Across Scotland On Land - IN A CANOE || 130km Solo Adventure

[@DickvanZanten]

Man, you're not just a great perseverer, but allso a great photographer. The shots of your epic trip ar a joy to look at ! By the way, Wee Hen survivIng this at all is testament to the strength and flexibility of Skin-on-Frame boats. I've built SOF kajaqs, but this is the ultimate test of the technology!

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you 😄🙏 must be one of the most vigorous stress tests completed on a SoF canoe to date 😅

[@bartjohnson8139]

This trip is so stunningly beautiful! It’s good that you built, know every nut, bolt, all the washers, spacers, retaining clips, gears, cranks, on and on! I’ll admit that when the sprocket bent, I was worried that you would take it as a sign and bail out. Fortunately you’re young!! And, your spirit of kindness, ingenuity, and skill leave me smiling. Thanks for taking this old paddler along for the journey🤓 Cheers from Dallas🕺

[@ben-kilner]

So glad you enjoyed the journey 😄🚴‍♂️🛶🚀

[@ms2deep4u]

You have solidified my desire and determination to visit the Scottish Highlands. I have long dreamt of them from childhood in vivid color and even smells. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@sunshineandsmiles9668]

It looks awesome there, i hope you het to go!

[@ben-kilner]

Soo worth it. Supremely beautiful ❤️

[@lehcyfer]

What a voyage! Hat off to you, Sir!

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you 🙏🙏

[@speckofdust272]

Who needs the Amazon jungle when you have this sort of adventure with midges , ticks the weather and steep terrain to battle … great vlog throughly enjoyed and a new subscriber for more adventures 👍👏👏👏

[@ben-kilner]

Welcome to the channel 🥳🤩

[@Watson1]

That was brilliant, thank you so very much for taking me with you. As an Australian born Scott. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of your trip. My wife and I have been through that area 6-7 years ago and would one day love to return. What a great part of the world. Look forward to your next adventure. Cheers 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ben-kilner]

Glad you enjoyed it 😄🙏

[@chrisblake4198]

Thank you for this, I've greatly enjoyed this. When I was young before disability took most of my lung function, I used to ride and canoe all over my home state of Maine. Scotland is not so different than some spots here, and seeing you travel brought back wonderful memories. This is one of the best things I've found on KZbin in the last couple of months and I'm very glad I got to see it.

[@ben-kilner]

Really pleased you enjoyed it ❤️🙏

[@wobblyjohn]

That looked tough! Well done Ben, A beautifully produced film too.

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you 🙏🙏

[@daveamies5031]

Congratulations Ben on your achievement and the fundraising efforts 👍 Some things to consider if you try something like this again: - if you used a "tadpole trike" configuration, i.e. put the front (steering) wheel at the back, and made solid "areo" covers for the spokes, you could use the wheel as a rudder as well as the rear wheel, this will simplify the steering, the down side of rear wheel steering is it can be a bit twitchy so you'd need to try it first, but the up side is you move the drive wheels forward possibly simplifying the drive train, but defiantly shortening the chains, you can also keep an eye on the drive train as you ride. you could either move the drive wheels forward and make it narrower, or back and make a shorter wheel base for a better turning circle - use aluminium strips as a keel guard and on the centre sections of the lower frames, to give the canoe some protection from rubbing, I think now you would have a very good idea which areas would benefit from this - rather then swapping the chains on the idler wheels, it might have been better to undo the bolt and swap the idler wheels and keep the chain path the same - when the chain joint was worn like that, popping out a few links from the spare stretched chain and swapping those links might have been a good idea, I guess these last 2 items are a time vs distance left trade off and more important if you doing longer journeys. Overall considering this is a first of type vehicle and you had no examples to work from it went exceptionally well, my suggestions are really just possible improvements to already great design, you should be very proud that it worked so well first try 👍

[@daveamies5031]

Also on the tadpole design, you'd also be able to attach a short rope to the bow and a harness to yourself, and just walk forward with the canoe following you, as the wheel that steers is at the back it will just follow you naturally. this would also help with breaking as on all vehicles the front wheels do most of the breaking, and in this configuration you could have breaks on all 3 wheels

[@sunny2764]

the work put in to the cinematic views from 44:44 on are much appreciated.

[@denniskruell6879]

Wonderful journey Ben. The Wee Hen had a few mishaps but nothing you weren't able to repair and get back on the trail. Thanks to the people who gave you a helping hand along the way. A huge thank you for raising money helping children realize a brighter future.

[@ben-kilner]

Really glad you enjoyed the journey Dennis 🤓🙏

[@davehumpleby3440]

Your perseverance and resolve are inspiring. The return leg looked brutal. However, you just got your head down and got on with it; and always with a smile on your face. An incredible adventure to be proud of. What a legend.

[@ben-kilner]

😄❤️

[@anotherangleUK]

Excellent effort, great design and build and well done on the mental and physical strength to complete that adventure. Having cycled the Great Glen Way years ago I know what it took for you wand the Little Hen. 👏

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you 🤩

[@RobNorthampton]

Congratulations, you lovely man! My legs were aching just watching some of this near-impossible journey, yet you've done it again. And thank you for raising so much for such a worthwhile charity!

[@ben-kilner]

❤️🙏🙏

[@dew-drop]

This last bit seems miserable! Good on you for seeing it through! Absolutely inspiring watching this. I have wanted to venture distances that would not even register on your map, yet you set off on a journey on a self-built vehicle that absolutely trumps my own ideas. Thank you Ben, for being an inspiration for myself to take on the journeys I want to do myself!

[@ben-kilner]

🙏❤️ best of luck with your expeditions into the unknown 🤩

[@teaohar2]

You, Sir, are my hero! At 74 years old, I have had numerous adventures. You, however, in this single adventure have out done all that I have managed to rack up. Bravo! And, you did it for a good cause where I have only done it to do it. Again, Bravo! Plus, my ancestry is Scottish, but I have never been there. It is gorgeous. I live in the USA and feel great pleasure in seeing that my heritage developed in such a glorious place. You have shown me so much. Thank you.

[@ben-kilner]

So pleased you enjoyed it and that it gave you a glimpse of the land of your ancestors ❤️

[@JustinsDreamArt]

At 74, my best adventure/build was a sailing Kayak in Thailand, but nothing compared to Wee Hen!

[@juniormissle]

A stunning tale of challenge, well told. Inspirational persevere & patience to brilliantly overcome a range of adversities. Mad respect. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us; truly an adventure of a lifetime.

[@ALTSOUSA]

Incredible journey! We are so thankful for your support Ben! Thanks to your community for helping so many CoolKids walk & roll.

[@ben-kilner]

An absolute pleasure ❤️❤️

[@dsmith9572]

You should have sprung for the lite weight carbon fiber bike package! But seriously, this is a wonder project. Well done!

[@wappcreations6100]

Nice!! Me and a friend met you while hiking (the west highland way and the great glenn way). You asked us if a bigger path was connected to the normal path. We didn’t know and you said that your bagage was a little big, we didn’t notice till we walked past 😁. Nice to see you’re journey here, also brings back some memories. Amazing job, honestly didn’t know how you where ever going to finish that since we already found it quite tough. Good luck, and thanks for the amazing memory!

[@ben-kilner]

Lovely to meet you both 😄 I hope the rest of your trip was wonderful!

[@robinjones6692]

Your determination is second to none. Well done, Ben

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you Robin 🙏🙏

[@althejag679]

well that was the most fascinating, unique and enjoyable adventure I've watched here for quite some time. I will be donating

[@ben-kilner]

Awesome, thank you! Glad you enjoyed the journey 🙏

[@soilnrock1979]

Watching your journey can't even come close to the joy you must have had making the journey. Travelling on water seems to be so much easier than on land - something I experienced as well when kayaking the Loire river this summer. Not having to worry with the weight of your luggage cannot be topped in any way!

[@ben-kilner]

It was magic 🤩 definitely easier on water without the elevation gains 👌

[@henkresink5073]

A friend of mine did the same trail on a mountain bike and he was totally nackkerd after the steeps, well done, pity the chain and sprocket failures. The nature is absolutely smashing beautiful

[@ben-kilner]

😄👍

[@henrycatt5844]

Bravo Ben. It’s been a privilege to share your adventure.

[@ben-kilner]

🙏🙏

[@wmden1]

Nicely done. The subject was interesting. The scenery was great and well photographed, filmed, and produced.

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you 🙏🙏

[@bruceperry6315]

Beautiful scenery thank you for the tour video.

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing your great fundraising adventure.

[@ben-kilner]

Thanks for watching 🙏❤️

[@andrewwillis1917]

Tremendous! Mad! But in a good way! Thank you for sharing

[@martinforsyth6976]

Wow. Just wow. Everything about this video is so inspiring!! Thank you!!! You should be very proud of everything you have achieved mate!! I was hoping to do the same route in 2025 but a bad knee injury and slipped disk seems to be casting a doubt over it now. Keep up the good work mate!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you 🙏🙏 I hope you make it up there! Such a wonderful route, both land and water ❤️

[@gordonc2377]

I had just watched your previous video of the water leg of this journey but I honestly thought the land portion would be a monumental challenge given the paths you were proposing. You are very resourceful and a determined young man! Fantastic journey and well done Ben! I look forward to your next adventures.

[@ben-kilner]

😅 just about got away with it!

[@dweidemann6979]

Fantastic!

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you for your support 🙏🙏 hugely appreciated!

[@tinkeringinthailand8147]

Wonderful video Ben. In the 90's my ex wife and I hiked and camped from Inverness to Fort William. We then got a bus to Portree o the isle of Skye. from there we hiked to the ferry at Kyleakin. Such amazing scenery, what a memorable time.

[@cjdccr9227]

Just a thought that might help for when you have to drag it, maybe look into a harness like what is used for pulling a sled while snowshoeing; ridged poles from handle bar to harness so that steering happens as you turn your body. May make hills easier. I love what you have accomplished here.

[@manfredatee]

I just finished watching through this and the previous video, and I want to thank you for taking us along on this incredible journey. I'm fascinated by the boat and the pedal paddle system, which I've been following since the River Thames days - it's been cool to watch it evolve, and a learning experience for us watching at home as I'm sure it has been for you. I may be interested in one of those boats when they become available :) As for the video, it was very well shot and edited as usual (the hull-mounted camera shots are particularly exciting), and never a dull moment. Thanks once again!

[@ben-kilner]

Really pleased you enjoyed it Manfred 🤩 there will be an announcement in the next couple of weeks re. availability… 👀 an email will go out to everyone who filled out the form linked at www.benkilner.com 👍

[@fossilfool]

I watched your vid while working on integrating stronger wheels on my own amphibious sailboat today, after a nearly 2 year break in which I relied on electric car to get to the water. The frustration of many flat tires and hub failures, in my case, is what brought on the long break. But there's something sweet about the independence of biking there, so I am back at it. Your kindred project brought a smile, but wow, I felt for you with all the mechanicals you faced as you powered through the narrow paths of Scotland. Looks like it was a very hard slog. The downhill sections are vicariously satisfying after seeing all the tugging and mechanicals you had to deal with. I'm curious what you'll change or do differently as you progress in your craft. My favorite part of your system is the paddling action. So smooth. Great inventing. It seems the bicycle grade components aren't up to the task you were doing tho. The chain, cogs, idlers... If you beefed them all up to scooter grade or dirt bike grade, will the thing then be too heavy to pedal? Will you then have to add batteries and motor, which will add more weight and bring on more gear failures? You're on the forefront for sure. Thx for posting.

[@ben-kilner]

Glad you enjoyed it 😄🙏 upgrades in the works 👌

[@Weejohn12345]

Sore legs just watching this ,,,,unbelievable achievement well done 👍

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you 🙏🙏

[@CBittar]

The most brilliant adventure I've ever seen! A dream that becomes reality by your own hands! Fantastic video! Congratulations on your creativity and good spirit!!😊😊👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you 🙏🙏 glad you enjoyed the journey 🥳

[@peterappleton5213]

That’s an outstanding achievement young man absolute respect to you❤

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you 🙏🙏

[@maxpay150]

Wow determination and ingenuity at its best. Great job ❤

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you 🙏❤️

[@katsbreez]

My 90 year old Mom and I really enjoyed your adventure! (*Well, except for the ticks part.😬) Wishing you all the best from the Midwest USA.

[@ben-kilner]

🤩 glad you both enjoyed it! The ticks were rather challenging but I seem to have got away with it for now 🤞🤞

[@gunningdesign]

It's as weird as watching an Olympic butterfly race, but more fascinating. Well done on completing the journey. I was sanding my very small wooden sailboat hull today, musing about a pedal-paddle augment (in the way one does when sanding). Our next outing is 'The People Blockade' stopping some of the largest coal ships from leaving port in Newcastle NSW Australia.

[@AtlasNL]

Good luck!

[@alittlelad]

One tip to reliev a LOT of strain from the whole drivetrain is, to put a bigger sprocket onto the wheels. This would reduce the reduction you need in the first part of it making it spin faster, but with less torque thus not breaking all of your parts

[@RandomSadBoomer]

It'd also increase cadence wich is crucial for the knee health

[@WarblesOnALot]

G'day, At 14:45 or so, you were pondering Ways and Means to effect steerage & braking, while rolling downhill on rough tracks... Tip from History... When going down steep hills with poor Brakes, the Tradition is to cut down a Sapling or three (for a large horse-drawn Wagon, or a Car up to about 1960...) and tie the felled Sapling/s to the back Axle - as a literal "Drag-Brake"... I didn't need it, last time I went down 2,500 ft in 10 miles on a 10-speed Bicycle with 110 Lbs of Camping-Gear..., the Rim-Calliper Block-Brakes were up to the job - but I went down slowly and under Brakes the whole way...; and I had a Bowie Knife big enough to fell a suitable Sappling on-hand, if required. Growing up in the 1960s, as I did, having an old father (52 when I was born...) ; guess who grew up on stories of the ways in which things used to be done, back in the Waybackwhen, and the shiny bright Technology was all a bit Shite and Briny - when put to the actual test...(?). Next time, you can have the knowledge of that trick being a possibility ; in your Fallback Options. Motorbike Chains & Sprockets, for the Road side Drive-Train would probably be a goodly option ? And, a pair of thin Mylar Discs, with one Radial Cut on each, and a Circular Cutout for the Hub... could be Zip-tied neatly over the Front Wheel Spokes ; one on each side, in the manner of the Canvas Discs which were used to streamline Aeroplane Wheels from 1913 to about 1940 (when Retractability became fashionable...!). That would both reduce the Hydrodynamic Drag of your Front wheel, deflect Sticks from poking through the Spokes while rolling downhill, and also augmenting the Rudder's authority while reducing Drag...(???). Such is life, Have a good one... Stay safe. ;-p Ciao !

[@ben-kilner]

👌🙏

[@ben-kilner]

100% 👌 I was limited but the sprockets on the BMX wheels I had. Future iterations will have larger sprockets on the wheels 🚴‍♂️🛶🚀🚀

[@SD-jf7nb]

That is the most insane thing I've ever seen, the fact it works is even crazier, Viking indeed! The downhills looked pretty cringe, dragging saplings seems like a good idea, maybe a travois, strap some luggage to it. Retractable outriggers, and maybe a harness to help pull those hills, lol. 😅 👍

[@redcruben]

Brilliant journey and video certainly a first for that mode of transport

[@deanedeane4318]

Totally well done young Man ! What an adventure and I hope you're very proud of Your accomplishments ! ♥️😉🙃😎 NZ

[@janmitchell641]

Wow, Ben, I ride a recumbent bicycle and I would just have to walk it up those inclines. Your perseverance is remarkable! Cheering you on from 🇨🇦

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you 😄 do you use a harness or rope to pull your recumbent up inclines or push alongside?

[@OskarAnalog]

Great trip , glad to watch it. Small tip from a bike enthusiast - sprockets are always a little bit oval due to tolerances. I would recommend a chain tensioner for that. Maybe you installed the chain on a slack point of rotation which would add a lot of pressure. Could just be a small thin flexible piece of metal. Could be a reason the roller wheels in the chain got worn quicker. Greetings - Oskar =)

[@henrycartwright7124]

Astonishing talent

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you Henry 😄❤️

[@grinnerzakaminicide1201]

if you use a strap across the shoulders (or you could even carve a yoke), you can pull the canoe facing forwards and steer at the same time. Might be worth a try. Coolest adventure ever!

[@Angelica15221]

Great job Ben, I really enjoyed watching this adventure.

[@barneyadams9869]

Great work man! For chain repair is always worth having spare pins and a good chain tool. You can buy slighter thicker pins to replace the old ones as you pop them out. They are microns bigger (as the original hole is expanded and so the old pin will allways work loose!) I learned this the hard way!

[@ben-kilner]

👌🙏🙏

[@ptonpc]

This is amazing. A fantastic build and definitely an adventure. I'll have to go back through your earlier ones.

[@KenSmith-i2e]

Thanks for sharing your journey, Wonderful.

[@philpowell6915]

Well done, Ben. Truly inspirational 👏 🙏 🙌

[@홍성순-h8b]

한국의 남쪽 바다 암태도에서 감동적인 영상을 잘보고 있어요 박수를 보네요 ㆍ

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you! Greetings from 🇬🇧

[@tinchy45]

Gracias por dejar compartir esta aventura, felicitaciones por la colecta. Abrazo enorme desde Argentina

[@ben-kilner]

❤️🙏

[@kwaaaa]

I can't get enough of your adventure/journey on this contraption!

[@neilthomsen9408]

You are amazing. What an epic journey. Well done sir. 👍

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you 🙏🙏

[@bluemoonpanther6337]

You're an inspiration, this journey was epic and Scotland is so darn beautiful ❤

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you 🙏❤️ glad you enjoyed the journey!

[@davidwright793]

Brilliant in all ways. Thankyou, congratulations and heaps of admiration.

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you David 😄

[@michaelthompson1819]

Well done Ben,I’ve completed the great glen twice on a mountain bike,so can appreciate the effort and determination it took to complete the challenge,so well done ❤

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you 😄🙏 road mode leg of the journey was quite the challenge 😅

[@ravenus88]

0:16 I think we need to start shaming UK as much as US about those imperial units. How ridiculous is using miles for distance and meters for altitude in the same chart! Anyway, I just finished the first part and starting this one, awesome journey man, it would probably took me a month or two because I would constantly stop and stare at those breathtaking landscapes. Last but not least - kudos on that build, really impressive!

[@ben-kilner]

100% 😄

[@leesmith4703]

fantastic piece of kit there pal , loved every part of your video

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you 😄 glad you enjoyed the journey!

[@stina6762]

What a fantastic adventure in your Canocycle !

[@PeterSpringhall]

Very well done 👏

[@ben-kilner]

❤️🙏

[@shaul.b2464]

Simply amazing! I really appreciate your way of tackling issues along the road and your sheer mental strength to pull this journey through. Also beautiful cinematography:)

[@ben-kilner]

🙏❤️

[@Bryonykc]

Wow what a determined adventurer you are! Those views are incredible! I hope you make your goals with your fundraiser. Goodluck!

[@ben-kilner]

Fundraising goal complete 👌🙏

[@Bryonykc]

@ben-kilner that's awesome!

[@GordonMckechnie]

Ben your a mad man !! a have hiked it and also done it on a mtb and for you to do all that in wee hen .. Legend of a guy a take my hat of to you sir very well done

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you 🙏❤️

[@russellbusch776]

What a mad lad you are!

[@ben-kilner]

😄👌

[@kevinw1129]

Yours is one of the maddest videos I’ve seen on KZbin for a while. Great effort! 👏👏

[@ben-kilner]

Excellent 🤣🙏

[@theminister1154]

HAMMOCK HAMMOCK HAMMOCK watched 3 & 4. Good stuff. You REALLY need a hammock for the UK mate 8) Any shore or any forest & most rocky areas are fine. use your air mattress in the hammock instead of an underquilt, that way you can rig the tarp on a no hammock spot.

[@ben-kilner]

👌👌

[@supermroz]

That terrain was brutal! Congrats on making it, what a journey.

[@ben-kilner]

😄🙏 surprised I made it back in one piece 😅

[@staxter6]

Utter madness, well done you..

[@ben-kilner]

😄🙏

[@jwserge]

Let me give you a technical tip: You're using three chainring drives: The first one is a regular bike chainring drive - from the pedals to the cassette of sprockets with a derailleur.. BUT then you use a "little to big" chainring drive! When you applied this little sprocket which is even less then the cassette - it created an additional strong tension on the chain! You can see it here - 0:03 - you've made as much as about triple the tension! It would be better if you used a big sprocket here too. As well as on the wheels! Then the second and third chains would not experience such tension! And in general, always try to use the largest possible sprockets. Wow, 10:56... That's because - look at 22:12 - the drive sprocket is mounted on the axle twice as big as the driven one! This increases the force by another two times! And then, on the third chain, you made an reverse - accelerating gear and the chain withstands 6 times tension... It is unreasonable! First of all, on wheels, use the largest sprockets possible, 60T or more, and do the reverse calculation for all the sprockets based on that. As i can see, all intermediate sprockets - by about 40T. Then cassette of sprockets then pedal sprocket.

[@ben-kilner]

Spot on! Limited by the wheels I had to hand this time around 👍

[@jwserge]

​@@ben-kilner Hi again! Well, (not sure if I got that right) The wheels are good, no problem, even it's good that they are not big. But the *sprockets on their hubs* are too small, as well as some intermediate sprockets. You'd apply as big sprocket on the wheel as half its diameter. About 60 teeth. Then also use big sprockets between the dereilour and the wheels - as big as 40 teeth (i think... i believe i've estimated the total gear ratio correctly, but you are to check it again) so not giving big tension to the chains.

[@jwserge]

@@ben-kilner (is my English not good to understand me clear? Give me your feedback so I know how I was understood)

[@HughGordon124c]

Wonderful adventure ..

[@TroyCurtis-p7l]

you are an intelegent young man. thank you.

[@EzeAdventurer]

Right on brother!!

[@geetee50]

congratulations Ben that was some journey . you hold all the skills for an even bigger test. hope them ticks didn't cause any health issues.

[@ben-kilner]

🙏 so far so good 🤞

[@DuaneDiddley]

Great stuff Ben

[@davidhowell2456]

Fantastic journey! Plus lots of good suggestions in the comments as well. My only suggestion would be to make it front wheel drive and have the steer wheel in the back, which could then double as a rudder in water mode, thus reducing that drag you mentioned with it being in the front. It’s pretty well known that pulling something is far easier and more efficient than pushing it. Just a thought…🤷‍♂️

[@ben-kilner]

Hi David, excellent suggestions. Your configuration was in the mix during the design phase however I wanted to keep the pedal paddle system in water mode behind me to keep the view clear and also reduce getting wet from splashing. I was also a little uncertain about the handling characteristics of a rear-wheel steering setup. One for a future iteration 🤓👍

[@davidhowell2456]

@@ben-kilner fenders over the drive wheels for the (dry) win!

[@cwshtygriff13]

Thoroughly enjoyed your journey 😊

[@ben-kilner]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ZenPossum]

Fantastic film and an incredible piece of engineering

[@lovemytspoon]

멋져요! 강한 사람이군요. 당신을 응원할게요~

[@ben-kilner]

🙏❤️

[@msmetacentre]

Chapter 2 was if anything even more impressive! A few technical thoughts (though you've probably solved most of these problems by now) - - Because of the weight and stress, I feel you'd be better with drive train components designed for a cargo bike or pedal rickshaw, rather than a standard push bike. - The cornering issue putting stress on the inner side drive components is unique because on a normal delta trike, there is only one drive in the centre of an axle, and the axle takes all the stress of the differential wheel movement. You can't do that, so have you considered a tadpole trike arrangement instead, with a single drive wheel at the back? It would need a fat tyre to have enough traction, but it has all sorts of advantages: the twin wheels would be further forward, reducing the overall width; the stability would be better going downhill; the single wheel being at the stern would mean it would not foul the flow around the bow in water mode, so your directional stability would be better; only one set of drive components. The whole thing would run better around corners, as the twin wheels would be free-running and able to take up the differential rotation. You would have to choose whether to steer the twin wheels or the rear drive wheel. Tadpole trikes usually steer the twin wheels, I think. Overall I am incredibly impressed with your machine and with your sheer determination! Well done.

[@msmetacentre]

Just to add, if you use a solid wheel at the stern rather than spoked, it will cause much less resistance in the water. If you decide to steer the drive wheel, this may also work as a rudder; otherwise just mount the rudder behind it.

[@carelendtimes4580]

I loved this journey of yours. Looks like a lot of fun. It seams that you are using a solid drive shaft between your back wheels. This will work fine on the water, but your wheels are actually working against each other in every turn on the road. This could be the reason the gear bend. Your drive wheels must work like a back wheel drive vehicle diff. Carry on. I really like vehicles like this,

[@tumbleweedtom5746]

Thank you for sharing!! I have enjoyed following along with your journey!! 👍

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you 🙏 glad you enjoyed it!

[@dougcross800]

loved your efforts here. brilliant :)

[@ben-kilner]

😄🙏

[@caitgems1]

Definitely an effort worthy of a sub

[@ben-kilner]

Welcome to the channel 🥳🤩

[@caitgems1]

@@ben-kilner not gonna lie bro, that looked like mission impossible. Excellent display of determination 👏

[@kaisailor1]

Bro, I think you would be better off with belt drives rather than chains. What a cool idea though. Belts would be much stronger and wouldn't stretch, plus they tend to be more rigid and hold their lines better. Also long chains and jackshaft chain systems usually have some sort of idler pully or tensioner pully somewhere in the middle to keep the chain(s) in line and tensioned. But man your creation really did very well for it's first time out. I'm super impressed...I would have camped out by those blue berries for a week, for sure! What a spectacular adventure. Kudos to you sir.

[@ben-kilner]

Chain/belt upgrades in the works 🤓👌

[@kaisailor1]

Awesome. Glad to hear it! That's the way I would have gone too after the trial run. Can't wait to see it. Cheers!​@ben-kilner

[@luke8329]

Really enjoyed that, how about a fibreglass pole from bow to stern and a pram type cover for the rain.

[@clum-c-70]

Incredible achievement,🙌🙌🙌

[@ben-kilner]

Thank you 🙏🙏

[@michaelhoffman5201]

A good rough terrain feature would be a harness to attach to whichever end you need to hand pull from, a light weight block and tackle wouldn't hurt either. Also calculate what what you think you'll need in the power train and then multiply by 1.5 to 3.

[@ben-kilner]

👌👌

[@richardnwilson]

Great video thank you! You might want to consider using mini-bike and or go-kart chains and sprockets. They are only a little heavier and quite a bit stronger.

[@ben-kilner]

Go-kart components upgrades in the works 👍

[@Deckzwabber]

Congratulations! Epic

[@frasermcqueen8689]

You are the man Ben congratulations what a treck

[@ztkspace5885]

Well done blue.

[@philandminiphil]

Well done. Amazing adventure.

[@GOBEF3]

You’re awesome man 👊

[@LifeBloom12]

Well done 👏

[@ДенисЮрьевич-й1ф]

Спасибо за увлекательное путешествие на не обычном транспорте.