Recumbent Trike Canopy, 2015-01-05 Status Overview
See revised video: • Recumbent Trike Canopy...
This is a where-are-we-at-the-moment video! The various components of the design are complimenting one another quite nicely so I feel comfortable in publishing a 'view' of THE recumbent trike canopy.
This is not intended to be a DIY project, therefore many of the details will be lacking. With that said, if you make your own canopy I hope it serves you well but unless apples are compared with apples canopies may in deed be quite different. This canopy has over 100-separate pieces in a complete system (each part replaceable!) not counting several press-fits that became 'one' each as being several.
If you are interested in receiving additional information including prices please email your contact information and you will be placed on the info list. Also, if a physical address is supplied, I will be able to determine if I'll be in or passing through your area and perhaps we can get together for a test ride. Also, please state whether or not you'd like fabric samples to be mailed. See my contact info in the video 'credits' Thanks
Index:
Basic Canopy package 01:27
Over 50 pcs
Option 1: Velcro Patches package 02:00 (see note below)
7 pcs 2"X4" adhesive backed patches (loop only)
Option 2: Rubber Fittings package 03:31
8 pcs mounts on side rods installed at same time as fabric
Option 3: Visor package 02:21
2 visors inc control arms & end caps
Option 4: Tether Rod package 02:45
1 rod & end caps
Option 5: Gear Rack package 03:08
consists of the rods/tubes topside & fasteners that attach to
4 of the rubber fittings in Option 2
Vinyl eye cap: not shown but location is at 04:10
Custom pannier rack V-Block mount: example shown at 01:00
Document sleeve: not shown but location is near phone clamp
see the Velcro patch to the left at 06:09 (see note below)
Rear view mirrors: 05:08 Also see • Recumbent Trike Test, ...
Note: See this video for more on the Velcro patches • Recumbent Trike Canopy...
Пікірлер: 70
thank you for your service. my dad was retired COAST GUARD. and my nephew is active in CG Kodiak Alaska now. Coast Guard Pride for life.
VERY impressive canopy setup you have here, the most complete and well-thought I have seen to date! Regarding Axiom mirrors, yes, they are an excellent choice for a mirror that can adjust in all planes and directions. I have one on my HP Velotechnik Scorpion, in addition to the stock big mirrors, and I like the immediate ease of adjustment of the Axiom (mine is a strap-on version, so I can mount it anywhere almost instantly). Thanks for sharing! steve
This is the best recumbent ever !
@LogNotching
8 жыл бұрын
+michio adamas THANK YOU!
Nice setup! Well thought out!
@LogNotching
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Steve, Several refinements to the BIG LEAF® Cycling Canopy have been and continue to be introduced since this period, so you're welcomed to stick around.
@steves.922
4 жыл бұрын
@@LogNotching Plan to. I am a subscriber.
Nice job... and great product..!
@LogNotching
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Rob.
That is a great looking machine!
@LogNotching
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Robert.
so nice.
Looks great.
@LogNotching
8 жыл бұрын
+Keith Koch Thanks, Keith.
Excelent presentation at min 3:51
Your doing a wonderful job on the canopy, I will be getting one probably later. I just got a month ago my Terra Trike Rover, learning all about it.Not related to the canopy, but I noticed on the back of canopy a red light I would like to find. What is the brand or model No? Your canopys look real good and your improving them all the time . Keep up the good work, will talk more later, Ron
@LogNotching
9 жыл бұрын
Peg Hucke Thanks, Ron. The light on the canopy rear accessory bar is a DiNotte 400R (400L on the front). I bought the recumbent trike for 'fun'; bought the lights as if my safety might depend on them!
@peghucke2810
9 жыл бұрын
Peg Hucke Thanks Edward, I will look that up now, thanks for responding back so soon. Well try to stay in touch and happy trickeing.Ron
Looks wonderful ..really impressive Great Job!! liked the idea of the front clip buckle for quick release.. please where can i find this piece? My Best
@LogNotching
8 жыл бұрын
+Abdallah El-Hariri I sell them with the canopy.
Me and my ole lady love our phone mounts ours are by la cross . I love the way you got the whole thing setup very good arrangement of accessories and the phone hangs down just enough to use the camera function to get a quick pick of what's in front of you good job. Ole by the way can one be made for my tour easy the one in the avatar?
@LogNotching
9 жыл бұрын
No bikes! Thanks for the kind comments.
One thing you haven't talked about or shown is, HOW u get into or out of the seated position, while the canopy is in place. Can you ? or will you explain ?
@LogNotching
8 жыл бұрын
+pdm1942 This video is about canopy components. The canopy unhooks in the front and then swings upward and out of the way. Exit as if you would if no canopy was present. Thanks
looks great ... have you a windscreen ? clear to go on front or jus doesnt work
@LogNotching
9 жыл бұрын
Peter Hibble The windscreen was an experiment and the testing provided mixed results. Not as practical as hoped, so will set that part of the project aside for a while.
Looks good. Yours looks like a quality rig. I have a dumb question. I'm thinking about a recumbent. Do you arrive in better shape in a recumbent than on an ordinary bike. ?
@LogNotching
8 жыл бұрын
+Walter Palmer I have an even dumber answer............., "Yes" (because I don't ride a bike)!
Very cool I want one
@LogNotching
6 жыл бұрын
We can do it!
Where do we go to order one of your canopy? I can't find anything on here that gives info.
@LogNotching
6 жыл бұрын
Email for info: logbuilder@mindspring.com
Hi ed do you have a website I'm buying a 2012 cattrike and thinking about a canopy.... Thank you.
@LogNotching
6 жыл бұрын
Clay, email me at: logbuilder@mindspring.com
Where do I find a canopy like that if you don't mind me asking. I'm new to recumbents and live in a very sunny State and sure could use a nice canopy.
@LogNotching
9 жыл бұрын
Jason Singleton There is an email contact address shown at 07:51. Thanks
@rocketman3776
9 жыл бұрын
LogNotching ok, I emailed you. And thank you Sir for your time.
@LogNotching
8 жыл бұрын
+Jason Singleton You're on my list, Jason. Thanks.
Could these be mounted to a TerraTrike Rover?
@LogNotching
8 жыл бұрын
+littlefishtale76 Yup!
Das ist grand super! paldies! /LV/
Hi Ed. Hope you don't mind, but I'm kind of using your canopy as a model for one that I'm building myself. Mine's not as good as yours, but I just started working on mine. I really like yours, but I like building things too.
@LogNotching
8 жыл бұрын
+dbkguy You'll probably discover 'issues' that affect the performance ofthe canopy as I have. But working these out is a challenge that stimulates the mind and enables discovery. Enjoy & best wishes.
I'd like to know more about your video camera rig shown at the beginning of this video.
@LogNotching
8 жыл бұрын
See camera credits 07:36. It is mounted to a Vello Action Pan handle sitting atop a small tripod.
@NorskiNorskiNorski
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your response. I was particularly interested in a source for the handle. Your videos are great!!
@LogNotching
8 жыл бұрын
The handle is inexpensive and rather light weight. I also like the rubber-footed base which allows for a quick set down and retrieval. Additionally, I installed a quick-release handle to the bottom for 360° hand-held panning. Since this picture was taken I installed a shock-mount for the mic. In this picture the mic cord was draped across the handle and was picking up handling noise. So now the mic is on the left and the cord hangs free so the sound pick up is distortion free. I judge video sound as 50% of the product. And sometimes even the background sound is TRUE TO THE CAPTURE and rather 'Earthy'. Thanks for your interest.
so cool wow
@LogNotching
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yes...., cool (shade!).
How much does that move around at about 15 to 17 mph? How does it handle wind up to 35 mph, in addition to writing speed? I generally cruise around that speed and much of the year is windy. The wind is usually coming from directly in front of me or the side.
@LogNotching
2 жыл бұрын
'Flopping" is directly related by how well it is tuned. Stick it up in the sky it will flop; tuck it down, not so much. I have a rider in NC consistently bombing down hills in the 50MPH range with an occasional 60+......... no flop!
@benwhite3227
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Doesn’t it cover less, the lower it is? How do you get in and out when it’s very low?
@LogNotching
2 жыл бұрын
@@benwhite3227 Not necessarily. Disconnect the front (it swings up and out of the way), mount as usual.
@benwhite3227
2 жыл бұрын
Nice! I saw a kayak sun shade modified for a trike that did that. I wondered if bike specific ones did that and I thought it was a good idea.
@LogNotching
2 жыл бұрын
@@benwhite3227 Kayak canopies are designed for kayak vibrations (on the water!). Plus custom adapters to a trike will reflect the designers worth (generally $0.00, as not priced in).
Hi dale I am in Australia how can I purchase
@LogNotching
8 жыл бұрын
+Michael Shore Advance the video to 07:52 then send me an email that I can use to send info. Thanks.
How do I purchase one of these
@LogNotching
8 жыл бұрын
+Dale Crow Contact info: 07:52
That's really cool! Now, if only that green nylon was a flexible solar sheet to recharge an electric Trike that be worth Gold!
@LogNotching
7 жыл бұрын
It's just a matter of time! Thanks for watching.
@MikeSmith-cl4ix
2 жыл бұрын
That's what I was thinking I have a flexible solar panel I wonder if I could mount it to that. Are you selling these?
but it is better to remove it in cases of strong winds like those found in many deserts that I have visited around the world.
讚 b^^
that canopy as no logic is better to just have a screen on the front to keep dry
@LogNotching
7 жыл бұрын
Then ............., don't get one!
genius - in 2023 can u add solar
@LogNotching
Жыл бұрын
Yes, but limited to 4.0lbs and 100W flex panel size without additional supports.