What is a Railbike?
What are railbikes (rail bikes)? Railbikes are pedal-powered carts that resemble recumbent bikes in the way you sit and pedal. The specially designed carts feature large rubber-covered wheels for quiet, smooth rolling over railroad tracks. Rubber wheels and recumbent seats make railbiking very comfy.
How much does a Railbike weigh?
There’s no need to exert yourself pedaling: The railbikes, which weigh about 250 pounds each, are outfitted like e-bikes with quiet electric motors that can push you along at 10 mph even if you don’t pedal.
Is it legal to ride a bike on railroad tracks?
Cross tracks ONLY at designated pedestrian or roadway crossings. Railroad tracks, trestles, yards and equipment are private property and trespassers are subject to arrest and fine. Railroad property is private property. For your safety, it is illegal to be there unless you are at a designated public crossing.
How much does rail explorers cost?
“Our friendly, professional staff ensures every detail is perfect and that each tour is memorable.” Tandem Rail Explorer (up to two riders) or Quad Rail Explorer rail bikes (up to four riders) are available on each tour offered. Tandem Explorer tours are $85, and Quad Explorers are $150; a single rider is $45.
What kind of bike is a rail bike?
AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON BUILDING YOUR BENTLEY RAILBIKE. What IS a RAILBIKE? A railbike, sometimes called a ‘rail bike’, is a standard bicycle with attachments that allow the bike to be ridden easily along on a railroad track. Most abandoned railroads are in pretty poor shape.
How does a Bentley railbike get on the rail?
The attachments to the bicycle consist of a FRONT WHEEL GUIDE, and an OUTRIGGER to the opposite rail. The FRONT WHEEL GUIDE attaches to the front wheel axle, and steers the bike to keep it on the rail. The GUIDE may be raised off the rail with a small lever mounted on the handlebar.
Can a railbike really go off the rails?
A railbike can be ridden as fast as you can make it go. And actually, the bikes ability to properly track and stay on the rails appears to increase with speed. But (couldn’t you just see a ‘BUT’ coming?), railbikes, AMTRAK, and political systems can, and do occasionally, go off the rails so please consider the following.
How does the front wheel guide work on a railbike?
The FRONT WHEEL GUIDE attaches to the front wheel axle, and steers the bike to keep it on the rail. The GUIDE may be raised off the rail with a small lever mounted on the handlebar.