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qko 07-15-16 08:04 PM

Worksman Front Loader Handling Issues
 
I recently had a chance to pick up a Front Loader for a reasonable price.

The frame's main tube has been shortened; from pictures I'm guessing about 18".

There is no box on the front, just a lightweight frame built of angle iron.

This is the most nervous bike I've ever ridden - I'm afraid to ride it one handed.

My question is this: according to Wheelburro cargo trikes, putting 10 degrees of camber on the kingpin, angling the top of the kingpin toward the rear of the trike, will cause the frame to lean in a turn, increasing weight transfer to the inside. Can I expect the same results from cutting the main tube of the Worksman and rewelding it?

Adaptable Bicycle Transport | Wheelburro Cargo Trikes

Am I overlooking any details? Other comments or ideas?

Thanks,
Gary

Gareth 07-20-16 09:38 AM

The answer is No, because you will not be able to put any ackerman on this trike and it will always handle like a dodgy shopping trolley because there will not be a proper relationship of one front wheel to the other the front wheel,
The wheels are permanently fixed parallel to each other and will not allow for a smaller turning radius on the inside of the turn and larger radius on the outside of the turn.

fietsbob 07-20-16 09:53 AM

Christiania cargo trikes the whole load box and 2 wheels pivot as one .

the handlebars are on the back of the Box.


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