My Motability Triad / Theraplay Tracer Folding Trike.

[mickle]

These machines don't lend themselves to being re-engineered to take gears. If the manufacturer offers an upgrade kit that would be the easiest option.

 

[stearman65]

Mine is different in that the gearing is on a separate hub,
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which has a 6 speed freewheel controlled by a Shimano derailleur

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And a sprocket welded to the hub flange that transmits drive to the rear axle

Click on the photos to give full size images.

Thanks for the pictures, everything helps to get a design done.

 

[stearman65]

As I was posting information in two forums & saw the rules said don't, I won't be posting the Tracer updates here, please carry on following & commenting. The link to the other forum is-
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/tracer-trike-conversion-from-fixed-to-6-gear.205080/post-4406485

 

[stearman65]

To finish this off, I sold the Tracer yesterday & bought a Pashley TR1 folding trike with 7 gears & a special seat. See pics.

 

[mickle]

Alls well that ends well.

 

[TheDoctor]

Nice one!

 

[stearman65]

Took the Tr1 to the local Botanic Gardens this afternoon, the weather was fine, the park was full of families, there was even a brass band playing. So with the TR1 & a Rum & Raisin cornet half way around, what more could you want.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vaBIrYmXoY

 

[ufkacbln]

Please take this as help - not criticism of technique

At 1:20 there is a "dismount" whilst the cycle is moving

On a trike this can cause problems as the pedals and rear frame are still travelling

This in turn can cause injury

It is better practice to remain on the pedals until the trike is stopped.

 

[stearman65]

Please take this as help - not criticism of technique

At 1:20 there is a "dismount" whilst the cycle is moving

On a trike this can cause problems as the pedals and rear frame are still travelling

This in turn can cause injury

It is better practice to remain on the pedals until the trike is stopped.

That was my wife's first 30 seconds on a trike, I'm thinking of buying her a conventional folder which she has ridden before. I'll tell her what you've said.

 

[ufkacbln]

That was my wife's first 30 seconds on a trike, I'm thinking of buying her a conventional folder which she has ridden before. I'll tell her what you've said.

As I said, I am not being critical.

My MiL had a bad leg wound when she did this and the pedal scraped down her calf. As you know when you get older these do not heal quickly