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Message: <blockquote data-quote="HackD" data-source="post: 9997" data-attributes="member: 2045">Problem with handling?  In which way? This is my first go with a Tadpole, or Recumbent Trike design. In the motorcycle world, i've owned several sidecar rigs, including - a high performance rig.. now there's some weird handling to get used to.The good thing about this wheel/controller - it's programmable. It'll only give out, what's been programmed to allow. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />I've already had a season's worth of experience with a BBSHD.. and certainly, there is a fair amount of torque being put down out of 1000w - especially if you get goofy with the thumb throttle in the wrong gear ratio with a mid-drive..Initially, i eyeballed the Tadpole Trike, with 'extensive' mods in mind.. 26" rear tire with drop-out extensions, possible total rework to rear suspension, etc.. but i did get a few reports back to my inquires that indicated that the frame may be at limits of tolerance with a stock 20" wheel setup. I've decided to take a conservative approach, at least for this project round. If it isn't for me - time/money minimized - if it's for me - i might consider doing something greater than what this frame is capable of. It definitely has some inherent limitations to it, even for a talented shade tree mechanic practiced at upgradeability with a sawzall and a TIG..In the meanwhile, i'm upgrading what is easily realistic and attainable.  Larger tires/contact patches front and rear to start, to better resist push-out with lateral CofG shift, during cornering/turning for example.</blockquote>

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