Author Topic: Clarion goes to the Dark Side  (Read 15647 times)

clarion

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Re: Clarion goes to the Dark Side
« Reply #50 on: 02 January, 2009, 01:42:36 pm »
So - are we off to Cornwall tomorrow, shopping? ;)
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Re: Clarion goes to the Dark Side
« Reply #51 on: 02 January, 2009, 08:21:07 pm »
The Aluminium Trice I had was deliberately slightly less wide, specifically so that it would fit through doorways, which Peter Ross' original Trice wouldn't.  It only just fit through a door though, so if there was a turn just after the door, this didn't help. :-\
Actually, it is rocket science.
 

Re: Clarion goes to the Dark Side
« Reply #52 on: 02 January, 2009, 10:08:14 pm »
the qnt goes through a standerd door fine and is better then the anthrotech on high speed descents.. the anthrotech scares car drivers more though as it is a little wider  ;D
the slower you go the more you see

clarion

  • Tyke
Re: Clarion goes to the Dark Side
« Reply #53 on: 02 January, 2009, 10:13:43 pm »
The Anthrotech gets through every gap on my commute except my gate ;D
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Re: Clarion goes to the Dark Side
« Reply #54 on: 02 January, 2009, 10:19:50 pm »
The Anthrotech gets through every gap on my commute except my gate ;D

Could you build a 'wall of death' wooden banking and go through on the side?
Just a thought  ;)
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clarion

  • Tyke
Re: Clarion goes to the Dark Side
« Reply #55 on: 02 January, 2009, 10:22:51 pm »
Yes, it is a thought.

One you can keep to yourself! ;D
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Re: Clarion goes to the Dark Side
« Reply #56 on: 02 January, 2009, 10:27:02 pm »
Yes, it is a thought.

One you can keep to yourself! ;D

Only trying to help  ;D
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clarion

  • Tyke
Re: Clarion goes to the Dark Side
« Reply #57 on: 02 January, 2009, 10:33:05 pm »
I'm not sure how I'd manage to fold the seat back down while executing the manoeuvre.  I'll work on it... :-\
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Re: Clarion goes to the Dark Side
« Reply #58 on: 02 January, 2009, 10:37:25 pm »
I'm not sure how I'd manage to fold the seat back down while executing the manoeuvre.  I'll work on it... :-\

I'd do a diagram showing the angles but I don't think that you are taking me seriously  :D
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clarion

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Re: Clarion goes to the Dark Side
« Reply #59 on: 02 January, 2009, 10:44:03 pm »
Of course I am! ;)
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RichForrest

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Re: Clarion goes to the Dark Side
« Reply #60 on: 03 January, 2009, 12:27:16 am »
I'm not sure how I'd manage to fold the seat back down while executing the manoeuvre.  I'll work on it... :-\

I'd do a diagram showing the angles but I don't think that you are taking me seriously  :D

Could you build a barrel roll into it, would be fun to watch  ;D

Re: Clarion goes to the Dark Side
« Reply #61 on: 03 January, 2009, 06:01:58 pm »
but please wear a helmet , safety first  ;D
the slower you go the more you see

clarion

  • Tyke
Re: Clarion goes to the Dark Side
« Reply #62 on: 03 January, 2009, 09:26:22 pm »
I'm thinking what's actually needed is a ramp curving in from the downhill section of street, arcing elegantly over the top of the gate, then looping round to the parking place.  It would also provide some welcome cover ;D
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Torslanda

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Re: Clarion goes to the Dark Side
« Reply #63 on: 03 January, 2009, 09:41:24 pm »
I'd pay to see that.  :o

Or help to build it!  ;)

J
VELOMANCER

Well that's the more blunt way of putting it but as usual he's dead right.

Re: Clarion goes to the Dark Side
« Reply #64 on: 03 January, 2009, 09:41:53 pm »
I'm thinking what's actually needed is a ramp curving in from the downhill section of street, arcing elegantly over the top of the gate, then looping round to the parking place.  It would also provide some welcome cover ;D

See, now you are taking it seriously. :D
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Re: Clarion goes to the Dark Side
« Reply #65 on: 04 January, 2009, 06:41:21 pm »
it was only  matter of time  ::-)
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Re: Clarion goes to the Dark Side
« Reply #66 on: 20 January, 2009, 10:21:21 pm »
 how is your dark side coming on clarion? . just a thought if you can find someone to check the tracking you might get a bit more speed out of it. the correct setting is 1- 2 mm toe in  . it may be ok but it has not been looked since wobbly john set it in the beginning of september   :)
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clarion

  • Tyke
Re: Clarion goes to the Dark Side
« Reply #67 on: 21 January, 2009, 09:26:13 am »
I've been off the trike because of the flu & sensible recovery, but I am determnined to get out this weekend for a trundle, and see how I go, decide whether to ride in on monday.

I'm even going to try my tourer to see if I can stand to ride an upright, but I'm not too optimistic about that one.
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Re: Clarion goes to the Dark Side
« Reply #68 on: 21 January, 2009, 08:29:54 pm »
take it easy then  :)
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clarion

  • Tyke
Re: Clarion goes to the Dark Side
« Reply #69 on: 04 February, 2009, 03:48:42 pm »
No idea how to set the tracking :-[

But I had a great time riding in to work this morning, despite taking the big part of two hours.

I had to tow it in a couple of places, and was a bit anxious about braking in others.

But, once the gear cables had warmed up enough for me to have more than two gears at my disposal (just in time for the only serious hill of the route), it was OK.  Sure I didn't need that bottom gear from the hub anyway ;D
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Re: Clarion goes to the Dark Side
« Reply #70 on: 04 February, 2009, 03:51:32 pm »
No idea how to set the tracking :-[


Try the BHPC forum. Somebody there will know, I'd expect.
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clarion

  • Tyke
Re: Clarion goes to the Dark Side
« Reply #71 on: 04 February, 2009, 09:17:49 pm »
Ta.

Had a good ride home, mainly on red routes with bus lanes, which is nice :)
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RichForrest

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Re: Clarion goes to the Dark Side
« Reply #72 on: 04 February, 2009, 09:27:53 pm »
Measure the distance between the front of the wheels and then the back of the wheels. It should be the same.
If not just turn the nuts on the trackrod ends until it is.

Rich.


Re: Clarion goes to the Dark Side
« Reply #73 on: 05 February, 2009, 07:10:53 am »
Measure the distance between the front of the wheels and then the back of the wheels. It should be the same.
If not just turn the nuts on the trackrod ends until it is


The Anthrotech should have 1-2mm of toe-in according to Chris - that's how I set it last time.

If nothing has bent or loosening, it shouldn't change.
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clarion

  • Tyke
Re: Clarion goes to the Dark Side
« Reply #74 on: 05 February, 2009, 09:00:30 am »
It had a rattly old time over the ice lumps yeaterday, but I suspect that its poor velocity is more to do with my rubbish recumbent legs than anything mechanical with the trike.
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