Akromaster Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Just wondering how people get around once you've flown somewhere? Taxi seems the obvious choice if you don't have a pre-arrangement. Costs me $20 each way from Echuca airfield into town in a taxi. That's $40 bucks on top of aircraft hire. Anyway, I've seen these electric mono wheels whizzing around in the Melb CBD last couple of weeks and went looking. On Amazon (can I say that?) they're $500-$900USD and weigh around the 10kg mark and the size of a small suitcase. They apparently get up to 20kph with a 20km range. Foldable bikes as another option? That's what I started looking into actually, but they don't fold up small enough. For the cynics, yes $500 is about 12 taxi rides into Echuca :). Ak... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDQDI Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Yes I've seen those airwheels/solowheel sas well, sounds like they take a little while to get used to but once mastered they look like a very handy bit of gear. Taxis are expensive but for most regional airports it is the only option if you haven't organised someone before hand. I haven't thought too much about it but I would guess that a call to the local aero club of a location could well pay off with most people happy to meet a new face and help out when possible:thumb up: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmccarthy Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 A chap turns up at Kyneton from time to time in a Texan with a folding bike strapped into the passenger seat. He rides into town. It is one of those bikes that hinges in the middle and fits well. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgmwa Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I bought a cheap folding bike from Aldi as a bit of an experiment. It's quite well made but weighs about 18kg, which is pretty heavy and it also looks relatively bulky when folded, so it's probably not going to be a practical proposition in my case. Would be good for a caravan though. Much more expensive makes like Brompton or Bike Friday weigh about 12kg or even less, and would be better in a plane. They probably fold up a bit smaller too. rgmwa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andys@coffs Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I purchased 2 HASA brand folding bike F2 off ebay.....$300ea delivered. They fold up small enough that I can fit 2 of them into a ford focus boot. From a ride perspective not as good as a full sized bike and I get the odd look when out and about.....but a 100% on walking...... Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akromaster Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share Posted February 12, 2015 18kg is probably a bit too heavy. 10kg would be the limit IMO and small enough so if you had a pax, perhaps have two of them. How much do the HASA bikes weigh? Re: funny looks These mono wheels get a few funny looks too. Imagine one going down the highway into town :). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andys@coffs Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Folding bikes are generally 12 to 18kgs...to get less than that you are looking at carbon fibre or titanium...both of which need an extra zero on what I paid for mine..... I wasn't that convinced when I purchased mine that it could or would work...... Mine weighs 12.5kg..... which is a damn side less than the silly bugger sitting on it Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Fly in a group and organise a bus ot taxi. Works out at a reasonable price. Nev 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 John Gilpin modified his savannah with a rear turtle deck and inside that lift up hinged deck is a custom made holder for one of those fold up bikes...he can fit a couple of jerry cans to it . It weighs 12kg I believe I have some pics some where I will try to find them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 http://www.stolspeed.com/bike-on-board here is Johns bike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabiru Phil Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 An Avocet would be the go, just needs a special weight category to take the 4 wheeler. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Short Skyvan and take your Suzuki Jimny. IF you can ride one of those collapsible bikes 15 Km leave the plane home and ride a GOOD bike the whole distance. Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akromaster Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 We've gone from 1 wheel to 4 And FH I'm not one to pedal 15kms either that's why I been looking at electric bikes (or the airwheel in this case). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 The electric bikes are too heavy because of the battery. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDQDI Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 The electric bikes are too heavy because of the battery. Nev Google 'airwheel' or 'solowheel' or check them out on YouTube. I'll try and find a vid and upload Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SDQDI Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 You get about an hours ride out of it or 15 to 20 Ks and they are relitively light and take up not much more space than a bike wheel. You can get an off-road version with a chunky tire and also airwheel do a twin wheel which is two tyres side by side taking up not much more room but helping with stability for maybe someone who doesn't ride so much (manoeuvrability is not as good). They are nifty bits of gear, if they were a bit cheaper I would have one:thumb up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akromaster Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 You'd be surprised how light some of these electric bikes are actually. 10-20kg but kinda pricey as Andy indicated. Check out the YikeBike...still in development though (over $2k) but profile when folded up looks good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apm Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Just thinking, Maybe electric wheel could replace the planes battery to save some weight, would be charged by the time you land, just have to remember not to return to plane with no charge left. unless your ok with swinging on the prop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinsm Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 get fit, walk. My instructor told me that when doing x country's, carry a credit card and $100. If its raining you can get a taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akromaster Posted February 13, 2015 Author Share Posted February 13, 2015 @apm...I can totally see that. Compartment as some do behind the engine could house it with a plug you just plug the wheel into . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aro Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Google 'airwheel' or 'solowheel' or check them out on YouTube. I'll try and find a vid and upload Solowheels look like fun. I suspect they are illegal in public places in Australia though... the same as Segways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I've always found the best way to call your motel and ask the owner to collect you from the field. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andys@coffs Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 I was surfing looking at that solowheel..... In another youtube the guy tests real world endurance...he got 34 minutes and about 5.5miles at about 10mph .....I'm thinking that is unlikely to be enough distance or time for what we need. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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