Adults Four Wheels

A four-wheel bike is usually associated with children, but this is not entirely true. Options for 4-wheeled bicycles for adults began to appear in the middle of the 19th century, shortly after the invention of two-wheeled designs. Even the first cars looked like a four-wheeled bicycle with pedals. Obviously, therefore, bikes with 4 wheels are called cycle cars.

The structural features of the cycle car are that the brakes and the total load are accentuated on the rear wheel shaft. The wheel and frame of such a bike undergo major changes, taking into account many parameters. The principle of operation of the wheels and the brake system remains unchanged, only the number of frames changes from one to two. Velomobiles are often double simple, where one person pedals, and complex, in which both drivers participate.

The drive mechanism in this design can take the form of a common shaft with two pedal blocks connected by one chain, or be equipped with separate drives for each cyclist.

Adult four-wheeled bicycles are very convenient for older people, since such a design does not require efforts to maintain balance. If you install one or two chairs for transporting children in a cycle car, then this will be the safest option than a regular bicycle. For couples, the 4-wheel construction can be used as a sports simulator with comfortable lounge chairs. People who are fond of travel appreciate cycle cars for their ideal carrying capacity and large interior space.

Velomobiles have several advantages over dual-wheel bikes. They are as follows:

• these are very stable bikes;
• they are characterized by a comfortable fit cyclist;
• it is possible to carry large loads;
• There are advanced management features;
• You can easily move both on asphalt and on soil soil, as well as on grass;
• original design.

By cons include the following points:

• complex construction that is not easy to assemble and repair;
• more often break down due to a complicated device;
• Velomobiles are quite expensive, and self-production requires a lot of time and money;
• due to the large dimensions, the structure is difficult to lift if necessary during the trip or during storage.

In order to buy a high-quality cycle car that will last a long time, should take into account the useful tips of specialists:

• First, decide for what purpose you need a bike;
• evaluate primarily not the design, but the simplicity and ease of use;
• pay attention to the materials of which the bike is made, and their durability;
• It is very important to evaluate the quality of the brakes;
• Find out if the bike is equipped with additional parts, such as an arc, which in case of emergency protects the head and neck;
• explore all the additional features of the model you like and think about whether there is an urgent need for them, since they greatly affect the total price of a 4-wheel bike.

The production of four wheeled bicycles is not engaged in many companies, but the quality of their products is at a high level.

• Berg. Velomobiles of this German company have a design of bright colors, equipped with a solid frame and can withstand a driver weighing 80-100 kg, some models - up to 120 kg. They are equipped with different types of chain drives, for example, Velomobiles with F drive - these are budget models, the pedals of which always rotate, even if the movement is made uphill. AF four-wheel drive allows you to move both forward and backward; pedaling backwards means reverse gear, which acts as a brake.

• TVL Smart. Among the models of this Chinese brand, the Speed ​​Race bike is especially popular. It is a single four-wheel bike, made in red and black colors. It is characterized by a not very complex AF drive.

• Contes Engineering. The Athos model of this American company is presented in three versions. They have different wheel radius: BMX, mountain bike and cross-country. This bike is equipped with independent air suspension, disc brakes and LED lights. The model is made in blue and white design.

An adult four-wheeled bicycle is a successful symbiosis of a bicycle and a car. From the first he borrowed profitability and environmental friendliness, and from the second - stability and a comfortable fit.

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