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 GaleRich |
Magic trike w/fold-up third wheel |
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HSATF 2nd Officer
Posts: 462 07/24/08 7:30 AM Road Captain |
I don't recall if anyone mentioned this "Magic Tricycle"? Interesting ... fully enclosed and the 3rd wheel folds up so you can ride as a
motorcycle if you want to. Not sure where / how you put your foot down when you stop?
http://www.cardesignnews.com/site/contests/gallery/view_submission/store497/item113958/ Fold-up third wheel |
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HSATF 2nd Officer
Posts: 462 07/24/08 9:35 AM
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Okay, I'll look the fool and be the first to comment....
Is it a significant engineering accomplishment? Yes Is it cool looking? Yes Other than the standard answers of 1) because I can, or 2) I've got one, do you? ....... I have to ask...Why? A covered two-wheeler, I suppose, is something that some people want. An economical three-wheeler (if it is), I suppose, is something that some people want. But this is something that I just don't get. To each his own though.
Gary
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: Wow!!! What A Ride!!!" |
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Posts: 721 07/24/08 10:01 AM |
Why? well, this one looks like a design exercise or contest, but there are good reasons for a retractable 'landing gear' on a bike.
If the rider has trouble supporting the bike when stopped, but still wants to lean in the curves, it would be a good solution. Two wheels on the road have less resistance than three, so it's more efficient. There are probably some other reasons for a retracting 3rd wheel......
duke
loud horns save lives |
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Posts: 462 07/24/08 10:10 AM
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Duke, I've ridden motorcycles for 40 years now. For most of my military career, I couldn't afford two cars, so I had one car and one motorcycle. I rode
it almost year-round, regardless of weather. I'll put this as delicately as I can....covered motorcycles and fair-weather riders are PUSSIES! :lol
Gary
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: Wow!!! What A Ride!!!"
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Posts: 1137 07/24/08 10:53 AM First Officer |
Are you sure this isn't the 2011 Goldwing prototype?
You meet the nicest people on a Honda (forum).
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Posts: 8049 07/24/08 11:23 AM
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Well Finally!....I've been waiting all my life for this to come along.
alepel
"Ride with the Spirit always, and in all ways"....hombldr |
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HSATF 2nd Officer
Posts: 462 07/25/08 8:42 AM Road Captain |
I suppose for us Northerners, if you brave the cold and ride to work only to get caught riding home on snow-packed roads, that 3rd wheel may be nice. I
didn't read up that much. But can the 3rd wheel be put down while you are inside riding?
When I saw this the first time, I couldn't tell which end was the front and wondered why it looked cockeyed. 
Can you open the door and get in/out while on two wheels? (without upsetting) |
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Posts: 1122 07/25/08 11:14 AM
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looks expeeennssssive to me, you could probaly buy a car and a bike for the price of that thing
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