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    Beefing up a Warrior build?

    Thanks for the advice - sounds like 14 gauge and gussets are the simplest way to go, though the idea of the rectangular profile still intrigues me. Maybe that'll be the Mark II version. My wife is lobbying for a sociable for the same event, so some sort of Kyoto/Loderunner mashup is probably...
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    Beefing up a Warrior build?

    Background: I already have a trike I love that I use for regular riding, but I want to create a fat tire tadpole I can use as a base vehicle for mobile sculptures - basically an "art trike". This will be something that will generally be used on the flat, and not at higher speeds - honestly, 15...
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    Opinions Wanted... AZ Subscription Based Mega Plan Site!

    Good to hear. Though if and when you do go that route, it might make sense to go with one of the Creative Commons licenses rather than just simple public domain - encouraging people to keep sharing any changes and new stuff they might come up with.
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    Opinions Wanted... AZ Subscription Based Mega Plan Site!

    I don't think DIY is dead at all; I think it's just shifting to (for lack of a better term) social building. At least around here, there are a variety of "maker spaces" that thrive on people working together to teach each other new skills. Sometimes they take those skills and build something...
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