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Technical Section => Trike Tech => Topic started by: Manky Monkey on September 29, 2007, 10:54:53 AM



Title: "Back to front" trike.
Post by: Manky Monkey on September 29, 2007, 10:54:53 AM
Emailed to me by Brock. Interesting.

http://turbostude.com/Tribaker/index.htm


Title: Re: "Back to front" trike.
Post by: TwistedPatience on October 04, 2007, 03:55:06 PM
I have heard that the back to front trikes are called Tadpoles dunno if that's right.


Title: Re: "Back to front" trike.
Post by: trikerpete on October 04, 2007, 04:56:05 PM
I have heard that the back to front trikes are called Tadpoles dunno if that's right.

"seamenly" I think, but they are not sure if there "coming" or going ::)

its ok, i didnt even take my coat off this time;D


Title: Re: "Back to front" trike.
Post by: BikerGran on October 04, 2007, 07:38:25 PM
Nother back to front one here

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270172736060&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:UK:1

It's automatic too, but I think it might not have quite enough power for me.....


Title: Re: "Back to front" trike.
Post by: Manky Monkey on October 04, 2007, 08:12:08 PM
That's coool! And road legal too!


Title: Re: "Back to front" trike.
Post by: panthershaun on October 09, 2007, 07:56:08 AM
love it ;D ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: "Back to front" trike.
Post by: Hillbilly Deluxe on October 09, 2007, 09:27:25 AM
cool,but could you handle the power.......... ;D ;D ;D


Title: Re: "Back to front" trike.
Post by: Manky Monkey on October 09, 2007, 07:59:58 PM
How about this one, for sale for $1,500 on Ebay.
6bhp electric motor.
No? Oh well.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150168096207&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:US:2


Title: Re: "Back to front" trike.
Post by: VALLEYSBOY on October 09, 2007, 10:28:44 PM
hmm only thing electric is the start button :) from wot i can see in the description


Title: Re: "Back to front" trike.
Post by: Manky Monkey on October 09, 2007, 11:05:37 PM
Sorry I didn't read it properly -I was seduced by what a cool colour it was.


Title: Re: "Back to front" trike.
Post by: BikerGran on October 10, 2007, 12:35:35 AM
Reading the description it just occurred to me that a trike with only one driving wheel must be very hard on the tyre?


Title: Re: "Back to front" trike.
Post by: Manky Monkey on October 10, 2007, 10:33:32 AM
Same as a standard bike I suppose.


Title: Re: "Back to front" trike.
Post by: BikerGran on October 10, 2007, 11:31:53 AM
I would think more wear than a standard bike cos it's pushing a different kind of front end, more resistant?


Title: Re: "Back to front" trike.
Post by: Hillbilly Deluxe on October 10, 2007, 11:38:39 AM
dont some people have far too much spare time ?and why is it they rarely seem to chanel their energy into something worthwhile ?is it a case of "look at me,im a loony inventor"or what ?


Title: Re: "Back to front" trike.
Post by: klogan45 on October 26, 2007, 07:45:19 PM
I liked this one, call me mad if you like, but please don't let me hear you as I will be very hurt ;D


Title: Re: "Back to front" trike.
Post by: brock on October 26, 2007, 10:24:28 PM
Stimson ?


Title: Re: "Back to front" trike.
Post by: brock on October 26, 2007, 10:36:45 PM
Stimson !

http://www.stimsondesigns.com/index2.php?cars=yes&link=about


Title: Re: "Back to front" trike.
Post by: VALLEYSBOY on October 26, 2007, 11:10:08 PM
oh dear wots the world coming too :)


Title: Re: "Back to front" trike.
Post by: Manky Monkey on October 27, 2007, 12:37:36 AM
Reminds me of one of these.


Title: Re: "Back to front" trike.
Post by: harley gazz on October 27, 2007, 12:48:10 AM
Reminds me of one of these.
jeez mr mank reminds me of a coffin with a horses head stuck on it  ;D


Title: Re: "Back to front" trike.
Post by: Manky Monkey on October 27, 2007, 11:01:53 AM
You're right. Hadn't noticed that! :o


Title: Re: "Back to front" trike.
Post by: klogan45 on October 27, 2007, 08:12:07 PM
Yer right, it's a stimson scorcher!! Well done all.
Regards
K