The Toecutter
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calfeetwenty said:
I would. You'll never have to worry about them launching you airborne if something went wrong.
KMX Trike with TDCM IGH & Phaserunner
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I would. You'll never have to worry about them launching you airborne if something went wrong.
calfeetwenty
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I had the opportunity to use a nice flat, level, and smooth garage floor to work on the trikes front end the other day. I removed the shocks and blocked the front of the trike up enough so the wheels could hang at full extension. I then checked the toe with the wheels fully up down and in the middle. The toe was consistent in all three positions. It was wrong but consistent.
So I set the suspension in the middle and properly set the toe. The air shocks are back in and set to 80 psi. The trike rolls a little easier now and is quieter. It is also a little more stable but I think it could be better. I rolled into the parking lot behind a Catrike owner and we compared our rides and talked for a while. The Catrike had a 4 or 5 inch longer wheelbase. I still feel I can make it better.
I reset the cycle analyst for the last 4 miles, lowered my assist, shifted into the mid range, pedaled a little harder, and got down to 12 watts per mile while averaging 15 mph. I won't be doing that to often though. I would rather be around 20.
So I set the suspension in the middle and properly set the toe. The air shocks are back in and set to 80 psi. The trike rolls a little easier now and is quieter. It is also a little more stable but I think it could be better. I rolled into the parking lot behind a Catrike owner and we compared our rides and talked for a while. The Catrike had a 4 or 5 inch longer wheelbase. I still feel I can make it better.
I reset the cycle analyst for the last 4 miles, lowered my assist, shifted into the mid range, pedaled a little harder, and got down to 12 watts per mile while averaging 15 mph. I won't be doing that to often though. I would rather be around 20.
adam333
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When you pedal the trike, do you "pull" a bit on the steering handle to increase the force applied to the pedal ?
calfeetwenty
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adam333 said:
No but pedaling shifts my weight a bit and rocks the boat so to speak. If I keep still and us the throttle I can go much faster comfortably.
calfeetwenty
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I bought a new trike. A HP Velotechnik Scorpion fs 26 full suspension frame kit. It has a 50 inch wheelbase. I will find out about the stability in a few months.
adam333
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Nice trike!
The new trike stability should be better as the suspension and frame were designed so the wheel contact point on the ground match the king pin angle.
The new trike stability should be better as the suspension and frame were designed so the wheel contact point on the ground match the king pin angle.
