Delinquent
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| posted on 2/9/08 at 03:05 PM |
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lightweight uprights, discs etc?
was talking to a mate at the weekend about wanting to build an electric trike (MEV's Pocket), he's doing something similar but a bit
beefier & petrol powered (along the lines of a mini Grinnall Scorpion) and wants it to weigh in around 200-250kg. He's looking for
lightweight upright / brake / suspension components / wheels for the front but doesn't think the quad stuff as used on the MEV is up to his
needs - any idea's?
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smart51
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| posted on 2/9/08 at 03:31 PM |
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Brakes from a small bike or scooter may be enough. MNR may still be doing the raceleda stuff. What about making your own?
200 kg is a good target weight isn't it? I'm hoping my full bodied 3 wheeler will be less than 300kg and I may be lucky. What engine are
you thinking of using?
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StevieB
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| posted on 2/9/08 at 05:11 PM |
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Check out berriford chassis components - they do grass tracker stuff, including uprights.
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Delinquent
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| posted on 2/9/08 at 06:36 PM |
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200 kg is a good target weight isn't it? I'm hoping my full bodied 3 wheeler will be less than 300kg and I may be lucky. What engine are
you thinking of using?
I suggested making his own, think he just wants simplicity. Not sure on his engine choice but agree 200kg is on the light side, think if he hits 250kg
he'll be OK - the Scorpion is 350kg so he's got a fair bit to save!
I'll send him in berriford direction as well 
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Richard Quinn
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| posted on 2/9/08 at 07:26 PM |
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Try www.drdracing.co.uk as well. They do a lightweight upright as well.
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