Last Minute Video

A few videos of our tireless work over the past 2 days...

The Dune Skipper and her crew scout the park out. The chain sound wasn't originally intentional, but we are keeping it now because it fits the theme so nicely.  Keep them chains hangin' low for real. 

The Sand Reckoner gets augmented with her overdrive boost kit. This is in emergency situations when a full head on charge is needed while crashing the gate. 

2 more days...

3 Days

The Dune Skipper is about 99% there. Kate has been busy finishing up the chaos cage and crew guards. Erik made a new friend, Big Red, the shop creeper who fits perfectly under The Dune Skipper for work on the derailleurs & disc brakes. Hedy has been busy detailing the sculpture and John, Dave & Tom have been finishing tuning up The Reckoner.

Just a few more details and she is ready to take her scout car role in front of The Reckoner. We will be showcasing 2 different vehicles from the same fleet... one nimble scout & collection vehicle and one crawling machine of war... we cant wait.

Her wheels may be small in comparison but she has the top end speed

That's right, she is on blocks. Look at that steel ball detailing (insert ball joke here) and those plush reclined leather seats complete with cup holders. You cant get any more luxurious can you?

We left the front 'incense' holders from Octovishnu last year as is. His humble orange octo spirit lives on! Its interesting there are pieces of all 3 Kinetic Sculpture Derby entries on The Dune Skipper. The chain guides are from The Mothership, the original entry to the KKSD 2 years ago, that John was involved in. My my how the vehicles have evolved in just 2 years!


Its getting close!

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!