[trikes] trikes Digest, Vol 59, Issue 3

[Juergen Weichert]

The weight of the motor certainly helps. In most occasions of regular
road use where you need assist there is no problem. If accelerating in
sand it will likely slip somewhat, or when climbing a hill with
gravel. Again, with most road use there is no issue at all. I haven't
electrified all models of delta trikes though, just some upright
trikes and my own homebuilt recumbent delta and a Sun EZ3. The
simplicity of a hub motor installation makes it a very attractive
option compared to other alternatives.
Juergen


On Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 8:41 PM, Garry Buck<garrybuck at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Given the light wheel loading on the front of most deltas, are there problems with the wheel slipping under power, or does the weight of the motor negate that?
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> From: "Juergen Weichert" <juergen at acclivity.ca>
> To: trikes at bikelist.org
> Received: 6/13/2009 2:28:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [trikes] trikes Digest, Vol 59, Issue 3
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>>My best experience in adding electric assist to delta trikes has been
>>to install a good hub-motor in the front wheel.
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>>Juergen
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>>Juergen Weichert
>>613-746-7685
>>Acclivity Solutions
>>www.acclivity.ca
>>www.RideMore.ca
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>>On Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 9:10 AM, Judy Holder<holderjsculpt at gmail.com>
>>wrote:
>>> Hi
>>> To the persons with hase delta trikes, keitts, has anyone used the hase
>>> factory electric assist on their trikes and how do you like it? Or have you
>>> heard of anyone that has done it?
>>> Also, if not has anyone installed Heinzman electric on front wheel and
>>> results. Have still not dealt with doing the electric assist. Really need to
>>> do it because of physical problems. But know it is expensive and want to do
>>> what works the best and is durable, Plus I have to find a person
>>> knowledgeable to help install in NE USA
>>>
>>> Thanks Judy
>>>
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