[HillDancer]

I saw this three wheeled fixie in the trash. When I put it on the street and started pushing, I discovered the front wheel responded to the rear steerer arm only. I tried riding in reverse, but that was too awkward with its wacky huge platform pedal covers and backward response to arm direction. Fortunately the set-up instructions were attached, and after a trip home for tools & corrective lenses, I set it up so I could pedal going forward with handle bar steering. The ride home involved several blocks of streets under construction. The lumpy mounds of dirt made for a weird, listing ship kind of ride sensation.

I can't ride my two wheeled bicycle on street or trainer because of torn cartilage in both wrists and hands. I see this contraption as a means to get my legs pedaling again. The crank arms are only 125mm, wow. I removed restraining straps & back rest, and began tuning the neglected parts this evening.

The plan is to have some spinning fun till I'm healed, then donate if an agency will take it.

[newleaf150]

That's an interesting trike! I look forward to reading more about its refurbishment. Best of luck, and please keep us informed!

[Industry_Hack]

Instant karma.

[HillDancer]

Tuned. I need a banana seat.

[rynoman03]

Pretty darn cool! Who cares if it's pink. You needed a bike that fit your needs as your body allows and you stumbled onto one in the trash. Karma indeed! Just pay it forward when time allows!

[kneedrachen]

This is the first post here that made me smile in a long time.

I'm sorry you're going through a long healing process, but this is good stuff!

[offrdmania]

Think of the possibilities of that thing. Yank all the crap off the back, put a regular seat on it. Put a basket or flat bed on the back and it would be a great parts getter.

[HillDancer]

I have thought of the possibilities. It has an existing derailleur hanger, a 7 speed cassette option, freewheel, IGH, crank arm extenders, 26" wheels and QR axles, plus front suspension fork, all as add-ons for this model. There is a rear stand-on flat bed available too. Our dog has arthritis, occasional flare-ups while out walking make for a long trip when he requires suit casing (75lb) to get him home. Being able to load him on a rear rack would be useful. However, this trike is so purpose built it would be a shame to muck with it. I left the seat belts attached to the saddle just so returning to stock would be simpler.

I really appreciate the assisting features engineered on this trike. The rear steer bar and lift handles are useful when maneuvering the trike in & out of the house and up & down from the porch. It's not too heavy either, and the frame is surprisingly well made.

With 1:1 gearing, small wheels, and short crank arms my cadence is extremely high. I must quiet the torso to smooth things out; not such a bad exercise in form.

Check out this nifty distribution block which links the two rear mechanical disc brakes to one brake lever.