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Abby P

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Can anyone who owns or has used one say a few words? How do they compare to the Hyperbike or KBike in terms of dimensions, feel, etc.? I had a Hyperbike and had a devil of a time fitting the shafts properly to my larger mini, and also due to the very wide wheel base and shaft style, there was a lot of "bump steer" on uneven ground. I have a Kingston EE now which is OK to get along with but always looking for something life-changing. ;)

And I guess more importantly, are they still being made? Web site and Facebook seem to be current but not 100% sure. Thanks!
 
I have a friend who has a Vanderveen and adores it. Currently he has my k-cart to start his 2 minis in because a Vanderveen is not ideal for starting drives… I’ll ask him his thoughts about fitting.
 
He reported back that the Vanderveen ride is smooth and has been simple to balance on small and tall. Mindy from Chimacum has a good video on YouTube.
 
Thanks! I'd be interested to know how wide the wheel base is. I think part of the issue with the wide (48") wheel base on the Hyperbike was the fact that the shafts didn't fit Rowan - they were way way too long and so every time one wheel went over a high or low spot Rowan got shoved by the shaft. Might not be such an issue with the marathon-style shafts though.
 
That's a big reason why I got a K-cart. The shafts are curved and adjustable. I'm not sure how Vanderveen shafts would do bent for a more slight animal as opposed to stout. I have several different animals I use mine on, it's the #1 for starting first drives. Matter of fact, I'm considering another small pony now to have as a resale project. The K-cart will be his first vehicle too.
 

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