Newbie 2W/3W Bent Blog

[Andrew1971]

Very nice looking trike can't miss it in yellow. Are the brake lever's the right way on.
Andrew

 

[Falco Frank]

Cheers Andrew, not sure about the lever's either but dont mind trying most things...

I can see my slick tyres going on the front, making up wheel disc covers and other assorted sillyness - already!

 

[Andrew1971]

Tinkering that's 2nd best thing about trikeing and making it fit you. Now what's the 1st best thing about having a trike
Andrew

 

[ufkacbln]

Apart from being vertical, the relationship is still the same as on a "normal handlebar"

The brakes are pulled by the fingers and therefore should be in the front of the bars

 

[Falco Frank]

Now what's the 1st best thing about having a trike
Andrew

Not being able to fall off

 

[Andrew1971]

Well i was thinking of riding it

 

[FrankCrank]

....and you don't need a side-stand........

 

[Falco Frank]

So, the trike made it home safely despite an awful trip to London and back, 630mls round trip

But, 'Ricky' the 2nd recumbent took pride of honour in the newly created 'space' in the garage.

Its previous owner was also called Ricky, hence the name as the poor guy has had to give up cycling of any type. He was kind enough to give me a brand new flag and set of pads for what I believe are the Avid calipers (never seen 'pads' so small in my life, my finger nails are bigger!) and some smaller bits and bobs.

Biggest problem on collection is that I instantly note the rim on the rear wheel was split around a spoke hole, I didnt have the heart to tell the seller as he'd already reduced the price for me coming so far. Once examined up close I found a second split elsewhere...

Now, I have a beautiful spare unused rear racing wheel that I couldnt help but dig out

Yes, Its FAR too wide in diameter to fit currently but... if I cut out the rear caliper mount stay (that isnt used for anything) I'm sure it would fit.

However, is this a mod too far???

Oh yes, a 5 minute pootle around the block revealed THE most comfortable ride I've ever had (Ooooo er Missus, etcetera, etcetera , etcetera !)

A reminder of 'Ricky'.

 

[neil earley]

Looks a nice trike so stop cleaning it and a YT video plèeeeaaase

 

[andytheflyer]

@neil earley - Maybe he went out on it a couple of days ago and not made it home yet - given the 50% more drag of the 3rd wheel and the extra weight

Apologies Frank!

 

[Scoosh]

Nah - he's doing a quick practice for LEL ...

 

[Falco Frank]

LoL you know me too well already Gents.

Actually busy writing up my Motorcycle adventure from Canada this year and its taking much long than anticipated but..... oddly enough....

Just come out of the garage after biting the bullet and throwing the new rear wheel in that I'd tired off thinking - wouldnt work, BUT IT DOES.

Of course I'm fiddling as I go along but will post up photos and yes, maybe even a vid asap!

Cheers

 

[Falco Frank]

So, this is 'Ricky+', yes already - I think the new rear 700c wheel looks lush but as you can see, there is precious little space to the caliper mount.

Itching for a dry day !!!

 

[Scoosh]