Greenspeed Custom Shop Order Form v1.0

Welcome to season 2006 and the new custom shop. We
hope you will find all you are looking for in this form.
One of the things we are striving for with the customer
shop is practicality. It’s about building the best trike for
you from the ground up, with out being sucked into
bicycle component manufacture’s ‘hype’. For example
our belief is choosing the correct size cranks is far more
beneficial that moving up the line to a slightly lighter
pair. But of course for the discerning customer this can
be done too.
Likewise, as you move through this form, you don’t start
by choosing a model; you start by choosing a seat angle
and a frame style first which automatically takes you to
one of the 6 models. We didn’t want preconceived
notions of the line up clouding your judgement. Now
that all the models are over-flowing with options, you
may well find that a model you had dismissed in the
past due to its inflexibility is now the perfect choice.
This form is currently designed to be filled out and
printed. Future versions of the form will have the emailing capability for customers with a higher version
than the standard Adobe reader. We wanted something
that wasn’t linked to the web and could be used off-line.
The only web links are to our good friends that make the
products we use. So feel free to go ape, in the knowledge you can’t accidentally order something.
Filling out the form is an easy step by step progression.
It is laid out in a manner that you can start straight with
the form and jump to the info pages as you come across
options you are not sure about, or you can read it from
one end to the other like a book and then fill out the
variable
frame style
options
consideration
fixed
no issues
with
transporting
faster
S&S Machine
coupled
this feature
is useful and
may be used
regular
plane user
form. Just click on the grey question mark to be taken
through to the relevant info page.
If you come across options you are still unsure of, you
may have the option to select ‘recommended’ if you are
in a drop down menu, or simply leave it blank and this
can be discussed with your dealer. Selecting recommended means the dealer will fill in the most appropriate option for you. They will like to know about your
fitness, and the type of riding you will be doing on the
trike.
It may seem that there is an overwhelming array of
options, but we believe the form’s ‘one bite at a time’ lay
out should lead to lots of fun and knowledge gained.
Each section of the form leads into the next and some of
the form’s features run based on earlier decisions. It is
best if you can fill in one step at a time. We stopped just
shy of building in a gear calculator to the form, I’m
hoping to get this sorted out as a separate down load in
the future.
Lastly, please understand that this is not a legally binding document in any way. Prices are subject to change
with out notice, and your dealer may have other factors
that need to be looked at in the pricing. The prices listed
here are Greenspeed’s suggested prices for 2006. They
do include shipping to your dealer’s door step.
Have fun!
Ian, Paul, Mick and the rest of the team at Greenspeed.
models
variable
GTS
frame style
options
consideration
fixed
no issues
with
transporting
variable 1
wheel size
variable 2
track width
folding
welcome
x7
comfort
variable 2
track width
folding
variable 1
track width
GLO
variable 1
wheel size
variable 2
track width
GTR
variable 1
wheel size
S&S Machine
coupled
this feature
is useful and
may used
regular
plane user
gt7
variable 1
track width
GTO
variable 1
wheel size
variable 2
track width
order form
29-Aug-06
personal details
imperial
metric
name
height
street address
x-seam
town
shoulder height
state
hip width
zip code
shoulder width
phone
in-seam
preferred
contact
method
e-mail
weight
"
"
"
"
"
"
lb
model
seat angle
frame style
30 degrees
fixed
40 degrees
S&S coupled
folding
base price
wheel size
track width
16” (349)
750
20" (406)
800
frame color
seat color
Safety Yellow
Bistro Orange
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USD
order form
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name
brakes
Sturmey Archer
Cable - actuated
Drum Brakes
Gator Brake
Hydraulic
Disc Brakes
Magura Bigs
Hydraulic
Disc Brakes
Hollowed Alloy Axles
Ride-On Cables
Magura 'Wavey' Rotors
drive
rear
your cluster choice has a difference of
17 t
Plain Hub
Sram Dual Drive
Rohloff 14sp
BionX (electric assist)
derailleur : Shimano 105
drive
front
price
your chain ring choice has a difference of
Plain
0t
giving you a total difference of
price
17 t
Schlumpf Mountain Drive
Crank Length : 165
Chain Rings : Single
Recommended
ring : 52
your theoretical chain ring size when the
Mountain Drive's under drive is engaged would be -
ring : 21
up
grade
price
Show me options for up grading my drive train
price
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order form
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name
wheels
Front tires : Scorcher TR
Rear tire : Scorcher TR
Rim color : Silver (plain anodize)
Rims : Jalco JL-DD32
Spokes : 14g SS
Spoke color : Silver (plain)
Nipples : Brass
Nipple color : Silver (plain)
Greenspeed accessories
Rear Rack - Alloy
Front Mudguard set with mudflaps and reflectors
Head Rest
2nd mirror (includes mirror post)
Grab Handles (used to help access in and out of the trike)
Computer mount (includes sensor mount)
Light mount for lights with handle bar attachments
Frame tube protectors (for travel protection)
also recommended
price
0
price
0
sub - total
0
$56
$130
$120
$30
$75
$16
$16
$100
Ask your dealer for pricing.
Arkel Recumbent style pannier bags
Burley Trailer
Busch & Muller Halogen dynamo lighting set (no mounts needed)
Cleated Pedals
FastBack Hydration system
Sigma Cycle computer fitted
Topeak Combination Pump (130psi)
Windwrap fairing
special requests or needs
extras
Shipping
Taxes
Other
total
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measurements
Your personal measurements are very important for getting the right size and
weight frame. Your dealer will also discuss the type of riding you need the trike
to cover before deciding on a frame weight. However you can opt for a heavy
duty frame at any point. Just add it into the special request box on page 3.
Please start by selecting a scale, as this table does not convert from one to the other.
Height
imperial
metric
As you fill in your measurements here, they will automatically write into the
order form.
Height
"
In-Seam
This refers to your over all height with your shoes
off. We find this easiest taken against a wall. We
use this as a general guide.
X-seam
(shoes off )
Shoulder
Width
"
This refers to your seated leg length. The measurement is taken from the wall to the heel of your
shoe. Please make sure your back side is up
against the wall. We use this to determine frame
size and adjust your crank extension before the
chain goes on.
Shoulder Height
Hip Width
Seated Arm
"
This refers to the width of your shoulders. We use
this as a guide for seat width.
"
In-seam
Shoulder Height
"
This refers to the width of your hips while seated.
We use this measurement for seat width, and to
adjust your handle bars to the correct width.
Shoulder Width
This refers to your inside leg length. The measurement is taken from floor to crutch with shoes on
and is used to determine crank length.
Weight
Seated Leg or X-Seam
measurements are
much more easily
taken with two
people, than by
your self.
"
This refers to the height of your shoulder from the
ground while seated. We use this to determine
your seat size.
Hip Width
These
If you don’t fell you
can press your back
side up to the wall
for the x-seam
measurement. Sit
up against a step
instead and measure from the step to
your heel.
lb
This refers only to your personal
weight and should not include
equipment you would like to carry
in this figure.
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Seat angle is one of the most important decisions to make, however it’s generally a pretty easy one. We don’t have our seats adjustable it makes for a stronger lighter trike to have the seat angle fixed, and the seat should take a different shape as you lay your self further back to give better shoulder support. It
makes the trike simpler meaning there is one (or many depending how the
mechanism works) less thing to go wrong.
Things you should consider here are:
How long you will spend in the seat each ride and how often you will ride?
Do you have any neck or back problems?
Pros - Generally speaking a 30 ° seat makes for a
faster trike. You are more laid back so you are
therefore more stream-lined. Once you get up to
30kmph, 80% of your energy is used just to push
you though the wind, more if you have a head
wind, so every little bit of stream-lining counts.
40° is considered more of comfortable seat angle
but this can be subjective. We found around 1 in
10 people actually find the 30° seats more comfortable. This is because the seating pressure is
spread more evenly across their backs that the
more up-right 40° seats.
Cons - Some people don’t like to be laid this far
back. They find it comfortable for their back but
not their neck. A head rest can help here but is
not necessarily the full answer.
Pros - Generally speaking 40° seats are found to
make a more comfortable trike. This is the standard seat used for the touring models and the
tandems. People find that they can spend more
continuos hours in a 40° seat.
These seats also give you a better view around as
you are higher. This is particularly useful if you
want to use a WindWrap style fairing, or are
planning on making a ‘head out’ style fairing.
If the trike is going to be used by multiple users,
the 40° seat takes different size riders better than
the 30°.
There is nothing like a
test ride to confirm
seat angle. Jump on
any X-series, GTS or
GLO to find out what
a 30 degree seat feels
like to you.
Like wise, jump on
any gt-series, GTR,
GTO or tandem trike
to find out what a 40
degree seat feels like
to you.
Cons - Compared to the 30° seat, more weight is
transferred to the buttocks.
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frame style
Frame styles mostly relate to transportability. A ‘fixed’ frame is the term we use
for a frame that has no break down feature. The folding frame has a removable
seat and the frame folds in half. The S&S Machine Coupling model has a removable seat and an S&S Machine coupling to split the frame in half and uses split
links for the chain and DaVinci’s cable splitters for the cables.
Things you should consider here are:
Will a break down feature be handy?
How often would you use a break down and how small do you need to go?
fixed
Pros - Many people love the integrated look of
the fixed frame trikes where the seat rails extend
into the cross member. This style of frame is
lighter than folding or coupled frames and is also
slightly stronger.
Cons - The fixed frame will not break down for
transport. However many airlines will take the
trike with the pedals off, chain on the largest rig
and slid into one of the standard plastic bike bags.
Oversize changes will most likely apply.
folding
Pros - The boot fold takes around one minute. The
chain, cables and rack all stay in place while the
trike is being folded. The fold is also a very handy
feature. Some, customers find they only use the
feature once a year, but when they do, its a life
saver.
Cons - On average it adds around half a pound to
the trike’s weight. The broken down frame isn’t as
adaptable as a coupled frame can be.
coupled
Pros - A coupled frame is neater than a bulky
folding hinge so your trike has a sleeker look. The
coupling allows you to actually break the frame in
half. This gives you smaller pieces and more
flexibilty as to how you pack the trike, ie front half
in one suit case, back half and seat in another,
making it easier to carry airline standard size
cases. It also means for packing two trikes you can
slot the front halves and back halves in to each
other. Two coupled trike will always pack smaller
than two folding trikes.
If transporting the
trike is not an issue for
you, fixed frames
make a great trike.
For regular folding
like with use of the
trike in conjunction
with you car or using
small apartment
elevators, this is the
best choice for you.
For less frequent
break down
situations, where end
size is important, its
hard to beat a
coupled trike.
Cons - On average adds around half a pound.
Breakdown takes longer and requires an extra
wrench to be carried with you.
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wheel size
Across the range, most of our models have a choice of wheel size., except for
the folding trikes which have been standardized to 16” wheels, as they suit that
purpose best. Within each model type, wheel size is linked to frame size and
that is why you need to take your x-seam into consideration here, but don’t
worry, the form will let you know if you pass any of the limits.
Things you should consider here are:
Your physical size.
16”
20”
How important is range of tyres to your intended purposes?
Pros - 16” wheels put you closer to the ground
which is great for stability. They are stronger and
lighter and transfer less stress to the frame. They
have a lively feel and a great take-off speed. This is
due to the fact that there is less mass to get
moving.
For packaging and transporting 16“ wheels are
easier to work with and can fit into smaller spaces.
Cons - Less ground clearance, but don’t let this
bother you too much as the trike will handle all
road conditions fine. The tyre range isn’t as large
as what is on offer for the 20” wheels. If you are
going to be doing some rough riding then 20” is
more for you as the wider tyres give a softer ride.
However it’s only the grip you need, then a tyre
like the Schwalbe Marathon should cover your
needs.
Pros - 20” wheels give more ground clearance,
due to both their height and the fact that all 20“
wheel trikes use the above frame steering. Clearance isn’t just an issue for people who are going
to be going down rough roads from time to time,
It’s a handy feature for mounting and descending
curbs (with all due care of course) and pesky
speed bumps.
The 20” is considered more of a robust touring
tyre and being a standard BMX size helps you find
spares in almost any town. There is a wider range
of tyres available in this size including fatter tyres
which have the potential to create a more comfortable ride, and treaded tyres for more grip on
dirt roads or grass.
Cons - More weight to be carrying around with
you both in rubber, and frame, rim, spoke and rack
material. They have a much slower on the take off,
and they transfer more stress to your frame.
Contrary to the
opinions of some, 16”
wheels don’t seem to
get lost down
potholes. Nor is it
hard to keep the trike
at cruising speed
once you are going.
Some people like to
choose wheel size
based on gearing
options. We suggest
you start with the
wheels first, being they
are a more crucial part
of the trike. There is a
huge choice of gear
options to make up for
smaller or larger
wheels.
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track width
At Greenspeed we design all our models to have an inherent stability. If a trike
is narrower at the front then it is either longer at the back and/or lower to the
ground to compensate for this. Now that we are offering different track widths
with in a model group, this creates new things to consider. Issues of luggage
and stability are raised. Your hip width may be a limiting factor, but the form
will let know.
Things you should consider here are:
Your physical size.
How much weight would you be likely to carry?
narrow
Pros - Over all a more compact trike, which can
provide small packing sizes for those regularly
travelling. Great door way size. If you will be
regularly rolling your trike through door ways this
can be an important aspect for some people.
Cons - Less stability, slower cornering speeds and
less weight carrying ability.
Here the wheels form
a ‘triangle of stability’.
The wider the trike the
more this triangle
encompasses the
weight of rider and
luggage.
wide
Pros - This is the safer options due to the better
stability, but this also translates to harder cornering capabilities. Most race orientated types prefer
the narrower tracks as they look sportier and
compact, but if it’s a tight course, the wider track
will be better and more fun! Wider is also better
for carrying more weight on the trike, as you have
a larger triangle of stability. It’s amazing how
much difference this can make.
Cons - If your option here on the form is 750, this
will go through doorways fine, otherwise 800
takes a little fiddling. The trike will not pack as
small as a narrower one. I would not let this
bother you unless you are a regular traveller; we
believe an extra 2” in the width of a trike is more
important than a few inches on your box size.
This however, is only
one factor. Seat
height from the
ground and height of
the weight of rider
and luggage also
play a roll.
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classic
claret
flame red
colors
For some, color is the main consideration when buying something new. And
why shouldn’t it be? Color is a reflection of your personallity. Ever had a custom
color bike and seen someone else with that same color? You feel an instand
bond with that person.
Things you should consider here are:
deep violet
Who am I and what will this trike say about me?
space blue
Bright colors for safety, or if you live in snow for most of the year, perhaps
darker colors are safer?
electric blue
sky blue
hawthorn green
cabana green
yellow gold
bistro orange
white
gloss black
super matt black
metallic
night blue
sky blue
black green
black clinquant
golden red
millenium grey
candy
red
blue
Our powder coater does a rare extra-hot coat that
produces a thincker coat with a more supple
finish. So if the frame does take a knock, it is more
likely to leave a small dent rather than cracking
the paint work. We have been complimented the
world over for this exceptional finish.
red
New for this season in the classic colors, we have
deep violet and super matt black, plus the new
ranges of metalics and candies.
The super matt black is actually a textured paint
giving it a rough sand paper like finish. This
reflects light from a wider area around the tube,
giving it an almost grey apearence. Our first frame
in this color will be touring across China so that
should be a good test for it.
Computer screens really don’t do the the metallics
justice. Especially the black green and black
clinquant, that have a huge depth of color from
the bright green and gold in the light to almost
black in the shade.
The Candies look just like a candy apple. The
frame is first coated in a silver, then a see through
red or blue is added afterwards giving it a liquid
appearence.
Our seats are sewn from a very strong and durable
plastic coated nylon mesh. This makes it one of
the strongest yet breathable fabris on the market.
We also sew a reflective ‘GS’ badge to the top of
the seat for extra visability.
Please note that while care has been given to
reproduce our color range for the screen, we can’t
garentee the accuracy. Different monitor settings
and quality will make for differences, but we do
belive that the colors give a good comparison
with each other.
navy
bright blue
forest green
safety yellow
black
brakes
Your choice of brakes will relate to the type of riding, and where you would be doing
it. Loading touring through the mountains, or casual day trips through the flat lands,
both have very different requirements. We also suggest anyone with a personal
weight over 250lbs / 100kgs or people with little hand strength would feel better
with some strong discs to hand. Any system can be set for one handed operation.
Things you should consider here are:
Your weight and the weight you will carry.
If you will be riding in the mountains.
power
drum
modulation
Pros - The drums are very simple, elegant and are
sealed against the weather. Changing the cables
is easy to do and pads last for many years. They
are great for regularly packed trikes, as the wheels
are easily removed and you don’t need to worry
about the disc getting bent.
The ride-on cables will boost your power to 7 and
give a smoother modulation.
power
modulation
gator
disc
Cons - The drums can fade down long mountain
descents. Both your power and modulation are going
to drop as the cables wear and get crud in them.
Pros - Hydraulic disc brakes are non-degenerative.
They don’t slowly get clogged up or stretch like
cable brakes do. But mostly, people opt for disc
brakes for the extra power. If you would like cable
operated disc brakes in the future, opting for
Hydraulics now will make for an easier change
over in the future.
The Gators are a 4 pot system so in each calliper, 4
pistons work together to push the two pads into
the rotor. They are the better looking disc brake.
magura
disc
power
modulation
Note also the wheel
size does play a part.
The chart to the right
compares the brakes
relative to each other,
but...
All brakes are stronger
in 16” wheels with less
modulation.
All brakes are weaker
in 20” wheels with
more modulation.
Cable operated disc
brakes are still in the
pipeline but not on
Cons - More care is needed with packaging and
transporting to make sure the rotors do not get
damaged. Pads wear much faster than the drums.
offer as yet. Current
If you don’t have the hollow axles, removing the
wheels can be harder as you also need to drop the
calliper to slide the wheels off.
market were not
Pros - As above for the disc brakes. Maguras are
the strongest, most industrial brakes. Designed for
4 wheeled motors bikes, they are used as standard
equipment on our tandems. Maguras are best for
smaller or weaker hands than the gators.
Cons - As above. The industrial look does not
appeal to some.
cable discs on the
designed for trike use
and have many
inherent problems.
Click here for a more
detailed explanation.
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rear drive
Your choice of hub will relate to the gear range you will need for your riding.
Also consider that a Schlumpf Drive can widen your range so should be taken
into consideration here. If you are after a non-deraileur system, the Rohloff can
be used with a single ring up front or coupled with a schlumpf drive. This
makes for a good ‘weather resistant’ and ‘fool proof’ system.
Things you should consider here are:
The range of gears you need to suit your environment.
The type of reliability you are looking for.
plain
sram
rohloff
Pros - Shimano’s Deore hub has no internal gears
and great bearings so its a strong and reliable
choice. The 135mm drop out spacing it also makes
it compatible with all the other options and
derailleur systems are known to all mechanics.
Cons - Derailleur gears are not quite as reliable as
the Rohloff.
Pros - Sram’s Dual Drive has 3 internal gears as
well as the 9sp on the cluster. If used with a single
ring crank set, this can make for a neater looking
trike, or with a double or triple can boost you
range of gears quite dramatically. You can also
change hub gears while stationary.
Cons - You loose efficiency when in the 1st and
3rd gears in the hub, but only very little when in
second gear (which should cover 75-90% of your
riding). Not as reliable as the other options, but
has proved to be a sturdy unit.
Pros - The Rohloff is the ultimate for low maintenance gearing. It has huge appeal for people who
don't want to fiddle around with gears keeping
them in tune. 14sp's with one control, evenly
spaced gearing, quick release wheel, longevity
and reliability all rolled into one unit.
Cons - Cables can be hard to replace and is best
left to a mechanic.
bionx
Pros - This unit has electric assistance, where the
hub itself is the motor. This can really flatten out
those hills for you. You can have up to 75km range
and the unit features regenerative braking to
charge your battery up down long and/or steep
hills. Note that you must pedal to use this unit as it
measures the power you put in and adds to that.
Cons - The cut off speed of 25km is a little low for
some.
For clusters, smaller
cogs make for harder
gears, larger cogs
make for easier gears
and wider spacing
between top and
bottom make for a
wider gear range.
Being able to change
gear while stationary
is great for if you need
to stop in a hurry and
didn’t have time to
change down gears.
Rohloff’s 15, 16 and
17t cogs are reversible
so that once you have
warn one side of the
teeth, you can spin it
around and use the
other side. the 13t
does not have this
feature
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front drive 1
Your choice of options is plain cranks, which simply refers to the every day
cranks you would see on most bikes. Or one of the schlumpf drives, which is a 2
speed bottom bracket where the gears are changed with your heel rather than
a derailleur and shifter.
Things you should consider here are:
The range of gears you need to suit your environment.
Would a disability stop you changing a schlumpf drive’s gears?
plain
schlumpf
drives
Pros - Less efficiency loses and derailleur systems
are known to all mechanic.
Cons - Range not as wide as what a Mountain Drive or High
Speed Drive can give. Can’t be shifted while stationary.
Pros - The Mountain Drive uses a fixed gear (ratio of 1
: 1) and a step down ratio of 2.5 : 1. For example; if the
mountain drive was fitted with a 52t ring, your step
down gear would be equivalent to using a 21t ring.
That range would be too wide for a derailleur system,
and using a mountain drive allows you more flexibility
with the rear derailleur as it doesn’t need to pull up
the slack from the front rings. So if you want wide
gears - this is your unit! Your entire gear range can be
taken up or down by changing only one ring.
All Schlumpf drives
can be shifted wile
you are stationary.
Cons - You loose efficiency when in the under drive
gear and only very little when in the fixed gear.
Pros - The Speed Drive uses a fixed gear and a step up
ratio of 1 : 1.65. If the speed drive was fitted with a 33t
ring, your step up gear would be equivalent to a 54t
ring. Not too wide for a front derailleur, but allows
more flexibility with the rear derailleur. Your entire
gear range can be changed with only one ring, and
this is a neater looking unit than the Mountain Drive.
crank length and
chain rings, next page
Cons - You loose efficiency when in the over drive
gear and only very little when in the fixed gear.
Pros - The High Speed Drive uses a fixed gear and a
step up ratio of 1 : 2.5. So it has the same range as the
mountain drive, but it is fixed with a 27t chain ring
that can not be changed for a different size. Your step
up gear would be equivalent to using a 67t ring. Too
wide for a derailleur system, but allows more flexibility
with the rear derailleur. This unit has special bearing is
the most efficient of the 3 units.
Cons - You loose very little efficiency when in the over
drive gear and only very, very little when in the fixed gear.
A Schlumpf with a
long or medium cage
derailleur can be a
good way to change
between different size
riders with out
needing to the break
the chain.
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front drive 2
Crank length is a very important thing to get right. Too many manufacturers
simply stick with 2 or 3 sizes to keep production cost down, yet between riders
there is vast differences in sizes and muscle types. Finding the right size cranks
can really improve your ride and comfort levels.
If you are opting for a custom set of chain rings you must be careful to not
outstretch the capacity of the derailleurs, but don’t worry the form will let you
know if you do.
Things to consider - Crank choice and gears you need to suit your environment.
crank
length
" you should
Based on your in-seam of
look at cranks between the range of 0 mm and
0 mm.
If in doubt, we generally go for shorter rather than
longer. Shorter cranks are better for your knees as
there is a smaller range of movement with no
measurable loss of out put. If you currently ride a
recumbent with long cranks it will feel a little
strange to start with, but if you are new to recumbents, the smaller cranks are hardly noticeable.
Ultra-short cranks have now been well
researched and most findings conclude that short
cranks can give you exactly the same output as
longer cranks, but be better for your knees and
help keep your cadence high.
But are they for everyone? Our current theory
suggests that yes, they are! People with slow
twitch muscles may still prefer something in the
155 - 165mm range, but the fast twitch muscle
groups will love the 125mm plus range.
High cadence has always been an aim of the
recumbent rider and short cranks make this an
easy reality by automatically make you spin faster
for the same “foot speed” A 90 rpm plus range is
beneficial for recumbents, read more here.
chain
rings
You can opt between having 3 rings (triple), 2 ring
(double) or a single ring which includes chain
rings guides for most sizes. Opting for a custom
set over the recommended set opens up the
derailleur capacity boxes for you to see what
capacity your choices are stacking up to.
If opting for cranks
shorter than you are
used to, you may also
want to opt for chain
rings that are
proportionally
smaller.
Ultra -short cranks
are great for
reducing frontal
area for partially or
fully faired trikes.
For chain rings,
smaller rings make
for easier gears, larger
rings make for harder
gears and wider
spacing between top
and bottom make for
a wider gear range.
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up grades 1
Our up-grade suggestions move up to where we believe you are getting a
good value for money. To up grade you are generally getting better quality and
lighter weight components. Remember that anything you don’t see here can
be requested at the end of the form. For example, the form will tell you which
cranks we would use based on your choice of crank length and chain rings,
however you can opt for TA Cranks in all lengths from 155 to 180mm.
Things to consider The amount you will using the trike.
The amount your budget will allow.
hub
If you have selected the Capreo 9-26t cluster,
Sram Dual Drive, Rohloff, or Bionx hubs there is no
up-grade for these components. However if you
are using a plain hub, you can move from
Shimano Deore to Deore XT.
Higher polish on the cup races giving a smoother
performance.
chain
rear
derailleur
Saves 19g
Recommended for
high mileage riders
On all systems except for the Bionx that uses an
8sp cluster, you can up-grade your Chain from
PC-951 to PC-99R, which is a hollow pin chain.
Saves around 45g
Better finish on the plates guards the chain better
against rust.
For racing and the
weight consious
Your rear derailleur is governed by your wheel size
and cluster choice. We will then pick the appropriate cage length as the order comes in.
Shimano Deore to Shimano Deore XT.
Bearings rather than bushings in the tension
pulley and double o-rings in the bracket seal and
single o-ring for the plate pivot seal and more
aluminium parts.
Shimano Deore XT to Shimano XTR.
Pulley bolt retainers and aluminium plate pivot
bolt.
Shimano 105 to Shimano Ultegra.
Weight saving of g depending on cage size.
Bearings rather than bushings in the tension
pulley and double o-rings in the bracket seal and
single o-ring for the plate pivot seal and more
aluminium parts.
Saves 45 - 80g
Depending on cage.
For high mileage
riders
Saves 32g
For high mileage
riders
Saves 13g
For high mileage
riders
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up grades 2
Things to consider The amount you will using the trike.
The amount your budget will allow.
cranks
If you have selected plain cranks and the form has
shown TA Carminas, you can up grade your
Steel Bottom Bracket Axle to Titanium.
This is purely a weight thing.
front
derailleur
Otherwise you can up grade your
recommended for
the weight consious
Shimano 105 to Shimano Ultegra.
Saves around 3g
The Ultegras are stiffer than the 105’s
Your front derailleur is governed by the number of
chain rings chosen and the number of size and
difference in teeth of the chain rings.
Shimano 105 to Shimano Ultegra.
For smaller chain rings in the mountain series you
can up grade your
Shimano Deore to Shimano Deore XT.
rotors
for racing, touring
and strong riders
For the road series you can up grade your
Not much difference, great finish however.
hollow
axles
Saves 166g
Saves 6 - 9g
depending on cage.
for matching
Ultegra cranks
Saves 6g
Again very little, but great finish.
Our standard axles have always been a high
tensile 12mm axle, but in a weight saving effort
Paul designed the 17mm hollow alloy axles.
Saves 262g
Not only are they lighter but they also make for a
one bolt wheel removal for disc brakes wheels,
with out needing to drop the calliper. No options
for drum brakes yet. Paul also has some prototype,
extra lightweight, kingpin bolts. You need to forgo
the mirror mounts for this design. If you are
interested, put it down in the special request box.
for racing, frequent
travellers and the
weight consious
Magura’s ‘wavey’ rotors are a sleek looking wave
design which helps keep muck off the pads.
Designed particularly for mud bashing mountain
bikes, we think they look cool and the save a lot of
weight.
Saves 88g
for racing, frequent
travellers and the
weight consious
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wheels
This is our most expanded section yet! Pay attention here as ‘rotating mass’ is
the best place to save weight to give you a faster trike. You may be wondering
where the big knobby tires are, well not here on this list, the trikes are made for
road. Spoke manufacturers are now offering better options for smaller wheels. I
guess it’s the colors that are going to excite people the most like having your
rims match your frame, now that’s custom!
Things to consider Road conditions.
If you need heavy duty or light weight wheels.
tires
rims
spokes
We could talk about tires for hours so we’ll keep it
to a breif run down on each and their weight.
Scorcher TR. Best rolling.
Schwalbe Marathon. Best 16” dirt tread.
Marathon Slick. Hard wearing.
M’thon Slick Plus. Most puncture proof.
Stelvio. Light weight narrow tyre.
Maxxis Hookworm. Wide and hard wearing.
Tioga Comp Pool. Best road grip.
Primo Comet. Lightest, hard compound.
per item weight
Jalco JL-ST26. (open section)
JL-DD32. Heavy duty wide.
Velocity Sims “velodisc” Heavy duty narrow.
Sims “scorcher” Lightweight wide.
AeroHead. Lightweight narrow.
AeroHeat AT. Lightweight narrow.
Powder coated finish.
14g Stainless steel is our standard spoke. It’s
strong and reliable and available in silver or black.
245g
n/a
n/a
448g
322g 382g
252g 298g
250g
n/a
n/a
327g
9g
12g
14 / 15g butted is a spoke that starts at 14 gauge
at the head and elbow where the strength is
needed, then tapers to the thinner 15 gauge for
most of the spokes length. Less weight to the out
side of the wheel makes the wheels easier to spin
and the best option to go with the alloy nipples.
Saves 30-40g
13g spokes for 20” rear make for a much stronger
wheel. Good for very heavy touring.
nipples
Titanium spokes are pretty extreme, big weight
saving, huge price.
Alloy nipples are lighter and come in lots of pretty
colors, but aren’t available for the 13g spokes.
Brass is the standard high quality nipple. They
survive in extreme conditions better than alloy.
16”
290g
325g
335g
n/a
210g
n/a
n/a
240g
20”
315g
450g
380g
710g
235g
765g
410g
305g
per wheel
for racing and the
weight consious
Adds g
Saves 45-60g
per wheel
for the hardcore
Saves 20g
per wheel
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