I have so many questions, mostly about how the bicycle parts interact with the canoe experience. Such as:
Does the front wheel act like a skeg when immersed? Does any turning input affect tracking?
Since the front wheel already pivots, I wonder if he considered reusing it in lieu of the rear rudder assembly. It might complicate the design though, and I’m not canoe-goer, so maybe front rudders have other issues
In any case, his Instagram has a fair number of DIY/build videos about the canoe. Earlier projects are also on his YouTube channel.
I can imagine an aerodynamic penalty if a shrouded wheel on land subjected to a crosswind, although this particular bike has a canoe-sized broadside lol
I’m curious what other issues a solid or shrouded wheel would arise for a conventional bicycle.
Turning at any speed will cause the front wheel to catch the air and flip side ways uncontrollably. Which probably would be an issue here but not one causing you to flip over the handle bars :p
I have so many questions, mostly about how the bicycle parts interact with the canoe experience. Such as:
In any case, his Instagram has a fair number of DIY/build videos about the canoe. Earlier projects are also on his YouTube channel.
I imagine that front wheel would make a better steering device if instead of spokes it had a solid hub.
Although it might not be an issue on something like this, solid front wheels cause issues on normal bikes.
I can imagine an aerodynamic penalty if a shrouded wheel on land subjected to a crosswind, although this particular bike has a canoe-sized broadside lol
I’m curious what other issues a solid or shrouded wheel would arise for a conventional bicycle.
Turning at any speed will cause the front wheel to catch the air and flip side ways uncontrollably. Which probably would be an issue here but not one causing you to flip over the handle bars :p