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Item Details
Greenspeed Recumbent Bikes And Trikes
ILC Reference NO 51:61:005
Item sourced from ILC TAS database
Short Description
Greenspeed foot propelled trikes are Australian made and an alternate design to standard bikes.
Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.
More Details
Tricycles have centre point steering. They come powered either by hand pedals or foot pedals, or a combination of both.
The tricycles have a 2 front/1 rear wheel configuration.
The Touring Model requires no balance to ride.
The company is happy to discuss with clients any special modifications they may require.
All tricycles have a full-brake system.
Features
FRAME: Chrome Molly 4130 tubing.
SEAT: Seat Angle - 40 or 35 degrees.
WHEELS: Araya 510 mm x 47 mm.
Spokes - Sapim stainless steel.
Tyres - Tioga "Comp Pool" 90psi slicks.
BRAKES: Twin Sachs VT 70 mm Drums.
Options
. Sachs Power Disc Hydraulic brakes.
. S&S; Machine Bicycle Torque Coulings - travel option.
. Schlumpf "mountain drive" two speed B/B.
. Integral Heavy Duty Chrome Molly 4130 Rack.
. Special bunyip Recumbent Pannier Bags.
. Lightweight 20 x 1 1/8" wheels - save 1 kg.
. Union Lighting Set - battery or dynamo.
. Cyclscomputer Sigma BC 700 - seven functions.
. Ride on Brake cables - Gro-tex lined low friction.
. Other gear ratios.
Method of Use
The individual sits on the trike in a recumbent position (sitting low to the ground with their back supported by the mesh in a semi reclined position). The trike is propelled by pedalling through the legs as per any other bike but in a "lying" position. The hands hold to vertical bars near the front wheels which are used to steer the trike, apply the brakes, and change the gears (via the thumbs).
Models / Styles
Five models of trikes are available as well as one model of a hand trike (propelled by the hands). These are:
. CHILD'S TRIKE: standard as a seven speed and recommended for around 10 years old up to size of approx. 152cm.
. ADULT COMMUTER TRIKE: standard 21 speed.
. TOURING TRIKE: standard 63 speed and Reynolds 531 frame tubing.
. SPORTS TOURER: standard 24 speed, Cro Mo 4130 aircraft tubing, lightweight wheels.
. TANDEM TOURING TRIKE: standard 63 speed, Reynolds 531 frame tubing, Hydraulic disc brakes.
Dimensions
ADULT TRIKE
Overall Width....900mm
Overall Length..1830mm
Seat Height......300mm
Weight Overall....18mm
Additional Comment
There are 2 models of bikes and 6 models of trikes available (including a children's trike, a tandem and a hand propelled trike). They feature a semi reclined mesh seat, centrally mounted foot pedals with telescopic leg length adjustment and inclined handle bars with a hand operated brake & gear change.
. Leg Length Adjustment is achieved via a Telescopic boom.
. Steering: Centre point Ackerman with inclined handle bars.
. Ratio: 1.1:1.
. Standard Fittings: Rear mudguard, Rack, Safety Flag.
. Recumbent position supports the whole body, allows greater power through the pedals, and cuts down air resistance (less effort required compared to conventional bike).
. Very stable (which also eliminates the danger of going over the handle bars compared to conventional bikes).
. Can be difficult to get on/off the trike.
. Because the trike is low to the ground it may be difficult for other
vehicles to see it (though it is supplied with a safety flag).
Place of Manufacture
Australia
Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
GREENSPEED (VIC),
FERNTREE GULLY, VIC
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