3-wheel scooters
secretsam
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One simple question: Why? Really, why?
It's just a hill. Get over it.
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Phew, I thought you were asking for opinions on which to get or somethingOne simple question: Why? Really, why?0 -
One simple question: Why? Really, why?
Brilliant for drafting.0 -
Because you dont need anything other than driving licence (No bike test).
But i agree"If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got."
PX Kaffenback 2 = Work Horse
B-Twin Alur 700 = Sundays and Hills0 -
Actually I'm not bothered by them: they seem to be a lot quieter than most scooters / mopeds - of which the noisier sort should just be banned.0
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Because you go to buy a motorbike, the salesman recognises you're a bit of a weapon and thinks 'here's a laugh, i'll sell him a scooter' during that process he realises your a weapon so large he can get anything past you, so he thinks 'I know i'll sell him one of these 3 wheel jobs, what c*nt is dumb enough to buy that!'
you walk out the dealership feeling like you got a good deal, but there is a nagging doubt in the back of your mind you've been mugged off as the salesman spotted you for being a bit of a c*nt.If I know you, and I like you, you can borrow my bike box for £30 a week. PM for details.0 -
If you have a disability......One simple question: Why? Really, why?
I know a chap who rides one, can only walk with crutches and can't put a foot down reliably when he stops, obvious innit?Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0 -
If you have a disability......One simple question: Why? Really, why?
I know a chap who rides one, can only walk with crutches and can't put a foot down reliably when he stops, obvious innit?
Right, fair enough for him (her). But what about the other numpties on them? And why do they beep so much? I mean, they beep for everything - stop, start, indicate.
It's just a hill. Get over it.0 -
Because mummy won't let you take the stabilisers off...FCN3: Titanium Qoroz.0
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They're a lot more stable especially in the wet apparently i.e. harder to come off. Thats basically it.
If you dont care what they look like and just want to commute i.e. like 99% of motorbikers on the roads then they could be an option.
Bloody expensive though and not my cup of tea but each to their own.0 -
Because mummy won't let you take the stabilisers off...
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I'd be tempted to get one - as they are classed as a car and not a motorbike you don't have to wear a helmet
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I think they are brilliant...left the forum March 20230
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I was thinking about one when I was looking at a Scooter. Both my Mrs and I have mashed scooters in SE Asia and I think the only way she'd let me have one would be if it had three wheels.Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
Race - Fuji Norcom Straight
Sun - Cervelo R3
Winter / Commute - Dolan ADX0 -
No they're not. I don't know what the figure is but if the track is narrower than a certain limit, which these are, it's a bike in the eyes of the law. Ridiculous trikes that are as wide as a car are classified as a car, as are Reliant Robins.I'd be tempted to get one - as they are classed as a car and not a motorbike you don't have to wear a helmet
ETA: There is one made by Piaggio that you can ride without a lid and on a car licence as it has a track over 465mm.0 -
I'm a motorcyclist but I have ridden the original Piaggio MP3 and the front end grip is incredible. Reading reviews you'll see that it is virtually impossible to low-side it in any conditions. They are not my cup of tea visually but if I was going to recommend a scooter to a daily city commuter it would be a three wheeler - unless of course you commute in congestion charge zones because I don't think some of the wider 3 wheelers are exempt.One simple question: Why? Really, why?You only need two tools: WD40 and Duck Tape.
If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
If it shouldn't move and does, use the tape.0 -
"low-side" - is that motorbike speak for "fall off"?it is virtually impossible to low-side it in any conditionsPannier, 120rpm.0 -
"low-side" - is that motorbike speak for "fall off"?it is virtually impossible to low-side it in any conditions
As opposed to high-side, which rarely happens on a push bike.
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I think it's an in-house term for one of the 127 different techniques for coming off a motorbike
"low-side" - is that motorbike speak for "fall off"?it is virtually impossible to low-side it in any conditionsDolan Titanium ADX 2016
Ridley Noah FAST 2013
Bottecchia/Campagnolo 1990
Carrera Parva Hybrid 2016
Hoy Sa Calobra 002 2014 [off duty]
Storck Absolutist 2011 [off duty]
http://www.slidingseat.net/cycling/cycling.html0 -
Indeed. The less impressive looking ones. High side being when the bike decides it's had enough of you and pitches you off. Low side it's had enough and slides out.
I think it's an in-house term for one of the 127 different techniques for coming off a motorbike
"low-side" - is that motorbike speak for "fall off"?it is virtually impossible to low-side it in any conditions
I'm not sure what this is called, apart from pretty awesome
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At what stage did that guy think "what the **** do I do now?"I'm not sure what this is called, apart from pretty awesome0 -
At what stage did that guy think "what the **** do I do now?"I'm not sure what this is called, apart from pretty awesome
Here's what he was thinking throughout.. "F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*."Kinesis Racelite 4s disc
Kona Paddy Wagon
Canyon Roadlite Al 7.0 - reborn as single speed!
Felt Z85 - mangled by taxi.0 -
At what stage did that guy think "what the **** do I do now?"I'm not sure what this is called, apart from pretty awesome
Here's what he was thinking throughout.. "F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*, F&%*."
I like to think that in the next few unseen frames he vaults back onto the bike CX style and rejoins the race0 -
If you`d ever ridden one, you`d know why.
The confidence you can put in the front end of these things is unreal.Trek,,,, too cool for school ,, apparently0 -
I like to think that in the next few unseen frames he vaults back onto the bike CX style and rejoins the race
Didn't need to, he crossed the finish line. This guy however... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiH2uLGSBOw&fmt=18"Mummy Mummy, when will I grow up?"
"Don't be silly son, you're a bloke, you'll never grow up"0 -
How does the canting work on those things? I'm assuming it must be driven by some control system, based on speed, rate of turn etc...Pannier, 120rpm.0
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Apart from the lock to keep them vertical at lights etc it is all 'passively' mechanical - so works same as a two wheeler - it tips in as much as you tell it to via your steering input.How does the canting work on those things? I'm assuming it must be driven by some control system, based on speed, rate of turn etc...
Really just a fancy parallelogram setup:
You only need two tools: WD40 and Duck Tape.
If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
If it shouldn't move and does, use the tape.0 -
You only need two tools: WD40 and Duck Tape.
If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
If it shouldn't move and does, use the tape.0 -
Because you dont need anything other than driving licence (No bike test).
You do now. At least unless you passed your test before a certain date, I believe. Might be as late as Jan 2013 though.0 -
Please tell me that's a photoshop joke
It's just a hill. Get over it.0 -
Please tell me that's a photoshop joke
For some reason, reminds me of
http://www.theonion.com/blogpost/fuck-everything-were-doing-five-blades-11056
I.e. expecting a 5 wheeler soon. With aloe strip.0
