Originally Posted by
BlazingPedals
An Expedition isn't that high; the seat is below the front axles. The thing is, once the chainring hits the ground, the pivot point is moved forward 2 feet. ALL of your weight is then behind the pivot. If you do that to a trike, then it's a good thing you're not on an upright bike or you'd be doing a Superman dismount. Superman dismounts usually result in broken collarbones.
He has a 559, not an Expedition. The 559 is more upright, and the bottom of the seat is higher. Wheelbase is shorter too.