Last year Cathy and I changed from a truck with a fifth wheel trailer to a class C motorhome. Suits us in most respects but , without our truck, it means we need to unplug and move every time I want to paint in the area.
So I modified my older mountain bike and added a Bionx Peddle Assist battery system and a Burley Travoy bike trailer . I dug out an old large back pack that fit my ArtBox plein air system and all supplies and a new duffle bag for a simplified acrylic set up.
So now I have a mobile plein air system for both oil and acrylic that gives me full freedom from the RV.
The Bionx system is terrific. I can use the bike without the assist for workouts or add the power that responds to the gear and torque applied. I am booked for a knee replacement in a few months so it enables me to pull the added gear without problems.
The Travoy bike cart is also a great addition. Even if I didn't use it behind a bike it is a great system for toting gear and it folds up to almost nothing. Great investment.
Of course it did mean we had to get Cathy a Bionx for her bike as well.
A few recent sketches done on RV trips using my new set up.
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| Acrylic 11x14 |
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| Oil on MDF board 8x10 |
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| Oil on linen board 8x10 |
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| Oil on Linen board 11x14 |
I am brand new to Plein Air and hubby and I vacation in our 5th wheel but I am fining out with a bad knee (they tell me I'm to young for a knee replacement) that I am limited to where I can go and paint. So I was really happy to read this email post. Please forgive me but dose ur bike have a motor on it? Hubby has been wanting to get us some bikes and this would be the way for me to go. Again thank ya kindly for sharing ur gift and talents with us all.
ReplyDeleteHi. The motor is the big round thing in the rear wheel. The battery is on the lower bar. Its a great system that can be added to any bike. My wises battery goes on the rack behind the seat. You can also buy purpose built electric bikes but none fit me as well as my old favorite. With this system you still have to peddle - it just assists at a level you choose. With some they are almost a scooter and do not need to peddle. Cheers.
DeleteHummmmmm...I will tell hubby about this. What is the bran name of ur motor it I may ask? I love ur set up. Thank ya kindly for the info.
ReplyDeleteIts Bionx - just follow the link on the blog for info.
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