TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Unit weight (without bike) | 14kg / 30 lb |
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| Over-all length | 3.35m / 11' 1" |
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| Beam (outside) | 1.6m / 64 in. |
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| Maximum rider weight | 140kg / 308 lb |
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| Pontoon construction | Reinforced PVC |
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| Frame construction | Stainless steel |
Moulded plastic |
| Minimum wheelbase | Adult Extra Small MTB |
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| Maximum wheelbase | Adult Large MTB |
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| Head tube angle | Min 66 deg |
Max 76 deg |
| Fork rake distance (1) | Min 35mm / 1.4" |
Max 45mm / 1.8" |
| Pump | Included |
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| Emergency paddle | Included |
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| Cruising speed | 6 - 12 kph / 4 - 8 mph |
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| Sprint speed (2) | 12 - 18 kph / 8 - 12 mph |
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(1) Fork rake angle can be made longer by purchasing a longer stem from your bike shop
(2) maximum achievable speeds are dependant on rider ability and water conditions
[13-11-2009] What the press are saying
"Akwakat is a new freakin-cool waterbike design by Neil Vanner. You can actually ride a bicycle above the water like you are riding your bike on the hard surface. Sounds impossible, right? Well, Neil has proved it possible with this Akwakat waterbike!" [more]
[April 2, 2010] NZ Long distance record attempt
Greg Gibb will cycle the length of the Waikato River from Karaprio to Port Waikato in a target time of 8 hours. 145kms of river with nothing but pedal power. [more]
[June 2009] World's first deep sea waterbike crossing
Neil Vanner does what many said couldn't be done - watch the video here [view video]
Tel: +64-27-226-0330
Fax: +64-7-849-5972
Email: greg[at]akwakat.co.nz
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