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Cello makes a bike case out of a BOBFrom the US via the Netherlands, a clever bike-and-luggage transport idea... About to be launched in the US, and available in Europe from the summer, the Wandertec Cello is an ingenious adaptation of the well-known one-wheel BOB trailer design which converts it into a bike-carrying hardshell case: The idea is that the bike, with wheels removed, packs securely into the Cello using the trailer as a base - in this form it can travel by air or train, or even on a car roofrack. Then, at the destination, it converts back to a trailer. It's designed to fit both YAK (unsuspended) and IBEX (suspended) trailers from BOB. According to the manufacturer, the weight of the Cello is 20lb (just under 9kg), and the panels are made in ABS plastic and reinforced with vinyl laminated polyester. Brackets are machined form 6061 series aluminum alloy. Top Cover, Parts Bag, and Frame Cover are all made from 1050 Ballistic Nylon. All other metal components are stainless steel. The Cello was originally conceived and developed by Josh Lipton, based in Flagstaff, Arizona USA, and his colleage Michael Asberry runs Wandertec Europe. He says "Philip Novotny of Bob Trailer fame offered his expertise and encouragement to the project based on his own experiences from the development of the original Beast of Burden to the worldwide success that the Bob has become today. Whilst Philip is a close friend of Josh, I have to state that there is no formal connection between Wandertec and Bob Trailers Inc." Michael also points out this page on their website showing the evolution of the design. In the USA the price is just under US$400. Prices for Europe are not yet set, but that's about £212 at today's rates. And you'll need to buy the trailer separately. In the US, it's available from the CELLO website (www.wandertec.com), or from dealers (see the website for a listing). European distribution details are being finalised now. We should have a Cello kit to test for Velo Vision shortly. They also tell us that versions for certain recumbents and folding bikes are under development. Posted on 31 March 2005
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