4 Days

Today we were interviewed by a local radio station WRTI about the upcoming Kinetic Sculpture Derby and our progress. The team tightened up some bolts and snugged up a few wires and the Reckoner was down off of her blocks and out for another test run.

Final check before the ride. Tom approves

Captain Tom doing what he was born to do

Pedaling to the meet-up spot

Tom, Dave & John

Interviewin'

We were near the El, no good for radio having a train ruin your recording every 5 mins. So we decided to take the reporter on a ride to a nearby park where it was quiet.

Great to hear every ones input, it was amazing to reflect on the entire process and what we experienced.

Oh look who decided to show up at the park? The Dune Skipper and her loyal crew!

Overall the test ride was a success! We loaded up The Reckoner with 2 additional people to see how it would handle weight. After about 4 or 5 blocks worth of riding the wire spokes stretched a little bit which is good/bad. We now know roughly the weight limit this thing can handle before the wheels start to flex. Interestingly enough the rear wheels full 3x spoke pattern didnt stretch at all, the front wheels which have a half 3x half 0x stretched the most. All knowledge for the next build! Now back to the shop for a tune up and a final prep for Saturdays glorious ride!