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by hoarder
18 Jul 2020, 10:14am
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: TfUKR - Trike-friendly UK Routes
Replies: 7
Views: 992

Kilmarnock - Irvine - Troon (NCN 73 NCN 7)

Kilmarnock - Irvine - Troon (NCN 73 NCN 7)
Scotland, E. Ayrshire
https://osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/55.58077,-4.55104,12 (toggle Change Map to NCN option bottom right)
http://www.gps-routes.co.uk/routes/home.nsf/RoutesLinksCycle/kilmarnock-to-troon-cycle-route#
Parking on Balmoral Road in Kilmarnock at start of off-road
Watch out for multple signposts/alternative routes at Dreghorn
Go via Irvine Harbour for Vanilla Joe's Ice Cream (80 Montgomery St), and views at Irvine Bar
by hoarder
17 Jul 2020, 1:33pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: TfUKR - Trike-friendly UK Routes
Replies: 7
Views: 992

Tarka Trail

Tarka Trail
Devon
Braunton, Barnstaple, Bideford
https://www.tarkatrail.org.uk/plan-your-visit/routes/?cmmrm_category=cycling-routes
https://www.sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/tarka-trail/
Southern loop, Braunton to Meeth via Barnstaple, entirely off-road.
Busy at weekends in season, good surface for whole route
Puffing Billy Cafe serves excellent cake, Bull & Dragon Pub in Meeth recommended for their pies.
by hoarder
14 Jul 2020, 6:05pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: TfUKR - Trike-friendly UK Routes
Replies: 7
Views: 992

Dundee to Arbroath Coastal (NCN1)

Dundee to Arbroath Coastal (NCN1)
Tayside, Scotland
https://www.sustrans.org.uk/find-a-rout ... -arbroath/
http://www.gps-routes.co.uk/routes/home ... ycle-route
There is now a dedicated cycle path through the docks, suitable for trikes. A detour may be needed at Balmossie, as the cycle path bridge over Dighty Burn is only JUST wide enough for an ICE Adventure (A "Q" is too wide).
by hoarder
14 Jul 2020, 5:51pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: TfUKR - Trike-friendly UK Routes
Replies: 7
Views: 992

TfUKR - Trike-friendly UK Routes

A list of routes people can vouch for as suitable for
three-wheeled cycles, upright or recumbent. Thank you !

Key information please:

1. Route name (if any)
2. Location (County, nearest Town)
3. Website and/or map link
4. GPX file link (if any)

5. After that, any comments relevant for tricyclists (recumbent or upright), or things to watch out for.

e.g.
Cuckoo Trail
Sussex
Eastbourne/Polegate/Heathfield
https://www.sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/cuckoo-trail/
http://www.gps-routes.co.uk/routes/home.nsf/RoutesLinksWalks/cuckoo-trail-walking-and-cycle-route
Comment: Free Parking at Heathfield, Waitrose with cafe and toilets nearby.
by hoarder
14 Jul 2020, 1:49pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: Website with trike routes?
Replies: 23
Views: 1376

Re: Website with trike routes?

mjr wrote:
Auchmill wrote:I don't use OSM, I prefer OS or IGN for Spain & France. I use Viewranger on my phone for plotting and recording tracks and prefer to download gpx files from the likes of Wikiloc (which is brilliant for Spain) and then following these when I'm out on the bike or walking. Sometimes Open Cycle Map is quite useful and occasionally shows tracks which are not on the IGN map.

So, what I'd prefer is a resource of gpx files, along with some commentary along the lines of the best examples on Wikiloc.

Putting the restrictions on OSM would allow easier automated creation of suitable gpx files by sites like cycle.travel that you could then display on whatever map you like.

Understandably, we cannot edit OS or IGN maps and I hope you can understand reluctance to work for Wikiloc Outdoor, S.L. for free.


........in the meantime, whilst all those measurements are being noted, and logged to OSM, does anyone else object to having a thread where people can post their recommendations ?
by hoarder
14 Jul 2020, 10:13am
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: Website with trike routes?
Replies: 23
Views: 1376

Re: Website with trike routes?

Nothing to stop people from adding to OSM already - but to go and reference OSM you have to know where you're heading for (i.e. have a route in mind).

I read that OP is looking for recommendations as to where to go, rather than looking up where they can't go ?
by hoarder
14 Jul 2020, 8:27am
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: Website with trike routes?
Replies: 23
Views: 1376

Re: Website with trike routes?

I'd suggest then we get a simple "sticky" thread going within this sub-Forum. Then those who have already found a route that works for three-wheelers can share.

How about - "Trike-friendly UK Routes" or "TfUKR" ?
Each Reply to start with key info: Route name, location (County, nearest town), website and/or map link. After that, any comments relevant for tricyclists (recumbent or upright).

e.g.

Cuckoo Trail
Sussex
Eastbourne/Polegate/Heathfield
https://www.sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/cuckoo-trail/
Comment: Free Parking at Heathfield, Waitrose with cafe and toilets nearby.
by hoarder
3 Jul 2020, 4:08pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Recommendation for spoke supplier
Replies: 26
Views: 1629

Re: spoke supplier recommendation

Small wheel spokes from JE James Cycles, nothing bad to report so far, but that is based on my yearly average build (n=1) :lol:

https://www.jejamescycles.com/shop/components/sub/wheels/?subcategory3=Spokes
by hoarder
30 Jan 2020, 9:10pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: 24" wheels for trike
Replies: 12
Views: 1420

Re: 24" wheels for trike

I have a couple of 24" rims (matching, black) off a project if you want to pay the postage ? You could then re-use your existing hub arrangement, and just buy new spokes to suit. Would need to know how many spoke holes your existing hubs have - IIRC, the spare rims are 36h.
by hoarder
2 Jan 2020, 5:26pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: Set of three 20inch ICE Adventure recumbent trike wheels
Replies: 11
Views: 1904

Re: Set of three 20inch ICE Adventure recumbent trike wheels

Not sure if the seller is including axles (Q/R or standard) for the front wheels?

If they're not and you need them, an option for you (at about the same price per wheel) is to build your own front pair with new components:


A) About £20 incl delivery from JE James cycles, for 74 (36x2, +2) plain s/s spokes and nipples :

https://www.jejamescycles.com/halo-stainless-steel-plain-gauge-14g-spoke-with-nipple.html


B) Approx. £27.53 incl delivery from taylor-wheels_english (EBay), for 2x Buechel Robust single-wall rim 20-inch 406-19 black from taylor-wheels_english (EBay)


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Buechel-Robust-single-wall-rim-20-inch-406-19-black/331540682735

and

C) £153.98 for pair of Left and Right NEW Sturmey Archer X-SD Single Sided 70mm Drum Brake Hub from practicalcyclesuk (EBay)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Sturmey-Archer-X-SD-Single-Sided-70mm-Drum-Brake-Hub-left-or-right-mount/222665758331?var=521518289804

With braking at the hub rather than the rim, getting perfectly true (lateral) wheelbuilds won't be critical (just rewarding).


I haven't costed the rear wheel, but a half-decent shimano 135mm Freehub and 9-speed cassette will be less than the SA hub for a front wheel. You'll need to pay attention to whether your rear wheel will need an offset/dished build, or not (if heading for an ICE trike frame, you'll be wanting to make it un-dished ; IIRC all ICE trikes have an offset rear frame, so there's no need to dish the rear wheel).

Depending on how much time you've got, it's an option.
by hoarder
8 Dec 2019, 12:04am
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: In for a penny - trike vs velomobile
Replies: 31
Views: 3956

Re: In for a penny - trike vs velomobile

I've thought some of the advantages a velo would offer over a trike - aerodynamics, protection against foul weather, increased carrying capacity - would be outweighed by the difficulty you'd have with its storage and transport. For example, I can carry my trike, folded, safely around the country in the boot of the car, with back seat space unaffected. When I head off to work away for the week, but have a day when I'm not working, I can choose to trike. Everything is waiting for me in the back of the car, and separate from work clothes and equipment. That wouldn't be possible if I had a velo (I can't have both).
by hoarder
2 Nov 2019, 6:41pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: Performer JC-26X - where to order in Europe
Replies: 2
Views: 853

Re: Performer JC-26X - where to order in Europe

Hello Pajel, some of us have had good experiences dealing with Performer directly, as they do not have a wide dealer network.
Myself and Davyboy have found their sales manager (Christine) very helpful - it was a few years ago, but I think you can still email her directly christine@performer.com.tw
Hope you can work something out - the Performer JC70 I had was a great way into recument trikes.
by hoarder
21 Oct 2019, 12:57pm
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: eBike Conversions - Go on, show us yours!
Replies: 70
Views: 10316

Re: eBike Conversions - Go on, show us yours!

Lighted small Ebob.jpg


A few years ago we were kindly loaned a Raleigh BOB, an aluminium-framed 26" wheel MTB-style bike. At the time it was so much lighter than anything my wife had ever ridden, and meant both of us were now taking bikes on holidays, and using them for pub outings - evenings AND sunday roasts...... We ended up buying two more for our daughters (a standard BOB and an "S" small-frame version), because their light-ish frame and straightforward mechanics meant I could learn how to service and repair.

With the children getting older and moving to road bikes, two of the BOBs have languished in the shed for the last couple of years. Additionally, my wife has not been keen to use hers to do long-ish rides, owing to pain in one knee on exertion.

Above is a spare BOB conversion (I sold the "S" in the summer, new rider apparently delighted with their new bike) using a throttle-based 48v TSDZ2 kit. I fitted AXA and B&M front and rear lights, and a 14Ah HL battery to the rear rack. I'm making a cover for that, to keep the rain off, but that should still allow panniers to be clipped on either side. I think provided they aren't fully loaded (normally it's just waterproofs), we'll have no problem. Repair kit on one side, stay-dry pannier on the other. Lights on and off via the VLCD5 controller. Throttle option recommended by Woosh in Southend, so my wife can have the option of not pedalling if the knee starts to play up. Fantastic !
by hoarder
3 Oct 2019, 7:27pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: Tyres for trike
Replies: 16
Views: 1571

Re: Tyres for trike

At the risk of worrying those who like the Trykers, it would seem that the design hasn't been a big enough seller for Schwalbe - I read that they're to be discontinued.

http://www.bentrideronline.com/messageboard/showthread.php?t=148286

I'm another rider who has settled on Marathon Plus despite their lack of speed - flint and thorns abound on my local routes, so I sacrifice a little speed to avoid the hassle of fixing a flat in the dark.
by hoarder
19 Aug 2019, 2:07pm
Forum: Electrically assisted pedal cycles
Topic: E bike conversion
Replies: 28
Views: 4836

Re: E bike conversion

CXRAndy wrote:Im not concerned, the figures are arbitrary in my opinion.

its not used for bombing along at 20+ mph. The battery and settings are for range, so my wife can do a nice ride and feel assured that there will be enough battery to get her back home.


OK, I'm more interested in range and ability too, rather than speed.

So, if the speed sensor fitted to the bike ensures the motor never powers the bike to exceed ~16 mph, then why has 250W been chosen as the ceiling for power input ? Am I right to think that heavier riders risk having to get off and walk on steep inclines with a 250w motor, but with an identical battery, a more powerful controller and motor would still keep them cycling ?