Burgerman wrote:Realistically theres little you can do. Low pressure tyres with large section helps. But not massively.
steves1977uk wrote:Have you tried lowering tyre pressure SM? Say 5-10 psi for the casters and 10-15 psi for the rear wheels. That will give a softer ride but use more power. I use 20 psi all round but the seat on my chair is sprung, so that absorbs any nasty bumps.
Steve
shirley_hkg wrote: I'd definitely try 3.50-8 tyres first @25 psi or lower.
This is the easiest and foolproof, at the lowest cost as well.
rickystyx wrote:Just wondering if something could be rigged up between the frame and the seat plate as secondary suspension. When I was able to use my bike I had a suspension unit between the frame and the saddle - it made a massive difference on rough tracks - so I was thinking that perhaps one mounted either side between the frame and the seat plate may work but the front of the seat plate would have to be hinged in some way.
Just a thought
wheelie junkie wrote:I use a chin control so you can imagine how difficult steering is on UK pavement. Went to Tate Liverpool a few weeks ago in the Albert Dock, miles of cobbled pavement and felt like I had been in a boxing ring for 10 rounds. That was with 120/70 tubeless rear tyres and air filled casters plus 4 wheel suspension with soft springs. They all help make a difference but you still get battered. Soft springs can help but ride becomes choppy, brake hard and front compresses then squats back as you accelerate and has side to side movement. I wouldn't revert the changes I made but don't expect miracles.
White Lightnin' wrote:Use spoked wheels with multiple cross lacing to soften the ride.
Burgerman wrote:Spoked wheels dont change anything. Unless the spokes are loose! And then it will destroy itself.
shirley_hkg wrote:
Hasn't heard from him for quite a while. Whatsapp messages unread too.
Kind of worry.
White Lightnin' wrote:Changes in spoke configuration will affect ride quality. I’ve ridden enough different types of bicycles far enough to know.
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