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[alex4bs]

o m g if i didnt know i m watching genuine wheel chair uses i would say they are trying to get them selves an sci who wants one of those bykes no alex

[twisted_ophelia]

Texaswheelz, on Jul 28 2009, 01:00 PM, said:

Just to be sure we are thinking of the same thing. When you say Dune Buggy I am thinking it will be rather large, most of em I've seen have been 2 seaters, although there are some single seated ones that I'm sure you'd use. But they are still much bigger then what I would think would fit on a trail. A Go Cart on the other hand might be what you crazy canucks consider a Dune Buggy? This I can see working if done right.

Dune Buggy:
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Go Cart:
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Hmmm, no, by dune buggy, you and I were thinking the same thing but I think a go kart maybe would be better! Dune buggies are maybe too big. A go kart is closer to the size of a Fourcross bike. I still can't believe I actually found someone selling a used dune buggy (for dirt cheap! And right close to my house!). I wonder if I will have the same luck finding a cheap used go kart. I have not bought the dune buggy, btw. I wouldn't even know where to store the thing until we start working on it.

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[Texaswheelz]

Yea I think with the right skills and equipment then you could turn one of those go karts into something that would work. I can see high potential in it. Man I wish I had a shop, money and time to work on this sort of stuff. I have idea's for about 10 different contraptions that would be great if i was an engineer with unlimited funds to play with and make stuff or hell just some one with a shop, the tools and time to figure it all out.

[twisted_ophelia]

Texaswheelz, on Jul 28 2009, 11:05 PM, said:

Yea I think with the right skills and equipment then you could turn one of those go karts into something that would work. I can see high potential in it. Man I wish I had a shop, money and time to work on this sort of stuff. I have idea's for about 10 different contraptions that would be great if i was an engineer with unlimited funds to play with and make stuff or hell just some one with a shop, the tools and time to figure it all out.

Well, funds are definitely an issue. The thing will have to be built as cheaply as possible. And I'm just gonna use a regular old garage at my house or, if my buddy builds the thing with me, maybe there, I dunno. Most of the guys I know rebuild muscle cars and currently have full garages with their latest project. Depends. I do have a friend who lives out in the boonies, is a mechanic, and has his own garage with TONS of room for us to store the go kart/dune buggy there--plus a ton of tools that he'd probably let me borrow. Actually, knowing that guy? He'll want it on the action! Which would be good since he's a mechanic (who also rebuilds the classic muscle cars--he most recently sold a Barracuda he rebuilt for a TON of money). I think asking him if we could work on it there would be my best bet. Finding space is an issue. It's gonna take a while as neither of us has a whole lot of time so I'm thinking that I'll probably work on it over the winter and get it out in springtime next year. Too bad you don't live closer TW, otherwise you could join in the fun and help me build this thing! I'm much more interested in figuring the stuff out as opposed to paying someone to do it. It's way more fun to come up with homemade contraptions!

Edited by twisted_ophelia, 29 July 2009 - 05:46 PM.

[roughriderz]

twisted_ophelia, on Jul 21 2009, 04:13 AM, said:

knightrider, on Jul 20 2009, 10:29 PM, said:

I wouldn't mind giving this a go, looks expensive but i just love a buzz. I'll look into it.

http://www.roughride...uk/club.php#top

Hell yeah! The Rough Riderz website makes me want to move to the UK! You should go for it.

Cheers for the comments guys... we are planning to start 'taster days' for people in the UK soon, so they can try before they buy! If you like speed and adrenaline you'd love downhillin on a fourcross bike... and its awesome when you start getting some airtime too!!!
Downhill Phil

[roughriderz]

Great news folks… our Taster Days are finally due to start later this month! So if you are one of the people desperate to try "fourcross", please book your place early to avoid disappointment.
See our OFFERZ page for more details…

Cheers, Phil Hall
(Club Secretary)

[roughriderz]

Our Taster Days are back for 2011, starting next month! So if you wanna try fourcross in the UK get in touch with us and experience the fun of downhillin! Please book your place early to avoid disappointment. See our OFFERZ page again for the new calendar of dates, with 22 places available... (at the moment)!

Hope to see some of you on the trailz this summer!!!

[wriggley]

hey i used to put posters up for you guys in spinal units

do you guys have a racing series or anything like that?

just wondering

[roughriderz]

wriggley, on 11 February 2011 - 12:43 AM, said:

hey i used to put posters up for you guys in spinal units

do you guys have a racing series or anything like that?

just wondering

HELLO MR. BLUE SKY

The good weather is back, the trails are open, and the bikes are ready...

So what are you waiting for? Go online and book your Taster Day for 2012. Just complete the Booking Form on our OFFERZ page and select any date on a Tuesday or Sunday to attend a full day of "gravity filled fun!" It couldn't be simpler to reserve a place this year. Please see our newly updated website for further details…

Hope to see you on the trailz soon!

Cheers, Downhill Phil
(Club Secretary)