kingsting
05-12-11, 09:38 AM
You know, you're right. I had to get on top of mine and use the pedals to get it to move.
The Trikke doesn't have pedals, just footpads.
The Trikke doesn't have pedals, just footpads.
General Cycling Discussion - Landrider
Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.LR Jerry
02-19-12, 09:45 PM
I own a motorized auto shift Land Rider. I installed a Staton Inc crank drive system. You can view images of the bike by looking up LR Jerry. Of course upgrades had to be made in order to motorize the bike but this is common when putting an engine on any bike. Because of the crank drive system the bike is now a 21 speed instead of a 14 speed. I manually shift the front three gears and the rear seven shift automatically. The chain, twist shift, rear hub and freewheel (not a cassette) was replaced. I live in Tennessee where there's lots of steep hills and long grades. Because of my setup I can ride where single ratio drive motorized bicycles can't. Most of the peddle only riders have very lite bikes are young and very fit. I'm 49 years old 6'2" and 235 lbs. I've been able to go up any hill 7+ mph. Level ground 30 mph. And downhill 45+ mph. Since the frame is a heavy duty one its able to handle the high speeds. I've had my critics but the biggest thing against them is the bike actually works. In the end ride what you enjoy. Open minded creative people will always find ways to improve things. Different doesn't mean inferior.