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Old 05-11-2010, 12:59 PM   #69 (permalink)
JasonG
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Originally Posted by Bicycle Bob View Post
I wonder if the lack of triangulation has or will cause problems. At least, with a more trike-like rear track, the need for torsional rigidity goes down.
My first response was "OH my god! Look at all those 90deg and parallell members"
The long wheelbase probably has some bounce, or he beefed it up to compensate. Looks like 2.5" angle. Heavy stuff there.
Bet you could knock off a few hundred #s with a FEA program.
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