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Old 12-02-2009, 08:36 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Narrower track-

pro: allows more slender bodywork

con: less stability. You especially want the heavy end of the vehicle to have the wider track for better stability.

Rear drive wheel on tadpole trike:

pro: simplicity; perhaps lighter?

con: less traction. Yes, traction is better when the heavy end of the vehicle has the drive wheels. You do NOT want the single wheel end of a trike to be the heavy end. However if it is a fair weather, low power vehicle traction isn't as much a factor.
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