A miniature caravan designed by mobility scooter breakdown specialists, the ETA, has been awarded a Guinness World Record. The QTvan is small and light enough to be towed behind a mobility scooter and is now officially the world’s smallest caravan. The ETA developed the tiny caravan to highlight the estimated 220,000 people who use a mobility scooter without breakdown cover and…
British cycle insurance company, the ETA, has today bagged two Guinness World Records; the first for the Hornster, the world’s loudest bicycle horn, and another for the world’s smallest caravan, the bike-compatible QTvan. Making a noise for cyclists: The Hornster The Hornster bicycle was developed to highlight the dangers that cyclists face on city roads from heavy lorries. At close…
Analysis of data from more one million breakdown cover policies by the ETA has revealed the most common reasons for having to make a claim on your breakdown cover. We take a look at the top ten symptoms of vehicle breakdown. Position Symptom Percentage 1 Dead on key 30.27% 2 Engine cut out, won’t start 8.11% 3 Flat tyre –…
The TAKU-TANKU is an exciting take on the idea of a bicycle caravan. The tiny travelling house is an eco-friendly design built with off-the-shelf and upcycled materials. The superstructure comprises two 3,000-litre plastic water tanks connected by a ring of wood that frames the entrance. The TAKU-TANKU home joins an ever-growing group of bicycle caravans that can be towed by bike including…
The Jolt is a new high-tech helmet accessory that promises to let its wearer know whether a blow to their head is likely to lead to a concussion. Cycle helmets vary in size, shape and colour, but almost without exception they comprise a layer of polystyrene covered by a thin plastic shell. This lightweight construction is one of the reasons…
05/09/14