Tilting tricycle bicycle leaning trike

[Axbent]

im looking for a trike for icy and very bad weather winter cycling. How does this handle icy and slushy roads? I would guess a wider wheel base would be more to my preference!?

[gerfriedc]

@Axbent ok, but then head for Ackerman steering- check the onacycles front end loader for example.

[Axbent]

@gerfriedc Do u mean Kona? Cant find Onacycles!? Why is Ackerman steering better? arent leaning designs easier to ride?

[gerfriedc]

@Axbent no plse just google for "onya cycles" , there are others too to be found- I think the only ones already produced in masses with fixed leaning mechanism and two steered front wheels are Chinese. Plse Google for:

ecoway from Shanghai Wind Rider Electric Bicycles. I did not test it so far so I can only recommend to investigate further.

[JBofBrisbane]

What I don't get is, what's the advantage to this over a single front wheel? There doesn't appear to be much of a gain in stability; just added weight.

[gerfriedc]

@JBofBrisbane

Exactly, this is they key challenge. In Formula 1 we had an attempt using double amount of smaller wheels years ago and now it has vanished. The theoretical advantage is the lower centre of gravity for the front cargo and - validated in practice - a much less critical behaviour on slippy terrain.

[gerfriedc]

The added weight is reality but more advanced solutions are integrating more functions into one parts and therefore have less added weight compared to the prototype. I also would stick to the king pin if designing for advanced markets. For developing countries the construction made from scrap is a way to avoid expensive imports.

[dajsinjo]

it would be good if the handlebar would tilt too,

than you don't need to put your legs down when stoped, can lean faster too

[ramtes1971]

I want a recumbent like that and also safe for city traffic.

Please message me if you can.

[JonDeth]

This actually appears to be less stable that a standard bicycle due to the poor wheel base design.

If they were wider apart, it wouldn't wobble and throw off balance.

[phil0k]

Due to a disability I can no longer ride a 'normal' bike and I'm looking for a cool-looking three-wheeler. Where can I get one of these or something similar?

[gerfriedc]

where do you live? So far we don't have entered commercial distribution for mobility impaired but would love to learn your requirements.

[thecyclepath]

i have a three wheeler with the same set up two in front one in back adn i love it but only mine isnt as high tech as yours the front tires are solid so riding on slants is a nightmare off roading is still fun though

[EVANN785]

Were Did you get that

[gerfriedc]

we build it on our own - now in the 2nd version

[ebinary]

Great stuff. I built a dual-rear-wheel electric leaner in the past that works great, but the more important wheels are in the front.

[jabe250]

thats cool well watch jabe lopez and commrent it plz

[FoesForever]

to high up and not wide enough

[gerfriedc]

there are limits with regards to with to be able to using bicycle paths

[TheHammersdude]

@FoesForever sorry but id like to see you make one of these! i think its great, would love to have one myself

[nnmscwrd]

You need a lower center of mass. Try a tadpole recumbent tricycle.

[gerfriedc]

Hi,

yes your are right but a recumbent is not as flexible with regards to stairs, is different to drive and not as cheap as a standard bicycle.

So for the everyday driver having some fear that the bicycle falls on icy or sandy patches I would recommend the type shown in the video.

I'm looking forward to some snow to validate this.

G.fried

[nnmscwrd]

I would be more likely to fall over on your contraption than, say, a Catrike Expedition.

[gerfriedc]

May be you believe in recumbents, which I fully understand, but there are 99% of the population not able or willing to use one in city traffic.