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ConnClark · 08-26-2011, 08:23 PM

A short list of economy benefits of a trike.

1. Lower rolling resistance.

2. Reduced rotational mass.

3. Less aerodynamic drag from the wheels.

Of course there are safety and stability penalties.

08-26-2011, 08:23 PM	#37 (permalink)
ConnClark DieselMiser Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richland,WA Posts: 985 Das Schlepper Frog - '85 Mercedes Benz 300SD 90 day: 23.23 mpg (US) Gentoo320 - '04 Mercedes C320 4Matic 90 day: 22.44 mpg (US) Thanks: 46 Thanked 231 Times in 160 Posts	A short list of economy benefits of a trike. 1. Lower rolling resistance. 2. Reduced rotational mass. 3. Less aerodynamic drag from the wheels. Of course there are safety and stability penalties. __________________