I may decide to make a kit available if I get a big enough demand for it. An incredible irony about this is that my plows work well in minimal snow conditions and these low snow fall events are seemingly becoming the norm for most of North America. There just may be a good market for them!
It is one of those serendipitous designs that mysteriously worked the first time. I learned that by having full directional control of the plow, I can better steer the trike. If I mounted the blade to the frame, the front wheel would more than likely skid while trying to overcome the friction of the snow on the plow. This happens on all standard snowplow designs. The mounts must also be high on the fork in order not to bend them back. This also prevents sudden jolts when striking solid objects.
Excellent! Would be cool to see a brush mounting on back to clear up some of the loose snow behind, and maybe a salt or sand spreader as others have mentioned. Very cool and well made
I remember the last time I rode a 2 wheeled bike through a foot of snow...I was in 7th gear with the tire spinning alot faster than I was going ground speed. I bet you have a couple hundred pounds of ballast in that box over the rear axle.
The plow is attached to the front forks. do you like that design, will you keep it? I always assumed it was best to attach the plow to the frame? But I guess this gives you more weight on the steer
Wise Student Yes, my weight(200lbs), and a dual drive system on the rear axle of the trike. The crank chain goes to a three speed hub which has two sprockets mounted on it. Each sprocket feeds a chain to a freewheel on the split rear axle. It works like a reverse differential. However, it does have positive traction. If one wheel slips, the other one drives the trike forward. It is an old, yet very useful design for using in snow or mud.
neat concept, but I can see problems. for instance, VERY small ground contact patch for those pizza-cutter tires, even with traction aids like chains, you wouldn't be getting the traction you need. I figure wide light tires like a riding mower are the best bet, as with a heavy weight so some inertia could be built up to ram snow into banks. that would be another challenge, for hilly drives. Personally, I liked the 1A version better, it also had a larger plow and didn't seem like it would be too sensitive to changes in level in the driveway [cracks]. Although I think this one could be operated longer with less fatigue.
9102jack Yes, the narrow tires have their limitations. This is a dual-drive rear axle though, and it aids the traction. This trike is great for moving very light snow, very quickly. It was my first attempt and a quick design, yet it proved the concept. The 1A quad is definitely much more refined and capable.
I may decide to make a kit available if I get a big enough demand for it.
An incredible irony about this is that my plows work well in minimal snow conditions and these low snow fall events are seemingly becoming the norm for most of North America. There just may be a good market for them!
It is one of those serendipitous designs that mysteriously worked the first time. I learned that by having full directional control of the plow, I can better steer the trike. If I mounted the blade to the frame, the front wheel would more than likely skid while trying to overcome the friction of the snow on the plow. This happens on all standard snowplow designs. The mounts must also be high on the fork in order not to bend them back. This also prevents sudden jolts when striking solid objects.
It's a great idea and design because you could get a significant mechanical advantage through the gearing. It should be a lot less stressful.
Excellent! Would be cool to see a brush mounting on back to clear up some of the loose snow behind, and maybe a salt or sand spreader as others have mentioned. Very cool and well made
I didnt think it would work so well, but you proved it does!
We certainly need this here in Boston RN
That would be awesome for side walks
That makes sense to me. I might try that too. Thanks for the response, have a happy 4th.
Actually, the box is empty. The two hundred pounds of ballast is me and my winter gear. lol
I remember the last time I rode a 2 wheeled bike through a foot of snow...I was in 7th gear with the tire spinning alot faster than I was going ground speed. I bet you have a couple hundred pounds of ballast in that box over the rear axle.
You should put a salt/sand spreader on the back💯
May wanna do some gear adjustments it looks like you're pedaling more than you're moving but awesome job though
Man, you better be wearing a cup. One pavement seam and your going over the bars.
Awesome!
U should put a salter on the back
The plow is attached to the front forks. do you like that design, will you keep it? I always assumed it was best to attach the plow to the frame? But I guess this gives you more weight on the steer
You should totly make a kit keep up the great work
great invention!No smell of gas,no vibration.Is your kit available?
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Currently 1/2/2022 and this was on my recommended page. Not sure why lol
He must have something to get good traction !!
Wise Student Yes, my weight(200lbs), and a dual drive system on the rear axle of the trike. The crank chain goes to a three speed hub which has two sprockets mounted on it. Each sprocket feeds a chain to a freewheel on the split rear axle. It works like a reverse differential. However, it does have positive traction. If one wheel slips, the other one drives the trike forward. It is an old, yet very useful design for using in snow or mud.
neat concept, but I can see problems. for instance, VERY small ground contact patch for those pizza-cutter tires, even with traction aids like chains, you wouldn't be getting the traction you need. I figure wide light tires like a riding mower are the best bet, as with a heavy weight so some inertia could be built up to ram snow into banks. that would be another challenge, for hilly drives. Personally, I liked the 1A version better, it also had a larger plow and didn't seem like it would be too sensitive to changes in level in the driveway [cracks]. Although I think this one could be operated longer with less fatigue.
9102jack Yes, the narrow tires have their limitations. This is a dual-drive rear axle though, and it aids the traction. This trike is great for moving very light snow, very quickly. It was my first attempt and a quick design, yet it proved the concept. The 1A quad is definitely much more refined and capable.
mmmm like it men!!!!!
日本の大雪にも欲しい
old fashion treadmill
it works
Important message ,please leave your home address in the that bog plastic box in case someone finds you on the road
hi i have 3 wheel bike. can you inbox me with all the info on the plow setup please.
You should get payed for plowing the city
Plus one
Who needs gas?!
когда коту делать некуй, он яйца лижет.
Way way WAY to much effort!!
Funny...useless, but funny.
You should totly make a kit keep up the great work