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andharwheel

Senior Member
Location
Frozen North
Mickle said:Trikes aren't used at the upper level of Human Powered Vehicle competition any more "
Except if your Dutch and called Ymte and leave everyone standing at the World's at Bentwaters in the Crit.
 
Recumbents can be a lot faster over a short distance but then most riders have to stop and look in the mirror:ohmy:
 

squeaker

Über Member
Location
Steyning
User3143 said:
My trike is over a longer distance, yes the top speed of my road bike is quicker mostly due to the laws of physics.

But on my trike, I don't have to worry about balance, my arse hurting or anything else for that matter.
Except muppets in SUVs? :biggrin:
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But now we are into fairings / bodywork. I suspect that the inherent ability of 3 wheels to deal with sidewinds, which become more of a problem with bodywork, tips (!) the advantage away from 2 wheels, if you want a practical vehicle.

And yes, I would love to own a Quest :biggrin:
 

Arch

Married to Night Train
Location
Salford, UK
Hilldodger said:
Recumbents can be a lot faster over a short distance but then most riders have to stop and look in the mirror:ohmy:

Not me. I forgot to take a comb or hairbrush on my first week long tour on a bike, and no one noticed the difference...:biggrin:
 
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