TheScooterScoop

Alright, we’ve got transition at T-minus 5 and counting.

Don’t know if you’ve still got cable / satellite after “the great recession”, but if you do then you might want to keep an eye on the History Channel for a new series called American Pickers (Mondays at 9 / 8 central). The show premiered only a couple of weeks ago, but when you see some of the barn finds they dig up you’re likely to become a fan. You should check out the video where Mike and Frank uncover a rare Ape Calessino and not the 2007 reintroduction version (which, in America, is equally rare).

Thanks to Vaughn for the scoop! I don’t have cable, so it’s easy to scoop me on TV related things.

Our friends over at Motorcycle Classics have a great scoop for us by letting us know The California Scooter Company is bringing back the Mustang motorcycle in three different flavors – The Classic, The Babydoll and The Greaser. When you combine 12 inch wheels, a 150cc 4 stroke engine and a curb weight of less than 250 pounds you can bet these are two scoops of fun. Check them out at Motorcycle Classics.

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Designer Chengli Hung’s cargo bike concept is a two-wheeled attempt at “all things to all people”. It’s a cargo hauling scooter that can transform into a sort of sport bike by simply swapping or adding components. The bike is describe by the designer as:

…a small scooter but have a large integrated storage area and an optional storage compartment in the mid-section of the scooter. The flexible steering handlebar allows the scooter to transform into a more potent motorbike for higher speeds which improves the aerodynamics of this vehicle and brings more pleasure of riding.

Interesting idea! I’ve always liked the cargo scooter and in fact, this isn’t the first one to show up on Tuvie. I’m also a big fan of the cargo Microcar. I have to wonder if Aprilia ever sold any of their Cargobikes, which was really nothing more than a SportCity with a large storage compartment where the step-through once was. Not taking anything away from it! I’d like to see that kit available here in the USA! *writes email to Cargobike*

Oh, and… it’s really too bad we won’t ever see any Honda Cargo Gyro’s or new Bajaj Vans here. Well, not so much “too bad” as “it really pisses me off”. *climbs on soapbox* STOP the auto lobbyists from blocking the acceptance of micro work vehicles on American roads! *steps off soapbox* At least I think (hope) you can still get Peirspeed’s Pizza scooter.