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Herman4747

(1,825 posts)
4. Chain and Visibility Potential Problems
Fri Jun 19, 2015, 09:20 PM
Jun 2015

There is the potential for the front wheel in a sharp right turn to hit the chain and/or any tubes surrounding the chain. From what I understand, the chain does have some flexibility in it, and just being tapped by the front wheel might not mean that it falls off the chainring. Moreover, if all this is still viewed as too problematic, one can use tubes and ties to raise the chain higher, permitting the chain to clear the wheel during turning.
There is also the potential for the front wheel to strike the heels of either foot during turns. But this is solvable problem for many recumbents, one simply just foregoes pedaling while turning
With regards to visibility (specifically, seeing down the road), the angle of the seat can be made more vertical I believe, though there are limits here.

My reply is in the other thread. TexasProgresive Jun 2015 #1
I've ridden Cat trak700 trike olddots Jun 2015 #2
hot looking bent tikka Jun 2015 #3
Chain and Visibility Potential Problems Herman4747 Jun 2015 #4
Visibility (continued) Herman4747 Jun 2015 #5
The Cruve frame would act as a "suspension" happyslug Jun 2015 #6
Some Excellent points you make... Herman4747 Jun 2015 #7
Paris-Brest-Paris avoids the Alps and the Pyrenees, happyslug Jun 2015 #8
Fine post. Herman4747 Jun 2015 #9
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