A Bad Case of Drillium!
Bruce went crazy with his drill press, and removed, if I read his notes correctly, about 13.7 pounds from the normally 30 pound Catrike Speed! This is Catrike #CS754, named Holey Spokes.
Now we need to see that thing assembled, a final weigh in, and a test ride to see if it whistles. Its just remotely possible that Bruce has too much time on his hands. One last picture:
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Clarification! Bob neglected to mention that the 13.7 lbs is from the trike starting at about 36lbs! It sits at 22lbs, 3oz right now, with some lighter front wheels coming from PowerOnCycles, and a new carbon rear der in place of the drilled Deore XL der. That, alone, is worth over 100 grams, or about 1/4lb! When everything is done, it will be well under 22lbs.
Careful there, Bruce! I remember the drillium years and also remember a friend laying in the middle of the road, dazed, with a crankarm still strapped to his foot.
Of course, at least you won’t fall over! It may be a long walk home, though!
Pretty cool, though, I must admit!
Dennis T
Very nice. Could you perhaps thread the crank holes and have multiple crank lengths?