Benpointer wrote: ↑27 May 2021, 7:28pm
Hi there,
I am hoping some of you can help. I am a paraplegic and use a Varna handcyle regularly (see picture) but I am seriously thinking of buying tadpole trike and converting it to hand cranks (not straightforward but I have a plan!)
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My reasons for ditching this handcycle are:
- It's very unstable at speed - it effectively seems to have negative caster, so tends to get a speed wobble - hence I never go above 30mph.
- The seating is very uncomfortable.
- It doesn't fold or easily dismantle, to put in a car.
From my research I was thinking of looking for a ICE Sprint or Adventure (or Q or T). My questions are:
- How stable are they at speed?
- Disc brakes or drum what are the pros and cons? (I'm imagining the front wheels are easier to remove with drum brakes)
- I know that some fold but some don't - can the ones that don't fold be fitted in a large estate (Passat) with the wheels off?
Finally, is anyone thinking of selling one? I might be interested!
Thanks!
I have one with rear suspension and an e-assist that I am looking at selling.
In terms of your questions:
- Very stable, you *can* flip them, but it's hard. I don't know how much you can use your core to lean into a turn.
- Discs/Drums. If the SA dynamo drum existed I would have stayed with drums. Both will give you good stopping power. Drums are a bit lower maintenance, and provide a touch less bite, but it's not a massive difference in either direction (having used both).
- Taking the seat off is probably more important. I used to fit the sprint into a grand scenic with driver, passenger, two kids in the back (the middle seat being removable was a real help).
Where are you based?