gmane.culture.transportation.humanpowered.trikes

Tw-bent trike

Dave Franzen — 2008-06-28T03:37:14

Seen in Eugene. Yesterday, I saw a TW-Bent trike here in Eugene, Or. I think it is an "Apoyo" model http://www.twbents.com.tw/HTM/recumbent.htm This is an interesting concept. On the one hand, it can be disassembled for shipping/transport. On the other hand, this feature seems like it would make the trike frame more flexible and more vulnerable to fracture. Cool looking trike, though. Dave Franzen Eugene, Oregon -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

Trike with canopy image?

Michael Ross — 2008-06-25T20:56:51

Hey there, On the old ihpva site was a picture of a trike with a flat canopy. It even had fringe around it. Can anyone share that with me or link me with its current location? Thanks, Mike

TriKKe

Leo R. Guajardo, II — 2008-06-25T02:49:57

Hi, TriKKe guy! I have lost most of my saved 'e-mails'. Can't recall your name , nor address! If you are still on list of new trike name, please contact me. If I recall correctly, you are an elderly gentleman who lives in New Mexico. I just saw the "Infomercial" on TV about the "TriKKe"! Want/need info from you! Sincerely, Leo Roderick Guajardo, II in Dallas ____________________________________________________________ Summer Spa Sweepstakes Enter for your chance to WIN a Summer Spa Vacation! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/JKFkuJi7Ubem49LCWu37vAwtU0mR1IdxFnsTGTkMGio2GmtYGndIi8/ -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

requesting carbon belt info

Eric Sluyter — 2008-06-21T21:05:52

can someone please help me with this one by virtue of links and/or comments: i can't recall whether the jury's yet in on whether a rohloff can accommodate a carbon belt on a given trike, or whether indeed the rohloff would be prerequisite to implementing the belt forgive me if this posting's inappropriate and thanks! -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

"CrossMembers"

Leo R. Guajardo, II — 2008-06-18T15:47:01

List, I lost the reply to my preference for "horizontal' crossmembers. Thank you for same. I have made a hor+member using a salvaged 'top tube' from a ubiquitous "10 speed' with a one INCH tube. 1. Used the existing 'head' tube for one of the 'kingpins'. 2. Jigged it with angle iron, welded it. 3. used another 'head' tube (for other kingpin). 4. placed top tube and head tube in jig, welded it. 5. used 2 inch diameter muffler tube for main 'beam'. 6. 'squared' rear end, mitered it, welded it to 'salvaged' rear triangle of '24' inch (bb) df. 7. 'rectangled' front end to match 'one' inch crossmember. 8. did same for 'power' beam (with pedal sprocket, some call it 'bb'). 9. seat frame of EMT welded to trike frame. 10. has 'direct' steering to kingpins with 1/2 of handle bar on 'gooseneck' Ladyfriend (119 lbs) rides it, likes it, no problems with her weight on one inch crossmember. I (226 lb) have ridden it with no problems. Have "tortured it" (one inch tube) by pouncing on 'end supported' length before wel

Steampunk recumbent trike

Kevin Atkins — 2008-06-16T00:43:54

http://www.boingboing.net/2008/06/13/sweet-steampunk-recu.html Seat looks a little sweaty. But pretty work! Kevin -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

Trainer

Lawrence Madsen — 2008-06-11T05:46:00

Does anyone have the Sportscrafter MiniRoller trike trainer? My spouse needs one for her 16-in GTC wheel. Sportscrafter ( http://www.sportcrafters.com/minirollers.htm ) says it needs at least 20-in; Hostelshoppe ( http://hostelshoppe.com/cgi-bin/readitem.pl?Accessory=1138485543 ) says 16-20". If 16-in is too small, could I put it on a frame to raise it up and make it work? Or is there something else I should be looking at? Larry Madsen -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

The Spinner

Dave Franzen — 2008-06-09T00:50:56

This is an odd gadget. I can't exactly see how it works, but it looks like a tadpole trike with the left front wheel driven and rear wheel mounted like a caster. http://brown.armoredpenguin.com/~abrown/Spinner/KineticLabs19990528/dsc00027s.jpg Regards, Dave Franzen Eugene, Oregon -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

drive train protection query

Roger Chao — 2008-06-08T12:27:30

Looking for a way to fully enclose our drive train to protect it from the elements. So far we have a rohloff speedhub and a schlumpf mountain drive, so the gearing itself is sealed from the elements. The only exposed bit now is the chain. Are there any products out there (or can you make one yourself?) to allow you to fully enclose the chain, so no sand, water, mud etc can get in? As with our gearing already fully enclosed, if we can fully enclose our chain to, it seems mantainence, longevity, redundancy might be alot easier. If theres no products out there, how easy is it to make one yourself? any designs? So far the rohloff is setup as a mid drive, running to the schlump in one direction and direct to a sprocket on the hub in the other direction, hard to explain but u can see pics at www.steppebysteppe.com.au We really want a fully enclosed drive train for maximum protection, so any help/advice would much greatly appreciated. thanks thanks-- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.o

Trike lifetime

Lawrence Madsen — 2008-06-02T22:26:21

trike. What does this mean? Is this how long it takes to want a new one? I've been riding my TerraTrike for 4.5 years and have had to replace a few things, but I can't imagine the darn thing wearing out. I mean, everything but the frame, seat and maybe steering assembly are easily replaceable. And WizWheelz would probably sell me the last two if I needed them. I seems almost like the old logic problem: If you replace everything over time, do you still have the same trike? By the way, I want a new one... Larry -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

I Present The Brass Lion

Eric Thornburgh — 2008-06-02T04:06:55

I'm declaring my homebuilt tadpole trike done because I'm tired of working on it and I want to ride it. It's June darnit! :) I've named it the Brass Lion after the hood ornament on the front. That's right it has a lion hood ornament along with brass stage coach oil lamps and other fun things. You can see a great many photos of it and in the near future still more photos and some riding video and such. Meanwhile I'll be on the Schuylkill and Perkiomen Trails. ;D My photo-filled blog: http://steubenswheelmen.blogspot.com Cheers all and say hello if ya see me! -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

LED query

Dave Franzen — 2008-05-31T19:12:59

There was a reference on this list a while ago about a home built high intensity LED head light. The list doesn't seem to have a search function, so I wonder if whoever posted the link would post it again. Thanks, Dave Franzen Eugene, Oregon -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

assisted trike

Colin Bryant — 2008-05-30T22:29:44

I want to add an small electric assist to a tadpole trike, that has an internal gear hub. I've heard of the following; * A local org. offers a hub motor on a plain 3/4" axle. This is thick enough to support from one side, on a front wheel but how badly would this want to steer the trike? * I've heard of motors that drive the hub, via a brake disk mount on the hub. Does anybody know about these? * I've also heard of small motors that can drive the chain. Does anybody know where to find more information? PS; Any ideas about how to add a reverse that doesn't require getting off, or grabbing a front wheel (covered by fenders). PPS; I'm figuring this is pertinent to the trike list, because it's a specific problem to tadpoles, with internal hubs. Please feel free to reply off list or hit your delete key. -- Colin Bryant Vancouver, Canada __________________________________________________________________ Get a sneak peak at messages with a handy reading pane with All new Yahoo! Mail: http://ca

Ohio trike rally

Garrie Hill — 2008-05-28T02:55:17

http://www.bentrideronline.com/messageboard/showthread.php?t=39405 Garrie "carbon based lifeform" Hill for pics of some of my time and money sucking projects http://garriehill.winkflash.com/ and http://s58.photobucket.com/albums/g277/cfbb/ -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

bushings vs. head tubes

2008-05-28T00:51:04

Gentlemen (and ladies), Please let us on the list know if there are any pictures available of your projects/work. With all the free hosting sites available, the only excuse we have for not posting is that we didn't take pictures. Personally, I get inspired from seeing your work. I promise to post pics with a link as soon as i get the trike project started (hopefully late summer). I would like to see the difference between using bushings vs. head tubes. Thanks! Chaz -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

Crossmember Designs!

Leo R. Guajardo, II — 2008-05-26T01:26:40

Guys, Since there appears to be little/not much traffic in this list, I have a favor to ask of 'trike' builders. I have more/less got settled on my particular choice (horizontal), however, I wish to see other methods of constructing one. If you have a web site, please let me know. If you just descriptions and photos of your method, please reply. Regarding 'kingpins', I have a site bookmarked,...think it belongs to guy in Europe, "How To Make A Child's Trike"! I also have "25Hz"s site with his method of using 'bushings'. Not tried that .......yet! Have been using salvaged head tubes here. Three of my trikes have the familiar 'bent' crossmember, other three have horizontal ones. Thanks for all responses. Leo R. Guajardo, II in Dallas -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

Tilting/leaning trikes

Dave Franzen — 2008-05-24T02:42:05

This site has some good stuff on the theory of trikes and tilting/leaning trikes: http://www.jetrike.com/index.html Check out the links to Theory and Prior Art. Regards, Dave Franzen Eugene, Oregon -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

Building a delta trike

2008-05-17T14:45:32

I'm interested in making a delta trike as a daily commuter to work (approx 7 miles). Can anyone point me to a site that gives direction on how to do the rear axles and drive? Actually, ANY site that talks about how to make a delta trike, front steering, rear drive would be appreciated. Thanks! -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.

Off Roading

Ed Logan — 2008-05-13T23:38:45

I have not done that much off road riding on my trikes. I live in Florida and off road normally means lose sand and tree roots or pine needles over sand with tree roots. Also wooden walkways thru the wetlands with 90 degree turns. (Bikes are not allowed but I haven't been caught!) Here has been my experience. My Wizwheel was ok, thought a lot of work on pine needles over sand but terrible in sand. My Windcheeta was not for off road at all. My Lightfoot Greenway was excellent on both surfaces unless the sand was very deep. It was a great all around trike. My current Hase Kettwiesel is not good on either since it only has one drive wheel. The first thing that happens is it will steer the opposite direction of your pushing pedal. It then gets stuck in the sand. Again because of only one wheel drive. However, I did not buy it for off road work. For that a Kettwiesel with both rear wheels driving and or a new Greenspeed Delta would be the solution. If I were going to do a lot of off road riding here

tilting off road trike ?

Julian Edgar — 2008-05-13T21:03:53

My suspended trike can do that now. The front airbags are normally linked, so all I need to do is disconnect the anti-roll bar, lean to one side, then shut off the connection between the front airbags. That allows the trike to stay level on slopes. I don't bother doing this, but it can be done. Julian Edgar -----Original Message----- From: trikes-bounces< at >bikelist.org [mailto:trikes-bounces< at >bikelist.org] On Behalf Of Ness Laurent Sent: Tuesday, 13 May 2008 9:11 PM To: trikes< at >bikelist.org Subject: [trikes] tilting off road trike ? If you want to build a very clever off-road trike you would need to build a full suspended TILTING trike but the titling system should not depend on the curvs. So you could keep a reasonable width to be able to ride on single tracks like let's say 70 cm and when you cross slopes sideway you could keep the right balance. VERY complicated to develop !!! Maybe only back suspension and front Big apple underinflated would be much easier. What do you think of the Dutch tripod

off roading

James J Werner — 2008-05-13T03:00:49

i haven't done it but my baccera has done a lot of off-roading; then again it is a delta with a single chain and no idler. nothing to get hung up on jim -- This message comes to you via the trikes< at >bikelist.org mailing list, sponsored by http://ihpva.org/ Visit http://bikelist.org/mailman/listinfo/trikes to manage your subscription.