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    Ultimate puncture proof bike tires? testing Kenda K-shield and K-shield Plus

    Those are quite heavy.. I am running a 26" Schwalbe Big Ben Plus at 2.15 wide, it lists as under 1 kg. Tough enough for me so far, no flats.
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    RC Drive Recumbent Trike Build

    Looking good. I have an older, hard-tail version of this Performer trike. Be cautious in placing large amount of mass forward of the front wheels. This can lead to steering instability. I would also recommend a hydraulic steering damper if this thing is as fast as it might be.
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    Observations from a new to tadpole trike rider.

    I have an unsuspended trike driven by a bbshd mid drive. Climbs well, quiet also. I regularly travel smoother roads at around 20 mph, but find it ok at 30. I have larger tires running at lower pressure. I suppose quick turns would risk roll over at those speeds, but it's a low slung trike and...
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    preferred throttle style for indirect steering tadpole ?

    T-Cycle makes an aluminum post that replaces the pivot screw on some bar end shifters like Microsoft and Shimano... This allows a conventional thumb throttle to be mounted right alongside the shifter, in a fairly ergonomic configuration. I will dig up a picture of mine. I actually don't use the...
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    A recumbent build

    I have a trike, so am not an expert on battery placement for lwb bents for sure. I once had dreams of an Optima Baron, but I am now too old and fat for that crazy thing! The T-Cycle mount allows for height adjustment and offset, but is expensive. What you have there seems to place the battery in...
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    A recumbent build

    T-Cycle has an aluminum battery mount with adapter for any frame tube size.... Pricey, but would let you locate low but out of the way of chain or cracks etc. https://t-cycle.com/products/fully-configureable-battery-mount I have had this for a couple years and it's rock solid
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    Why come no tadpole trikes with over seat steering?

    The Wincheetah was built as a speed machine - lightweight, and rather narrow compared to current designs. I think at least one reason for the tiller was that it allows the rider to keep the arms "tucked in" rather than out to the sides, for a more aero approach. To the OP - not sure what is...
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    Building the Blue Goose bent trike

    The jockey wheels could work - bigger ones would be better. I think something around 18-20t is what a proper idler would be sized at. They are good as they use bearings. Not sure what the diameter of that stud shaft is, but some combination of spacers and sleeves can get you there. You could...
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    Building the Blue Goose bent trike

    With my new trike, the damper solves an oscillation issue, but it's similar to what I used on the old TT. It did improve stability somewhat. Almost any motorcycle damper can be adapted. I actually thought the newer TT solved the issues by design... Mine was a very early one. One area you may...
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    Building the Blue Goose bent trike

    Looks like you will have it going soon. I don't knoew much about the Photon - is it basically a 1000 watt unit? It does appear that compared to my BBSHD, the chainline can be made more normal, though on a trike it is less of an ussie. Some pics of my build might give you ideas. I would...
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    Building the Blue Goose bent trike

    Sounds kinda similar to my BBSHD trike build - I had used a Harbor Freight Toolbag then an ammo can for a pack battery I used - when it died I went with a basic Hailong downtube battery - expensive, but worthwhile I think, are the battery mounting options sold by Terracycle (T-Cycle) -...
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    Building the Blue Goose bent trike

    I have converted my trike, similar to your TT, to e-assist - I started using a hub motor solution, and have since adopted mid-drive. Sounds like your are handy and resourceful - I used a commercially available battery mount from TerraCycle that works well. The wiring and connectors do require a...
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    Hub drive from 26" wheel to 20" wheel

    Quick check of circumferences of 559 vs 406 tires shows about a . 75 ratio, so I would estimate the new speed at 19.5, but that is not absolute. You can try the Grin simulator, or even set your display controller etc to the 20" size to estimate. The motor may well be able to pull a higher rpm...
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    The SB Cruiser : Amberwolf's 2WD Heavy Cargo Trike & Dog Carrier

    Good tip on the CST tubes - for my trikes' 20" (406) and 26"(559) I started using Schwalbe-branded tubes, maybe some three years back, and have had great success - no punctures (but the tires may be the reason) - a side benefit has been that there seems to be very little air loss over time...
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    Sully's BBSHD Programming

    I also tried your approach for my trike - works well! I modified PAS levels 4-7 to match what you did, but kept the upper and lower ranges for an "economy" setting along with a full power range, I did tweak the "Pedal Assist" screen also. The mid ranges definitely allow for a more natural...
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    Greenspeed Magnum Big Wheel with 'stoke monkey' motor and Gates Belt drive

    Very cool setup - the picture obscures the chain routing from boom front through any idlers and to the motor mounted cassette - that's a unique part of this setup. Can you do regen braking? I am assuming the right side chain is freewheeled and the belt drives the motor continuously? I am...
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    Sully's BBSHD Programming

    Great info - I may try these settings. I have my BBSHD on a recumbent trike, but I am a larger guy also, so the weight seems comparable, and I also am working on eliminating ghost pedal and "partnering" with this motor as co-pilots. I also use 9 PAS modes, so can reserve some of those you leave...
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    My "Mark 2" solar trailer

    How necessary do you feel it is to use a suspension on the trailer? I ask because the overall weight of this is rather low - I do see you intend to carry cargo on the forward platform. The placement of that and the low weight suggests the suspension will likely have a rather soft compression...
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    Peltzman effect

    Some safety equipment or procedures prevent accidents, or protect all/other people - guardrails, lights, stop lights - these should often be mandated. Others, like helmets, prevent injuries, not accidents nor others' injuries, so mandates there are not needed - I'll choose to wear my helmet and...
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    Peltzman effect

    These are actually pretty good at reducing wind noise: https://www.amazon.com/Cat-Ears-Classic-Cycling-Noise-Reducer/dp/B01H2LSOQ6/ref=sr_1_7?crid=9EXGMYH415X0
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    Peltzman effect

    Faith is often evidence-based
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    Peltzman effect

    What would the law mandating helmets do to increase head injuries? Reduced visibility? Increased risky behavior due to false sense of security? More injuries in the ER because fewer in the morgue? I am thinking it's none of these, and there is really no correlation, but I don't have any other...
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    How to buy an automatic IGH like Bafang RG A510.D as a consumer?

    If the automatic shifting was well-matched to a mid-drive - maybe one with torque-sensing, and could target a rider's useful cadence for pedal assist - this might really offer something. My trike has a BBSHD driving through a manually shifted Alfine 8, with shift sensor. So far it all works...
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    How to buy an automatic IGH like Bafang RG A510.D as a consumer?

    There are several mfrs that offer igh that shift auto... Some stepped gears, some cvt. No idea which would be best for your application... The cvt is continuous, so should shift without the need for a sensor, maybe? https://evelo.com/pages/enviolo-automatiq
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    1000w 60v trike help with battery's please

    It's a common assumption that a battery's charge level is like a gas tank level - full to empty. Actually, a fully charged "60v" battery pack likely crests to a 100% charge at a voltage well above that, and is "empty" or at a zero charge level at 48v or maybe even more. The battery management...
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