I do like this old Hanebrink. It's probably slow and ponderous* but something about it just looks right.




*perhaps nothing's really changed.

Just me then.

Bearbonesnorm wrote:Just me then.

Yup.

Got seriously potential for fun and utility with the addition of a serious bit of electric assistance. 500w extra ought to do it

Ben98 wrote:

Bearbonesnorm wrote:Just me then.

Yup.

+1, just you...

I like it, bit Moulton-esque on steroids. I imagine it would be fun on the snow pack, if a little slow!

It was a modified one of those that Helen Skelton used to try to cycle to the South Pole. It was useless.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-16345232

She covered 329 miles by kite ski, 103 by bike, and 68 by cross-country ski.

It was a modified one of those that Helen Skelton used to try to cycle to the South Pole. It was useless.

Hey, I never said it was any good

Is that odd cog because otherwise the rear mech drags on the ground?

It looks like it might be a mid-drive. I only know about them because I have a recumbent which has one. It increases the gearing range with the small drive wheel. It does also alter the angle and length of the chain, which is probably a good thing in this case.

ianfitz wrote:Got seriously potential for fun and utility with the addition of a serious bit of electric assistance. 500w extra ought to do it

You mean like this:

I think I'll keep my comments on that to myself.....

gairym wrote:

ianfitz wrote:Got seriously potential for fun and utility with the addition of a serious bit of electric assistance. 500w extra ought to do it

You mean like this:

Yes!

I like it, remember pics of Hanebrinks years ago, then I'd love a
moulton apb too

Bearbonesnorm wrote: but something about it just looks right.

Sorry Stu - I just don't see it (whatever it is)

I'm just surprised the US army one doesn't have an engine in the first place!

Wheelbase set for hill-climbing...

I really like that. Clearly not for everyday use and I've no idea when I'd ever use it, if indeed ever
But yes, something is just right with it.

Needs a Lauf up front to finish it off

I am a fat bike fan (snow only) but I dislike it.

Bearbonesnorm wrote:I do like this old Hanebrink. It's probably slow and ponderous* but something about it just looks right.




*perhaps nothing's really changed.

Good example for the stupidity of the military/army

I do like the feel and looks of the Snowshoe XXL from Vee. Now that's a proper snow worthy tyre.