The Engleson Files

Another project I currently have on the go is this the restoration and motorization of this classic three wheel bike you see before you. Through a carefully orchestrated switch-a-roo with my bike guy I am getting parts and labor at cost and will soon have a revitalized tricycle on my hands. While this ride is no Chang Jiang, I do love it dearly and have so ever since my first visit up to Haerbin (where you see these bikes everywhere). In China, this style of bike is your standard blue collar means of making an honest buck. In rain, sleet or snow, everywhere you look you can see them carrying: fruit, meat, garbage, recycling and trinkets - you name it these bikes can carry them! Built out of solid steel they weigh a ton, can pack a ton and are pretty much indestructible. Can’t wait to see this come to completion.