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Message started by Patti on Aug 9^th, 2017, 1:57pm

Title: Greenspeed Aero #2 NOW
Post by Patti on Aug 9^th, 2017, 1:57pm

Just got the second one built. Black is the new demo. Who's up for a ride?

Its here and ready to ride but I cannot guarantee how long it will be here. If you've ever wanted to test ride a 700, VTX, and Aero all at the same time, now's your chance. [smiley=pepper.gif]

Title: Re: Greenspeed Aero #2 NOW
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 13^th, 2017, 12:39pm

I did a short test ride on the "black" GS Aero at John's on Saturday... VEERRRRYYYY interesting machine. They've done some very nice design work on this trike for aerodynamic profile. The "airfoil" crossmember is nice, and they've even shaped the derailleur post, except for an inch or so where the DR clamp goes -- so, there aren't very many options for putting lights, etc. on the front.

The steering is accomplished by pushing/tilting the grips backwards/forwards, and this thing turns on a literal dime -- it has a REALLY tight turning radius. Perhaps this is why they designed it with several degrees of camber on the wheel orientation. The steering linkage is pretty innovative, and aerodynamically minimal. The brakes are specially designed drum brakes that are mostly enclosed by the wheel covers, further improving the aero profile.

At a 20 degree seat recline, a headrest is practially mandatory, but it's a very comfortable ride. The 1.5" (?) Scorcher tires roll nicely, and can soak up some of the road roughness. Front triple has a 56T stock big ring, to compensate for the 20" rear wheel. I didn't have the opportunity to take it up to full speed on a flat (or downhill), but I could imagine easily getting this trike up above 30mph top end, vs. the ~28mph max I'm usually getting on my SprintX -- granted, I've got suspension, indirect steering parts, and disc brakes hanging out there in the airflow.

This machine is definitely designed for speed -- you're not going to be putting racks/panniers on this beast, and you're going to feel the bumps -- this is for hauling ass on decent quality roads. But, DAYUM, it's nice... although you might need some help getting out of it due to the low seat and 20 degree angle... ;) Test ride at your own risk! :D

Pics are on the RBENT Facebook group page

Paul

Title: Re: Greenspeed Aero #2 NOW
Post by square_corners on Aug 13^th, 2017, 1:13pm

Didn't know there is an rbent facebook group page. Looked, but only see one pic.

Title: Re: Greenspeed Aero #2 NOW
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Aug 13^th, 2017, 1:15pm

There is an album of photos -- look in photos area of the page, or the post itself should lead to other photos.

Title: Re: Greenspeed Aero #2 NOW
Post by jayg on Aug 13^th, 2017, 4:13pm

Red is faster than black. :D

http://i.imgur.com/IsQP8ng.jpg

Old location: John's Trikes and Bikes Lancaster, TX

http://i.imgur.com/fqorKs4.jpg

New location: A couple of miles West of WRL

Title: Re: Greenspeed Aero #2 NOW
Post by TonyWard on Aug 13^th, 2017, 5:21pm

Nice trike Jay! [smiley=pepper.gif]

Title: Re: Greenspeed Aero #2 NOW
Post by jayg on Aug 13^th, 2017, 5:48pm

TonyWard wrote:

Nice trike Jay! [smiley=pepper.gif]

Thanks, Tony.

Title: Re: Greenspeed Aero #2 NOW
Post by bob wand on Aug 13^th, 2017, 6:10pm

TonyWard wrote:

Nice trike Jay! [smiley=pepper.gif]

Great color combo, even looks fast.

Title: Re: Greenspeed Aero #2 NOW
Post by jayg on Aug 13^th, 2017, 7:01pm

bob wand wrote:

[quote author=TonyWard link=1502305066/0#5 date=1502662916]Nice trike Jay! [smiley=pepper.gif]

Great color combo, even looks fast.[/quote]

Thanks, E. Bob.

Title: Re: Greenspeed Aero #2 NOW
Post by jrob_bent on Aug 13^th, 2017, 9:12pm

Wow Jay! That trike is gorgeous! And red on black is even faster than just red! [smiley=tekst-toppie.gif]

Title: Re: Greenspeed Aero #2 NOW
Post by jayg on Aug 13^th, 2017, 10:27pm

jrob_bent wrote:

Wow Jay! That trike is gorgeous! And red on black is even faster than just red! [smiley=tekst-toppie.gif]

Thanks, Jerry. I've never ridden a trike that handles and accelerates as well as it does. Can hardly wait to get it on the WRL trail.

Title: Re: Greenspeed Aero #2 NOW
Post by jrob_bent on Aug 14^th, 2017, 2:32pm

jayg wrote:

[quote author=jrob_bent link=1502305066/0#9 date=1502676779]Wow Jay! That trike is gorgeous! And red on black is even faster than just red! [smiley=tekst-toppie.gif]

Thanks, Jerry. I've never ridden a trike that handles and accelerates as well as it does. Can hardly wait to get it on the WRL trail.

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Looks like i will be coming to WRL sooner than I thought. I have to see that beauty. That might be my next trike model. Sweet! I bet a corovelo made from that beauty would really fly!