Recumbent - Raptobike Tilting Trike

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benttrike18
02-25-11, 02:32 PM
Thought might be some interest in this here. Not a for sure thing as of yet, but looks like it may fly. If it does it will be offered on both the low racer and mid racer models.
Rapto also offers a frame kit option. The mid racer has a seat height in the 20" range, which I am very thrilled with. The same seat height as my Lightfoot Ariel delta but in a tilter:eek: The low racer is in the 10" range.
http://www.raptobike.nl/blog/raptotrike/
More videos here,
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=164902770227641&set=a.164902766894308.61956.100001237577537#!/pages/RaptoBike/32812853378
Regards
Jim

benttrike18
02-25-11, 02:45 PM
A couple of pictures to give everyone an idea.
BlazingPedals
02-25-11, 04:17 PM
Does the Raptobike frame split under the seat? If not, I might suggest doing that, and having separate rear ends for bike or trike. I think narrow-track tilting deltas are going to be the next big thing in recumbents, and Raptobikes is in a good position to take a leading role. Would I get one? Maybe. But I'd want a real trike, not a bolt-on adaptation.

benttrike18
02-26-11, 03:38 PM
Does the Raptobike frame split under the seat? If not, I might suggest doing that, and having separate rear ends for bike or trike. I think narrow-track tilting deltas are going to be the next big thing in recumbents, and Raptobikes is in a good position to take a leading role. Would I get one? Maybe. But I'd want a real trike, not a bolt-on adaptation.

Looks like the low racer does not, the mid racer does. I agree seems tilting deltas are coming and Raptobike should do well with them. Don't forget Bram Smit though:)
I wouldn't have a problem with an attachment or conversion myself. Even though my balance sucks and I haven't been able to ride 2 wheels for at least the last 10 years. However being a optimist, I still have hope. Maybe with the "training wheels" of a tilter would act as a sort of balance therapy. Who knows?
Bram Smith, Fast FWD already offers 2 tilting trikes, the Munzo TT is based on the Munzo low racer. Bram is involved with Arnold of Raptobikes with this prototype. I suppose some would not like the idea of a bolt on, although there was no mention of it in any replies. Others may see it as a way to get a bike and trike for about the same price as either one. Might be good thing the way the economy is. Remember too this is the proof of concept, let's wait and see what happens. The Munzo TT here as I recall was quite reasonable, too low for me though. Very nice, I think.
Regards
Jim