PEDAL POWERED APTERA - CREATION

[yomismismo]

He inclinado mas el eje de la dirección como tu lo tienes y es peor que antes, se ha puesto muy dura, la conducción se hace dificil. Lo he cortado en trozos y voy a probar otra configuración.

Saludos.

I've shifted more the axis of the direction as your what you have and worse that before, it has been very hard, it is difficult to conduct. So I've cut into pieces and will try other settings.

Best regards.

[ChrisLuxembourg]

@yomismismo Qué le doy? Llamo a urgencias? Ok, I have got sent you 2 videos.....

[Velotracer]

Chris...What type of welder do you use...TIG, MIG, or a Stick welder..? Have you tried all of the different types ? Which is your favorite.?

[ChrisLuxembourg]

@Velotracer A MIG-welder. Of course I tried different materials with different welding system.

BUT steel is my favorite material,

you can cut/drill/grind/bend/solder/we­ld/crimp/forge and harden it like you want!!!

[FormerDemforRonPaul]

The main problem with all current three wheeler designs like this is that you cannot control the turn radius and the lean angle separately like you can on a two wheeler. Perhaps you should consider the possibility of allowing the rear wheel to turn very slightly, independently of the other form of steering you have set up. Therefor the leaning movement and the steering movement could be separated to a certain degree.

[ChrisLuxembourg]

@FormerDemforRonPaul That's not a main problem, that's the main condition!!!

If the leaning stay not in connection with the steering, you must learn to ride,

or you go down like ninepins...

[ZeroFossilFuel]

Chris, I have my welder and all of my drive-train parts. Where do you get those awesome fiberglass seats?

[ChrisLuxembourg]

@ZeroFossilFuel Take a look: wxw.novosport.de

[ZeroFossilFuel]

@ChrisLuxembourg Nice. Now all I need to do is find a distributor of similar goods here in the US.

[battlestroke7]

Chris, you are quite an inspiration. I have decided on a new bike to build. i will send you a video weeks from now when its done ,if i can do it by then. VERY GOOD CRAFTSMANSHIP,Chis.

[recumbenttrikesnl]

There will be no Ackerman steering. But I guess it won't be noticeable apart from very tight turns.

Interesting design as always. Those discs are huge. Where did you get them? Saturn?

[ChrisLuxembourg]

@recumbenttrikesnl The hydraulic brakes are Magura Gustav M double piston with 210mm disc.

I didn't fly to Saturn last week, I got it here on earth from my bike dealer... :o)

[pathosbedlam]

Hi Chris. She's looking nice. I was very impressed with the scale model, and how it looks very elegant, and functional at the same time. I can't wait to see the finished trike. I know it'll be awesome like all your other great inventions. If you ever want to visit Tasmania, PM me, I'd be happy to show you around, or put you up for a few days. Have an Awesome Christmas and a Kick-Ass New Year.

[ChrisLuxembourg]

@pathosbedlam Thanks! For difficult things at first I create a scale model, but I don't CAD design. I decided me for a copper wired model. I hope until x-mas it's ready...

[1RAH]

OMG wow this thing is awesome I can't wait to see part 2!!!!!

[dreinullernoppe]

Dear Chris,

i just want to say, " U Rock" :)

Thank you for all the great Videos, that you have posted.

Trike on(like i do)

[ChrisLuxembourg]

@dreinullernoppe Danke schön! Mach ich gerne....

[TheLiquidKnight]

I just googled "Aptera 2E". Will this be chain drive or pedal generator to a motor set up?

[ChrisLuxembourg]

@TheLiquidKnight Aptera 2E / Steve Fambro / California USA.

It's a streamlined electric 3-wheeler. The 1E has got rear wheel drive forced with a tooth belt. The 2E has got front wheel drive(cardan shaft drive), a differential gear, a fixed gearbox to the motor.....

Too much heavy parts. My trike is rear wheel powered like the "LOWRACER SUPERSONIC" This trike should stay under 25Kg, for a completely roofed trike that isn't bad....

[boiledbeefandcarrots]

nice job Chris, i love the way the steering works, without the need for ball joints and connecting rods

[ChrisLuxembourg]

@boiledbeefandcarrots It's 1:1, easy, effective and speed proof up to 70Km/h...

[TheLiquidKnight]

Interesting. I bought a pair of trailer wheels last week with basically the same idea. Great minds eh? :-)

[ChrisLuxembourg]

@TheLiquidKnight Normally I wanna have the Aptera 2E for X-mas, but to get it there's no chance! I decided to create my own now, no petrol, no ions, just pedal powered!

A very good choice for the front axle is 40mm diameter and 2.5mm thickness.

The 20mm disc hubs are from the downhill sector and fixed with M12x120(8.8) bolts.

The hydraulic brakes are Magura Gustav M double piston with 210mm brake discs.

The leightweight big and long roof is completely made of plastic!

[moss1transcendant]

you get the centre of gravity right on that thing and it will be a thrill to own.

perhaps you could patent it if its got enough uniques to it.

[ChrisLuxembourg]

@moss1transcendant Thrill to own? Nope, but as usual I could kiss the street!