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Reply | Forward Message #19756 of 21062 |
Hi,

I'm looking to get an entry-level trike. I had decided to get the TerraTrike
Path
(customized for 8 speeds as opposed to the stock 3). Then I ran across
ActionBent.com
and read a review on their new Trident model - which was favorable. It seems
like you get
more bike for your money with the TW-Bents Trident or Mantis. One thing that
concerns,
specifically, is this telescoping boom. I'm concerned that while pedaling, you
would feel
some flex or looseness. Can anyone comment on this? Thanks.
Fri Jan 9, 2009 11:02 pm

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Hi, I'm looking to get an entry-level trike. I had decided to get the TerraTrike Path (customized for 8 speeds as opposed to the stock 3). Then I ran across... 		Daly
gutierrez_fam
Offline Send Email 		Jan 10, 2009
4:34 am

I wouldn't worry too much about the boom flex, after all, almost every other make of trike on the market relies on such a system. I rather like WizWheels...
Clifford Moore
frommerstop
Offline Send Email 		Jan 10, 2009
5:23 am

Thanks, Cliff... and to the rest of you who responded. With the telescoping boom a non- issue, I am leaning towards the AB Trident or Mantis over the WW. I...
Daly
gutierrez_fam
Offline Send Email 		Jan 11, 2009
4:23 am

Seriously, TW/Bents doesn't get the credit it is due. Kevin Kao or TW/Bents has been nothing but outstanding to work with in the past. Although my need for...
Tom
simple.nature
Offline Send Email 		Jan 11, 2009
5:44 am

Daly,  I thought you were considering a Path, it has indirect steering - same as the Cruiser, Tour & Race. The Zoomer(s) and Edge (my favorite trike - just...
Clifford Moore
frommerstop
Offline Send Email 		Jan 12, 2009
3:25 am

Thanks for the update, Cliff. I've been spending a good amount of time reading posts and researching (more than my wife would like). I've budgeted around...
Daly
gutierrez_fam
Offline Send Email 		Jan 12, 2009
3:26 pm

I have rode both direct steer and indirect and prefer direct steer and feel it is far better than indirect. I guess you will find many opinions on this...
joelw135
Offline Send Email 		Jan 12, 2009
3:34 pm

I've never ridden an indirect steer trike. It would be interesting to try one. My reason for accepting the direct steer is that it is simpler which means...
Tom
simple.nature
Offline Send Email 		Jan 12, 2009
4:37 pm

Tom, the only direct steering "high end" trikes that come to mind are Catrike,Tr-Sled, and WW(Edge). Greenspeed, ICE, Windcheeta, HPVelo, Challenge etc. etc.,...
Clifford Moore
frommerstop
Offline Send Email 		Jan 12, 2009
5:12 pm

Daly I've been riding the Trident for a few weeks and I'm having fun with it. This is also my first recumbent so I have opinions on indirect steering. The...
Joel Santiago
kalabaw1
Offline Send Email 		Jan 12, 2009
5:33 pm

I have spent about 5 mounth reasearching trikes I have test rode greenspeed,action bent catrike whizwheels and Ice trikes I chose ICE trike T-26 my opinon of...
Gary Cornish
garyc897
Offline Send Email 		Jan 12, 2009
6:04 pm

Gary, I am very curious... which Actionbent trike did you try? I tested a Catrike Expedition... I was astonished at how familiar it felt to the ABTT...
Tom
simple.nature
Offline Send Email 		Jan 12, 2009
6:11 pm

I can think of several adjectives for Actionbent trikes, but "weak & flimsy" don't come to mind. Are you sure it was set up correctly and everything was...
Clifford Moore
frommerstop
Offline Send Email 		Jan 13, 2009
12:33 am

... TerraTrike Path ... across ActionBent.com ... favorable. It seems like you get ... thing that concerns, ... pedaling, you would feel ... Properly...
Tom
simple.nature
Offline Send Email 		Jan 10, 2009
5:51 am

Hi Tom I've been riding the Trident for a few weeks now. This is my first recumbent. I wanted a trike that folds and my budget was $1000. This is the...
Joel Santiago
kalabaw1
Offline Send Email 		Jan 12, 2009
3:57 pm

-The ab boom is large diameter. no flex. very stiff. ... TerraTrike Path ... across ActionBent.com ... It seems like you get ... thing that concerns, ... ...
plawsonanoka
Offline Send Email 		Jan 10, 2009
10:34 am

  Well, if your budget is REALLY held at $1200, your choice gets easier.  I'd say you're better off with an AB than a WW Path unless you are planing on...
Clifford Moore
frommerstop
Offline Send Email 		Jan 12, 2009
4:58 pm

... [actionbent] Re: Telescoping Boom on TW-Bents Trident/Mantis So, color me dim, Cliff, but what is the difference between direct and indirect steering. I...
Hank Trisler
hank_trisler
Offline Send Email 		Jan 12, 2009
6:03 pm

With direct steering, there is no linkage - the handlebars connect directly to the fork (like a Big Wheel - the ultimate trike...) To be totally accurate,...
Chris
tc4ct
Offline Send Email 		Jan 12, 2009
6:17 pm

... direct steering, there is no linkage - the handlebars connect >> directly to the fork (like a Big Wheel - the ultimate trike...) >> >> To be totally...
Hank Trisler
hank_trisler
Offline Send Email 		Jan 12, 2009
9:07 pm

I just read another post that I think more or less covered it. I'll just add, for clarification, that your Sun would be classified as an indirect steering...
Clifford Moore
frommerstop
Offline Send Email 		Jan 13, 2009
12:47 am

... just read another post that I think more or less covered it. I'll just >> add, for clarification, that your Sun would be classified as an indirect >> ...
Hank Trisler
hank_trisler
Offline Send Email 		Jan 13, 2009
10:51 pm

I asked the same question, I suppose some weight savings, but a Sun is hardly a light weight racer. I guess it had more to do with "playing around" than...
Clifford Moore
frommerstop
Offline Send Email 		Jan 14, 2009
2:22 am

Well, I don't know about everyone else but I have two trikes. One with direct steering and one with an indirect tank type setup and the direct version is...
Lee
fleebell
Offline Send Email 		Jan 14, 2009
3:26 am

Gee, if I were that strong, I don't think I'd bother with a trike... I'd jump from place to place like a flee!  Kidding aside, if your boom slid out, it must...
Clifford Moore
frommerstop
Offline Send Email 		Jan 14, 2009
5:44 am

I guarantee that. I'm in the first stages of building a new delta trike now. It will have a 49cc pocket bike engine for assist on it. Should be fun. Yea, the...
Lee
fleebell
Offline Send Email 		Jan 15, 2009
12:50 am

the Arrow and the T1A ________________________________ From: Tom <shamansdream@...> To: actionbent@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009...
Gary Cornish
garyc897
Offline Send Email 		Jan 12, 2009
8:02 pm

I agree but what I am truing to say from my experence is that I have had to other recumbents both sun and I ferel that if I would have chosen the ICE first I...
Gary Cornish
garyc897
Offline Send Email 		Jan 13, 2009
3:15 am

I have a little experience with the Catrike. As for fit and finish of the AB to the Catrike, I'd say they are pretty much dead even. I will admit that...
Tom
simple.nature
Offline Send Email 		Jan 13, 2009
4:46 am
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