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Old 11-29-16 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by keg61
high speed has never been an issue, i don't expect it will be in the future. it currently has a 20" front wheel which i was thinking of changing the fork and wheel out for 26" but the consensus seems to be I should stay with 20" because the smaller wheel will provide better torque. I weigh 350 pounds, the trike as is weighs 100+the reason for this project is to be able to get up the hill out of the river valley, where the bike paths are, to home
Yep I think that's wise and I'm sure I've seen some 20" hub motor wheels. I don't know how economical that is compared to something in the drive train.
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