09-05-2014, 06:38 AM
Most bikes and motorcycles (and cars too) depend primarily on their front brake due to weight transfer during braking.
For this application, given short wheelbase and higher center of mass of anyone standing, I would imagine the front brake only prototype in their video would send you over the bars in a flash. The opening photo on the page shows front and rear brakes, seems much more sensible even if it adds a little weight.
"By making the height of the handlebars adjustable the Occam Cycle is ready to accommodate riders of all heights."
Fat chance it will adjust tall enough for me.
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For this application, given short wheelbase and higher center of mass of anyone standing, I would imagine the front brake only prototype in their video would send you over the bars in a flash. The opening photo on the page shows front and rear brakes, seems much more sensible even if it adds a little weight.
"By making the height of the handlebars adjustable the Occam Cycle is ready to accommodate riders of all heights."
Fat chance it will adjust tall enough for me.
=wr=