RECUMBENT ELECTRIC TRIKE (tadpole)

[schpankme]

SOLD

This is a dream commuter for someone, Fast, Efficient, Comfortable and simple to ride.

FFR Setup.

2011 KMX COBRA (extremely strong, light weight and durable)

Turnigy High-Rate Lithium Polymer (LI PO) Batteries
- LIPO Battery Capacity: 49 volts charged
- Castle Speed controller with twist grip
- Castle Controller Link
- Battery Balancer(s) - Two
- Bulk Charger
- Cycle Analysis - with readout
- New Disc Brakes - Avid BB7 Disc Brake Kit (Rotors, Calipers, FR-5 Pull Levers)
- New Clutch Safety
- New 3210 Motor with Heat sink
- New Mirrors
- Schlumpf Drive - allows battery assist while peddling at speed - toe operated

Always garage kept: asking $3,000

Contact for specific details, more pictures or appointment.

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

email: schpankme at gmail com
phone: 702 503 3839

[cbr shadow]

Good luck w/ the sale! I should have waited on my KMX build and just bought yours.. my hub setup is going to end up costing as much as you are selling this for, and yours is MUCH better. Someone scoop up this deal!

[schpankme]

Good luck w/ the sale! I should have waited on my KMX build and just bought yours.. my hub setup is going to end up costing as much as you are selling this for, and yours is MUCH better. Someone scoop up this deal!

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Thank you, yes this Trike is a great deal - to buy this new would cost over $7,000. I've discussed HOW TO ship this Trike with Matt, and can have it crated and shipped out to the buyer, asap.

Best regards,

Larry
schpankme at gmail com
702 503 3839 - call to discuss

[Kin]

Heya, I keep eyeing this beautiful trike. I hope it finds a home soon.


I think you should clarify in your posting that the bike has Dow Kokam LiNMC LiPo, which is not your run of the mill LiCo LiPo. this is assuming you got the batteries from FFRtrikes after they started using LiNMC. The Dow Kokam stuff is worth at least 2x the HK LiPo, in fact more like 3x. It's also a more robust chemistry.

I think you should also add a location, unless I missed that. Shipping presumably would be another couple hundred, so it might nudge the deal for someone if they can do local.

[migueralliart]

Nice build!! I hope someone buys this. I wanted to build a tadpole but unfortunately the roads here are not trike friendly...

[schpankme]

Heya, I keep eyeing this beautiful trike. I hope it finds a home soon.

I've updated as requested - Thank you.

[schpankme]

Nice build!! I hope someone buys this. I wanted to build a tadpole but unfortunately the roads here are not trike friendly...

This KMX Trike is basically the BMX version used for off-road and trails; I'd recommend not jumping the with the batteries, but this Trike can take a lot of punishment.

[Ypedal]

...this Trike can take a lot of punishment.

It sure does !

If i had a bit more spare cash and room to store it... i'd be all over the RC version.. that is one nice machine !!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWBvvldZ ... ature=plcp

[migueralliart]

This KMX Trike is basically the BMX version used for off-road and trails; I'd recommend not jumping the with the batteries, but this Trike can take a lot of punishment.

Ohh I'm sure it can take a lot of punishment it is just not the perfect fit for the urban are I live in. If not I'll be all over it, I definitely love it again great build.

[Ypedal]

is that motor a 3210 or a 3220 ?

[schpankme]

If i had a bit more spare cash and room to store it... i'd be all over the RC version.. that is one nice machine !!

Fantastic Video!!

The motor is a new 3210 with clutch setup and heat-sink from Matt. Huge torque!

[schpankme]

is that motor a 3210 or a 3220 ?

Many people have asked me for the Latest Pics and component list for the Trike (updated):

2011 KMX COBRA (extremely strong, light weight and durable)[/b]

Turnigy High-Rate Lithium Polymer (LI PO) Batteries

- LIPO Battery Capacity: 49 volts charged
- Castle Speed controller with twist grip
- Castle Controller Link
- Battery Balancer(s) - Two
- Bulk Charger
- Cycle Analysis - with readout
- New Disc Brakes - Avid BB7 Disc Brake Kit (Rotors, Calipers, FR-5 Pull Levers)
- New Clutch Safety
- New 3210 Motor with Heat sink
- New Mirrors
- Schlumpf Drive - allows battery assist while peddling at speed

Always garage kept: asking $3,000

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

email: schpankme at gmail com
phone: 702 503 3839

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[schpankme]

PRICED REDUCED

The TRIKES price has been lowered to $3000.00, give me a call.

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

email: schpankme at gmail com
phone: 702 503 3839

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[Kin]

GAH is all I can say. And I've already said it, but i repeat. It's nice. Kind of motivates me to figure out what to do with my life, so I can pick up a tadpole at that location.

[schpankme]

GAH is all I can say. And I've already said it, but i repeat. It's nice. Kind of motivates me to figure out what to do with my life, so I can pick up a tadpole at that location.

$3000,00 for this Trike is an Incredible price.

[Axon Hillard]

Is the ground clearance of the batteries the same as the trike? How does the battery placement effect handling?

[schpankme]

Is the ground clearance of the batteries the same as the trike? How does the battery placement effect handling?

My apologies for the late response; I've been in the middle of a MOVE and just got my internet back-online.

Answer: The batteries are boxed in an Aluminum container below the bike; it does reduce ground clearance, but this has never been a problem with roads and bike paths. Handling is not effected; this Trike can be taken off-road, but I'd recommend against jumping it.

Larry

[Kin]

I believe you meant "handling is not effected."

The center of gravity would not be too important on a low tadpole trike (because the COG is already low), but the battery placement reinforces the low center of gravity (COG) and is in a pretty good place. It also means that the bike benefits from the front tire braking without toppling forward, though I imagine that issue is not a big issue (but dont have experience to figure out if it is or isnt)

[schpankme]

I believe you meant "handling is not effected."

The center of gravity would not be too important on a low tadpole trike (because the COG is already low), but the battery placement reinforces the low center of gravity (COG) and is in a pretty good place. It also means that the bike benefits from the front tire braking without toppling forward, though I imagine that issue is not a big issue (but dont have experience to figure out if it is or isnt)

Thx, the typo has been corrected.

[schpankme]

GAH is all I can say. And I've already said it, but i repeat. It's nice. Kind of motivates me to figure out what to do with my life, so I can pick up a tadpole at that location.

$3000,00 for this Trike is an Incredible price.

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

email: schpankme at gmail dot com
phone: 702 503 3839

Larry

[Kirk]

Sweet setup. If it was a Catrike or an ICE I'd be all over it.

[jussumguy]

Based on your video, I think you should say it's been wrecked as well...

Sweet ride. This is my dream trike. Sigh...

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[schpankme]

Sweet setup. If it was a Catrike or an ICE I'd be all over it.

I can understand you liking one Trike design over another; but for this Electric Conversion the KMX is very strong for it's weight and performance.

[Ypedal]

Based on your video, I think you should say it's been wrecked as well...

Sweet ride. This is my dream trike. Sigh...

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dont confuse my video with the trike being sold on this thread.. my KMX has an X5.... this trike is a work of art !

[schpankme]

dont confuse my video with the trike being sold on this thread .. this trike is a work of art !

For some strange reason - now - that College is back in session, I'm getting a lot of people asking question and asking about shipping costs.



FFR Setup.

2011 KMX COBRA (extremely strong, light weight and durable)

Turnigy High-Rate Lithium Polymer (LI PO) Batteries
- LIPO Battery Capacity: 49 volts charged
- Castle Speed controller with twist grip
- Castle Controller Link
- Battery Balancer(s) - Two
- Bulk Charger
- Cycle Analysis - with readout
- New Disc Brakes - Avid BB7 Disc Brake Kit (Rotors, Calipers, FR-5 Pull Levers)
- New Clutch Safety
- New 3210 Motor with Heat sinks
- New Mirrors
- Schlumpf Drive - allows battery assist while peddling at speed - toe operated

Always garage kept: asking $3,000

Contact for specific details, more pictures or appointment.

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

email: schpankme at gmail com
phone: 702 503 3839