Coverings
- -Bodystocking by Zzipper
 Provides pictures of a bodystocking on a Terratrike. ZZipper is located at <"a href="http://zzipper.com/">zzipper.com1-04
- Bodyshell (Blue Sky Design)
Starts at around 300 dollars, weighs 14 pounds, and is made from ABS plastic. 8-01
- Bodyshell (SkyDelight.com)
A light weight body shell could be constructed of kite materials, such as fiberglass poles and ripstop nylon or mylar. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 6-01
- Cover Design (WISIL)
Shows a championship level cover design for a recumbent bicycle. 9-01
- Cover Designs and Projects (WISIL)
Shows how covers are made for a recumbent bicycle. 9-01
- Covering - "Body Stocking" and More (Peterson)
Provides simple instructions and pictures of a recumbent bike with a light weight, homemade cover. The increased speed required upgrading the brakes. 7-01
- Drag on Bicycles - Windscreens Test Comparison (Zzipper.com)
Provides results of test by Martin, comparing windshields (fairings) for bicycles. The Zzipper body stocking resulted in the greatest speed and distance, but the Windwrap was the quietest. 7-01
- Drag on Tricycles - Full Fairings (Wizwheelz.com)
Shows a trike that is fully covered (with a Zzipper bodystocking) for maximum speed and all weather driving. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 6-01
- Enclosure Construction (WISIL)
Provides directions for constructing an enclosure for a bike, trike, or quadcycle. 12-01
- Improve Speed on Bicycles With the Least Cost (Hernandez)
Provides tips from experts on how a bicycle's speed can be increased with less than 100 dollars. Many of the answers involve the use of fairings (covers) for the bike and buying lighter tires to reduce rotational weight. 6-01
- Rear Covering for a Recumbent (Aetos)
Shows a rear covering for a recumbent bike or trike that should be very good for speed. 6-01
- Rear Covering for a Recumbent (Aetos)
Shows a rear covering for a recumbent bike or trike that should be very good for speed. It weighs one pound. 6-01
- Wind Drag and Speed Comparisons (M5 Recumbents and Handbikes)
Compares the speed of different bikes with the same conditions. Fairings (windshields) and the recumbent position both provide considerable advantages. Light weight is also an advantage when climbing hills. 6-01
- Windscreens - Streamer (Kinetics.org.uk)
Describes a fairing or windscreen for recumbents with a short wheel base. 6-01
- Windscreens and Covers for Bikes (Zzipper.com)
Provides windshields (fairings) for bicycles. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 6-01
- Windscreens and Full Covers for Recumbent Bicycles (DH Enterprises)
Provides fairings (covers) for recumbent bikes, such as MR Components Swift and Greenspeed. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. Sometimes called three-wheel bicycles. 6-01
- Windshield - Removable (Hostel Shoppe)
Starts at around 400 dollars. The windshield attaches to its hardware with velcro, making the fairing quick and easy to remove. 7-01
- Windshields (Hostel Shoppe)
Starts at around 150 dollars. Fairings are from a variety of manufacturers. 7-01
Discussions
- Discussions of the Rohloff Hub and the Schlumpf Mountain Gear (IHPVA)
Provides discussions, mostly at a technical level, on the combinations, strengths, and weaknesses of these two options to improve gearing. 1-02
Electric Power
- Electric Hub Motor (Estelle)
Provides the FreeBike, an electric assist system starting at around 520 U.S. dollars. Provides 250 watts of power. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 1-02
- Electric Motor (Currie Technologies)
Provides the U.S. Pro-Drive, an electric assist system starting at around 560 dollars. Adds approximately 28 pounds and goes up to 18 miles per hour for up to 20 miles. Uses lead-acid batteries, good for up to two years of 4-5 trips per week use, especially if it is recharged before losing more than half of the charge each time. Batteries come in 7Ah and 13Ah sizes. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 1-02
Electric Power
- -Motors - Birkestrand Electric Motor with Regenerative Braking (Rabbit Tool)
Describes the electric motor system, which costs 500 dollars and weighs around 15 pounds, including batteries, motor-generator, recharger, and controller. It provides speeds up to 20 mph and has a range of about 20 miles. The motor provides 500 watts (24 volts) of power and the batteries are NiMH. Includes a solar power option. 7-01
- Batteries - Comparison from Tests of AA Batteries (Image-Resource.com)
Compares the discharge time for over a dozen NiMH batteries. Also includes alkaline batteries. Suggests that the iPowerUS has a tendency to fail quickly under normal usage. The winner was the Powerex 2000, lasting 10.10 Watt-hours, compared to 3.55 Watt-hours for the Energizer alkaline batteries. 2-04
- Batteries - Lithium Compared to Alkaline (Tadiranbat.Lithiuim Batteries)
Compares the energy available from different types of lithium batteries with alkaline batteries. 12-00
- Batteries - Manufacturers (About.com)
Provides a list of battery manufacturers, including most types of batteries, such as Alkaline, Carbon Zinc, Lithium, Lithium Ion, Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, Sealed Lead-Acid, VRLA Modular, and more. 12-00
- Batteries - Nickel-Zinc (Electroportal)
Starts at around 260 dollars for two 12V 22Ah batteries, provides twice the power (for weight) of lead-gel batteries, and lasts up to three times as long as deep discharge lead-acid batteries. Evercel batteries come in several configurations, including two 12V 30Ah batteries for 360 dollars. Awesome Library does not endorse this product but only provides it as an example. 8-01
- Batteries Explained (Bike Rod Custom)
"Batteries are rated in Amp-Hours. A 1 amp-hour battery will deliver 1 amp for 1 hour, before it must be recharged." Amps equal watts divided by volts. 12-00
- Batteries for Electric Trikes - NiMH Batteries (RabbitTool)
Provides information on the care and use of NiMH batteries. They come in battery packs of two sizes, 24 Volt (8AHr) for 200 dollars and 24 Volt (13AHr) for 320 dollars. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 6-01
- Batteries for Lights (BatterySpace.com)
Provides discount batteries. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but provides them as an example. 2-04
- Battery Charger for AA Batteries - Rayovac I-C3 (Steves-Digicams.com)
Describes a 15-minute charger (when using the special I-C3 2000mAh batteries). "The Rayovac I-C3 rechargeable battery system is the only one of its kind to offer a charging time of an unprecedented 15 minutes or less, producing battery power so strong that it will last up to four times longer than an alkaline battery in a digital camera." When using other NiMH batteries with the charger, the charger will operate as an overnight trickle charger rather than taking 15 minutes. 2-04
- Electric Bike - Convert a Bike (Gerosa)
Provides plans or a kit to convert a bicycle to electric power instead of pedal power. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 1-02
- Electric Concept Tricycle Construction (EPV - Rafferty)
Describes and illustrates the construction of a three-wheel neighborhood electric tricycle, based on the Anthrotech trike and a ZAP motor. (Editor's Note - The Birkestrand hub motor with regenerative braking may be more practical.) 7-01
- Electric Generator - Hub Generator for Electricity (White)
Provides information for the Nexus generator, which costs between 45 and 55 dollars. 7-01
- Electric Motor and Battery Kits (Electroportal)
Provides hub motor kits. Prices and specifications were not available at the time of review. Awesome Library does not endorse this product but only provides it as an example. 8-01
- Flywheel Energy Storage
Provides sources of information on flywheel storage systems. Eventually, flywheel systems may be used instead of batteries. 1-02
- Motors - Heinzmann Hub Wheel Motors (Heinzmann)
Provides motors that fit directly on a wheel for the most electrical power and least slippage between motor and wheel. 6-01
- Motors - Portable Motor for Back Wheel (EtcBikes.com)
Provides motors for bikes. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 6-02
- Motors for Bicycles (Zap World)
Describes a motor that can be retrofit on bikes. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 6-01
- Motors for Bicycles (i-Bike)
Describes a motor that can be retrofit on bikes. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 6-01
- Solar Power for Trikes and Bikes (Reflex 1000)
Provides recumbent trikes and bikes with solar power. Also includes new and used components, such as lithium-ion batteries, motors, and controllers. 6-01
Lesson Plans
- Helmets - How They Protect (Superspeedway.com)
Provides a lesson on how and why a helmet protects the head from injury. 12-01
Lights
- -1. Front Lights for Bicycles - Xenon (Planet Bike)
The 500XR headlight provides 5,000 candlepower for around $60 and includes 4 NiMH batteries (1200 mAh each) and a battery charger. This system is a Best Buy for those who ride at night frequently. If you already have a battery charger or prefer a fast recharger and more powerful NiMH (1850 mAh) batteries from another source, then the 500X for $30 would be a Best Buy. Not only do these lights have some of the strongest candlepower for under $100, they also have an excellent beam for dispersing the light where you need it most.
The 500XR and the 500X each have a run time of 3-4 hours at 3,000 candlepower and 1.5-2 hours at 5,000 candlepower. The 500XR includes a spare NiMH battery cartridge that can be brought with for double the run time, but 4 more NiMH batteries need to be purchased to use this option.
NiMH batteries vary widely in their capacities, from a low of 1200 mAh to a high of 1850 mAh, depending on the brand. A higher capacity battery should last longer after a charge. The 1.5-2 hours run time assumes use of the lowest capacity (1200 mAh) batteries, so much higher run times are probably available with better batteries.
This lighting system, plus a Planet Bike Brt Spot LED light (in flashing mode for maximum visibility for other drivers) is a recommended system for the front of the bike. 4-03
- -2. Front Lights for Bicycles - Xenon (GIJoes.com)
The Bell Meteor Flare Cyling Light provides 3,000 candlepower for around $15. Also recommended for use with this light are 4 NiMH batteries and an NiMH battery charger, available at drugstores such as Walgreens. The Meteor Flare has a broader beam than the HL-1500 Hyper Halogen for better visibility but it also has a shorter run time. The Planet Bike 500X and 500XR have the best beams, however. The Meteor is available at many department stores, while the HL-1500 Hyper Halogen and the Planet Bike 500XR are only available at some bicycle specialty stores or online.
NiMH batteries vary widely in their capacities, from a low of 1200 mAh to a high of 1850 mAh, depending on the brand. A higher capacity battery should last longer after a charge.
This lighting system, plus a Planet Bike Brt Spot LED light (in flashing mode for maximum visibility for other drivers) is a recommended system for the front of the bike for riders who use their bike every week. 4-03
- -3. Front Lights for Bicycles - Comparison (Cateye.com)
The HL-1500 Hyper Halogen headlight seems to be the brightest Halogen light with 3,000 candlepower. It costs around $25 dollars. Two such lights arrayed as "headlights" on one target in front of the bike produce 6,000 candlepower, which is similar to the amount of light from a car headlight (but on a smaller area). Run time is 3 hours in high mode (3,000 candlepower) and 6 hours in low mode (1,000 candlepower). For comparison, the strongest Cateye LED headlight, the EL-300, produces 400 candlepower. The strongest Cateye Halide headlight, the Stadium 3, produces 3,500 candlepower but costs $400.
For frequent night riders, a good "system" may be a set of HL-1500 Hyper Halogen headlights used with rechargable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries and a one-hour NiMH recharger, available at some Drugstores, such as Walgreens.
NiMH batteries vary widely in their capacities, from a low of 1200 mAh to a high of 1850 mAh, depending on the brand. A higher capacity battery should last longer after a charge.
One-hour NiMH chargers cost around $35 and a set of four NiMH batteries cost under $15. This night "system" costs a little over $100, with a run time of 6 hours on high and 12 hours on low (with high capacity NiMH batteries).
This lighting system, plus a Planet Bike Brt Spot LED light (in flashing mode for maximum visibility for other drivers) is a recommended system for the front of the bike for frequent night riders.
Rechargeable batteries may be not a good idea, however, if night riding is rare. NiMH batteries should be recharged if several weeks go by without using them. Although NiMH batteries provide double the run time compared to alkaline batteries when in use, NiMH batteries do not maintain their charge well during storage. 4-03
- -Front Lights for Bicycles - Alternatives (BikeRod Kustom)
Describes alternative (inexpensive) sources of front lights for bicycles in the 10 to 55 watt range for under $50. 1-04
- -Front Lights for Bicycles - Comparison (Cateye.com)
Compares 12 headlights in terms of brightness, battery life, type of system, and more.
For frequent night riders, a good "system" may be a set of HL-1500 Hyper Halogen headlights used with rechargable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries and a one-hour NiMH recharger, available at some Drugstores, such as Walgreens. (One-hour NiMH chargers cost around $35 and a set of four NiMH batteries cost under $15.) This night "system" then costs a little over $100, with a run time of 6 hours on high and 12 hours on low.
This lighting system, plus a Planet Bike Brt Spot LED light (in flashing mode for maximum visibility for other drivers) is a recommended system for the front of the bike.
Rechargeable batteries may be not a good idea, however, if night riding is rare. NiMH batteries should be recharged if several weeks go by without using them. Although NiMH batteries provide double the run time compared to alkaline batteries when in use, NiMH batteries do not maintain their charge well during storage. 4-03
- -Front Lights for Bicycles - Comparison (Planet Bike)
Compares 6 headlights. The Brt Spot LED headlight provides good visibility for other drivers and possibly 100 candlepower for the road. Can be a good "day running" light and provides good side visibility for other drivers at night, but would not provide the rider with safe light at night for seeing forward well. Costs around $5 - $10. 4-03
- -Rear LED Light for Bicycle (CatEye.com)
Provides one of the brightest LED lights for the back of the bike. In "flashing" mode, the Clear LD-260 CRR can be used as a "dayrunning" light to help with daytime visibility as well as night visibility. Costs around $13. In "flashing" mode, batteries last up to 180 hours. Provides 500 candlepower.
If lithium photo batteries are used, possibly 300 or more hours are possible. (Lithium AA batteries are available in some drugstores, such as Walgreens.) Rechargeable batteries should not be used on LED lights because they do not do well over long periods without being recharged. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but provides them as examples. 4-03
- Electric Generator - Sidewall Generator for Electricity (LightSPIN)
Provides information for the LightSPIN generator, which maintains a constant and strong light due to an integrated battery. Provides light even when the bike or trike is stopped. Claims that it takes one third the effort compared to other dynamo generators to provide the same amount of electric power. 8-01
- Electric Generator - Sidewall Generator for Electricity (PeterWhiteCycles.com)
Provides a variety of lights and a Dymotec generator. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but provides them as examples. 1-02
- Front LED Light (REI.com)
Provides five directional LED bulbs in one light for 100 hours of operating time. Costs approximately 35 dollars. A three LED light is available for 22 dollars. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 4-03
- Front LED Light for Bicycle (BaProducts.com)
Provides a 10 LED flashlight that could be strapped to the bicycle frame. Possibly the longest running and strongest LED light available. 6-03
- Front LED Light for Bicycle (CatEye.com)
Provides one of the brightest LED lights for the front of the bike. The OptiCube, with five focused LED lights, costs approximately $35. Two of these as "headlights" can provide 800 candlepower for the rider with 30 hours of run time. In comparison, a set of halogen or xenon lights can provide 6,000 candlepower but have a run time of 6 hours or less. A candlepower of 3,000 or more is recommended to see well at night. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but provides them as examples. 4-03
- Front LED Light for Bicycle (Cateye.com)
Provides a single LED headlight for the front of the bike. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but provides them as examples. 4-03
- Front LED Light for Bicycle (REI.com)
Provides one of the brightest LED lights for the back of the bike. In "flashing" mode, the Cateye Clear LD-260 CWC can be used as a "dayrunning" light to help with daytime visibility as well as night visibility. In "flashing" mode, batteries last up to 200 hours. Provides 500 candlepower and costs $15.
If lithium photo batteries are used, possibly 300 or more hours are possible. (Lithium AA batteries are available in some drugstores, such as Walgreens.) Rechargeable batteries should not be used on LED lights because they do not do well over long periods without being recharged. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but provides them as examples. 4-03
- Front LED Lights for Bicycles - Comparison (Epinions.com)
Compares NiteRider headlights for bicycles. 4-03
- Front LED Lights for Bicycles - Comparison (NiteRider.com)
Compares NiteRider headlights for bicycles. 4-03
- Light - Solar-Powered (RealGoods.com)
Describes a light that uses solar power and runs up to 6 hours per charge. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 1-02
- Light Generator System (SheldonBrown.com)
Describes the Dynohub lighting system that is powered by a hub generator instead of batteries. The value of the system is that it generates a strong light but does not create mechanical friction or noise like a wheel rim generator. (See JerseyYellow.com below for availability.) Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 1-02
- Light Generator System (YellowJersey.com)
Provides the Sanyo Dynohub lighting system that is powered by a hub generator instead of batteries. The value of the system is that it generates a strong light but does not create mechanical friction or noise like a wheel rim generator. Starts at (gulp) 135 dollars. The special headlamp and controller (to prevent bulbs from constantly burning out ) are an additional 40 dollars. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 1-02
- Motors - Electric Hub Generator (PeterWhiteCycles - Schmidt)
Provides the Schmidt hub generator for electricity for lights on a bike. Designed to provide less resistance than a tire-based generator. Costs around $180. 4-03
- Rear LED Light for Bicycle (TrekBikes.com)
Provides one of the brightest LED lights for the back of the bike. Costs $15 between and $20. In "flashing" mode, it can be used as a "dayrunning" light to help with daytime visibility as well as night visibility. In "flashing" mode, batteries last up to 80 hours. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but provides them as examples. 4-03
- Solar Bike Light (BAProducts.com)
Electricity is generated by a solar panel and stored in batteries in the light. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 12-02
- Solar Bike Light (BAProducts.com)
Electricity is generated by a solar panel and stored in batteries in the light. Costs around $20. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 12-02
- Spoke LED Lights (HokeySpokes.com)
Provides LED lighting from spokes to provide the look of solid, lighted wheels for greater safety at night. LEDs usually take very little power to operate. A three-light set costs 80 dollars. 6-01
Lists
- Design and Construction of a Recumbent Bicycle 2 (IHPVA - Smith)
Provides sources of different types of recumbent bicycles, as well as components. 1-02
Papers
- Automatic Gear Shifting - Reviews (ABC News)
Describes efforts to provide automatic gear shifting for bicycles. 11-02
- Chain Enclosure (Brown)
Describes an enclosure that can be used with some bikes with hub gears. The device is called a gear case. 1-02
- Helmets - HANS Device to Protect Neck (HowStuffWorks.com)
Describes a head and neck safety device that fits with a helmet to protect the neck in an accident. Drivers and passengers of small electric vehicles should consider the device since, in an accident, maximum protection for the neck is needed. While practicing for an upcoming race, Bruno Junqueira spun out of control and slammed into a concrete wall at 200 mph (322 kph). "Junqueira, who was wearing the HANS device, walked away from the crash without injury." 12-01
- Helmets - How to Fit a Helmet (RaceCarsSupply.com)
Describes how to fit a helmet and check for pressure points that should be avoided. 12-01
- Helmets Save Lives (Orlando Sentinel - Stutzman)
Provides a summary of the accidents and fatalities that have resulted from Florida removing the requirement for motorcyclists to wear helmets. 2-02
- Hub Transmission Development (Saldivar)
Provides detailed diagrams for development of a chain-less bicycle transmission using planetary gears. Uses PDF format. 2-02
- Hub and Sprocket - Five Speed (Sturmey Archer)
Provides detailed diagrams of a 5-speed hub, including brake. Uses PDF format. 2-02
- Internal Gear Hubs Comparison (Brown)
Compares various styles of internal gear hubs. 1-02
- Motors - Electrohub Hub Motor Kits (FiveFlagsMotorbikes.com)
Describes several electric hub motor kits, including the wheel (20" to 26"), controller, motor, cables, charger, harness, and battery pack. The system is 400 watts and 360 volts and costs around $400. Goes up to 20 miles on a charge without pedaling at up to 20 mph. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 6-01
Projects
- Analysis of Bicycle Speed With and Without a Windshield (WISIL)
Provides the math to determine whether a bike will go faster with a fairing (windshield) or without one for a particular speed and slope. 9-01
- Analysis of Speed for a Cycle (WISIL)
Provides the maximum miles per hour a cycle can go on a level surface with no wind, given the wheel size, the pedaling speed, and the size of the largest front and smallest rear gears. 9-01
- Analysis of a Bicycle (Lutus)
Provides how fast a bicycle will go with different gearing, wheel diameter, and pedal speeds. 7-01
- Brompton Folding Bike - Conversion Kit (Neuss)
Converts a Brompton folding bike into a recumbent bike. Starts at around 700 dollars. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 6-01
- Building an Ideal Bike (Nikolas)
Suggests components and manufacturers of an "ideal" bike. 8-01
- Carbon Fiber Construction (Riley)
Describes the plans for building your own carbon fiber bicycle. Carbon fiber is generally the lightest material for frame construction. Does not provide the actual plans. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 6-01
- Couplings to Breakdown Bike (Lightning Bikes - Lightning P38)
Provides steel couplings that allow bikes to be put into a suitcase for travel. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 6-01
- Forces on a Bicycle Rider (AnalyticCycling.com)
Provides the variables and suggested values to determine how much energy (in watts) a bike rider will need to exert with different conditions. You feed in the conditions, such as the weight of the rider, and then it calculates the results online. 7-01
- Forces on a Bicycle Rider (Exploratorium.edu)
Provides the variables and allows you to calculate speed and effort needed for different conditions. 4-03
- Rear Covering - How to Make (Mueller)
Shows how to make a rear covering for a recumbent bike or trike that should be very good for speed. The material is cloroplast, which is both light and inexpensive. 6-01
- Rear Fairing (Humboldt1.com)
Provides directions for making a rear bike fairing with 4mm coroplast material. 4-03
- Roll Bar (SkyDelight.com)
Describes kite fiberglass poles that may be shaped into a roll bar for placing lights above the rider's head. The fiberglass could also be used for framing a bodyshell of ripstop nylon or mylar. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 6-01
- Solar Cells for Recumbent Tricycles (Uni-Solar)
Provides photovoltaic thin film for application to electric trikes. Pricing is under 400 dollars for 32 watt (1.94 amps and 16.5 volts) flexible panels. A panel weighs about 4.7 pounds and is .25 inches thick. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 6-01
- Storage on a Bicycle or Tricycle (Mueller)
Shows how panniers that are practical can also be inexpensive. 6-01
Purchase Resources
- Automatic Gear Shifting - Browning SmartShift (Browning)
Provides a bike with automatic gear shifting, computerized. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but provides it as an example. 11-02
- Bicycle Accessories (DoItYourself.com)
Provides thousands of bike accessories for sale. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but provides them as examples. 4-03
- Chain Guards (Hostelshoppe.com)
Provides a variety of chain guards. Awesome Library does not endorse these products but provides them as examples. 4-03
- Chainguards (Hostel Shoppe)
Provides chainguards ranging in price from 18 to 36 dollars. The Vision chainguard (to keep the length of the chain away from your leg) was of particular interest. Other chainguards cover the chainrinks only. Visitors sometimes spell as chain guards. 8-01
- Custom Bicycle Frames (BikeForest.com)
Provides sources builders of custom bikes and bike frames. 6-01
- Flywheels (Kenyon)
Provides gyroscopic stabilizers that possibly could be used to stabilize bikes (instead of the use of three wheels). Awesome Library does not endorse the product, but provides it as an example. 1-02
- Helmets - Good Protection (RaceCarsSupply.com)
Describes helmets designed for race cars. Helps protect the neck and face, as well as the head, with kevlar. Light weight and ventilated designs available. Recommended for cycle riders and use with smaller cars. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but provides them as examples. 12-01
- Helmets - HANS Device to Protect Neck (HansDevice.com)
Describes a head and neck safety device that fits with a helmet to protect the neck in an accident. Cycle riders should consider the device since, in an accident with a car or even a spill, maximum protection for the neck is needed. 12-01
- Internal Gears - Rohloff Speed Hubs (Rohloff)
Describes the Rohloff internal speed hubs. Has 14 gears, with the lowest setting at 15, 16, or 17 teeth, depending on the version. Rohloff recommends using chainrings of no less than 42, 44, or 46 teeth. (Up to 60 teeth in the chainring are acceptable, however.) A cycle with a Rohloff Speed Hub with 15 teeth at the low end (800 dollars) and a 53 tooth chainring with a Schlumpf Speed-Drive (350 dollars) will have a gear inch range of 15 to 128. (Standard speed score of the Speed Hub and Speed-Drive combination is is 30.5 mph). 8-01
- Seatbelts (RaceCarSupply.com)
Provides seatbelts with 5 or 6 point connections, for tricycles and quads. Starts at around 70 dollars. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 12-01
- Shock Absorbing Wheels (Recument Headquarters)
Describes composite wheels designed to absorb road shocks. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 8-01
- Shocks for 20 Inch Wheels (Kinetics.org.uk)
Describes a variety of shocks for recumbent bikes. 6-01
- Solar Power (Rabbit Tool, USA)
Provides a solar quick (2-hour) recharger that could be used with a matched battery pack for an electric bike or trike. Costs 700 dollars and provides 100 watts (24 volts). It is encased in glass in a closable briefcase. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 6-01
- Solar Power (Uni-Solar)
Provides photovoltaic thin film for application to electric trikes. Pricing is under 400 dollars for 32 watt (1.94 amps and 16.5 volts) flexible panels. A panel weighs about 4.7 pounds and is .25 inches thick. A controller would be needed to fit the particular battery pack. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 6-01
- Speed Drives and Mountain Drives (Kinetics.org.uk)
Describes drives that can give additional low gears or additional high gears. They cost around 350 U.S. dollars. Also carries the Rohloff Speed Hub for around 800 U.S. dollars. 6-01
- Trainers for Cyclists (Brown - Harris Cyclery)
Provides stationary resistance for bikes for training. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but provides them as examples. 1-02
Trailers
- Carts for Hauling (BikeCartAge.com)
Starts at around 356 Canadian dollars. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 6-01
- Trailer Alternative - Xtracle (Xtracle.com)
Provides an extension on the rear wheel as an alternative to a trailer. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 1-04
- Trailers for Bikes (BicycleR Evolution)
Starts at around 200 dollars and weighs 17 pounds. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 8-01
- Trailers for Bikes (Bobtrailers.com)
Starts at around 275 dollars for the YAK and weighs 12 pounds. The COZ is available for 200 dollars. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 8-01
- Trailers for Bikes (Bykaboose)
Starts at around 200 dollars, weighs 15 pounds, and folds down. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 8-01
- Trailers for Bikes (Cycletote.com)
The "bare trailer" model starts at around 265 dollars, weighs 16.5 pounds, and has a very low center of gravity. Based on specifications and review, this is a Best Buy. Has an automatic disk brake option (for 265 dollars), which is desirable with any trailer when going down steep hills or during emergency stops. It has two wheels and is made of steel for durability. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 8-01
- Trailers for Bikes (Equinox)
Starts at around 365 dollars, weighs 19 pounds, and folds down. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 8-01
- Trailers for Bikes (Koolstop Kargo Van)
Weighs 31 pounds and folds down. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 8-01
- Trailers for Bikes (Koolstop Wilderbeast)
Weighs 18 pounds and folds down. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 8-01
- Trailers for Bikes (Pacasaurus.com)
Starts at around 265 dollars for the lockable Pac-A-Saurus Commuter Trailer. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 8-01
- Trailers for Bikes - Comparison of Brands (Bikeroute.com)
Provides a comparison of major trailer brands on price, weight, capacity, foldability, wheels, and much more. 8-01
- Trailers for Bikes - Review of Blue Sky (Blue Sky - Krieg)
Starts at around 275 dollars, weighs 25 pounds, and folds down. It is made of steel rather than aluminum for carrying a heavy load and durability. Weight distribution (toward the front) seems better than some other two wheel trailers (with the weight in the middle). Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 8-01
- Trailers for Bikes versus Panniers (Bikeroute.com - Krieg)
Provides arguments for using a trailer instead of panniers for carrying packages on a bike. 8-01
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