Why Do So Many Trikes Use 24" Inch Wheels?

[casperrosewater]

Why Do So Many Trikes Use 24" Inch Wheels? Is this to make a lower center of gravity? I want to build to build 26" for the better selection of forks, wheels and tires. Is 26" ill-advised?

Thanks

 

[Ludwig II]

I'e never built one, but at least one reason would be that thespokes sit at a different angle between the hub and therim, making it slightly stronger under side loads.

 

[Tom from Rubicon]

Ludwig,
Gave Worksman a quick lock and they are 24" too.
The support crew where I work all ride trikes well loaded.
Low CG I suspect.
Tom

 

[curtisfox]

Schwinn has 26, get wheels here. https://mbrebel.com/product/10″inch-arch-chain-tensioner-part-u-s/ Also look at Husky wheels............Curt

 

[casperrosewater]

Ludwig,
Gave Worksman a quick lock and they are 24" too.
The support crew where I work all ride trikes well loaded.
Low CG I suspect.
Tom

Thanks. FYI this Workman has 26" wheels, looks nice: https://www.worksmancycles.com/m2626-3cb.html

 

[curtisfox]

That is a nice trike, i have one with 24" wheels on rear, ( swap meet )

Ok i was wrong about mbrebel no longer have them. But husky does..........Curt

http://www.huskybicycles.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=hb&Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=trw