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I don't recall ever saying I wanted this, but OK.
No I was there. I said "me too" right after. /s
It looks like a mobility scooter.
Christ that thing is ugly lol
Everybody saying they wanted a tadpole trike and everybody saying they wanted that are two different things. Everybody apparently didn't realize the "recumbent" part didn't go without saying.
Hell yeah, I'd love to have a recumbent tadpole!
This thing though? Eh...
Product site here:
Looks slick.
Article mentions a Rickshaw Trike though...
Rickshaw you say? Replace the rear seat with a cargo bed and I would be very interested.
Not gonna lie seeing the video makes me want to try it. It looks way cooler in motion with the front wheel lean.
Yeah that's why I wanted a Butchers & Bicycles MK1-E but I cannot afford it.
That front linkage seems rather clever, avoiding the issues inherent to a flat-plane trike while benefitting from the straight-line stability of the two front wheels. Now, as a rider of conventional and electric two-wheel bikes, I'm probably not their target audience. But for someone who wants that stability peace-of-mind before going riding, then this might be a great match.
What I could see this being extremely useful for is snowy/icy conditions, where losing grip would normally mean falling off one's bike. But this stands a better chance, when combined with suitable snow or studded tires, at least in the straights. Turning could still be dicey on ice.
take this thing, lean it back about 60°...is that a kickstand or a mechanical dick?
For those who need an e-trike, that's actually not a bad value ($2000). We paid about $4500 Canadian for our traditional (two wheels in the back and one up front) e-trike.
But... even though I love working on my bikes, this one is a PITA to work on because of its size and weight. You can't just jack it up on a bike stand and get to the components. And taking it into a bike shop isn't easy, unless you have a van and a ramp.
So... yeah, hopefully this one is easier to work on. Looks like fun!
this post was submitted on 07 Feb 2024
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