Building a cargo trike
09-09-20, 11:29 PM
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Building a cargo trike
Hey guys,
How y'all doing? I'm new here so bear with me
I have been impressed with cargo trikes and want to build my own as a hobby. I'm an engineer but have never made a bike before.
Can someone please help me know where to start? Are there any building plans available online for the chassis?
Thanks a ton for your help!
Hughes
How y'all doing? I'm new here so bear with me
I have been impressed with cargo trikes and want to build my own as a hobby. I'm an engineer but have never made a bike before.
Can someone please help me know where to start? Are there any building plans available online for the chassis?
Thanks a ton for your help!
Hughes
09-10-20, 07:16 AM
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Hughes- You might try posting over at the Framebuilder's sub forum where we talk about frame design and their fabrication. A few who post there have shared their work and are very willing to offer advice. Sometimes knowing what not to do is more valuable then knowing the goal. Andy
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09-10-20, 09:38 AM
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Market Survey? Look @ whats already made?
Worksman cycle in NY builds trikes for industrial users , like tool box haulers @ aircraft factories & shipyards ...
https://www.worksmancycles.com/indtrikes.html ..
(Le Tour has some motorcycles with 2 front wheels but still lean corners , Yamaha made them (Niken model)
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Worksman cycle in NY builds trikes for industrial users , like tool box haulers @ aircraft factories & shipyards ...
https://www.worksmancycles.com/indtrikes.html ..
(Le Tour has some motorcycles with 2 front wheels but still lean corners , Yamaha made them (Niken model)
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09-10-20, 04:35 PM
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may be of interest diy recumbent plans https://www.atomiczombie.com/
check out the
check out the
TriCruiser Winter Trike
LodeRunner Utility Trike
StreetFox Tadpole Trike
TimberWolf USS Trike
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2 wheels stable, 3 wheels not so stable, 4 wheels stable. You may consider a 2 wheel cargo bike.
