Re: The Bent Zombie Tribrid Tadpole Trike (build phase)
A couple of observations: First - Mine might have been the first, but your Lifan Tadpole seems to me to be far superior. The advantages of suspension are more important for a trike than for a bike - A. It can be tough to maintain control at speed over bumps, and B. It will help you to aviod "Leg Suck" (I spent most of last year on crutches after hitting a smallish rock at 50 mph) (Some method of securing your feet to the pedals is recomended). Second - Many people theorize about building a tilting trike. I don't know why. I can take any corner on my winding highway commute at, or above, the posted speed (cornering is not a problem). Suspension is more important. Third - If you find the Tad to be a bit squirrely, try bar extensions on your handlebars. Perhaps it's because I have finer control with my hands, and wrists, on a horozontal plane, perhaps it's because of somethin else, but the addition of extensions calmed the handling of my trike down considerably. It also gives you more space for doodads on the bars.
A couple of observations: First - Mine might have been the first, but your Lifan Tadpole seems to me to be far superior. The advantages of suspension are more important for a trike than for a bike - A. It can be tough to maintain control at speed over bumps, and B. It will help you to aviod "Leg Suck" (I spent most of last year on crutches after hitting a smallish rock at 50 mph) (Some method of securing your feet to the pedals is recomended). Second - Many people theorize about building a tilting trike. I don't know why. I can take any corner on my winding highway commute at, or above, the posted speed (cornering is not a problem). Suspension is more important. Third - If you find the Tad to be a bit squirrely, try bar extensions on your handlebars. Perhaps it's because I have finer control with my hands, and wrists, on a horozontal plane, perhaps it's because of somethin else, but the addition of extensions calmed the handling of my trike down considerably. It also gives you more space for doodads on the bars.
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