Africa Load Carry

Xtrabike Sam — by Merlin Matthews — last modified 2008-02-02 15:14

The Xtrabike conversion has fold down wings for a low centre of gravity. The wheels are in line which makes handling very good.

Longtail — by Merlin Matthews — last modified 2008-02-02 15:14

The Lontail is a version of the Xtrabike designed to fit on old fashion rod brake bikes found in Africa, imported from India and China

Water Man — by Merlin Matthews — last modified 2008-02-02 15:14

Water is heavy to carry, a normal bike can carry a lot more than a person

Bike Ambulace Namibia — by Merlin Matthews — last modified 2008-02-02 15:14

One of our partners in Namibia has developed a Bicycle Ambulance, to help get people to medical aid before it is too late

Beast of Burden — by Merlin Matthews — last modified 2008-02-02 15:14

The bike is used for carring all sorts of things, where other vehicles might not be able to go

Africa Load Carry — by Ryan — last modified 2008-02-02 15:14

 

Headloading girls — by Merlin Matthews — last modified 2008-05-09 11:03

Spinal injuries from headloading are common, and children do a lot of work

Boys - Heavy Loads - Gambia — by Merlin Matthews — last modified 2008-05-09 11:06

Youth carrying heavy loads is an every day sight