I made a futile search through all the trike's stuff for the NuVinci control cable sheaths.
John in CR said:ddk,
Do you already have experience with a trike using that kind of steering geometry? I realize trikes steer differently, but different enough for about a foot of negative trail to steer well, especially with a lot of weight, is a new one on me. Be careful and keep it really slow on those initial test rides. Good to see the drive train parts coming together so nicely.
John
:lol:Rassy said:...
Anyway, keep in mind that I have that spare unit if (when?) you break a key part of the NuVinci.
yep, it was a quick guide construction I used on MT#1.Sancho's Horse said:ddk,
I am glad you put 1018 on that picture description, because I actually said out loud, "Is that aluminum?"
Can a washer go over that "wallered out" hole? That...would help me sleep at night. Whew!! Exciting stuff seeing the drivetrain come together. It is like watching Evel Knievel, except its engineering.
You just reminded me I once worked with one of his nieces, where she taught a Japanese language class.Sancho's Horse said:Actually, I just read a bunch of Evel Knievel quotes, and I wanted to use one. So, here goes:
I recently have had a full hip replacement and a liver transplant, and I'm getting used to the medication.
Evel Knievel
Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/e/evel_knievel.html#HoPRL2E42wCwVYtW.99
ddk said:John,
I'd say I have some experience with the steering
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twitchy?-yes
manageable?-yes
high-speeds?-no
I use a 36v battery that keeps my top speed at or below 20mph where the trike feels safe.
Over 30mph DH and I'm riding the brakes...John in CR said:ddk,
Do you already have experience with a trike using that kind of steering geometry? I realize trikes steer differently, but different enough for about a foot of negative trail to steer well, especially with a lot of weight, is a new one on me. Be careful and keep it really slow on those initial test rides. Good to see the drive train parts coming together so nicely.
John
John,John in CR said:...
On #3 I'd suggest adding enough slack in the head tube angle to put the trail out a positive 1-2" at full compression. I think you'll find a significant improvement in handling, while retaining the cool look.
In the meantime, make your rear brakes nice and strong, because I really worry about you trying to stop your full load with the front wheel. Gravity keeps the wheel pointed forward at rest, but it has only a small leverage, so it won't take much force pushing at the steering pivot for the wheel to inherently want to flip around the other way just like the front wheels on a shopping cart.
I've messed around with some pretty radical steering geometries to understand and feel the effects of changes. Some were terrifying even at just a few mph. That was with 2 wheelers, but I think a lot of it would still apply to a trike.
Be really careful on any significant downhill grades,
John
fixed that for ya.winkinatcha said:hohoho! you're a chump
Joe
couldn't say it better...winkinatcha said:...
Go the trikes