Steve,

So far my experience with the trike is limited. I used to ride a
Linear. However I have noticed the wheel hop and I just steer back on
line if possible. But the steep gravel roads that I rode with no
problem on the Linear, I do have to walk with the trike. I guess
everything costs something. I do like the stability of the trike vs
the bike. I plan to get riding more when it warms a little 10 degrees
here. Cold for us but probably normal for you.

Dennis
Bethesda, AR

On Fri, Jan 16, 2009 at 9:30 AM, SBRubinson <sbrubinson@...> wrote:
> How normal is front wheel hop on Sun USX trikes?
>
> My personal experience: Riding on paved roads and gravel bike paths,
> there are a number of crossings where the road is higher than the
> trail. Crossing the trail is sometimes better walking the trike
> across, because when starting out "uphill", the front wheel will
> sometimes lift slightly because of the torque needed to get going.
>
> This occurs whether the "uphill" portion is on pavement or gravel.
>
> Your thoughts?
>
> Steve
> Racine, WI
>
> --- In ez3usx@yahoogroups.com, "Dennis W Wright" <denniswwright@...>
> wrote:
>>
>> Mike
>>
>> As soon as it warms up, should be 8 degrees in the morning, I'll get
>> back on the project.
>>
>> I have found that with the lower gear I still cannot climb some of
> the
>> steepest hills that are hard dirt. The front wheel hops to the left.
>> So far I have made all of the paved hills that I used to ride on my
>> Linear. I think now I am geared a little lower, but I also have
> more
>> weight.
>>
>> Thanks for the advise.
>>
>> Dennis
>>
>
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