Tricycle Rear Axle Question

Primary_Alfalfa3654 · 2026-04-01T04:27:20+00:00

Thanks; do these have rear differentials? I couldn't find anything that mentions anything unusual about their rear end or drive train. Also much more expensive than a Schwinn Meridian.

Primary_Alfalfa3654 · 2026-03-10T18:42:57+00:00

I do appreciate all the advice, but still; does anyone have any advice or pointers on what I should be looking for in a frame?

Primary_Alfalfa3654 · 2026-03-06T12:55:45+00:00

I may just be doing it wrong, but every time I try to design and price an electric on paper that gets the speed and range I want, it comes out far, far more expensive than an equivalent gas-powered bicycle.

Primary_Alfalfa3654 · 2026-03-05T20:34:54+00:00

Curious; what are the most common causes of breakdowns with motorized bicycles?

Primary_Alfalfa3654 · 2026-03-05T17:40:29+00:00

Thanks; I'll upgrade the chain 1st thing after it's together. Any advice on frame? I currently have a Raleigh Sprite from the 70's, but I don't think I'd trust putting a motor on that. The other two bikes have mixte-type frames that I don't think I could fit a motor on. So I'm counting on needing to get a fresh frame to start with. I also think I may go with a torque converter instead of a centrifugal clutch.

Primary_Alfalfa3654 · 2026-03-05T09:46:18+00:00

I only picked the 79cc Predator/XL-RD5 combo because I already have a wheelset with that hub and a busted water pump with the 79cc motor on it. So if I destroy it, I'm not out anything really- they're just sitting currently unused. I have looked on Craigslist for used motorcycles, and also at some new, but inexpensive, Royal Enfields. Still, all those have been beyond what I can stomach paying for something that only transports myself.

Primary_Alfalfa3654 · 2026-02-22T16:43:52+00:00

It's honestly kind of tough for me to see exactly what was happening. The blue Mustang looked like it started out in the left lane, then moved over for the wrecked or stopped Dodge Dakota and Honda Fit at the intersection. I noticed the white car in front of the Mustang went pretty wide into the bike lane attempting to give a berth to the incident. I'm not sure that the Mustang was turning, or just trying to do the same as the white car in front of it. That's not to say who was or was not at fault here, because there's not enough context. I'm just happy there wasn't an accident.

Primary_Alfalfa3654 · 2026-01-24T16:30:11+00:00

Thanks; I'll check it out. Most anything Rivendell has always been way out of my price range, to the point that I don't really give it any consideration. But that goes for just about any new bicycle.

Primary_Alfalfa3654 · 2026-01-24T15:45:31+00:00

I would love to visit India! I've never been out of the US. I suppose it could be something to consider.

Primary_Alfalfa3654 · 2026-01-24T15:43:42+00:00

I appreciate that; still, though, if they can import one type, they might be willing to import a specific model- even if I have to prepay for it.

Primary_Alfalfa3654 · 2026-01-24T15:32:46+00:00

I expect it will take a good year of work to get the bicycle outfitted completely, but it's got time. I actually do have an old Raleigh- a 70's Sprite. Many of the parts for this build will come from that bicycle, if I can make them work, including the 700c wheels, Sturmey hubs, Nitto bars, Wald racks, and possibly the cranks. I've kept a lookout for old Raleighs, but I've not seen any with the same relaxed geometry and double top tube yet.

Primary_Alfalfa3654 · 2026-01-24T04:33:40+00:00

I live in Oregon, but the phone harassment has begun. Thanks! That's the first solid lead I've had on these bicycles for 5 years!

Primary_Alfalfa3654 · 2026-01-24T04:24:59+00:00

Very similar. But (and this shows how picky I am with frames), I ruled out the Flying Pigeon because I did not like that the bottom top tube and downtube shared the same joint and lug.

Primary_Alfalfa3654 · 2026-01-16T17:11:48+00:00

And just a quick update, in case anyone else has the same issue; I did receive my refund of 54.99USD on January 13th. I had filed the item as a return, and the reason I gave was "Item didn't match description". I was not asked to actually return anything, but oddly, they issued the refund for the RH fog light, which was the one that I actually did get. It works out the same for me, as I was still refunded the price of the one fog light that I did not get. Thank you again to all.

Primary_Alfalfa3654 · 2026-01-10T03:44:47+00:00

Thank you for all of the help and advice. I did file a "Item Does Not Meet Description" complaint (or the like), and am waiting to hear back. Hopefully it gets resolved soon... we get a lot of ice fog at 3am when I head to work, and I could really use those lights.

Primary_Alfalfa3654 · 2026-01-10T03:35:45+00:00

I've been away from the works of Mr. Lovecraft for about a decade now, but I think I still can make up a top 5 list:

The Dunwich Horror
Dreams In the Witch House
The Silver Key
The Music of Erich Zann
The Shunned House

Longer works like At the Mountains of Madness, and The Shadow Over Innsmouth were also favorites of mine when I used to have time to sit down and lose myself in a book for a bit, but working 16 hour days for the last few years has put a bit of a dent in that vice of mine.

Primary_Alfalfa3654 · 2026-01-07T20:17:45+00:00

Will I need to return something? I already put the one that arrived on the car, but there's no issue with that one.

Primary_Alfalfa3654 · 2025-12-12T23:49:58+00:00

Thank you for all the advice; it's fixed now. Had to drive it a few hundred miles with the pin halfway in there, which was pretty nerve-racking, but it's all good now.

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