That ashtabula aka 1pc crank can be replaced with a 160 or 152mm version to shorten the cranks for the child. He will have to pedal the same RPM if the two cranks are timed together,but his pedal circle will be 30% smaller and reach to pedal at furthest distance a couple cm less. It may feel like a big relief to him.
@@GregRocheleau there is a LH thread locknut, probably SAE, a keyed washer with 1 tab, and a LH thread bearing cone with 2 slots. You can adjust it by hand when loose, to just touch snug the bearing, then zip tie the RH crank arm to frame and use a large flathead screwdriver and large crescent wrench to lock the outer nut without disturbing the inner cone/nut. It takes practice. The other side is a PITA. To remove the cone/nut on the RHS, degrease everything, and use a mean vice grip pliers, vs a cheater bar on the RH crank arm. It's RH threaded and different size diameter so the cone/nut can slide over the outside threads to remove chain wheel.
I have not tried to install one. I suppose you can mount on the handle bar. Your rear view would probably be between the two riders and not on the side.
Great video Greg. Thanks for posting. Quick question - How do you transport the cycle to bike paths? Are these able to be transported in large SUVs or do you need a truck?
I'm lucky to live close enough to a path system. I have never transported it. The T bar handle under the seats could unscrew and take the seats off. The handle bars can loosen and fold down. That would make it much easier to move. Hope this helps.
Can one person steer it? I am looking at this trike to give my daughter (who is legally blind and autistic) an opportunity to come ride with us. I think she will pedal a little but will not be able to steer. I feel like the side by side would be most comfortable compared to a tandem. Thanks for the video.
Yes, one person can steer. At first I wasn’t sure my son would pedal either. He does pedal, not very hard. Lol. He rests his arm on the handle bar but I do all the steering. I would think the seat with the arm rest and the seatbelt would help your daughter feel secure. I hope this information helps you.
@@GregRocheleau yes that’s helpful, thank you! My daughter rides a kids tricycle around the yard but she’s 9 years old now and has outgrown what she has. We bought her one of the single person trikes from Worksman but she isn’t very comfortable on it since she is used to being able to put her feet down to stop. And she can’t really ride by herself in public areas anyway. So we are thinking of at least getting the 2 person one so we can take her out on the bike trails with our other kids.
Looking for a bike I can take on group rides with my special needs nephew. Can this bike hold 12 to 14 mph in a group setting. (I ride 18 to 20 on my own.)
If your nephew can help pedal, I’m sure you would have no problem. If he is unable to help pedal you can probably still manage if the route is relatively flat.
Planming to order the same in racing red. Thanks for this review, great help!
Good tip for the reflector. Those are thick like moped wheel spokes.
Awesome. Can’t Waite till my bike comes. Really excited
Thanks for the update, Greg.
ENJOY them to the utmost with your son and others!!!
Thank you my friend
That ashtabula aka 1pc crank can be replaced with a 160 or 152mm version to shorten the cranks for the child. He will have to pedal the same RPM if the two cranks are timed together,but his pedal circle will be 30% smaller and reach to pedal at furthest distance a couple cm less. It may feel like a big relief to him.
Thanks for the info Mike
@@GregRocheleau there is a LH thread locknut, probably SAE, a keyed washer with 1 tab, and a LH thread bearing cone with 2 slots. You can adjust it by hand when loose, to just touch snug the bearing, then zip tie the RH crank arm to frame and use a large flathead screwdriver and large crescent wrench to lock the outer nut without disturbing the inner cone/nut. It takes practice.
The other side is a PITA. To remove the cone/nut on the RHS, degrease everything, and use a mean vice grip pliers, vs a cheater bar on the RH crank arm. It's RH threaded and different size diameter so the cone/nut can slide over the outside threads to remove chain wheel.
And there’s my spot . The spirit every time
I need one!!❤
I noticed you don’t have a rear view mirror. Is there a place actually to mount one?
I have not tried to install one. I suppose you can mount on the handle bar. Your rear view would probably be between the two riders and not on the side.
Try mounting an ATV mirror to that beam on the front of the frame between the boom tubes.
Very helpful - thank you!
Great video Greg. Thanks for posting. Quick question - How do you transport the cycle to bike paths? Are these able to be transported in large SUVs or do you need a truck?
I'm lucky to live close enough to a path system. I have never transported it.
The T bar handle under the seats could unscrew and take the seats off. The handle bars can loosen and fold down. That would make it much easier to move. Hope this helps.
Can one person steer it? I am looking at this trike to give my daughter (who is legally blind and autistic) an opportunity to come ride with us. I think she will pedal a little but will not be able to steer. I feel like the side by side would be most comfortable compared to a tandem. Thanks for the video.
Yes, one person can steer. At first I wasn’t sure my son would pedal either. He does pedal, not very hard. Lol. He rests his arm on the handle bar but I do all the steering. I would think the seat with the arm rest and the seatbelt would help your daughter feel secure. I hope this information helps you.
@@GregRocheleau yes that’s helpful, thank you! My daughter rides a kids tricycle around the yard but she’s 9 years old now and has outgrown what she has. We bought her one of the single person trikes from Worksman but she isn’t very comfortable on it since she is used to being able to put her feet down to stop. And she can’t really ride by herself in public areas anyway. So we are thinking of at least getting the 2 person one so we can take her out on the bike trails with our other kids.
@@sid65811 I wish you and your family well in your decision making.
@@GregRocheleau thank you 🙏
Great info.
Is it hard to peddle with one person peddling if the other is a senior citizen and cant?
My son doesn't pedal much. I am able to pedal him around. It is more difficult on an incline. I would consider getting electric assistance.
Looking for a bike I can take on group rides with my special needs nephew. Can this bike hold 12 to 14 mph in a group setting. (I ride 18 to 20 on my own.)
If your nephew can help pedal, I’m sure you would have no problem. If he is unable to help pedal you can probably still manage if the route is relatively flat.
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