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Author Topic: "Back to front" trike.  (Read 10398 times)
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« on: September 29, 2007, 10:54:53 AM »

Emailed to me by Brock. Interesting.

http://turbostude.com/Tribaker/index.htm
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« Reply #1 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.
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« Reply #2 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 Roll Eyes

its ok, i didnt even take my coat off this time;D
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« Reply #3 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.....
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« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2007, 08:12:08 PM »

That's coool! And road legal too!
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« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2007, 07:56:08 AM »

love it Grin Grin Grin Grin
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« Reply #6 on: October 09, 2007, 09:27:25 AM »

cool,but could you handle the power.......... Grin Grin Grin
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« Reply #7 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
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« Reply #8 on: October 09, 2007, 10:28:44 PM »

hmm only thing electric is the start button Smiley from wot i can see in the description
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« Reply #9 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.
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« Reply #10 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?
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« Reply #11 on: October 10, 2007, 10:33:32 AM »

Same as a standard bike I suppose.
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« Reply #12 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?
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« Reply #13 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 ?
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« Reply #14 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 Grin
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