Since 2017, I had already experimented with different solar bikes: upright bike with solar trailer, then recumbent bike with trailer for the 2020 Tour de France and the 2021 Tour of Europe. In anticipation of the elevations of the Sun Trip Alpes 2022, I wanted to return to the upright bike. The idea was to […]
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Introduction I designed this solar cargo bike to participate in the Sun Trip 2018, a 12,000 km course from Lyon (France) to Guangzhou (China). I chose a 2-wheeled cargo bike, to which I added a solar trailer. Technical description Cycling I chose the Larry vs Harry cargo bike from the Bullitt brand: The trailer I
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The reasons for my choices Here is a description of the project from the very beginning with:– the reasons for my choice for this type of unique solution. – the different steps necessary for the construction of this "solar" bike After being able to finish my first Sun Trip in 2017, it was important for
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The choice of the type of our 2 solar bikes is linked to my professional history: I am Daniel, husband of Sibylle, and by integrating the company Swiss-urbanbikes which manufactures the Speedped, I found myself at the source of components of the best choice. I then converted our daily bikes, with the concern to keep
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I built my solar trike in 2017, to participate in the Sun Trip. Since then, I use it in everyday life, to go to work, for walks and travels. As I am a cabinetmaker, it was natural to build the load-bearing structure of my solar panels in wood. I chose red cedar for its recognized
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