This ceremonial cycle was part of the annual Beer Bike fest at Rice University. Attempts over the years to use an actual beer keg as the front wheel - in one case supposedly while still full of beer - had less than acceptable results. This compromise design permits the keg to remain tappable after it has been ridden around the track. Brake effectiveness is not exceptionally high with this setup.
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This ceremonial cycle was part of the annual Beer Bike fest at Rice University. Attempts over the years to use an actual beer keg as the front wheel - in one case supposedly while still full of beer - had less than acceptable results. This compromise design permits the keg to remain tappable after it has been ridden around the track. Brake effectiveness is not exceptionally high with this setup.
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The Peter Fonda helmet's a nice touch.
I've heard that the acronym in BOB Trailers was originally for Bucket Of Beer, not Beast Of Burden.
