Pump My Ride
The latest in truly alternative transport, this human-powered party machine is a converted cargo bike built by Portland, OR bike-maker Metrofiets for Hopworks Urban Brewing (h/t Joe Cortright). BikePortland provides full technical details.
The bike follows the basic Metrofiets design of a long body, with a cargo carried in the front. The cargo container is a metal keg bucket which holds two full sized kegs and 25 pounds of ice. Beer from the kegs run through a 50 foot cooling coil and then to your glass via two taps (made by Shimano and Chris King) which protrude from a wooden bar inlaid with HUB's trademark lightning bolt. Tap handles by Shimano
and Chris KingA large, square rear rack is designed to fit a stack of pizza boxes. Below the rack is a sound system "pannier" with another lightning bolt inlaid wood panel casing and a speaker. The bike sports HUB's colors, matte orange and black.
This party is entirely human-powered, with the help of nine gears -- any more would allow a rider to go faster than would be entirely wise, explained Ross. Sturdy looking disc brakes and chunky tires with full fenders adorn both wheels.
When fully loaded with pizza, beer, and ice, the bike should just about meet Metrofiets' 400lb weight limit.
(Photo: Elly Blue/BikePortland)