Jetrike - How it works!

Here are some shots of the finished frame showing how the tilt mechanism works.

Jetrike is a front wheel drive tilting delta trike that features self-centering geometry. I use it to commute to work on a daily basis.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• recumbent
• tilting
• delta
• trike
• velomobile
• ligfiets

[DOUBL3SCOOP]

ok this thing looks insanely fun to ride just seen the video of you taring round the track but wondering whats the advantage of 3 wheels because if you had to it would tilt without all the complex stuff?

[whpthomas]

@DOUBL3SCOOP Thats is a good point. At first I thought tilting was a good idea. In reality there were very few corners on my commute where I actually need a trike that leaned. Most corners are intersections where I have stop, or at least slow down. These days I think a simple chain line, ride comfort and being able to see over traffic are probably more important design criteria.

[Umaxen]

Well that's fine and dandy, but how do you stabilize the bike if it's only weight transfer that makes the rear wheels tilt in the manner they do? It seems you need to incorporate the steering on the front wheel with the tilt on the rear, otherwise you will have some sort of dual independent axle movement unlike the old fire trucks where you could steel both the front and rear axle independently. Do you have a video of this set up in motion? I am very skeptical.

[whpthomas]

@Umaxen Maybe you should have checked out the other videos of me riding it before you posted...

[casanoval33t]

i dont see a jet on the bike:S?

[codydorman420]

i cant find the video of you riding it but looks smooth haha its a trike with rear suspension hhah sick

[tramontino10]

Ta ja mostrou q esta porcaria se mexe de lado, mas e ai pra q serve esta bosta?

[NecessaryKnowledge]

wow! Awesome! It's the the BMW Streetcarver Skateboard! Neat! Can I ride it?

[cappaTONEpuppet]

bot will it blend?

[puketinho]

i like it, where i can buy it with seats monitored.

[TakeTheGreenPill]

I would like to advertise this for you, How can I get one?

[nhsplayer07]

what if u put a motor on it?

[imarockstar13]

it looks like the person isnt wearing pants

[evilrobotstudios]

@casanoval33t its not a bike, its a trike

[WXIIIR]

that's really cool but you need some springs on it, otherwise you will be going a bit left or a bit right everytime