Thank you for sharing this amazing build! I noticed you put the front wheel axle in front of the steering pivots, can you elaborate on how does the steering feel? It seems that would move the contact patch in front of the steering axis, no? (i know there's no "axis" per-se in this setup, it gues it's more of an arc, right?) does the front wheel still self-right? I am amazed to see a bike I had in my mind and napkin sketches for years realized!
Hi. The track ended up maybe a bit too long and there is not much self steering. The result is that it rides a bit nimble on slow speed, but nice and no issue while being faster. I missed to make test setups and add adjustable suspension mounting points to change the steering angle, there is some room for improvement. I need to add as well a small steering ratio to reduce the bar turning. Overall I am very happy with the build. Just small points to change later.
Nice Sir😊
Thank you for sharing this amazing build!
I noticed you put the front wheel axle in front of the steering pivots, can you elaborate on how does the steering feel? It seems that would move the contact patch in front of the steering axis, no? (i know there's no "axis" per-se in this setup, it gues it's more of an arc, right?) does the front wheel still self-right? I am amazed to see a bike I had in my mind and napkin sketches for years realized!
Hi.
The track ended up maybe a bit too long and there is not much self steering.
The result is that it rides a bit nimble on slow speed, but nice and no issue while being faster.
I missed to make test setups and add adjustable suspension mounting points to change the steering angle, there is some room for improvement.
I need to add as well a small steering ratio to reduce the bar turning.
Overall I am very happy with the build.
Just small points to change later.
Nice project, well done! What type of weld do you use for the frame?
Hi. A simple flux welder, not nice to weld different steel tubes.
Some welds turned out really poor.
@@nogocux Thanks for the additional information 👍
Any info on the steering mech, did you buy or make that
@@shaunsmith3660 all build, it is called duplex steering, or trapezoidal steering.
I use 4 stainless steel brake wires for the steering.