Would like to have full size wheels all around if possible. Reason - see and be seen- and less rolling resistance, retain momentum better and for ground clearance. Any down side?
Can I put 700C wheels all around on my Warrior or Streetfox project?
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It has been done before I think. Your available turning angles would be less as the wheels contact the frame earlier and your centre of gravity might be a bit high.
But I think a few people have put 26" wheels on their trikes in the past and have not met with disaster.
But I think a few people have put 26" wheels on their trikes in the past and have not met with disaster.
Quest velomobiles (company in Dronten, NL) have full size wheels.
Regards, Kiezel
Regards, Kiezel
Of course you are a Zombie
unlikely a taller seat and a flag would do more.
probably only for tyres you would not be prepared to ride on ?
You can built that in to
Just consider if any manufacturer sells one ? if not there is probably a good reason ?
Yes they sell FAT trikes however I suspect they are NOT 700c
Prove us all wrongPaul
The bigger wheels are not as strong as the smaller ones. If you plan on any spirited cornering you may find they fold. Even 20" fold if you try hard enough.
To combat the greater room bigger wheels need to turn you may want to make it wider.
To combat the greater room bigger wheels need to turn you may want to make it wider.
I'm perfectly happy with 20" front, 26" rear.
Well that guy on the JaYoe Nation had AZUB put 26" wheels on all around and he likes the result. he's put probably 30K miles on three different trikes- got hit by a truck in China on one of them, so he's had a lot of saddle time. Here is the full build- showing the whole thing.
There was his explanation elsewhere- can't find that one right now. Of course if you spend that kind of money on a trike you could have whatever you wanted! But he said that he is a "Big guy" and feels strange on a trike with smaller wheels.
And the other thing is - I'm 74 and probably not going to be doing donuts in the parking lot so maybe not much chance of bending a wheel. ?
And the other thing is - I'm 74 and probably not going to be doing donuts in the parking lot so maybe not much chance of bending a wheel. ?
For YaYoe Nation that kind of build has a lot of logic behind it.
The lesser rolling resistance, the ease of having lesser spare parts and so on.
But that's a €14K non Ebike build. And those wheels there are high grade 26" 36 spoke variants with 15mm axles.
Not generic 29" or 700C (in effect , the same)
The only recumbents I know of that uses, for good reasons, wheels bigger than 26", are speedmachines, and that is reflected in the ICE VTX, what uses a 700C rear, and 20" fronts.
If comfort and ease of build are your concerns, go for a fat 26", with E assist.
The lesser rolling resistance, the ease of having lesser spare parts and so on.
But that's a €14K non Ebike build. And those wheels there are high grade 26" 36 spoke variants with 15mm axles.
Not generic 29" or 700C (in effect , the same)
The only recumbents I know of that uses, for good reasons, wheels bigger than 26", are speedmachines, and that is reflected in the ICE VTX, what uses a 700C rear, and 20" fronts.
If comfort and ease of build are your concerns, go for a fat 26", with E assist.
If you're lugging 3x fat tyres then you'll need E-assist. The weight is not inconsequential.
Comfort is #1, ( Custom seat) but I need the exercise, so I'm trying for as much light weight stuff as possible but with the exception of the larger than 20" front wheels.
My 24" Unicycle rims (each capable of taking a rider on their own) were £75ea.
With the hubs at £90 ea + spokes at £12. It all adds up.
With the hubs at £90 ea + spokes at £12. It all adds up.
So did you put the unicycle rims on your tadpole trike ?
And yes it adds up, but I don't think there is any more enjoyable things to watch besides gleaming wheels going around a corner on a bike or trike that you built yourself. I spent 50.00 on a rim for my 700C delta front wheel and 40 for the tire. Stainless spokes for 25 and there you go!
But that wheel is still shiny and running true and a joy to behold and it only weighs about a pound and a half.
Not yet, but I did put two of them on my Python Delta, and I can put the same two on my traditional Delta when the time comes as they are on drum hubs.
In my rush to order parts for a Streetfox or Warrior tadpole trike I ordered and got 15mm disc brake hubs (non - boost) from Taiwan. I think these should be large enough to handle 24" front wheels? and what is the best type of steel for the axles? (I can make my own)
You could use 12mm ht bolts and 15mm to 12mm adapters.
Yes the hubs are 36 hole. We have steel suppliers here too, and I guess a 15mm piece of cold rolled would work fine - just cut down from whatever size was just a bit larger. Don't know if drill rod would work as well- it would have to be weldable of course.
With all that complication and alignment issues I will be building another Delta trike instead. I really like the simplicity and in my case I will be using a dual drive live axle that acts like a differential, but it will be 7/8" chrome molly tubing and look almost identical to the Timberwolf rear end but with a Delta runner front end and under seat steering. Main reason is to get a one piece sling seat like the ones on an ICE tadpole trike. But much thanks for all your advice and inspiration!