Performer Trike/ Big Apples
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Performer Trike/ Big Apples
Postby Arakasy » Tue Jul 15, 2014 8:34 am
Rofl Hi Guys !!
So I've found a shop in Brisbane called "A1 Action Sports" the guys name is Steve... And he rocks... He is selling the Performer Brand at the moment... Must say I am loving my new Trike "E", have a Trike "X" on order for my father also so we can go riding together. Steve has been great... , added an electric motor to dads trike ( he is sorta disabled and will need the support.)
To main topic... Who uses these Big Apple Tyre's ? Are they good for trikes ? I might get dad some if they are...
I live in far North Queensland... Fancy stuff doesn't get sold up here... So I was stoked to find Steve in Brisbane.
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Re: Performer Trike/ Big Apples
Postby John Lewis » Sun Jul 20, 2014 9:37 pm
The nice thing about big apples is they add a bit of comfort on a trike without suspension.
My velo has a big Apple on the rear and I also run them on my Delta trike.
The problem you may find is that they are fairly wide so you need to make sure they will fit the rear of the trike. No problem on the front of course.
The one on my velo is a 406 x 50 so thats about 2" wide in the old measure. They come a width down from that too but its dark in the shed so I can't go look to check the width. Think it was 47 mm or about 1.75".
I've had no trouble with them.
John
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Re: Performer Trike/ Big Apples
Postby }SkOrPn--7 » Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:29 am
Ricky
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Re: Performer Trike/ Big Apples
Postby Arakasy » Mon Jul 21, 2014 8:01 am
I'm much excite... Dads trike just hit Brisbane... Not long now !!! I hope the apples sit under the front mudguards..(having issues with those things moving at will also)
So I have been thinking about getting a couple of cheap walkie talkies so we can communicate on the paths... We won't get to ride side by side often, you guys use something like this ?
And I don't know
Ride casual... Not to casual
They might snap out it's comfortable !!
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Re: Performer Trike/ Big Apples
Postby }SkOrPn--7 » Mon Jul 21, 2014 9:03 am
Ricky
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Re: Performer Trike/ Big Apples
Postby Arakasy » Mon Jul 21, 2014 9:53 am
I need to build a new photobucket account or something so I can do pics.
The mount is interestingly placed in the kingpin assembly.. Which I have tightened to the point it feels like I'm about to break the damn bolt.. And the guards still float to the side and tyre rubs at the slightest hint I'm going fast.
Dads had this great idea of cutting some disc's out of some inner tube, hole in the middle and using them like washers (with grip) metal on metal... Not so grippy when vibrations are about... Anyway I'll work on getting a pic sharing account up so I can do pics... Really slack I haven't built one yet.
And I don't know
Ride casual... Not to casual
They might snap out it's comfortable !!
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Re: Performer Trike/ Big Apples
Postby OldBloke » Mon Jul 21, 2014 10:15 am
we have two Trike-Fs, the folding version of the E. I am currently running 26x2.0 Surface Drifters and there is plenty of room. While there is probably room to go even bigger I'd be reluctant because of the narrowness of the rim.
To stop the mudgard moving you will need to tighten down the head set a bit - loosen the clamp on the headset, nip up the centre bolt a little and then retighten the clamp.
OB
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Re: Performer Trike/ Big Apples
Postby OldBloke » Mon Jul 21, 2014 10:21 am
OB
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Re: Performer Trike/ Big Apples
Postby Arakasy » Mon Jul 21, 2014 10:36 am
Welcome to insert epic face palm pics below.
Have tightened down bolts in this order... Seems to fix issue with mudguard float
And I don't know
Ride casual... Not to casual
They might snap out it's comfortable !!
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Re: Performer Trike/ Big Apples
Postby OldBloke » Mon Jul 21, 2014 3:17 pm
I have had problems with wheel alignment on my trike, combination of rough roads and driveways [GRINNING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]. I wore out my front tyres in about 500km before I twigged to what was happening. Bit slow sometimes [WINKING FACE].
OB
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Re: Performer Trike/ Big Apples
Postby Arakasy » Mon Jul 21, 2014 4:49 pm
(I often get a scrub on right tyre when I'm turning ...she does handle like a pig) really bad turning circle I'm slowly getting used to using. my Barina turns sharper hehehe
Picked up a cheap set of walkies today... Works very well
Guys thanks so much for all the help and advice... Hanging for dads trike so we can cruise together in style.
And I don't know
Ride casual... Not to casual
They might snap out it's comfortable !!
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Re: Performer Trike/ Big Apples
Postby OldBloke » Mon Jul 21, 2014 5:39 pm
The other thing I learnt about toe-in earlier on is that I have to do mine while I am sitting in the trike. I weigh 85kg and that is enough to change the toe-in by 8-10mm. I would be interested to know whether your E is the same or whether it is a characteristic of the folder.
Cheers
OB
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Re: Performer Trike/ Big Apples
Postby Arakasy » Mon Jul 21, 2014 8:14 pm
All the nuts on my trike were lose and the handlebar to tie rod section was sliding all over... I think I put it in the right spot.
And I don't know
Ride casual... Not to casual
They might snap out it's comfortable !!
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