Tilter #3 = 12 miles
So I set of to mothers on it !
Obligatory leaving Mansfield behind shot , before I got back on this is ahead of me
Tight right hander camber running up to my right [ or trying to sweep me off the path into the gutter ] 40 - 50mph traffic on my left.
No drama i braked a little the trike went where it was pointed and we got around safely , the camber had no effect at all.
usual ' stopped by a lake picture '
You can see the extra pannier added behind the seat and the shear length of the beast.
This is one of the 2 sections where I REALLY need steering handle bars , the path is maybe 12" wider than the current trike width again 40-50 mph traffic and for over half the distance no escape lane.
This is narrow beyond where you can see to.
To far to the left and you run the risk of dropping off the curb = roll over to the left
To far to the right and get the right rear wheel up on the grass = roll over to the left
it takes it out of you trying to keep it straight with leg steering only.
Today it was a breeze , still need to concentrate but much more room for error.
Got to mothers safely and called at friends on way home , so how was ride ?
Oh sh*t moments 0/10
Enjoyment 10/10
adventure 10/10
interesting 10/10
In no particular order :-
The ride had lots of stop get up and get back on , pictures , help a girl cyclist etc
it always feels weird when you first sit in the seat
it seems to move much to easily left or right
No problem getting your feet on the pedals
no drama setting off
It is now slightly odd that the seat does not follow the front end [ as it has done for the last 70+ miles ]
the under frame is still very lively [ moving in a roll direction left and right ] not felt through the seat of my pants
I once tilted when approaching a corner and was puzzled the trike was not turning
till I realised I had to make it turn DOH !
There is some tilt stops built in and they are very comforting ? my thighs hit the steering levers by then I have enough tilt to be safe and would not want anymore so that is good.
The elastomer's make for a very comfortable ride once you accept the strange sort of waterbed feeling of detachment.
I cannot ride it hands free at the moment , I was pipped at and was able to raise one hand and wave just !
It is the usual problem no bars on the non-tilting part to hold the tilt in check , I believe that may come with more seat time and I would like to get to a situation where I can ride hands free , leg steering , that may not be possible as moving the hips around in the seat can initiate tilting we shall see...
All for now , more miles next week Paul