Later this week I should get started on my trike [re]build. After looking at lots of trike pictures, and a lot of reading, I have come to the conclusion my fork angle should be around 45 degrees for optimum handling. To achieve this I will be using a leading link style front end, one with the shock low and on the front of the main legs of the front end, [one with the small rocker] probably with a 'fat' front tire.
What is the consensus about front brakes? I have only noticed a couple bikes having brakes on this style front end- [of course most of the factory front ends still have brakes on them.] Laws of physics state that most of the braking power is in the front tire on a bike, I suspect a trike is the same. I plan to put lots of miles on the trike, so safety comes before styling.
So what do you guys/gals have to say on this important issue?
FWIW I found only 2 posts dealing with brakes, neither addressed this question.
TIA
Greg L.
What is the consensus about front brakes? I have only noticed a couple bikes having brakes on this style front end- [of course most of the factory front ends still have brakes on them.] Laws of physics state that most of the braking power is in the front tire on a bike, I suspect a trike is the same. I plan to put lots of miles on the trike, so safety comes before styling.
So what do you guys/gals have to say on this important issue?
FWIW I found only 2 posts dealing with brakes, neither addressed this question.
TIA
Greg L.