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Re: New French leaning trike: msg#00182

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Subject: Re: New French leaning trike

It seems to be a belt that runs through the boom to a mid drive where
a "normal" triple is set up using a chain to the rear der. Why they
used a belt instead of a chain is beyond me. Friction over the tight
radius perhaps?

-Greg

Robert Duncan wrote:
> Looks like a belt drive to me.
> the text probably explains it but I don't speak/read French
>
> The Page for "Kit" shows (under Chassis) what looks like handlebars to
> me (USS)
> but they are not on the big pictures - makes it look more streamlined..???
> Rob
>
> Dave Franzen wrote:
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>>Alex Richards wrote:
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>>So how does the drive work? There seems to be some sort of special
>>transmission from the bottom bracket to the chainrings behind the seat.
>> Also, where are the shift and brake handles?
>>
>>I like the frame, though.
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>>Dave Franzen
>>Eugene, Oregon
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>>>http://curve.free.fr/ this just came through on the vph list so I thought
>>>I'd post it here too.
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