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Them being dangerous, and undrivable was what has happened. I think the biggest nail in the coffin was the militaries abandoning motorcycles around the world.
by baybal2 5y ago
Them being dangerous, and undrivable was what has happened.
I think the biggest nail in the coffin was the militaries abandoning motorcycles around the world.
- taneq 5y agoExactly. Let’s take a vehicle designed to steer by leaning, and stop it leaning. Yay!
- baybal2 5y agoThis is why I tell people it is very impractical to engineer tricycles, as: They are less stable than motorcycles Putting in all kinds of complex leaning system makes them either even harder to drive, or so heavy, and complex that all the weight, cost, and part count advantages over 4 wheels are lost few times over.
- _ph_ 5y agoIt very much depends on the design of the tricycle. Tricycles with two front wheels are rather stable. And they offer several advantages vs. motor bikes, as you don't have to lean before you can steer, recovering from a loss of grip is also more likely. I am driving a tricycle (2 front wheels) recumbent bike and am very happy with it, especially on slippery ground. I also like having 2 front disc brakes for quick stopping - basically as fast as a car.
- taneq 5y agoYeah, they're very much the worst of both worlds. All the physical peril and discomfort of a motorcycle, none of the bonus mobility.
- mcguire 5y agoIn one direction. It can lean in the other. :-)