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Topic: Quadricycle


In the News (Sun 27 Dec 09)

  
  Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Quadricycle use diminished in the late 19th century as a result of improvements in bicycle technology that made their four wheel cousins largely obsolete, although small numbers were manufactured through the 1950s for rental use in tourist areas.
Quadricycles can often be found at tourist attractions where they are available to rent by the hour or day.
Some quadricycles are designed to be the four-wheel counterparts of mountain bicycles and are optimised for strength and the ability to deal with steep and rough terrain.
www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Quadricycle   (995 words)

  
  Quadricycle
The quadricycle is as light as possible but sturdy enough to withstand some reasonable off-road use.
As the quadricycle does not lean, high lateral forces are placed on the rim under hard cornering.
At the rear of the quadricycle, behind the seat is storage space for a small rucksack and a briefcase.
www.btinternet.com /~robert.collingridge/quadricycle/index.html   (4024 words)

  
 World Wide Words: Quadricycle
The same year a Washington man was said to have invented a quadricycle as a kind of bicycle rickshaw.
Apart from Ford’s vehicle, quadricycle has continued to mean a means of transport that uses human muscle as motive power.
Under EU Directive 2002/24/EC, a quadricycle is one of several kinds of small four-wheeled vehicles of which the biggest has an unladen mass of 400 kg and a maximum power of 15 kW.
www.worldwidewords.org /topicalwords/tw-qua2.htm   (533 words)

  
 Surreys by Tecnoart of America, Inc - quadricycle and four wheel bikes
The manufacturer known as Tecnoart di Pensalfini Sante created the Surreys in 1962, and is the leading supplier throughout Europe.
Easier than riding a bike, a quadricycle is a stable four wheeled pedal powered cycle, commonly referred to as a Surrey.
It is designed to resemble the classic Model T automobile, and to make it possible for people of all ages and sizes to ride/exercise comfortably and worry free.
www.tecnoartsurrey.com   (321 words)

  
 afquad.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Quadricycles are currently distributed in Europe via a network of around 1,000 dealers and 3,000 agents.
This system has enabled the quadricycle to be a "good example" in terms of road safety.
It was therefore quite logical for quadricycle manufacturers to develop efficient electrically-driven vehicles and for them to bring the first models of this new series of vehicles onto the market.
www.afquad.com /htm/uk/partenaires.htm   (562 words)

  
 Quadricycle Photographs
Henry Ford and the Quadricycle on Broadway, New York, 1910.
Henry and Edsel with the 25 millionth Ford and the Quadricycle, Ford Rotunda, 1937.
Henry Ford made the Quadricycle from miscellaneous parts including bicycle tires for the wheels and a bicycle chain.
www.hfmgv.org /exhibits/showroom/1896/photos.html   (112 words)

  
 Piaggio quadricycle 4 wheeler load carrier to come to India
Piaggio quadricycle 4 wheeler load carrier to come to India
Quadricycles are vehicles that have more height than ordinary three-wheelers but are smaller than light commercial vehicles.
Vehicles in this category have been introduced in other countries, but this is the first time such a vehicle will be brought to India.
www.dancewithshadows.com /piaggio_quadricycle.asp   (354 words)

  
 1900 Humber Quadricycle Project: The Friends of Beamish Museum.
Humber Quadricycle - If you have been reading these reports over the years, you will know about the 1900 Humber Quadricycle which has been slowly restored, including the making of many missing parts.
You may remember that when we began, it was thought to be not only the oldest motorised Humber in existence, but the only one of its kind.
I contacted the dealer to tell him what he had, to find that he had sold it and was not prepared to put me in touch with the purchaser.
www.friendsofbeamish.co.uk /motorcarsbikes/quadbike.html   (536 words)

  
 Aerospaceweb.org | Ask Us - Aircraft Landing Gear Layouts
Quadricycle gear are also very similar to the bicycle arrangement except there are four main gear roughly equal in size and mounted along the fuselage.
The most significant advantage of quadricycle gear is that the plane's floor can be very close to the ground for easier loading and unloading of cargo.
Quadricycle gear are sometimes used on cargo planes, but probably the most well known example is the B-52 bomber.
www.aerospaceweb.org /question/design/q0200.shtml   (2049 words)

  
 No need for speed
Tom says he believes his replica is the only quadricycle with a working engine based on the original other than the two cars in the Ford museum.
Building the quadricycle capped a long career restoring automobiles that began with the Ford Model T. Tom bought his first T in 1951, trading a Wizzer motorized bicycle and $35 for the car.
Because Ida has lived with arthritis nearly her entire life (she was diagnosed while still in her 20s), Tom invented a passenger seat in one of his Model Ts that slides sideways on rails out of the car and onto the pavement allowing Ida to get into the vehicle comfortably.
www.ruralmissouri.org /02pages/02JunemodelT.html   (1439 words)

  
 Quadricycle
Quadricycle (also spelled quadracycle or quadrocycle) is a four-wheeled vehicle.
Quadricycles were one solution to the problem of low-speed stability in early cycles, typically multi-seat models (as seen in the picture).
In modern quadricycles, an open cycle seating two and more riders in a sociable configuration is most common and popularly referred to as a surrey.
www.dejavu.org /cgi-bin/get.cgi?ver=93&url=http%3A%2F%2Farticles.gourt.com%2F%3Farticle%3DQuadricycle%26type%3Den   (261 words)

  
 America on the Move | Wabash child's Irish Mail quadricycle
This quadricycle was donated to the Smithsonian in 1945.
This tyoe of small quadricycle was popularly known as an Irish Mail.
It was made by the Wabash Manufacturing Co., of Wabash, Indiana.
americanhistory.si.edu /onthemove/collection/object_302.html   (205 words)

  
 1900 Humber Quadricycle Project: The Friends of Beamish Museum.
Humber Quadricycle - If you have been reading these reports over the years, you will know about the 1900 Humber Quadricycle which has been slowly restored, including the making of many missing parts.
You may remember that when we began, it was thought to be not only the oldest motorised Humber in existence, but the only one of its kind.
I contacted the dealer to tell him what he had, to find that he had sold it and was not prepared to put me in touch with the purchaser.
friendsofbeamish.co.uk /motorcarsbikes/quadbike.html   (536 words)

  
 Polaris Revolver Sport Quadricycle Revolver Concept Vehicle   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Virtually all of today’s rider active, street-legal, homologated quadricycles are off-road vehicles that have been adapted for on-road use.
The Motorcycle Design Association nominated the Revolver as one of eight vehicles to be considered for their “Best of Show” award.
Revolver could be the quadricycle of the future…and the future might be a lot closer than you think.
www.atvriders.com /atvnews/2005polarisrevolveratv.html   (293 words)

  
 Quadricycle International - An indispensable vehicule for all recreational sites!
This new quadricycle, single and double row-models available in Spring 2005, was created by Alto Design 2004 winner of a prestigious Bronze Award for excellence from IDSA.
Available in the color of your choice, the quadricycle can also be personalized with your logo on its exterior.
This superb quadricycle sports an attractive, contemporary look designed to meet your clientele’s highest expectations.
www.quadricycleintl.com /en/products.html   (156 words)

  
 Aixam Cars   (Site not responding. Last check: )
With over twenty five years of experience Aixam has built a range of quadricycles that offers driving pleasure in conditions of comfort and outstanding safety.
Though not required to so by law, in 1988 the Aixam quadricycle was the first to pass crash tests at the same speed and under similar circumstances as full size cars.
This is the top selling quadricycle in the UK because of its recognised versatility, economy and simplicity.
www.midlands.uk.com /webadverts/aixamcars.htm   (382 words)

  
 Quadricycle Photographs
Henry Ford and the Quadricycle on Broadway, New York, 1910.
Henry and Edsel with the 25 millionth Ford and the Quadricycle, Ford Rotunda, 1937.
Henry Ford made the Quadricycle from miscellaneous parts including bicycle tires for the wheels and a bicycle chain.
www.thehenryford.org /exhibits/showroom/1896/photos.html   (112 words)

  
 Indiacar News-Piaggio to unveil quadricycle in 15 mths   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Italian automobile maker Piaggio is set to launch its first quadricycle in the country in the next 12-15 months.
The quadricycles will be positioned as pick-up vehicles or delivery vans but at 1 tonne their capacity will be much lesser that that of standard Tata Motors or Mahindra pick-up vehicle.
The company is currently in the process of ramping up production at its Baramati plant from 260 vehicles per day to 300 vehicles in the next two months.
www.indiacar.com /xnewdet.asp?id=n7299   (318 words)

  
 Ford Motor Company - Henry Ford & Family
It's a far cry from today's cars and even from what he produced a few years later, but in a way it's the starting point of Ford's career as a businessman.
Until the Quadricycle, Ford's tinkering had been experimental, theoretical—like the gas engine he built on his kitchen table in the 1890's, which was just an engine with nothing to power.
The Quadricycle showed enough popularity and potential that it launched the beginning of Ford's business ventures.
www.ford.com /en/heritage/fordFamily/default.htm   (640 words)

  
 Quad Biking in Wales, UK :: TQRE - The Quadricycle Riding Experience
Working closely with Yamaha Motor UK, we offer people a place to ride Quads the way they were designed to be ridden.
Here at The Quadricycle Riding Experience we help people understand the correct and most importantly, the legal way to ride Quads on greenlanes, respecting the environment and the other people that use our public rights of way.
You must be at least 18, and have a full car licence or a motorcycle licence issued before February 2001 to ride here with us.
www.tqre.co.uk   (355 words)

  
 61-8-359. Riding on motorcycles.   (Site not responding. Last check: )
(3) A person operating a motorcycle or quadricycle may not carry any packages, bundles, or articles that would prevent the operator from keeping both hands on the handlebars or that would interfere with the operation of the vehicle in a safe and prudent manner.
A motorcycle or quadricycle may be operated without lights from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset if:
(b) the motorcycle or quadricycle is being driven to the nearest repair facility for headlamp repair.
data.opi.state.mt.us /bills/mca/61/8/61-8-359.htm   (279 words)

  
 deseretnews.com | The Henry Ford
Ford's Quadricycle was not the first car on the road.
But, as they will tell you at The Henry Ford, as the first of some 15 million Ford vehicles that would be driven throughout the country during the next three decades, it was certainly one of the most significant.
And there are the presidential cars: the 1902 Brougham used by Teddy Roosevelt; the 1939 Lincoln that carried Franklin Roosevelt, the Bubble Top used by Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower and John Kennedy; the 1961 Lincoln that carried Kennedy on that fateful November day in Dallas.
deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,640192449,00.html   (1610 words)

  
 LIGIER [ Automobiles ] Classic Range
The Ligier X-Too is a light quadricycle (4kw) accessible without a driving licence for drivers born before January 1st 1988, or from age 16 ans for drivers born after January 1st 1988 who hold the BSR basic level licence with the light quadricycle option.
The Ligier X-Too Max is a light quadricycle (4kw) usable without a driving licence for drivers born prior to 1st January 1988, or from age 16 for drivers born after the 1st January 1988 and holders of the BSR licence or equivalent, light quadricycle category.
The 4 seater X-Too Max heavy quadricycle version is drivable from age 16 with a B1 or equivalent licence.
www.ligier-automobiles.com /site/uk/gamme_classic/gamme_classic.htm   (146 words)

  
 SolarPropulsion.com
The 2002 SOLAR QUADRICYCLE is an exciting new zero pollution personal transportation vehicle for 2 people (plus 1 passenger).
It may be used in solar/electric mode, manual/pedal mode or both simultaneously.
The 2002 SOLAR QUADRICYCLE may also be partially disassembled and used as 2 separate 6 speed bicycles.
pages.interlog.com /~solpro/quadricycle.htm   (105 words)

  
 Quadricycle lourd moteur
La conduite d'un quadricycle lourd à moteur nécessite la possession d'un permis de la sous-catégorie B 1
L'Article R221-7 précise les autres catégories de permis autorisant la conduite d'un quadricycle lourd à moteur.
Les catégories A ou B du permis de conduire autorisent la conduite des tricycles à moteur et des quadricycles lourds à moteur.
www.motoservices.com /sites/quadricycle-lourd-moteur.htm   (309 words)

  
 Pic of the Month - February 2004
Henry Ford was photographed in the second version of his Quadricycle in late 1896.
Both of our Quadricycle replicas were built by George DeAngelis, a Ford Motor Company employee with a passion for history.
However, testing the replica revealed that the engine was not powerful enough to drive the car in high at all, and that maximum speed in low was 18 miles per hour.
www.thehenryford.org /exhibits/pic/2004/replicas/quad.asp   (513 words)

  
 Four Wheel Bicycle - Quadricycle -4 wheel bike - Tricycle - Trike - 3 wheel bike
Quadricycle International of Canada has a line of four wheelers described as "recreational vehicles with four wheels capable of carrying two to nine passengers.
With a maximum speed of 8 km/h and being propelled by pedals, these vehicles are safe and in conformity with regulations regarding environmental concerns." Their Web page says they can be profitable rental vehicles.
Worksman Cycles is a US manufacturer founded in 1898 and best known for their utility and cargo bikes, most of the tricycles.
www.bhsi.org /fourwhel.htm   (8378 words)

  
 AnswerList
Quadricycles are defined as having a maximum unladen mass of 400 Kg and with a maximum power of 15KW.
No Quadricycles are not exempt from congestion charges.
As PLG Status the Quadricycles can be legally used the same as any normal car or motorcycle without restriction.
www.fasttoys.co.uk /Answerlist.htm   (637 words)

  
 Bajaj Auto to develop quadricycle - Sify.com
Bajaj, who was in the Capital to participate at a CII conference earlier this week, said the quadricycle programme would take about four years.
It may be mentioned here that Bajaj is not the first company, which is looking to develop a quadricycle for the Indian market.
TVS Motors and Piaggio have both said earlier that they were looking to develop such a vehicle for the Indian market.
sify.com /finance/fullstory.php?id=13746110   (239 words)

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