Off-road bicycle:

A rather beefed-up bike for use in rugged terrain.

Subassemblies and Body Features: 2 Off-road Wheels (Wh).

Propulsion: All-wheel drivetrain, 0.4 kW [3 lbs, 0.06 cf, $60].

Controls: Mechanical.

Occupancy: Short.

Crew: One rider, who powers and steers vehicle.

Accommodation: One Cycle Crew Station [10 lbs, $50].

Power Plant: Muscle Engine, 0.4 kW [4 lbs, 0.2 cf, $20].

Empty Space: 3 cf empty space.

Volume: Body (Bo) 3.26 cf, 13.2 sf. Wheels (Wh) 0.65 cf, 4.5 sf.

Structure: Light, cheap, 17.7 sf [39.8 lbs, $221.25].

Hit Points: Bo 10. Wh 1/2 each.

Armour: DR 3 open-frame cheap metal, everywhere [4.2 lbs, $4.20].

Vision: Good.

Surface Features: Improved Suspension [$450].

Statistics: Empty weight 61 lbs. Usual payload approx 200 lbs. Loaded weight approx. 260 lbs (0.13 tons). Volume 3.91 cf, Size +0. Cost $805.45. Structural HT 12.

Ground Performance: Top speed 32 mph (23 mph with ST 10 rider). gAccel 1.4 (1.0 w/ST 10 rider). gDecel 10. gMR 1.75g. gSR 3. Off-road speed is 1/2 or 1/3 of full speed (split at 245 lbs).

Water Performance: None.

Air Performance: Like a rock.

Space Performance: Like a rock.

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Last modified: Sun Mar 2 13:31:53 MET 1997