TRY-CYCLE
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again
5415 Sun Valley Dr.
Dubuque, IA 52002
ph: 563-556-6706
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PRODUCT EXAMPLES
MAINTAIN LOW COST
Our main guiding principle is to maintain low cost for our products and keep them as affordable as possible for the widest range of buyres. To do thi our overhead is at a minimum. There are no expensive advertising or marketing budgets. We operate out of the home as of now and only expand as business dictates.
SIMPLE DESIGN CONCEPTS
In order to provide low cost, our design concepts have been standardized so that complicated forming and machining methods can be avoided. To do this we take standard metal forms such as flat, round or rectangular and and configure them into a variety of designs that provide the frame structures for our trikes and quads. These metal pieces are all made from high strength Aluminum for light weight, yet strong structures. All welding is of the highest quality TIG method.
STREAMLINED MANUFACTURING
Although we try to avoid the expensive manufacturing processes, there are some parts that have to be made to precise tolerances or require specialized equipment. These parts and processes are then subcontracted to local companies that have those capabilities. Welding, machining and painting are operations that we can obtain from other firms in our area that can do those things effectively and efficiently, thus allowing us to avoid expensive overhead costs.
TRICYCLES
This is an example of an early trike built with a standard child car seat mounted to the rear platform. With 4 screws, it could be removed and placed back in the car. Some of the other features that I will point out are:- The handle is spring loaded to the position shown. You can easily pull it down to your comfort zone and it can be pivoted completely forward to pull or push the trike when manuevering it while dismounted (see subsequent quadracycle pic.)
- There is a Sram 5 speed internally geared hub mounted about midway on the main forward beam. The output is split and sent to transfer shafts under the seat that transmit the power to each rear wheel, so both wheels are powered. Much safer when on uneven or slippery surfaces.
- The mid-mounted hub has a coaster brake that is specially adapted to simultaneously activate disc brakes on both rear wheels for straight, powerful stops. Thus, reverse pedal motion activates both disc brakes on the rear and a standard hand lever activates a regular bicycle rim brake on the front wheel for 3 wheel braking.
- The rear wheels were fitted with 8 speed derailluers for additional gearing. The trike had a total of 40 gears, primarily for extra torque to pull the added weight.
- Adjustable seat for rider height of approximately 5'2" - 6'2".
This is a later version of a trike. The red color is a very durable powdercoat paint. Some features:
- The mid-mounted hub is a Sram 7-speed version instead of 5. No rear derailluers.
- Same braking system as above.
- 20" rear wheels instead of 26" above. Slightly lower to the ground.
The main feature here is the electric assist I added. The front wheel contains the hub motor. The rectangular container attached to the kick-up for the front wheel is a battery pack. The amount of assist is adjusted by the rider using a twist grip on the handlebar.
QUADRACYCLES
This is one of our quadracycles. Note the 2 passenger seating capability with adjustable seats for each rider. Rider heights from "very short" to about 6' 3" can be accommodated. Some features:
- Independent pedalling. Each rider powers the rear wheel on their side with a SRAM 7 speed internally geared hub on the rear.
- Braking on rear wheels is reverse pedal actuated with a coaster brake on the SRAM hub. Front brakes are mechanical discs with hand brake actuation on the handlebar.
- Steering handle pivots and is spring loaded for protection from breakage. The handlebar is calibrated to provide a comfortable height and also support for the hands and forearms to prevent fatigue.
- 20" inch wheels front and rear.
5415 Sun Valley Dr.
Dubuque, IA 52002
ph: 563-556-6706
robenent
