How Loud is the Blender?
We blended ice and water (the loudest thing you can blend) and found the following measurements:
At 2 feet, it peaked at 85db for the first few seconds and fell to 75-80 for the rest of the time.
At 5 ft, it peaked at 77 for the first few seconds and fell to 70-73.
At 7 feet, it peaked at 73 db for the first few seconds and fell to 65-70.
At 10 ft, it peaked at 71.
Db are logarithmic like the Richter scale. 85 is 10 times louder than 75.
You can reduce your noise leak to other booths significantly with some type of barrier like a dividing panel, at ear level.
We can’t say what the noise levels will be when people cheer for each other. Hope this helps!
Read MoreIs My Vitamix Pitcher Compatible with Your Bike Blender Base?
We have seen the bike blender work with the Vitamix Creations II 48 oz. 12-in-1 Variable Speed Blender’s pitcher, as well as our own Advance Container.
We cannot guarantee every blender pitcher from Vitamix is compatible, but you’re more than welcome to ask Vitamix directly.
We use Vitamix’s sound reduction pad (Vitamix 15579) and Drive Socket (Vitamix 891). If your pitcher is compatible with both those parts it will work!
If you find out yours is compatible please email us your model type/number so we can add it to this FAQ!
Where can I see a bike blender and taste pedal powered food?!
There are various smoothie shops around the United States that incorporate bike blending and ice cream churning into their business.
Use the interactive map to find your closest location!
Read MoreBike Blending: How many crew? How much ingredients? How many bikes?
Here’s a copy of a recent receipt from Trader Joe’s for a Bike Blending event that served 100 people.
To serve the most people in the least time, here are the factors to consider:
– Ingredients. This is the easiest. Ingredients cost $0.60 per 8 oz smoothie. Scale this to meet your crowd needs.
– Crewmembers. This helps you prepare the pitchers of ingredients faster. 1 person per bike for a relaxed event (100-200 servings). 3 crewmembers per bike if you think you’ll be slammed (300 – 500 servings).
– Number of Fender Blender bikes. Increase the number of bikes to maximize your participation levels when maximum crowd flow is expected. Each bike can do 100- 250 8 oz smoothies per hour, depending on the number of crewmembers.
– Type of pitcher: See the Osterizer v. High Performance comparison. It’s easier to serve large crowds with a high performance blender.
– Number of pitchers. Two pitchers are incredibly useful. Make double the same amount of time by prepping a second batch while blending the first. If you foresee having vegan/dairy-free smoothies you might want a pitcher just for those.
Read MoreIs my Fender Blender compatible with the Spin Art attachment?
Pedal Powered Spin Art is compatible with all models of Fender Blenders: Pro, Universale and Xtracycle.
If your Fender Blender was purchased before 2011 chances are you will need a new spindle. The photo shows the proper spindle:
If your not sure send a picture of your spindle to customerservice@rockthebike.com
Read MoreI love your Fender Blender bike blenders. Do you make one for kids?
Yes. Rock the Bike offers 2 Fender Blender options for kids.
We offer a Fender Blender Universale with a smaller rear rack and a Stationary Stand to reach 20″ wheels for kids approximately 4 – 8 years old.
6-year-olds and up can also blend with the Fender Blender Pro, pictured above. The FB Pro can fit a wide range of riders; click here to see. If you want to have adults and kids bike blending at the same function this is the best option.
Feel free to contact us regarding your specific needs.
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