Tadpole or Delta?
03-25-07, 10:24 PM
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Tadpole or Delta?
I am thinking of getting a tricumbent; not to ditch my current cycle, but as an alternative.
What are the relative advantages and disadvantages of the two styles?
Perhaps I should mention that I am a borderline Clydesdale.
What are the relative advantages and disadvantages of the two styles?
Perhaps I should mention that I am a borderline Clydesdale.
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Tadpole= More stable and faster
Delta = longer wheelbase and a bit easier to mount and dismount.
Delta = longer wheelbase and a bit easier to mount and dismount.
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Tadpole = Wheeeee! factor (it's a pedal powered go-kart.
03-26-07, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Tom Stormcrowe
Tadpole= More stable and faster
Delta = longer wheelbase and a bit easier to mount and dismount.
Delta = longer wheelbase and a bit easier to mount and dismount.
If I had to choose again, I'd stick with my tadpole.
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I've never ridden a delta, but I've spoken with a few owners. They love em. Of course I love my tadpole. When I have ridden with a delta, it's obvious that I could be much faster than them. BTW, I'm about 215 lbs., 6' tall.
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I'm 6"1", 240 lbs., with a 32" inseam, if that helps.
Suggestions?
Suggestions?
03-27-07, 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Elkhound
I'm 6"1", 240 lbs., with a 32" inseam, if that helps.
Suggestions?
Suggestions?
I've only ridden a delta once. It's a weird setup to me. The nature of the machine made me feel very relaxed. There was no obligation to go fast. Tadpole's are different. As someone said above, they really are the go-karts of the bent world. You always feel inclined to wring a tadpoles neck out, no matter what it's built for.
