Friday, June 3, 2022

Steering lock and cable measurements



I know! Alarming to actually see this steering, isn't it!
But it is what the Bédélia had in 1910, and thousands were produced!




    
Presently, I have 2" of trail. The centre of turn is 2" behind the centre of the axle. But I am going to make this adjustable because I am not sure what is optimum. 
Hesketh's Mick Broom suggested it could be 3".



 
The sprocket and chain arrangement will be between the pillars, 
but above my legs.
More details later






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