This is a 3D model of a recumbent trike design I have been working on for the past year. I call it the "Lunatrike". It is currently under construction, and will be complete by the end of Janurary. I will update you with a photos and a "story" at that time. The design is different from most of the other trikes on the market now because of the following stufff.... 1. Full suspension (seat) 2. Carbon Fiber rigid seat with integral rack/fender 3. Sexy curves |
CANDIRU is a semi-recumbent stretch cruiser. We will be building a pair of prototype frames in January/March. This is the kustom version. The wheels are Wizard Bros. Aerodiscs. The other proto frame will be built-up as a moto-bikerod, without the frame fairing. That one will use a triple-tree motorcycle-style fork. Wheelbase is 57", height from pavement to seat is 28". |
We will be building this machine in January/March. We plan to give demonstrations at the Louisiana Bicycle Festival at Abita Springs in June, which will be a shakedown test of the "christmas tree" and associated photoelectronic timing traps we are designing. The machine will use a 17 X 5" rear wheel for a Yamaha YZF 600 motorcycle fitted with an aluminum/lead composite flywheel utilizing the wheel's disc brake mounting points. The wide-stance wheelie bar also functions as a trigger jack for supporting the rear wheel off the pavement during 60-second windup period. Driveline ratio is 52-16/48-16 utilizing a jackshaft located in front of the rear wheel. The jackshaft is also fitted with a go-kart disc brake. Front wheels are 20" Peregrine composite mags fitted with GT high-pressure road tires. A cadence of 90 RPM at the machine's cranks delivers 1000 RPM at the rear wheel, which translates to a theoretical top end of 70 MPH. We may be fitting the lightweight front end with a down-force generating wing spoiler, if it appears needed; and it probably will. |
Design Lab: Wizard Brothers, Eric Whiting |
We will be building this machine in January/March. We plan to give demonstrations at the Louisiana Bicycle Festival at Abita Springs in June, which will be a shakedown test of the "christmas tree" and associated photoelectronic timing traps we are designing. The machine will use a 17 X 5" rear wheel for a Yamaha YZF 600 motorcycle fitted with an aluminum/lead composite flywheel utilizing the wheel's disc brake mounting points. The wide-stance wheelie bar also functions as a trigger jack for supporting the rear wheel off the pavement during 60-second windup period. Driveline ratio is 52-16/48-16 utilizing a jackshaft located in front of the rear wheel. The jackshaft is also fitted with a go-kart disc brake. Front wheels are 20" Peregrine composite mags fitted with GT high-pressure road tires. A cadence of 90 RPM at the machine's cranks delivers 1000 RPM at the rear wheel, which translates to a theoretical top end of 70 MPH. We may be fitting the lightweight front end with a down-force generating wing spoiler, if it appears needed; and it probably will. |
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Additional Notes: The front section of the frame, front alxle, and associated diagonal bracing are fabricated from aluminum, and bolt on to the rear section of the frame, which is fabricated from 4130 CrMo tubing. This modularity facilitates breaking the vehicle down for more compact shipping configuration. Driver seating location is designed for ease in popping wheelies, an integral part of the entertainment for traditional drag-racing audiences. |
CANDIRU is a semi-recumbent stretch cruiser. We will be building a pair of prototype frames in January/March. This is the kustom version. The wheels are Wizard Bros. Aerodiscs. The other proto frame will be built-up as a moto-bikerod, without the frame fairing. That one will use a triple-tree motorcycle-style fork. Wheelbase is 57", height from pavement to seat is 28". |
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This is a 3D model of a recumbent trike design I have been working on for the past year. I call it the "Lunatrike". It is currently under construction, and will be complete by the end of Janurary. I will update you with a photos and a "story" at that time. The design is different from most of the other trikes on the market now because of the following stufff.... 1. Full suspension (seat) 2. Carbon Fiber rigid seat with integral rack/fender 3. Sexy curves |
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