I've got a '05 Catrike Speed lying around that I'd really like to use as a pretty much motor only trike. It's light at 27 lbs. and it's aluminum. It's got 16" fronts and a 20" rear wheel. It's very stable , nimble and rides almost like a go-kart. I'm about 145 lbs. and I ride in Iowa, so lots of flat and some long hills but no super steep stuff. I'd like to be able to do 30mph. My budget is $1K-1.5K. I'd like a range of over 30 miles.
Reliability is #1. Weight #2. Speed #3. I don't think I want a heavy rear hub motor on a trike but I'm not adverse to a not heavy hub motor that fits the bill. I'm concerned w/ a mid-drive out on the boom because of weight and torque (maybe I'm wrong?). My boom is about 21" from T to BB.
I'd love your expert advice folks. Thanks.
Reliability is #1. Weight #2. Speed #3. I don't think I want a heavy rear hub motor on a trike but I'm not adverse to a not heavy hub motor that fits the bill. I'm concerned w/ a mid-drive out on the boom because of weight and torque (maybe I'm wrong?). My boom is about 21" from T to BB.
I'd love your expert advice folks. Thanks.