Since it's likely to be another 4 months before there's any point in going to a local shop that sells bents, I thought I'd pose this: how does a trike corner? Does the frame part where the rider sits pivot? Otherwise I see it as being like a motorcycle/sidecar or trike design where you have to slow down in corners so you don't lift the outside wheel. If it pivots, how prone to failure or maintenance issues is that joint? Anyone got a close up pic of that part of the frame?
Bob Just another nice basic flake. (and old fart in training)
Since it's likely to be another 4 months before there's any point in going to a local shop that sells bents, I thought I'd pose this: how does a trike corner? Does the frame part where the rider sits pivot?
Not on any production trikes I am aware of, besides the Flevo-Trike [1] and Organic Engines SUV cargo trike [2], which are rarities.
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Otherwise I see it as being like a motorcycle/sidecar or trike design where you have to slow down in corners so you don't lift the outside wheel.
The inside wheel is the one that would lift.
The proper technique is to lean the upper to the inside while turning. Quite high cornering speed are possible, depending on seat height.
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If it pivots, how prone to failure or maintenance issues is that joint? Anyone got a close up pic of that part of the frame?
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Bob Landry said:
Since it's likely to be another 4 months before there's any point in going to a local shop that sells bents, I thought I'd pose this: how does a trike corner? Does the frame part where the rider sits pivot?
Not on any production trikes I am aware of, besides the Flevo-Trike [1] and Organic Engines SUV cargo trike [2], which are rarities.
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Otherwise I see it as being like a motorcycle/sidecar or trike design where you have to slow down in corners so you don't lift the outside wheel.
The inside wheel is the one that would lift.
The proper technique is to lean the upper to the inside while turning. Quite high cornering speed are possible, depending on seat height.
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If it pivots, how prone to failure or maintenance issues is that joint? Anyone got a close up pic of that part of the frame?
Since it's likely to be another 4 months before there's any point in going to a local shop that sells bents, I thought I'd pose this: how does a trike corner? Does the frame part where the rider sits pivot? Otherwise I see it as being like a motorcycle/sidecar or trike design where you have to slow down in corners so you don't lift the outside wheel. If it pivots, how prone to failure or maintenance issues is that joint? Anyone got a close up pic of that part of the frame?
Bob Just another nice basic flake. (and old fart in training)
International Pipe-raising Day, Feb. 20th
Why would you want to wait for 4 months? I go to the bike shops here on a pretty regular basis. It's a good time to go as the shops are a little slow and they have time to answer questions. Also, you can sometimes get a better deal on a new ride now as opposed to waiting.
I have a Sun Tadpole that does NOT swivel and I don't have problems cornering. I just shift my weight a little. Not a big deal actually.
Here's a couple of shots of mine.....feel free to ask any questions.
Since it's likely to be another 4 months before there's any point in going to a local shop that sells bents, I thought I'd pose this: how does a trike corner? Does the frame part where the rider sits pivot? Otherwise I see it as being like a motorcycle/sidecar or trike design where you have to slow down in corners so you don't lift the outside wheel. If it pivots, how prone to failure or maintenance issues is that joint? Anyone got a close up pic of that part of the frame?
Bob Just another nice basic flake. (and old fart in training)
International Pipe-raising Day, Feb. 20th
Why would you want to wait for 4 months? I go to the bike shops here on a pretty regular basis. It's a good time to go as the shops are a little slow and they have time to answer questions. Also, you can sometimes get a better deal on a new ride now as opposed to waiting.
What I meant is that it wouldn't be possible for me to test ride a bike. But your point about asking questions and seeing what their stock is like is well-taken. No test rides for this guy, though. With wind chill at -14 lately, not my idea of a day in the park.
Like your pictures though. I hadn't seen the ones of you in the snow before, but I had seen your others.
Bob Just another nice basic flake. (and old fart in training)
Since it's likely to be another 4 months before there's any point in going to a local shop that sells bents, I thought I'd pose this: how does a trike corner? Does the frame part where the rider sits pivot? Otherwise I see it as being like a motorcycle/sidecar or trike design where you have to slow down in corners so you don't lift the outside wheel. If it pivots, how prone to failure or maintenance issues is that joint? Anyone got a close up pic of that part of the frame?
Bob Just another nice basic flake. (and old fart in training)
International Pipe-raising Day, Feb. 20th
Why would you want to wait for 4 months? I go to the bike shops here on a pretty regular basis. It's a good time to go as the shops are a little slow and they have time to answer questions. Also, you can sometimes get a better deal on a new ride now as opposed to waiting.
What I meant is that it wouldn't be possible for me to test ride a bike. But your point about asking questions and seeing what their stock is like is well-taken. No test rides for this guy, though. With wind chill at -14 lately, not my idea of a day in the park.
Like your pictures though. I hadn't seen the ones of you in the snow before, but I had seen your others.
Bob Just another nice basic flake. (and old fart in training)
International Pipe-raising Day, Feb. 20th
Thanks for the Compliment!!!! Don't know where you are but couldn't you take a quick ride around the block when the temp is a little warmer???? At least yo would get a "feel" for what you may or may not like.
I dress quite warm for the chill here. I have been out when it's been single digits with a windchill below zero and STILL cracked a sweat.
"Tom Sherman" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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Bob Landry said:
Since it's likely to be another 4 months before there's any point in going to a local shop that sells bents, I thought I'd pose this: how does a trike corner? Does the frame part where the rider sits pivot?
Not on any production trikes I am aware of, besides the Flevo-Trike [1] and Organic Engines SUV cargo trike [2], which are rarities.
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Otherwise I see it as being like a motorcycle/sidecar or trike design where you have to slow down in corners so you don't lift the outside wheel.
The inside wheel is the one that would lift.
The proper technique is to lean the upper to the inside while turning. Quite high cornering speed are possible, depending on seat height.
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If it pivots, how prone to failure or maintenance issues is that joint? Anyone got a close up pic of that part of the frame?
Flevobikes are RIP. Flevobikeusa posted that info on BROL.
Also on the Flevobikeusa website. Whether this indicates a saturation of the market for FWD, moving BB recumbents, or if Flevobike was yet another manufacturer done in by under-capitalization and cash flow problems is not determined.
-- Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia POST FREE OR DIE!
