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  1. IRF

    400 pound man needs trike

    400 pound man no longer needs trike, now it is a 380 pound guy. The trike is still going to be built but if I can keep this up it won't have to be quite so heavy duty...
  2. IRF

    400 pound man needs trike

    So, as with many things in life, I very well may be making it harder than it is... However, help me with resources for determining what spokes I need to get... maybe source for rims as I'm not sure if I may want new?
  3. IRF

    400 pound man needs trike

    Update. 400 pound man still needs trike. Summer got way to complicated with automotive repairs. I have 90% of everything I need. Still need machine work done for my disc brake to 3/4" keyed axles and adapter for rear sprocket set. Then the parts for the rear wheels. I have contacted 7 bike...
  4. IRF

    400 pound man needs trike

    Brad I appreciate your detailed response. What then would/ could the culprit have been on that upright delta trike? I mean i was not imagining the problem as everyone on that thing experienced it. Frame length? Tires? I might actually be able to get to look at it in the coming week. Given my...
  5. IRF

    Seat mounting ideas

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/5RnSoSiQmzjVhia66 This Stratus is rough but I Believeis 90% there and while not planning on it being factory I think it can be very ridable.
  6. IRF

    Seat mounting ideas

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  7. IRF

    400 pound man needs trike

    Brad, I completely understand that compared to me, I am a kindergartener in the world of trikes compared to you being THE Doctor... So please don't take this wrong as I'm really trying to understand and end up with a successful build that fits my specific needs. I really have only rode one...
  8. IRF

    400 pound man needs trike

    Bought and downloaded 6 sets of plans last night, ordered some parts online... still hunting a few more bikes to scavenge... Building to commence soon!
  9. IRF

    Seat mounting ideas

    In the process of gathering a few bikes for my trike build I was given Rans Stratus. It has definitely seen better days. Needs a lot of clean up and paint, tires, and a seat. My 14 year old son wants to bring it back to life. The original seat is very expensive to purchase... so looking to bend...
  10. IRF

    400 pound man needs trike

    https://www.atomiczombie.com/az-parts-drawings/ AZ has everything... it's just a matter of finding it! Now I can have the adapters made. Just got 4 bikes given to me for additional parts. I'm Bound and determined to get BENT
  11. IRF

    400 pound man needs trike

    Do you have any pictures of your set up you'd be willing to share? I've found some pictures but they all show from the same angle on the single 18t freewheel side.
  12. IRF

    400 pound man needs trike

    Thanks for chiming in Brad. I'm still looking at the deltawolf size and style but am looking at a heavier duty rear axle system and although I'm afraid I'm biting off more than I am ready for I am determined for 2wd with duel disc brakes. I've been searching and studying the 2wd issue and found...
  13. IRF

    400 pound man needs trike

    I've been pouring over the links and resources you all have provided. Not sure how quick I'll be able to start but I have my frame metal and just got 2 bikes with disc brakes given to me so.... soon very soon I hope
  14. IRF

    400 pound man needs trike

    LSD? So here is a thought I had concerning a differential. The BMX trick riders will sometimes change from right hand drive gears to a left hand set. If a delta had the chain driven to a single sprocket or set centered on a shaft with two other identical sprockets lined up on the left annd one...
  15. IRF

    400 pound man needs trike

    Where do I find the archive?
  16. IRF

    400 pound man needs trike

    One of my long term bike maintenance and repair frustrations is lacing and truing wheels. I am determined to learn that skill set. It may well help I am a far more patient man today that I was 10 plus years ago. I will need a good teaching resource for that.
  17. IRF

    400 pound man needs trike

    Fuller figure, your so kind lol
  18. IRF

    400 pound man needs trike

    How awesome a forum crew! Thank you for the replies. Stormbird, in days gone by I did all my own repair and maintenance on my bikes. Those bikes took a beating either from carrying massive loads of newspapers or other ones who was getting 200 to 400 miles a week... and these was off the shelf...
  19. IRF

    400 pound man needs trike

    When I was young I was a bicycling fool. I was never skinny but in good physical shape. Now I'm almost 50, and physically not so great. 10 years ago a motorcycle wreck brought a lot of limitations to my activity and now today I'm 400 pounds and am being pounded by more physical issues because of...
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