business so can build wheels etc. and have a decent mechanical ability. I also work for a paint company so have access to free paint a professional spray painting facilities so if I can exchange my resources and/or skills for a go in a kart would be great. I get the impression teams are pretty close knit but I'm more than happy to give up my time just for a go in a kart as they look so cool. Maybe it'll inspire me to find the money to make my own. Finally, I don't have a car but I cycle quite far most weekends so distance shouldn't be too much of a problem and will be great training for my Lands End to John O'Groats ride next year. Cheers, Matt
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Post by team-art on Nov 3, 2010 22:06:37 GMT
Hi Matt Sorry I can't offer anything,I'm too far away. With those skills it's a shame you don't live near Edinburgh!
What about finding someone to split the costs and start your own team? You could build a two bike soapbox for not much money.
Lands End to John O'Groats, I'm tired just thinking about it! Cheers Rich
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Post by azuma on Nov 3, 2010 22:37:47 GMT
If you want to get started on the cheap, the two bike route can be the cheapest and easiest. There are 2 options here : use two bikes complete and basically welded the two together with horizontal bars, catterline.org/coppermine?galleryPage=http://catterline.org/cpg135/index.php?cat=11www.youtube.com/watch?v=09eFI2nATzYOr use all the parts from two old bikes and some spares and build you own chassis. This is how we started teamrooket.webs.com/naecost10.htmIt need not cost a lot and can still be fun and safe. Why not tie in your cycle trip to coincide with an event. There is the probabilty of at least 4 events in Scotland/borders next year between the start of May and the beginning of July. Come and meet up and stay for a few beers - the more the merrier.
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Post by andy on Nov 4, 2010 12:15:40 GMT
our cart cost less than £100 to build using kids bike parts and 1'' box section.....it is basically the same cart now as it was then.......we are in Leeds so not that far away if you wanna help with our winter testing program...!
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Post by bod on Nov 4, 2010 17:13:37 GMT
Thanks for your replies guys, I don't even have 100 quid to spend or access to a welder but I appreciate your offer Andy, my girlfriend goes to Leeds fairly often so I might tag along some time, I'll let you know. I know there was talk of people possibly attending the Hinckley event next year, it's the next village along from where I live so I'd love to meet up even if it's just to chat about the carts. If anyone's in the area feel free to get in touch as the spray booth is empty at the weekend and a bit of guerrilla spraying could be fun. Cheers, Matt
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carnuts
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Post by carnuts on Dec 27, 2010 18:49:50 GMT
I have designed and built, with the help of the ATC cadets, two carts for a lot less than £100. almost all the parts including the frames were from the bikes. Four wheels, two pedal spindles, brakes, cables, front forks, and some of the nuts and bolts. Use the front forks at the rear, complete with brakes and cables. use the pedal spindles as stub axels for the front, use the crank where the pedals bolt thru and weld it in the ends of the bike crossbar/down tube( must be round not oval)which has been welded together to make front axel, mount this lot on a piece of 3/4 ply sheet, nail and glue on some sides and bob's a relative. Well almost. If there is any interest then I can supply a set of plans to cover the build. I would need a week or two to measure the carts, but meanwhile cancerwise soapbox derby has a vid on the web somewhere so you can see my work.
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Post by trocse on Dec 27, 2010 19:53:46 GMT
I have designed and built, with the help of the ATC cadets, two carts for a lot less than £100. almost all the parts including the frames were from the bikes. Four wheels, two pedal spindles, brakes, cables, front forks, and some of the nuts and bolts. Use the front forks at the rear, complete with brakes and cables. use the pedal spindles as stub axels for the front, use the crank where the pedals bolt thru and weld it in the ends of the bike crossbar/down tube( must be round not oval)which has been welded together to make front axel, mount this lot on a piece of 3/4 ply sheet, nail and glue on some sides and bob's a relative. Well almost. If there is any interest then I can supply a set of plans to cover the build. I would need a week or two to measure the carts, but meanwhile cancerwise soapbox derby has a vid on the web somewhere so you can see my work. Interested in seeling your stub axle set ups please
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