Snack Trishaw

The ringing bell and smell of diesel mixed up with that of toast brings back memories. A bakery biker would ride up and down streets every other day near grandma's house.

Introduction

Snack trishaws were once a common sight in New Luoyang twenty years ago. This article discusses their social history within the city.

History

Shortly after the advent of motorbikes in the early 20th century, enterprising peddlers decided to make use of them to bring the sales to customers and save themselves the trouble of walking.
While not every type of peddler ended up using them, it became very popular for cooks and bakers to send riders out to sell their wares. The riders became famous for their convention of ringing a cowbell or similar instruments to announce their arrival.
Some peddlers started adopting motorized trishaws for improved stability after a spate of spilled wares. This allowed them to carry even more loads.

Purpose

In the present, snack trishaws have become a rarer sight within big cities, though suburbs occasionally make use of their services to purchase freshly baked goods.
These goods ranged from fresh toast to thick jam buns, not to mention chips and dip on occasion.
Recently, the owner of Pian Pian Bakery has made plans to hire riders to sell his goods in public again, as he realized customers are unlikely to come to him if they're holed up at home.

Propulsion

Uses a diesel engine. It is balanced on three wheels, one in front and two at the back.

Communication Tools & Systems

Snack trishaw riders now carry cellphones to keep in touch with shops which supply them with wares.

Sensors

Has a speedometer and fuel gauge for the rider's reference.

Nickname

Baker's Bikes

Rarity

Common

Length

1.2 m

Height

0.8 m (unloaded)

Complement / Crew

1 rider

Cargo & Passenger Capacity

Up to 24kg or 1 passenger.