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Quad ~ A Vision [Dune Buggy/Go Cart] 6
Stay with me now—Imagine a Utah Trikes Quad with a frame above the bed that helps tie in sun protection for the legs and upper body. To help with where this may go, see the pics below:
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Now, attach tubing to give a frame for a front [legs] fairing [say in 3 pieces—top and sides (at an angle)] and a sliding or rolling sheet [could be window shade-like] that allows positioning to protect from the sun’s rays. There could be side flaps for rain or UV protection. The frame could also be used as attachment points for fenders, mirrors, lights, etc.
So, what do you think?
Quad ~ Special Requirement #2 2
The second thing I asked of Ashley [of Utah Trikes] is to give me protection from the sun’s rays through an integrated canopy. I do not want it to look like it was just stuck on, but rather that it is a integral part of the quad. I’ve ridden too many days with the hot sun boring into my skin. Yes, I use sun block and even wear long paints for UV protection from time-to-time.
I’ll have lots of UV exposure during this tour and want to take active measures for protection. I also asked that the design be able to support solar panels if possible. If I also get rain protection, then that is also good. I offered him information from Veltop, the French Company, whose top Mr. Giraldo [pics below] used during his Tour of Discovery.
In addition, Captain Creeg [BROL Member] has shared his design for sun protection. His concept was presented yesterday in the BROL thread where I introduced my quad planning. I also published his ideas here. This might well be a prototype for Ashley.
Ashley does suggest I use the Mueller GX Winwrap Fairing for leg protection. For greater protection the VeCOB Velomobile is yet another consideration. Shown here [left] on a trike, Ashley says it is adaptable to the quad. It is a Carl Mueller creation.
