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Old 12-27-12 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by chandltp
Lately I find myself wondering if a delta trike would be a good choice in the winter compared to 2 wheels. I can see the obvious downside (3 wheel tracks instead of 1), and the upside (no need to balance), but I don't know how it would work in reality.
I can think of another drawback considering the ride position is so low. When passing cars hit slush and it sprays out sideways, it would hit your face instead of your feet.

Wait. Sorry, I was thinking tadpole. Deltas can have a pretty high ride position.
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