Hammerhead Trike

[srdavo]

I just rolled this out of the garage for a couple short test rides.

Rides nice... tracks straight.

Tomorrow I work out a few more details & spill some paint on it.

 

[Turtle Tedd]

Dave ..see you have been busy..thats pretty wild looking

 

[graucho]

That is a unique design Dave. You can't get much more stable than that. I want to see it with cargo and paint.

That baby would take up 4 spaces at the bike rack at the market.

 

[srdavo]

I can't take credit for the design.... I stole it from our "Zomby" friends.

Yes, it does seem really stable. I even leaned it up on two wheels on some corners. What a hoot.

 

[srdavo]

new pics

All powered up and rolling down the road. Rides & handles nice.
about 50 miles so far. (so good -- *knocks wood* )

48cc grubee from 2005 -- new rings & wristpin bushing.

48t rear sprocket & garage door chain.

Temporary cargo basket.

The ammo can is going to clean up nicely.

 

[Turtle Tedd]

Looks good..how does it handle in turns..

 

[srdavo]

I'm still very cautious in the turns.... leaning in helps.

Funny, though...... I can pull it up on two wheels and lean thru corners Like a normal 2-wheeler.

 

[SimpleSimon]

I saw a video of a similar design about 7-8 months back, with the rider doing some very tight circles at spreed - as you say, one front wheel completely off the ground.

Nice cargo bike, I think.

 

[graucho]

Nice cargo set up Dave. If you were to guess, how much weight would the front end hold loaded with goodies?

 

[srdavo]

Today, I stuffed that crate with groceries...guessing close to 25 lbs.

I've got an idea for much more cargo capacity. I'll do a mock-up with some pics soon.

I'm looking at hauling the equivalent of a 56 qt. cooler, in all that open space, under the front end. I'll have a nice low center of gravity & beef up the front cross-member at the same time.

stay tuned...........