PHOENIX (Mobility Extender)
I have designed this trike to be a mobility extender for folks that want the extra stability of a three wheeled machine but don't want a seat that is too close to the ground.
The seat is at chair height. This means that you will not have to fall into or climb out of it.
A clean timing chain turns the mid-drive crank. By doing this, I was able to keep all of the gears shifting at the rear of the bike. So, the shorter drive chain has quick, smooth shifting. I replaced the traditional front derailleur with a Sram Internal 3-speed hub to allow range shifting to be done without pedaling.
Front brakes and shifter controls are on one side. Both front disc brakes are controled by a single self balancing lever. The rear deraileur and the internally geared rear hub are also controlled by a single twist grip lever assembly. This unique setup allows the controls to be mounted on either side.
The rear brake is controled by a seperate lever that has a special locking feature to prevent the bike from rolling. This is helpful whe entering and exiting the bike.
Strong wheels are a nessicity. Tough double wall rims and strong hubs with 20mm axles are wrapped with durable 100psi tires.
This Bike is Ready for Anything! - Short Rides or Long Tours!
And Since Comfort Begins with Fit, Raise or Lower the Stem and Point the Handlebars to the Front or Back. It's up to You!
Slide the Seat Forward or Back, Tilt the Seat Base Up or Down and then Elevate the Angle of the Seat Back or Lay it Back with Quick Micro Adjust Clamps.the Seat Back. |
