Caerus Posted August 12, 2012 Share I've still got pleanty reasearch to do in terms of the geometry and wheelbase, there are plenty of online sites around to read from. It's actually amazing how big this is overseas, and has a growing market in SA now, it was the same with the downhill longboarding, its popularity has exploded within the last year, the guy from Gunslinger has made an absolute killing selling boards/ parts and accesories. The funny thing is he has done exactly what some guys are doing within the bicycle industry, buys from China and just rebrands the decks/ wheels etc, good on him for getting in there It would be easy enough to order one off the shelf, but I think a lot of fun will be had in building my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted August 12, 2012 Share Those tubes look like they have been rolled. Best I guess is use a steel bmx frame head tube and fork and then weld a rolled steel tubing in for the rest. Jirre those trikes look like fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted August 12, 2012 Share Those tubes look like they have been rolled. Best I guess is use a steel bmx frame head tube and fork and then weld a rolled steel tubing in for the rest. Jirre those trikes look like fun. They look like an absolute jol, the look of excitement on the faces of the guys I saw going it, said it all really. The steel bmx frames are like hens teeth to find though. I've got a mate that can do all the rolling/bending and welding for me, just need to find the right frame/fork/ wheel first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted August 12, 2012 Share They look like an absolute jol, the look of excitement on the faces of the guys I saw going it, said it all really. The steel bmx frames are like hens teeth to find though. I've got a mate that can do all the rolling/bending and welding for me, just need to find the right frame/fork/ wheel first But you'll still come pip with a trike if you push the limits to extreme fun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted August 12, 2012 Share But you'll still come pip with a trike if you push the limits to extreme fun? Yeah, got to get me a full face helmet & some leathers till I can get some experience. I've found out where to get the rear wheels locally today and from Oz as well, will be getting my brother in law to send me some, and found an old go cart that someone built I can hopefully buy that I can strip for parts. I got lots sourced today already. I'm pretty amped for one of these things, extreme fun here we come. You don't know of any secret places/ decent pawn shops in Durban I can scour for an old BMX frame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted August 12, 2012 Share Yeah, got to get me a full face helmet & some leathers till I can get some experience. I've found out where to get the rear wheels locally today and from Oz as well, will be getting my brother in law to send me some, and found an old go cart that someone built I can hopefully buy that I can strip for parts. I got lots sourced today already. I'm pretty amped for one of these things, extreme fun here we come. You don't know of any secret places/ decent pawn shops in Durban I can scour for an old BMX frame? Wanted ad on gumtree will work but may take a week or threeor just scour the pawnshops like crazy - there must be one lurking somewhere , maybe try those enormous pawnshops on the bluff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted August 13, 2012 Share Wanted ad on gumtree will work but may take a week or threeor just scour the pawnshops like crazy - there must be one lurking somewhere , maybe try those enormous pawnshops on the bluff Thanks for that , will be going this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted August 13, 2012 Share Thanks for that , will be going this weekend. Tumbles posted a link to another thread that was started in 2011. To save you going back... Drift Trikes Having being contemplating this for a while now (After seeing the video on the Awesome thread a while back) and having a look at the details on the other thread, I don't think geometry and wheel base are that critical. They are however important! The more relaxed the headangle I reckon the "lazier" the steering will be. More upright will make it react quicker and seem almost twitchy. If you have a longer wheelbase it will be harder to "flick" and you will need a fair bit of speed to keep it there. Thanks for the kickstart though. I am now going to seriously look at building one of these trikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted August 13, 2012 Share Tumbles posted a link to another thread that was started in 2011. To save you going back... Drift Trikes Having being contemplating this for a while now (After seeing the video on the Awesome thread a while back) and having a look at the details on the other thread, I don't think geometry and wheel base are that critical. They are however important! The more relaxed the headangle I reckon the "lazier" the steering will be. More upright will make it react quicker and seem almost twitchy. If you have a longer wheelbase it will be harder to "flick" and you will need a fair bit of speed to keep it there. Thanks for the kickstart though. I am now going to seriously look at building one of these trikes. I've come across a great Facebook group, got some good info from one of the guys there last night.Agreed that the geometry & wheelbase is not critical, but important. The mates that I sometimes skate with are pushing to build as well, none of us have a bakkie to transpost us though, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted August 13, 2012 Share I've come across a great Facebook group, got some good info from one of the guys there last night.Agreed that the geometry & wheelbase is not critical, but important. The mates that I sometimes skate with are pushing to build as well, none of us have a bakkie to transpost us though, lol. What do you need a bakkie for....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted August 13, 2012 Share Here's a Trek TR20 BMX for R800 I saw on good 'ol gumtree just now :http://durban.gumtre...QAdIdZ404014235 I honestly can't see you getting a bike of that quality for much less than that , even at a pawnshopThe parts are probably quite entry level but decent , not sure if you could work with the geometry though but it may even be an advantage. Edited August 13, 2012 by Skylark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted August 13, 2012 Share http://d-trikes.com/ has a section on how to build one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted August 14, 2012 Share What do you need a bakkie for....... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNZCZsHJIR8 What do you need shoes for?! Edited August 14, 2012 by Tumbleweed Grebel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift01 Posted August 14, 2012 Share So is anyone going to do this in JHB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted August 14, 2012 Share So is anyone going to do this in JHB Sylvia's Pass? the nerd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebel Posted August 14, 2012 Share What do you need shoes for?! Didn't want to risk messing up the Chuck Taylors!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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