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03-24-14 | 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Leisesturm

I think you actually need more balance to ride a trike like that.

3 wheeled vehicles, particularly with one front wheel are inherently tippy. At low speeds, the intial stability of an upright trike is great. It won't tip over at all at 5mph, unlike a bicycle.

Cornering at 25mph downhill is a different story.

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