SlowCo
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HackD said:Also, free picture post.
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You have very nice toys 8)
HackD said:Also, free picture post.
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SlowCo said:HackD said:Also, free picture post.
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You have very nice toys 8)
thundercamel said:Pretty sweet that the torque arm lined right up with the fender/rack mount holes.
as I recall mine got very squirrely and unpredictable at speeds over 27mph or so. I think this was due to their early steering geometry.
ZeroEm said:Nice. I like trike builds. 30 mph is fast enough for me.
ccihon said:I just watched your YT ride video "Gravity Loop" - looks like the project has worked out well. I may have missed this from your build posts, but notice only the thumb throttle, and no obvious torque or cadence PAS sensor? If none, are you just applying throttle assist along with pedal input as desired?
Also, I think your build may share one shortcoming my trike also has - a rigid frame with no suspension. It is often difficult to dodge even smaller road obstacles, especially with three wheel tracks on the ground rather than one, as on an upright bike. I am not bothered all that much by the rough ride, but sometimes am concerned these bumps and sharp shocks take their toll on the equipment and mountings over time.
I should not worry about it - a full-suspension trike is out of my price range at the moment.
pullin-gs said:Nice build.
For the final build, how much does it weigh?
Urban Fatbiker said:Enjoyed the build thread. I have my own early Terra Trike, drum brakes, SRAM DualDrive 3×7 rear, fitted with 750W BBS02B.
I noted this comment from another:
as I recall mine got very squirrely and unpredictable at speeds over 27mph or so. I think this was due to their early steering geometry.
Bought mine used. First thing I did was open up kingpins for M10 bushings (16mm OD), replaced the hardened cap screw shoulder bolt with custom machined bearing shaft bolts with reliefs from McMaster Carr. HUGE difference in steering. I mean what da heck, shoulder bolts??
Toe-in adjustment is critical, those floppy kingpin threaded bolts don't help. Best adjusted when loaded w/ your butt in seat.
I feel pretty good at 30mph. My range in a hilly area with a fat thumb on throttle 25miles. More if I pedal. I do a lot of street riding so I keep it moving pretty fast.
I'll have to do a build thread soon. Kudos to yours!
ZeroEm said:I have a fiberglass seat and like it. I'm heavy and it holds me well. BUT! after 4 hrs in that thing I feel like someone ruffed me up.
HackD seat looks nicer than mine. Performer has a wider seat than I have now, have been thinking about getting it.
HackD seat has wings to help hold you on. Not that I slide around but have been dismounted before. Nothing like going fast on a trike a few inches above the ground. think my lowest point is 4". The speed is fun, after a bit it loses it's enjoyment can not relax.
I do a lot of riding with others, at low speeds I have become sleepy it so relaxing.
I have been looking at this one!
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by HackD » Aug 27 2021 10:28pm
The fiberglass seat has saved my butt/kept it from bouncing out of it, a time or two, definitely. The wings while shallow/not enough to be overly obtrusive, do allow me to 'hang out' to a good degree, without danger of unseating in an unexpected steering bump situation in cornering. I'm an old-school motorcyclist, i like to let it all hang out of the seat in a good downhill corner. It's not the widest seat going - but i'm also rail-thin, and can generally hide behind flag-poles.
It was a lot of work to adapt to my needs, yet so worth it.
I'm not into Group rides at all.. never was. The one time i joined up recently at a recumbent meet and greet, well.. i had to peel off after 5 km..
I'm all about the varied pace - that's the advantage of riding alone - ride according to own agenda.
I must confess i'm a bit of an Adrenaline Junkie.. in measured dosages. Right now, this Trike is the Prescription. 30 mph 5 inches off the floor on a downhill roller, is the same sensation to me, of 120+ mph on a Sport bike back in the day.
I'm getting brave enough that i might want to see 40 mph soon..