2010Cases/Carts/Stands and Transport forum
Rickshaw design and construction for steadicam use
16 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A rickshaw design using speedrail construction allows for modular configuration changes and breakdown for shipping
- An offset mounting system for the rear sled provides clearance under the camera mount without requiring the rig to be pushed far forward
- Rickshaw designs using billet aluminum construction with thick walls and large diameter through-axles from mountain bikes can withstand rough terrain
- Different wheel options affect rickshaw performance and require testing to determine the best choice for specific applications
- Rickshaws can be built by individual operators based on existing designs or purchased from manufacturers
Depends on
- Information about specific commercial availability is outdated from 2010
- Some design assessments were made from photographs only without hands-on testing
- The suitability of particular wheel types depends on extensive testing not detailed in the thread