| 词条 | Chukudu |
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The chukudu (or chikudu, cbokoudou, tshukudu)[1] is a two-wheeled vehicle used in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is made of wood, and used for transporting freight. The chukudu generally has an angular frame, two small wheels (often of wood, sometimes wrapped with rubber), handlebars, and a pad for the operator to place their knee on while propelling the vehicle with their leg.[2] On a descent, the rider stands on the deck like a kick scooter. At flat ground, the rider can put one knee on the deck and push the ground by the other foot like a knee scooter. Rubber mud flaps and shock absorber springs may be added.[3][4] HistoryChukudus first appeared in the 1970s in North Kivu, during the difficult economic times under Mobutu Sese Seko.[3][5][6] In 2008, chikudus were selling for US$100 with a cost of materials of nearly US$60.[7] Similarly, in 2014 they cost $50 to $100 and were used to earn up to $10 per day, in an area where most people live on less than $2 per day.[1] A 2014 article estimated a cost of about US$150, which a driver could pay off in about six months, earning $10-$20 per day.[8] ConstructionIn Goma, where chukudus form the "backbone of the local transportation system", chukudus are made of hard mumba wood and eucalyptus wood, with scrap tires for wheel treads.[9][10] These chukudus take one to three days to build, and last two to three years. The most commonly used size is about six and one half feet long, and carries a load of 1000 lbs. However, "the largest chukudus can carry up to 800 kilograms of weight."[9] A small chukudu can be built in about three hours, using dimensional lumber and materials available in a hardware store.[11] References1. ^1 {{cite web| url = http://www.ndtv.com/article/world/tshukudu-the-all-purpose-transport-scooter-is-congo-s-lifeline-552186| title = Tshukudu, the All-Purpose Transport Scooter is Congo's Lifeline| date = July 3, 2014| publisher = NDTV| accessdate = 2015-11-21}} 2. ^{{cite web| url = http://articles.latimes.com/2013/jan/21/world/la-fg-congo-wooden-bikes-20130122| title = Congo's chairmen of the boards| author = Robyn Dixon| date = January 21, 2013| publisher = Los Angeles Times| accessdate = 2015-11-21}} 3. ^1 Chukudus – A no nonsense local transporter that changes lives of Congo’s poor « TransportGooru 4. ^{{Cite web|url=http://mkshft.org/scooter-country/|title=Scooter Country|last=Moore|first=Jina|date=|website=Makeshift|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2019-02-20}} 5. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/27/AR2009032701154.html|title=The Chukudu Is a Small Ride That's a Big Wheel in Congo|last=Husarska|first=Anna|date=March 29, 2009|website=Washington Post|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}} 6. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/10/AR2010021003417.html|title=In eastern Congo, handmade chukudu scooters rule the road|last=McCrummen|first=Stephanie|date=February 11, 2010|website=Washington Post|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}} 7. ^{{cite web| url = http://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/2008/0829/qchikudu| title = Wood, wheels, workhorse: the chikudu story| author = Alex Halperin and Jina Moore| date = August 29, 2008| publisher = Christian Science Monitor| accessdate = 2015-11-21}} 8. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.bluebiz.com/fr/BizClubs/Club-Africa-News/Les-chukudus-force-motrice-du-commerce-a-Goma|title=Les chukudus, force motrice du commerce à Goma|last=Dijkstra|first=Andrea|date=2014-10-02|website=BlueBiz|language=fr|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2019-02-20}} 9. ^1 {{Cite web|url=https://www.designindaba.com/articles/creative-work/congolese-wooden-bicycle-cum-scooter-carries-hundreds-kilograms|title=This Congolese wooden bicycle-cum-scooter carries hundreds of kilograms|last=Khumo Sebambo|first=|date=2015-09-22|website=Design Indaba|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2019-02-20}} 10. ^{{Cite web|url=https://globalpressjournal.com/africa/democratic-republic-of-congo/handmade-wooden-vehicle-pride-drc-keeps-country-running/|title=Handmade Wooden Vehicle, the Pride of DRC, Keeps Country Running|last=Ley Uwera|first=|date=2016-09-18|website=Global Press Journal|language=en-US|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2019-02-20}} 11. ^{{Cite web|url=https://makezine.com/projects/chukudu-wooden-scooter/|title=Build a Wooden Scooter That Can Haul Hundreds of Pounds|last=Bradbury|first=Doug|date=July 28, 2015|website=Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2019-02-20}} See also
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