Headlights for bicycles!

I purchased and installed the Dyanamo Retro Classic Chrome Headlights last week.  Now cars can see me in the dark and maybe I can see ahead in the dark. $42 plus retail, $29 on sale on amazon.com.  Note that the bracket is installed backwards to fit the curve of the PVC, making it sturdier with no opportunity to shake or vibrate.

Honda Dream Machine Event

FINALLY! I did the first trek to work on the Dreamcycle. Three miles of sidewalk, crosswalks, city streets and residential cut-throughs. It wasn't as hard as I feared and only took twenty to thirty minutes. I entered it into the Honda Dream Machine event, an event for Honda workers to display their custom cars, classics, and anything and everything they have worked on. Those Honda gear heads are really into cars! (and motorcycles). They appreciated the uniqueness and effort involved in the Dreamcycle.

 Off to the races! Er...display circle.

I scraped a wall next to the sidewalk on the way home and broke the connection of the tie rods to the steering wheel. Pushed it back in and went on. It would fall out.... repeat. Only had a half mile to go so I made it. Screwed it back together the next day.
I discovered through this journey, by the excessive tire wear, that the wheels are not aligned straight. The tie rod that I need to adjust seems to be stubborn and I will have to buy a vice grip to turn the tie rod so that it adjusts its length by threading into the end adjust nuts.

Locking Trunq carrier

Built a frame for the trunk floor.

Plastic tie it to the frame and tie locking Trunq wet suit and surfing wax and trivia carrier. Off to the Memorial Day picnic!

Power to the Cycle!

I can't believe it's been so long! It's been hectic, busy, and ridiculously busy. I have been using the Dreamcycle for errands around the neighborhood. Pedaling seemed easier after HIIT classes for some strange reason. (High Intensity Interval Training) I added a bugle horn and strapped a rearview mirror on the driver post. Now back to serious shopping for an electrical assist. I'm going to keep it Federally street legal - cannot exceed 750 watts and 20 mph. If it includes disk brakes, that would be a big plus. I'm not real confident coming down a hill, pressing hard on my flimsy lever brakes and stopping the heavy Dreamcycle. The prices range from $400 to $3500! There's quite a lot to look at in terms of brands and features. My short list:

Greenhornet
Magic Pie
Pegasus Power Systems
Ebike
Ridekick (actually a little trailer that pushes you)
Stokemonkey
Heinzmann

More studying! Back with details and decisions.