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On Mon, 21 Oct 2019 08:38:59 +0200, Tosspot
wrote: What's this all about then? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VGE3QC Well a couple of comments recommended them, or would that be discommended them :-) Slow, can't go up hills the front drive wheel will lose traction on a 5%+ incline, but stable. -- cheers, John B. |
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On Monday, October 21, 2019 at 7:39:03 AM UTC+1, Tosspot wrote:
What's this all about then? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VGE3QC It's a recumbent-shaped object (RSO). A tricycle with one wheel at the front is inherently unstable. A proper tricycle has two wheels at the front and one at the rear. Nor does it appear to be a proper bike for a geriatric. A gerry doesn't want to sit low and stretched out because it is an awkward position to get into and almost impossible to get up from again. In addition, anyone who thinks a fixie, directly geared to a wheel, is a bike for a gerry even on the flat, is by definition either a moron or a snake oil salesman. No, I think someone built this bike down to a price, and then discovered there's no market for it, and is now blowing smoke in all directions. Andre Jute Ergonomics become more important as one grows older |
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On 10/21/2019 2:54 AM, John B. wrote:
On Mon, 21 Oct 2019 08:38:59 +0200, Tosspot wrote: What's this all about then? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VGE3QC Well a couple of comments recommended them, or would that be discommended them :-) Slow, can't go up hills the front drive wheel will lose traction on a 5%+ incline, but stable. I wonder about the "stable" part. Rear wheel steering isn't usually stable. And even with a low center of gravity, I can envision someone overcooking a tight downhill turn, hitting the brakes and toppling forward and outside. That's a hazard with "delta" trikes. -- - Frank Krygowski |
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On 10/21/2019 10:25 AM, Andre Jute wrote:
On Monday, October 21, 2019 at 7:39:03 AM UTC+1, Tosspot wrote: What's this all about then? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VGE3QC It's a recumbent-shaped object (RSO). A tricycle with one wheel at the front is inherently unstable. A proper tricycle has two wheels at the front and one at the rear. Nor does it appear to be a proper bike for a geriatric. A gerry doesn't want to sit low and stretched out because it is an awkward position to get into and almost impossible to get up from again. In addition, anyone who thinks a fixie, directly geared to a wheel, is a bike for a gerry even on the flat, is by definition either a moron or a snake oil salesman. No, I think someone built this bike down to a price, and then discovered there's no market for it, and is now blowing smoke in all directions. Andre Jute Ergonomics become more important as one grows older Was there a fixed gear option? I didn't see that. Specs say "freewheel hub". -- Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org/ Open every day since 1 April, 1971 |
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On Monday, October 21, 2019 at 4:58:18 PM UTC+1, AMuzi wrote:
On 10/21/2019 10:25 AM, Andre Jute wrote: On Monday, October 21, 2019 at 7:39:03 AM UTC+1, Tosspot wrote: What's this all about then? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VGE3QC It's a recumbent-shaped object (RSO). A tricycle with one wheel at the front is inherently unstable. A proper tricycle has two wheels at the front and one at the rear. Nor does it appear to be a proper bike for a geriatric. A gerry doesn't want to sit low and stretched out because it is an awkward position to get into and almost impossible to get up from again. In addition, anyone who thinks a fixie, directly geared to a wheel, is a bike for a gerry even on the flat, is by definition either a moron or a snake oil salesman. No, I think someone built this bike down to a price, and then discovered there's no market for it, and is now blowing smoke in all directions. Andre Jute Ergonomics become more important as one grows older Was there a fixed gear option? I didn't see that. Specs say "freewheel hub". -- Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org/ Open every day since 1 April, 1971 Thanks for the correction, Andrew. -- AJ |
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On 21/10/2019 17:58, AMuzi wrote:
On 10/21/2019 10:25 AM, Andre Jute wrote: On Monday, October 21, 2019 at 7:39:03 AM UTC+1, Tosspot wrote: What's this all about then? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VGE3QC It's a recumbent-shaped object (RSO). A tricycle with one wheel at the front is inherently unstable. A proper tricycle has two wheels at the front and one at the rear. Nor does it appear to be a proper bike for a geriatric. A gerry doesn't want to sit low and stretched out because it is an awkward position to get into and almost impossible to get up from again. In addition, anyone who thinks a fixie, directly geared to a wheel, is a bike for a gerry even on the flat, is by definition either a moron or a snake oil salesman. No, I think someone built this bike down to a price, and then discovered there's no market for it, and is now blowing smoke in all directions. Andre Jute Ergonomics become more important as one grows older Was there a fixed gear option? I didn't see that. Specs say "freewheel hub". Mea Culpa. Otoh, it might improve the braking :-) |
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On 10/20/2019 11:38 PM, Tosspot wrote:
What's this all about then? Â*Â*Â*Â*https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VGE3QC I think the title (on the amazon page) says it all: "Beach Cruiser Trike". I've seen similar things rented at beaches/boardwalks, apparently for non-cyclists who want to play with the thing. Let 'em. Mark J. |
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