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Originally Posted by jkv357
Hey neighbor! I'm about 5 mi from you.
I have studied Craig's site extensively, and now better understand his views, but some of the rules sound like they are designed to produce "the best 2-wheeled vehicle for Craig Vetter's needs". 70 MPH into a 30 MPH headwind isn't a typical requirement for most. How about the small tires of a scooter for extended highway riding? Isn't that a problem? Most current cycle riders will most likely prefer a "conventional" riding position over a reclined "scooter" position. There are so many different styles of cycles out there because people have different wants/needs. I don't think there is any one type of cycle that will fit for everyone, that's why I like to see some of the unusual designs that people come up to satisfy their needs. Making too many specific rules, so they require a certain type of vehicle, defeats creativity IMO.
I think the Challenge is neat, but I wouldn't want to see it become a quest to find the best modified scooter.
If developing a 2-wheeled Volkswagen Beetle is the objective, why not just start producing one? If it's really what people want/need they will buy it - right?
Jay
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Hi neighbor,
Is it harder to go 70 mph (only 65 in Wisconsin) into a 30 mph wind or climb a steep hill while maintaining the same speed. Different areas of the country have different road conditions. The 30 mph headwind requirement is an extreme that you cannot expect to run into continuously for the whole 100 mile course. The speed however must be maintained no matter the conditions; in order to be fair to all contestants. You can't have some going 40 and others going 70. unless you have a time limit for completing the course. With todays tires that should not be an issue. I've been riding bikes since I was 16, I won't say what year that was; and given a choice I would take the nice cushy seat and backrest for a long trip any day. Those people who want to save gas and money are the only ones likely to be interested in anything any of us has to say. The rest will still be riding on their back wheel trying to be the next road kill. Like I said before; his game, his rules. You don't have to like them, you don't have to agree with them, but if you want in the game, you have to abide by them. Dave