He plays a mean banjo! I have a veltop for my cruiser, get a lot of curious looks and its terrible in the wind but its super nice to be able to keep the sun off your face without having to use sunscreen or wearing a hot ninja mask that envelops your entire head and neck. Avoiding sun while cycling and still staying comfortable is actually really really tough. Veltop is the best solution I've found so far. On my upright cruiser still have to protect the back of my head and neck though.
@@JohnSwitzer Oh, you answered. Did not expect that, I must admit. I watched your cotnent on Facebook up until now. But [electric recumbent] trikes have become a recent fascination so here I am.
@@JohnSwitzer thanks for the input John. I have an appointment tomorrow will check on it. I've already switched from a coal gorge to gas because of the fumes the coal gives off. My new Chili forge works great.
The front straps have quick release buckles, then the majority of the canopy removes easily and stores in a pocket on the back of the unit. For highway travel I would probably remove the top portion of the rear bracket to keep it from catching the wind. But none of this is particularly difficult.
Those big tires are really inefficient. High pressure thin/smooth tires would probably double your speed and efficiency. I used to have 110 psi silk racing tires on my bike. I would be flying by, coasting with ease as those with knobby tires were peddling DOWNHILL. If you are on paved roads, ditch the knobby tires.
Seriously? Do you think we didn't do our research when we bought these trikes? When it comes to out list of priority's for what we wanted speed doesn't even make it on the list. Our previous trikes with thin, smooth high pressure tires wouldn't hold traction on the dirt roads to get us home so we never rode them.
Don't reckon I'd take the Switzer family as the type to need alot of speed. Give there's a good bit of off paved road adventure the higher fraction and smother ride would be a great boon I'd reckon
I do love the Trike smile ( any time you ride you smile)
The green spring grass looks great in beulah.. I think there’s an old proverb “ the man that reads the instructions is the wisest man in the room” 🤣🍻🍻
That's a neat setup, i'll bet it comes in handy on a hot sunny day.
Man it looks like you guys put in some Miles on those trike's ..they look like a lot of fun
No where near as many as we would like. Its getting to be so hot now that we can either ride, work in the shop or work in the yard before noon.
He plays a mean banjo! I have a veltop for my cruiser, get a lot of curious looks and its terrible in the wind but its super nice to be able to keep the sun off your face without having to use sunscreen or wearing a hot ninja mask that envelops your entire head and neck. Avoiding sun while cycling and still staying comfortable is actually really really tough. Veltop is the best solution I've found so far. On my upright cruiser still have to protect the back of my head and neck though.
Thanks for sharing with us John, looks like that is going to work, pretty slick unit. Fred.🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👋👋
Good to see mate , Keeping that hot sun off Janet now wears yours . :)
I haven't bought one yet, but it looks tempting
Nice one. Protect from sun. U both seem to have lot of fun on trikes. Enjoy👍👍🔥🔥🔥
Yes, they are a great way to get a little fresh air and exercise.
Very Cool 👍🙋♂️😊
Cool trikes!
Thanks for sharing - any reason you could mount it closer to the rear of the seat (or ever on the rear seat.)
Cool!
Could you still fold a foldable trike (catrike 559) with this folded up but on? If not, do you need tools to get it off?
It would probably need to come off, but just removing the canopy isn't too difficult.
Thanks John for sharing....but the real question.. Did ya have any parts left over? Lol...looks like fun. 🔥🔨
Only the ones meant for optional setups.
somebody please tell me what's better about this compared to the kayak canopies you can find on Amazon for like 1/5th the price.
That mount provides a good location to install a slow-moving vehicle triangle.
It would
You think it is strong enough for a cigs solar panel???
You’re suppose to throw the instructions over your shoulder too!😊😁
Good point! 😜
Now all you need is an electric motor and a solar panel on top of the canopy to charge the battery.
I recognise that voice! Don't you have a blacksmith shop?
Yes I do. This is my vlog channel for the non blacksmithing stuff
@@JohnSwitzer
Oh, you answered. Did not expect that, I must admit.
I watched your cotnent on Facebook up until now. But [electric recumbent] trikes have become a recent fascination so here I am.
I love your trike! Or is that Janet’s red trike?
That one is Janet's
oh do they make a solar one that would be cool
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No, but I have seen DIY solar rigs
@@JohnSwitzer where I got an idea
I wonder if my COPD would let me ride one of these bikes
Talk to your doctor. I will say that these do allow a more natural position that makes it easier to breath, also easy to take a break.
@@JohnSwitzer thanks for the input John. I have an appointment tomorrow will check on it. I've already switched from a coal gorge to gas because of the fumes the coal gives off. My new Chili forge works great.
How do you get it on and off if you have to transport the trike?
The front straps have quick release buckles, then the majority of the canopy removes easily and stores in a pocket on the back of the unit. For highway travel I would probably remove the top portion of the rear bracket to keep it from catching the wind. But none of this is particularly difficult.
did you order directly or there is a dealer in the USA?
Janet ordered directly
@@JohnSwitzer thank you
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Those big tires are really inefficient. High pressure thin/smooth tires would probably double your speed and efficiency. I used to have 110 psi silk racing tires on my bike. I would be flying by, coasting with ease as those with knobby tires were peddling DOWNHILL. If you are on paved roads, ditch the knobby tires.
Seriously? Do you think we didn't do our research when we bought these trikes? When it comes to out list of priority's for what we wanted speed doesn't even make it on the list. Our previous trikes with thin, smooth high pressure tires wouldn't hold traction on the dirt roads to get us home so we never rode them.
You tell him. John!
Don't reckon I'd take the Switzer family as the type to need alot of speed.
Give there's a good bit of off paved road adventure the higher fraction and smother ride would be a great boon I'd reckon