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I can sympathize with people who have had difficulty in communicating with
AVD. I can report however that Windcheetah production continues in their new
premises. I made a short detour recently and called in to see Bob Dixon. As
reported on the AVD website they have downsized their operation and now
concentrate exclusively on the Windcheetah and outsource the production of
some components. There is a good feel about the scaled down version of AVD
and I suspect that Bob has created a more sustainable working environment
which produces two trikes a week. One of the casualties of the 'small is
beautiful' concept may be that the high demand for communication as well as
production suffers, but this is pure conjecture on my part.

As for the windcheetah rack - mine is covered in black plastic but from its
light weight and the ease with which I have bent it back into shape I
believe it to be alloy and not steel. The design is clearly a compromise but
it is not, in my experience, as flimsy as some comments may suggest. My rack
survived the trauma of being thrown from the roof of my car. It was bent out
of shape ( as were two of the wheels!) but it bent back pretty well and went
back into service.

I now check that the trike is secured to the car properly....and then I
check that I have checked!

Colin Farnworth
Windcheetah #32

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I use the Road ID, you can have what ever information you would like engraved into the tag. It has Velcro band for your arm, or you can get different ones, like for your shoes. Its great! www.roadid.com I gave them out for gifts couple of years ago to some of my cycle friends. James -----Original Message----- From: trikes-bounces@xxxxxxxxx [mailto:trikes-bounces@xxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jules D. Zalon Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 7:33 AM To: trikes@xxxxxxxxx Subject: [trikes] 07/27/05: ICE: an alterative I agree that everyone ought to provide some information in case of emergency. My alternative is to place my vital statistics on a dog tag: a card, which I laminate with cellophane (i.e. "Scotch") tape, and then fold under the strap of my shoe. The card lists my name and address, my wife's home and cell phone number, AND MY BLOOD TYPE IN LARGE LETTERS. I also have similar information on a label stuck to the inside of my helmet. I think this sort of ID would be more noticeable than having someone rustle around an inert body searching for a cell phone, especially since each phone has its own peculiar method of calling up numbers. . . . Just don't put my wife's name on your dog tag! Jules "Download your pictures for free at ftp://www.ihpva.org/incoming/" trikes mailing list - trikes@xxxxxxxxx http://www.ihpva.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes %(disclaimer)s "Download your pictures for free at ftp://www.ihpva.org/incoming/" trikes mailing list - trikes@xxxxxxxxx http://www.ihpva.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes %(disclaimer)s

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07/27/05: ICE: an alterative

I agree that everyone ought to provide some information in case of emergency. My alternative is to place my vital statistics on a dog tag: a card, which I laminate with cellophane (i.e. "Scotch") tape, and then fold under the strap of my shoe. The card lists my name and address, my wife's home and cell phone number, AND MY BLOOD TYPE IN LARGE LETTERS. I also have similar information on a label stuck to the inside of my helmet. I think this sort of ID would be more noticeable than having someone rustle around an inert body searching for a cell phone, especially since each phone has its own peculiar method of calling up numbers. . . . Just don't put my wife's name on your dog tag! Jules "Download your pictures for free at ftp://www.ihpva.org/incoming/" trikes mailing list - trikes@xxxxxxxxx http://www.ihpva.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes %(disclaimer)s

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Re: Windcheetah

I have toured with my Windcheetah #456 through UK, Ireland, Sapin, Netherlands and Germany. I must admit that the first rack I had in 1997 did fail, but my last one has worked for the past 5 years. The Windcheetah can be used for touring vey successfully. I believe that Bob now has several types of rack available including a heavy duty one for touring and an ultra light. The problem with the Windcheetah rack is that there is nothing on the LH side of the rear wheel to support it. Because of this, it is important to asymetrically load the panniers so that anything heavy goes into the top box or RHS pannier. This way you are not overstressing the cantilevered LH support. I wouldn't call myself a credit card tourer, but do limit the clothes, etc that I take. A pair of Shimano sandals is good enough for me , together with very lightweight clothing. The Windcheetah is a superb allrounder. I have done just about everything on mine from velodromes, to time trials, 240 mile in a day Audax events and touring. I live just up the road from AVD and can confirm that the firm is going strong, highly focussed, but a little smaller. I am sure you can make contact. Regards Rod King ----- Original Message ----- From: "Farnworth, Colin (SSD)" <colin.farnworth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <trikes@xxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 5:25 PM Subject: [trikes] Windcheetah > I can sympathize with people who have had difficulty in communicating with > AVD. I can report however that Windcheetah production continues in their new > premises. I made a short detour recently and called in to see Bob Dixon. As > reported on the AVD website they have downsized their operation and now > concentrate exclusively on the Windcheetah and outsource the production of > some components. There is a good feel about the scaled down version of AVD > and I suspect that Bob has created a more sustainable working environment > which produces two trikes a week. One of the casualties of the 'small is > beautiful' concept may be that the high demand for communication as well as > production suffers, but this is pure conjecture on my part. > > As for the windcheetah rack - mine is covered in black plastic but from its > light weight and the ease with which I have bent it back into shape I > believe it to be alloy and not steel. The design is clearly a compromise but > it is not, in my experience, as flimsy as some comments may suggest. My rack > survived the trauma of being thrown from the roof of my car. It was bent out > of shape ( as were two of the wheels!) but it bent back pretty well and went > back into service. > > I now check that the trike is secured to the car properly....and then I > check that I have checked! > > Colin Farnworth > Windcheetah #32 > > Disclaimer > > This e-mail (including any attachments) is only for the person or organisation it is addressed to. If you are not the intended recipient you must let me know immediately and then delete this e-mail. If you use this e-mail without permission, or if you allow anyone else to see, copy or distribute the e-mail, or if you do, or don't do something because you have read this e-mail, you may be breaking the law. > > Liability cannot be accepted for any loss or damage arising from this e-mail (or any attachments) or from incompatible scripts or any virus transmitted. > > E-mails and attachments sent to or received from staff and elected Members may be monitored and read and the right is reserved to reject or return or delete any which are considered to be inappropriate or unsuitable. > > > "Download your pictures for free at ftp://www.ihpva.org/incoming/" > trikes mailing list - trikes@xxxxxxxxx > http://www.ihpva.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes > %(disclaimer)s > -- > This email has been verified as Virus free > Virus Protection and more available at http://www.plus.net > "Download your pictures for free at ftp://www.ihpva.org/incoming/" trikes mailing list - trikes@xxxxxxxxx http://www.ihpva.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes %(disclaimer)s

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