I built my solar trike in 2017, to participate in the Sun Trip. Since then, I use it in everyday life, to go to work, for walks and travels. As I am a cabinetmaker, it was natural to build the load-bearing structure of my solar panels in wood. I chose red cedar for its recognized qualities in marine and its lightness (mixed structure wood – aluminum profiles).
Based on HPvelotechnik trike, I built 3 "Sky Blue" solar trikes that are currently in circulation.
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Technical description
Cycle part
- Trike HPvelotechnik Scorpion;
- 20" front wheels, 20" rear wheel;
- HPvelo crankset
- SRAM 3×11 V derailleur
- AVID BB7 disc brakes
Motorization
- NineContinent RH212 engine
- PhaseRunner Controller
- Cycle-Analyst V3
- Battery 52V – 20Ah, or 1040 Wh
Solar structure
The support structure of the solar panels is mixed:
– wood = red cedar recognized for its mechanical qualities and lightness
– aluminum profiles.