[CR]Trike hill climbing

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Cinelli)

From: "Mike Self" <self@fuse.net>
To: <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Sun, 18 Jul 2004 16:07:18 -0400
Subject: [CR]Trike hill climbing

Harvey mentioned " Not to worry that trikes are lackadaisical climbers... "

My only experience is with my own trike (50's, maybe a Rivetts, Higgins axle w/ differential). It's great at climbing hills. Before I rode it I was concerned about how it would climb.

I don't know, but I am guessing that it is the short wheelbase. Maybe it just seems easier because you don't need to worry about going too slowly & falling over (there are plenty of other ways to fall over on the trike).

Any comments for other trike riders?

Mike Self
Hilly Cincinnati, OH