HumanPerson
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Isn't pretty but serves its purpose very well
I think one of those jiffy little fairings would suit that bike perfectly, plus it would add 2mph.
Link?I think one of those jiffy little fairings would suit that bike perfectly, plus it would add 2mph.
that would be pretty cool...I would love to (funds permitting) do a Tadpole Trike with the Hubmotor I have on my MTB....
Supposedly the Tadpoles have better speed and range for a given wattage and amp/hr set-up. plus- they look pretty comfortable! BUT... Experience has shown me that Cops pretty much ignore bicycles vs. other creations.that would be pretty cool
There is a member on another forum and here i believe that is building or has built one of those Tadpole bikes electrified and it looks sweet.Supposedly the Tadpoles have better speed and range for a given wattage and amp/hr set-up. plus- they look pretty comfortable! BUT... Experience has shown me that Cops pretty much ignore bicycles vs. other creations.
(I'm thinking winning the PowerBall is the only way that I'm going to be able to research the matter!)
You're right, awesome read. Would love to assemble or find a Tadpole Style E-bike. A 26" Hub Motor in back, a pair of 20" in front, no pedals- just a footrest. I know that violates the "bicycle-thing", but most small-vehicle regulatory laws are arbitrary and without logic. I've sort of looked into getting some sort of go-kart front axle and spindle set as a starting point, since the rest of the frame is easy. As it turns out, the axle/spindle set-ups are pretty pricey for my budget. I had at one time, cobbled together a trike, that used two 16" wheel-barrow wheels and the front of a 27 1/4" 10 speed bike for the front. It looked like a really UGLY Big-Wheel, but it had amazing rolling resistance (or lack of) and performed decently with just a Briggs 3hp on it. BUT, the cops were all over it like stink on....There is a member on another forum and here i believe that is building or has built one of those Tadpole bikes electrified and it looks sweet.
Good read: https://ebikesforum.com/threads/terra-trike-tour-2-ebike-conversion-project.1294/