Photo 2 : Narrow and winding streets are a common sight in the hilly settlements of ethnic tribes in southern China ’ s provinces such as Guangxi , Hunan and Guizhou .
Photo 5 : This cabin-enclosed type offers complete shelter from rain and with a bigger loading capacity . Notice the brake handles and the wheel lock system in front of the carriage vertical bar just behind the driver seat . The loading capacity depends on the motor engine capacity . The wheel size is also bigger than a normal motorbike to cater for heavier loads .
Photo 3 : The simplest type of tricycle pickup is a small open-cabin single-seat vehicle with motorcycle handlebars and a small pickup box at the back . The photos show a hawker selling breakfast on a Guangzhou street . It moves about the commercial area to catch the morning office staff coming out of subway stations en route to their offices . This particular pickup is driven by a petrol motorbike engine although more people are converting them to a battery-driven type .
Photo 4 : This flat-bed type , powered by a battery kept below the seat of the driver with a rooftop that offers shelter against rain , is useful in areas with frequent rainfall .
Photo 6 : Interior view of the bike handle of another similar type but without a door . Notice the foot braking system , petrol tank and simple outfit that makes maintenance easier and more cost-effective .
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