Bees, bikes, Recumbent Trikes and a Motorcycle ride, Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 (The Best) :)
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- Опубликовано: 19 окт 2024
- Another means of self propelled human pedal power comes to the Wiltshire Man's channel.
The wonderful Recumbent trike. A great contraption for covering lots of miles in comfort.
This is Rupert's old Ice Q trike that he brought brand new about 18 years ago, it's not done many miles (approx 4000) and it will be put to good use when it comes to Wiltshire.
I shall be now be able to go bike packing, Trike packing and Motorbike Camping. Got to love 2 wheels but is three better? We shall see:)
Check out this year's "sun race". Entered by a UK lad on a recumbent with a solar panel on top. He went all the way down to Morocco. I enjoyed watching his vlog.
Welcome to the world of tadpole recumbents Sandy. I have ridden one for many years now and would not go back to the dark side 🫣 You can load them up like a pack horse but keep it lightweight if possible and it will make a difference on the hills. Slow going uphill but nothing gets close to you going down hill ! ICE is a great British brand and you will find the drum brakes a joy. Enjoy
Hi John
I'll still be riding my "normal" bikes but can appreciate the comfort afforded by a trike:) It should be a lot of fun
Love your videos sandy, the way you take your time out and about it great.
I have a old 1960 triumph thunderbird.
Thats a lovely old bike
You're going to love the trike. You really can pack a lot of camping gear on them. They are stable and comfortable. Happy for you!
I agree...25,000 miles since 2008 on my Actionbent tadpole trike...its my baby! I put a rear hub motor on it after a couple of years and mounted the batts under the seat. If you electrify make sure the batteries are as close to the centre of mass of the combined vehicle/rider unit as possible, for the best handling. I can happily hold my own in vehicular traffic up to 30 mph. Good to get a mirror on each side for safety, and a flag.
Hi Sandy,your enthusiasm & interest in all things outdoor is great,I hope the new trike is successful,thanks for taking us along on another trip,atb Colin P,👍
It was a beautiful trip on a nice Saturday.
I knew last week when you rode that other trike that you were going to find yourself buying one for yourself very soon. LOL
Congratulations on your new vehicle!
I had an ICE trike for about 6 months and had to sell it on as you can’t cut traffic on them. You can bump up a curb on them. You can’t ride them off road as too too unstable. I’d not do it my friend. Them problem with them is your weight is towards the back but of course that is where you only have one wheel. I just couldn’t see the advantage to it unless you had a problem with your balance……I do not so sold it on. Just my 2 peneth worth. All the beast my friend. J
Been riding a recumbent trike for a few years and never encountered any of the issues you raise. But I suppose it’s not for everyone. They are great fun and never had a problem going wherever I want
@@neilsonwheels I live on the London Surrey borders and with the amount of traffic on my commute I couldn’t just can’t slip down the side of a queue of cars also I couldn’t just pop it up a kerb to switch to the path. It was great fun but I couldn’t justify keeping it along with a “normal” bike oh and I also managed to roll it on a laden ride off-road so. As sandy has different bikes for different jobs I’m sure he will get on just fine just not for me. 👍
Another great video Sandy and what an awesome investment😊
My wife and I are unable to travel to the UK, your videos are the next best thing. Cheers!
Glad you like the videos Dan, do you have a certain region of the UK you would like to see?
@@WiltshireMan Yes, I would like to visit London again. I would like to see Buckingham Palace again and go to a pub again. I would also like to go on a guided tour of old churches and old castles. Take care, Sandy!
Well Sandy it looks comfortable and great fun shall be on camping trip with it you do see them about full of luggage on touring trips,Ride safe my friend.
Thanks Chris, yes this is extremely comfortable to ride, I love it:)
Very nice. Maybe even pull a bike trailer with that, Sandy. 🙂👍🚴♀️
It's certainly possible Brian and as for the trike very comfortable indeed:)
I thought the same. Possibly a Bob Yak although they are not made any more and quite difficult to find.
Hi Sandy. I have kept bees for over 50 years and have always used Manley frames in the honey supers because they can hold twice as much honey as the SN 1 or the Hoffman ones which reduces work when extracting the honey.
Hi Steve,
When my brother and I kept bees over 30 years ago we also used commercial equipment, most of our hives were Modified Dadant or old 13 frame British National brood chambers (Old Alec Gales top bee space brood chambers I believe) they would fit to Dadant supers. I doubt I shall ever get back into beekeeping as I have too much on but I can look back and remember lots of good times. Sadly my dream of becoming a bee farmer ended when I got married and moved to the town and became unwell and just generally went through a very difficult time for several years, thankfully things are a lot better now apart from the lack of free time.
I am trying to locate R. Manleys final resting place and the location of his out apiaries also the same for A. W. Gale for a video project, do you have any info I wonder?
I used to ride motorcycles when I was young but I can't anymore because I have balance problems now that I'm old. So I just ride along with you. 🙂
Definitely get yourself to a steam rally Sandy, I used to organise Special Event Station for many years at a local rally. My kids grew up camping at rallies and loved them, my eldest lad used to help out feeding the music cards into an organ and got to learn how the fair ground organs worked at a very early age. Wonderful memories for us all.
If only those 2 young lads knew who it was on the motorbike , as they crossed that road sandy 🙌🇬🇧👌 well you curve balled me on this one sandy ( can you get a kamode fitted ) 😂 only joking, , enjoy sandy and stay safe 🫶🤙
You can probably fit a komode and an electric motor Martin:)
I hope you get on alright with the trike, Sandy. I had an Ice Trike a few years ago but only kept it for about a year, as I felt very vulnerable on roads. Also, it's slow and hard work going up hills as you can't let gravity pull your body weight down on the pedals. I didn't notice whether you had suspension on yours, but personally I would say it is essential, as you can't raise yourself out of the saddle on rough patches as you can with a conventional bike. Sorry if this sounds negative but one thing in it's favour is that the seat is so much more comfortable than a saddle!
Looks like it is a great piece of kit, seen one around Chippenham and like the look of them but will be interested to know how vulnerable you feel around traffic being so low. Also great to see the 2 young lads going off for a little adventure
Lovely to see and hear 😊
That's a classic back road in the lee of the Chilterns, my father used to take us down it when we were kids.
There's so many listed old buildings in that village, that Manor Farm isn't even listed 😂
The safety aspects of recumbents scares me.
If it has wheels and can be propelled forward, of course Sandy will be interested in it. I am very anxious to see how that new machine works for you Sandy. I suppose if you have the right gearing and good tires and racks for hauling your gear, it should do just fine out on the trails for camping and other outdoor activities. I'm certain that you will make it all work. Congratulations on your new addition to your "adventure arsenal." Thanks for showing it to us, see you on the next one.
Anything with wheels will grab my attention Terry. The wheel is man's greatest invention and I should know as I have had numerous blisters walking but none where wheels have been involved:)
Ew can’t wait to see your adventures on the trike! Very nice indeed.
I have a feeling you'll be planning some lovely scenic routes on that beauty Sandy...look forward to seeing some footage on that in the near future
Hi Wiltshire Man on your TomTom change the route type to windy roads it’ll take you on some fantastic twisty routes (don’t do it when you are in a hurry though😀)
I often do it when I want a slow scenic plod on my little bike. I set a destination add places to the route I want to go on the way and set it to windy routes.
Also if you ever want to ensure the sat nav takes you on a certain route click on the route and add via points - you really don’t need to stop and create new routes for each place you go to.
I'm a bit of a luddite when it comes to technology :)
Hey Sandy, I was in Swindon for the day and saw you cross the Oxford/Shrivenham road about an hour ago !
I was out on the bike and did cross the A420 but was on the bridge that carries the Shrivenham to Highworth B4000 road
Love it Sandy. Happy adventures on the new machine.
I knew you were in trouble sandy when you tried that first trike and guessed straight away you would get one for sure 👌 and bingo ❤❤❤ can’t wait to see you out and about in it as it looks a hoot. Didcot was always rough my first post was there when I was in the army, always trouble and something bad happening. Love to all the family carmen and zeta ♥️♥️💋💋♥️♥️
Your right on both counts Marcus:)
Put a pennant on an aerial as there below door height of most modern cars. I saw one a few years ago and the only way I knew it was coming at a junction with cars parked either side was the moving pennant higher than the roof of the cars. Always fancied one but in a busy suburban area not really practical.
Hi Sandy, we watch your videos and they are great to watch, I bought an ICE recumbent trike last year and took it to Holland and it was great. I’m in the process of getting it electrified. We can’t wait to see where you go and how you get on with yours. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Anita,
Rupert is delivering the trike to me on Saturday just 3 days time then I'll be out triking. I will still ride my "normal" bikes but it will be great to have the trike. I have a feeling I am going to enjoy it very much
That was an exciting ride out through some pretty villages.I can’t wait to see you out on a trike trip. I wish I had the space to store one. They really go fast on the flat as you are low profile and tucked out of the wind..
I'm looking forward to some nice long rides on this trike Neil, being out of the wind will be great, wind noise whilst riding is really a nuisance
Looks like a fun ride on that three wheeler. I have always liked those.
Hi Sandy, an navigation app called ‘scenic’ has served me well when wanting to stay clear of main roads and traffic (most of the time). Just a thought. Hope to catch up sometime this year. Cheers, Colin.
Great video Sandy, really love the content. Brilliant to see stuff put together in some ones head come to life. Keep the videos coming bud. Big thumbs up,
Regards
Moose
Very nice......me neighbour has a friend who rides a recumbent around the estates round bev road, he has a flag on the back gets up to speed quite quickly...happy days.
'Ull' east yorkshire.
Goodluck with that little adventure sandy and I'm looking forward to seeing you out and about on it, looks great fun!
Lovely film Sandy… Nice to see Chug chugging…Trike looks great fun..You’ll need some sort of flag so you don’t get squished by trucks mind you 😄👍
Hi Dickie, yes I shall have a flag for the trike, everyone seems to think drivers won't see a trike but many drivers will swerve when they see a rabbit:) Chug is doing well, I clocked up 126 miles yesterday:)
Enjoy Sandy, looks a cool trike. 😎 A trailer on the back will fit your ⛺️ camping gear in. Many happy adventures, my friend. 💙💙💙💙
Thanks Angela, I think I'll be OK with panniers on the trike but guess it would pull a trailer if needed
Hi Sandy congratulations on the purchase of your trike. I am sure you will have loads of fun and you will be smiling as much as I do 😀😀. All you need now is a Wiltshire Man flag on the back. Enjoy you tricking adventures 👍👍👍👍🏕🏕🏕😀😀😀😀😀
Hi Charles, Looking forward to exploring the countryside in comfort on this trike, I think I can safely say "Comfort" when compared to a normal upright bike :) Hopefully less wind noise too.
Well, thats something different for you Sandy!! Reckon I would feel rather vulnerable riding through town traffic on that!!.
Enjoy your new trike and look forward to seeing the videos.
Typical sandy laying down on the job again. 😂 should be very interesting camps coming up. Great video.
You must use a lot of chain lube on those recumbent bikes:] I think you will have fun with it, Sandy.
I know Chesham well. Grew up in a small village not too far away. Long long time ago now. Fond memories.
That trike looks great fun Sandy. You should have some good adventures on it. I would have thought that you want a good strong rack to carry all your luggage.
My only concern riding it would be trying not to get crushed by other vehicles as you are so low down and visibility is therefore quite limited from it and too easy for other road users not to see you . Great idea in principle but in practice maybe too high risk on the roads and I guess they don't go off road. Maybe good for riding in somewhere like Netherlands?
How many bicycles do you have now? Must be a few. Plus your RE and V-Strom. Life on two wheels is good.
Hope you get to making a bee video. Would be very interesting.
Are you going to fit the mudguards? 😂😂😂 I've got my suspicions 😂
Great video ,really enjoyed that 👍
All the best to you and yours 🍻🍻🍻
I have seen reverse trikes being used on paved rail trails near me. They look like a lot of fun if you have the right place to ride them. I've also seen a tandem model that someone was using to take a disabled relative for a ride. You can apparently load them up pretty heavily. The only caveat I've heard is that these are not easily seen by motorists.
good vid n you out and about on bike keep up the good vid you do on channel thanks lee
Cant see the point myself, but each to their own . Best of luck with it .
Hi Sandy, I have a trike (which I made). I am really interested to see how you get on with yours. I am on the edge of the Cotswold near Chipping Norton and as you probably know it's pretty hilly so I made mine with electric assist and it's lovely to ride. Hill climbs are slower on a recumbent so for me this was essential. Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures. For relaxed riding and taking in the views they are unbeatable.
Looks like a lot of fun!
Thats what it's all about:)
Sandy I'm over the moon that you have bought a recumbant trike (my dream) you will have a lot of fun on that, is it a Ice trike ? As you know I'm sure you can get the trike bags for it. I like the way you used the Sat nav through your lovely route, thanks for taking us along and look forward to your first trike adventure wonderful 👌👏👋
Thanks Trekon, Yes it is an ICE Q:)
Traffic should not be a problem bro ya can ride under it all, well maybe not a Mini. Look forward to see you take it on a camping trip. Safe travels. Ken.
Thanks Ken:)
Great one mate i will come and have a look at that one..
That might be nice for some people but not for me ! Good luck if you have one 💭🤔💪👍😉😀😁🐑🇵🇭🏴
Sandy, good to hear your thought's on your interest in a trike?. My own was traffic. Vehicles give you more room so far. But it's not very good on hills,different pedalling positions make for a slower ride up hills and downhill bends with caution! For me, an electrical assistant is required. Batteries are the biggest drawback. Happy day's. Vincent
Great video as always
Looks very comfortable Sandy , but limited to what terrain you can tackle ie off road sections through canal gates 😂 but for road use it will be fine although a bit to close to car wheel height for my liking. I’m sure you will have some great adventures on it tho 👍
This will be a tarmac/ smooth surface machine Dave, it won't replace the other bikes but will make a good long distance tourer I reckon and be very comfortable too:)
Superb Sandy! Always onwards😎😉🏆
I like to try new things Marty:)
Three wheel on my wagon ..... looking forward to see how you get on with this. I think it feels nippy because something is hanging near the ground LOL.
I will make sure the Y fronts are nice and tight:)
@@WiltshireMan 😂😂😂😂
Enjoy your new trike and don't be tempted to add a third wheel 🛞 to Chugg. 😂😂😂
There would be less chance of falling off with a third wheel Colin, but don't worry I shall keep Chug as a Motor Bicycle and not a Motor Tricycle:)
Never mind the Jabberwock, "Beware the rutted track, my son".
I’m really interested in how this trike works out as I have a back issue and this might be the answer.
For riding long days then recumbent trikes can't be beaten, I'll be doing plenty of triking videos soon:) so will see how true this is
First job Sandy is to fit a flag pole with a big Hi Viz flag on it. Those things are invisible down the country roads that you like to use. Any hedgerow higher than a couple of feet and you won't see any views like you do on a normal bike and traffic won't see you. But enjoy yourself on your new ride anyway.👍
Yes I think the same but when I speak to others that ride them they all say they enjoy them more than a normal bike, more comfortable and less wind noise. A flag is a must!
Nordkapp next❤on the trike!❤❤❤❤
That would be a Great adventure:)
Now you need a tall flag in the back to be seen by vehicles coming toward you.
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I'm not sure about those trikes Sandy , a bit awkward to say the least . You would have to get a pole and an orange flag to make sure you get seen so as to not get run over by a truck (lorry) nevermind happy trikeing :-)
What’s next? Roller skates? 😂
Looks a nice velocipede and you are now clipless, tubeless will be next. Henry.
Trike arrives tomorrow Henry:)
Sandy, I look forward to the maiden voyage. How is poor old Dave going to keep up with you?
Didcot is defo a dive....Apart from the steam railway, its a section of swap over of Swindon broad gauge and normal gauge, don't mention the top secret underground hadro nuclear loopy thing under it I'm sure steam engines are far more fun.
Ps l' d stick with the Lovely Himalayan my best wishes to you from the Philippines ❤️💭🤔💪👍😉😀😁🌹🏍️🛺🐑🇵🇭🏴
Don't worry Gordon, I am
I have all sorts of push bikes but I would never consider a low rider trike. I can just see you negotiating a tight country bend and lorry coming around the same bend fast, behind you, him looking ahead from high up and you getting squashed, with the lorry driver driving too fast, perhaps on the phone or distracted in some other way, whilst you are riding along just above the road like a flat fish ( extremely flat ?) At the end of the day, the fact that he was driving dangerously, doesn't help you, all mashed up and dead ? I would suggest that the best bike for you to go camping etc would be a smallish electric cargo bike.
I think I will only choose to ride it on certain roads Steve, statistically there are not many accidents with trikes involving lorries
there are not many trikes ?
Why have you got half a wind shield on you bike ?
On the motorcycle I have a power bronze windscreen, thats how they come, it is taller than the one supplied with the bike from Royal Enfield
Hey, you still flying? If not what got you out?
I no longer fly, getting too old for it, it takes a far bit of good coordination and strength and technique to launch a paramotor safely and I'm lacking in the coordination department.
@WiltshireMan that is why they have trikes lol
Do you miss it?
@@vincentbizon4525 Not really. I found the higher you go the slower you seem to move and a horrible blue haze goes over everything. The closer to the ground you are the more interesting but also the more dangerous. I am now quite happy riding my bicycles and motorbikes
@WiltshireMan I have been flying a few years now. But I also enjoy cycling as well. Always wanted to ride motorcycle but can't do it all lol.
Cheers!
Didcot was always a dump, now it looks like a city, they have built on many of the places that used to flood... That trike will be nice with no more pain in your arse.
It's horrifying Bry how the developers are taking so much land nowadays. If the past generations could come back they would not recognise many of the places these days! Trikes are much more comfortable than bikes as your body is supported but they are also less convenient, everything has its pros and it's cons I reckon:)
@@WiltshireMan I saw something saying we need to build 2 houses per day every day to cope with the immigrants!! So much for the Rwanda flights!!!!
Please learn how to use the apostrophe when you're posting publicly. Bees, bikes and trikes are all plural (not possessive) and do not need an apostrophe.
For the sake of not wanting to harm the English language and the written word I have removed the apostrophes. As it is Englishness is having a hard enough time of things at the moment. It may take a while for the Thumbnail to update though as that has to go through the machinations of RUclips
@@WiltshireMan Apologies, my comment looks rude in hindsight.