Another old Worksman Trike
08-14-14, 07:58 PM
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Another old Worksman Trike
Hi,
I was always interested in trikes and found an old Worksman Trike. It appears to be solidly built,
It is pretty rough so it is a project. The previous owner had no idea about year and model.
It has 24 inch wheels with 24x2.125 size tires. The front has a drum brake (which is dragging now).
The rear has a Shimano 3-speed coaster brake hub.
I plan to strip it down and then rebuild.
Here is a pic. Any idea about the year and model? It does look like one of the current Industrial models.
Thanks,
I was always interested in trikes and found an old Worksman Trike. It appears to be solidly built,
It is pretty rough so it is a project. The previous owner had no idea about year and model.
It has 24 inch wheels with 24x2.125 size tires. The front has a drum brake (which is dragging now).
The rear has a Shimano 3-speed coaster brake hub.
I plan to strip it down and then rebuild.
Here is a pic. Any idea about the year and model? It does look like one of the current Industrial models.
Thanks,
08-15-14, 07:27 PM
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unfortunately I cannot read the serial number as the trike was partially re-painted in the bottom bracket area. I started cleaning and lubing it and know it is an old version of the current "Adaptable Industrial Tricycle ADP-3CB". It has a Shimano 3CC hub which works beautifully. The wheels are very strong with 11g spokes and look like motorcycle wheels.
I got the front drum brake to work. It might still need some adjustment or it just has a different feel than rim brakes. This is my first experience with drum brakes.
The front wheel is actually a 26". It rides well now but I will be greasing all the bearings in the next a few days.
I got the front drum brake to work. It might still need some adjustment or it just has a different feel than rim brakes. This is my first experience with drum brakes.
The front wheel is actually a 26". It rides well now but I will be greasing all the bearings in the next a few days.
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Yes it is solidly built... it is a Worksman. Email them with the serial number. Depending on which Shimano 3 speed would lead me to believe mid to late 1990 model.
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08-15-14, 07:39 PM
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Aaron: The hub us a 3CC that uses a full cable housing all the way from the shifter to the bell housing. I have a bike with the same setup and I think it was called positron?
07-24-16, 07:55 PM
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Just a try...you still got this old girl? I recently got one and am all Worksman crazy! Let me know!
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Yes, I still have it.
I stripped down and fully serviced it and put three new tires on. I ride it frequently.
I stripped down and fully serviced it and put three new tires on. I ride it frequently.
07-25-16, 11:48 AM
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Excellent! I have rode mine every day since I got it a month ago. Sometimes up to 7 miles in a day, which is a lot for me, especially with a load on the end of the "loop". I love mine, although it is the 1 speed version. I've gotten the pdf manual from the Worksman site and am going to convert mine to 3 speed when able. Yours is very nice. Good luck with her.
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Good luck on your conversion project.
I have made some changes when I re-conditioned her. I changed out that very strong but heavy metal basket to a (still strong) plastic one. I also installed a foldable bike hanger so I put more stuff on that. Here is a latest pic.
I have made some changes when I re-conditioned her. I changed out that very strong but heavy metal basket to a (still strong) plastic one. I also installed a foldable bike hanger so I put more stuff on that. Here is a latest pic.
07-25-16, 04:28 PM
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Yours was the wire basket at least...mine is the flat steel basket. I need to find out what year mine is still. Thanks for the update
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I think if I worked in a large factory I would spend too much time zooming around on one of those, and not enough time working. 
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I have a Worksman Trifecta with 20" tires and a its a single speed.I got it when it was 4 months old from the original owner who happened to be a middle aged lady.
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Worksman Question
On a related, but unrelated note, I purchased a half dozen trikes from a local sale, and pretty much bought them sight unseen and found the whole lot has solid tires, I guess they last a lifetime on concrete. I want to convert the tires to pneumatic and have had no success having the factory reply to my emails. Simply put, the rims are 24 inch, and have a hole where the stem of a tube would go, but all I want to know is there a way to remove the solid tire without cutting it off. Any ideas...
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Custom built tyre fitting wheel fittings puncture proof tyres Try some bigger levers than usual.Also see if they are glued on.They will be tight.Good luck.
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On a related, but unrelated note, I purchased a half dozen trikes from a local sale, and pretty much bought them sight unseen and found the whole lot has solid tires, I guess they last a lifetime on concrete. I want to convert the tires to pneumatic and have had no success having the factory reply to my emails. Simply put, the rims are 24 inch, and have a hole where the stem of a tube would go, but all I want to know is there a way to remove the solid tire without cutting it off. Any ideas...
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On a related, but unrelated note, I purchased a half dozen trikes from a local sale, and pretty much bought them sight unseen and found the whole lot has solid tires, I guess they last a lifetime on concrete. I want to convert the tires to pneumatic and have had no success having the factory reply to my emails. Simply put, the rims are 24 inch, and have a hole where the stem of a tube would go, but all I want to know is there a way to remove the solid tire without cutting it off. Any ideas...
