New photos of Spitfire trike posted  

folks,

After several delays I have finally got the production photos of our Spitfire RS24 on our webiste.
The finalized weight was exactly on target, at
28.6 lbs. Check it out at www.hellbentcycles.com

Rick

Re: Steering

iliad,

Although the steering resembles that of a Speedy, the handling is totally different. I intentionally
made the geometry to understeer so that high speeds could be achieved without losing control. The 12
deg. caster provides heavy steering allowing high speed stability.

As for steering while the trike is stationary, I developed a light-weight universal joint that uses
1/4" axles on bronze bushings. It can take the punishment for this application.

Another feature of the steering is going with alloy rod-end bearings. These bearings use a
PTFE/carbon fiber liner. Not only are they tight, but never need oiling.

Regards,

Rick

"iLiad" <NOSPAMgrandb@verizon.netREMOVE> wrote in message
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> Rick, I'm real curious how well the trike steers compared to other models on the market. I
> previously owned a windcheetah, and the trike was prone to bump steer and just plain scary going
> on the down hills. It would literally drift from side to side. It had the joystick steering
as
> well. Yours has a somewhat wider track though, and I wonder if that makes enough difference to get
> the play out of the steering system? Also, on the windcheetah, Bob Dixon was quick to note that
> you should NOT steer it sitting still, as the steering was very delicate. Any comments?
>
>
> iLiad
>
>
>
>
> "Hellbent Rick" <hell-bent@austin.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:lGbkb.73028$7_1.3459@twister.austin.rr.com...
> > folks,
> >
> > After several delays I have finally got the production photos of our Spitfire RS24 on our
> > webiste. The finalized weight was exactly on
target,
> at
> > 28.6 lbs. Check it out at www.hellbentcycles.com
> >
> >
> > Rick
> >
>

Re: New photos of Spitfire trike posted

As for suspension, Pantour is developing a new hub for 20 mm axle with a disc brake mount. I hope to
be playing with this sometime next year.

Regards,

Rick

"Ben" <b.eadie@telusSPAMBALLS.net> wrote in message news:Xmekb.624$i92.409@clgrps13...
> Nice work! I like where you are going here, any suspended versions in the works?
>
> Ben
>
>
> "Hellbent Rick" <hell-bent@austin.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:lGbkb.73028$7_1.3459@twister.austin.rr.com...
> > folks,
> >
> > After several delays I have finally got the production photos of our Spitfire RS24 on our
> > webiste. The finalized weight was exactly on
target,
> at
> > 28.6 lbs. Check it out at www.hellbentcycles.com
> >
> >
> > Rick
> >
>

Re: New photos of Spitfire trike posted

From a distinguished trike designer, I take that as the ultimate compliment!

Thanks!!

Rickey "rorschandt" <dreamland51@SPAMNOTcomcast.net> wrote in message
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> "Ben" <b.eadie@telusSPAMBALLS.net> wrote in news:Xmekb.624$i92.409@clgrps13:
>
> > www.hellbentcycles.com
>
> Very nice work. Congrats.
>
>
> rorschandt
>
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