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American converts e-bike into micro-camper for rail travel

08.07.2026 19:43 1 min 1 source
ГИПОРТ Новости RUS
American converts e-bike into micro-camper for rail travel
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Matt Pierce traveled 160 km on a homemade micro-camper along abandoned railway lines. He modified an e-bike with rail wheels. The living space on the roof includes a tent, sleeping area, and stove. The route passed overgrown sections that Pierce cleared with a chainsaw.

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