"Welcome to the weird, wonderful world of Recumbent Trikes. A survey of 3-wheelers from around the world, past and present..."
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Velotaxis
Pedapod
- "pedapod vehicles or pods are three wheeled bicycles, called tricycles, covered with a polyethylene shell in a fun, futuristic design.
pedapod pods are passenger vehicles. Each pedapod pod can take up to 3 people; 2 passengers and the pedapod "pilot".
pedapod pods are unique passenger service vehicles in being able to offer passengers "en route" entertainment.'
More... http://www.pedapod.com.au/
Velomobiles
The Velomobile as a Vehicle for More Sustainable Transportation - Frederick Van De Walle
"Transportation has a very important influence on the future of society. Cycling as transportation is recognised as beneficial and sustainable means of transportation and is increasingly included in transportation policies in nations around the world. Nevertheless, there is almost no future vision for technological innovation...
This paper goes through the history of cycling technology up to today from the perspective of social construction of technology theory. This theory can help explain why certain cycling solutions developed, and why others did not...."
More... http://users.pandora.be/fietser/fotos/VM4SD-FVDWsm.pdf
Recumbent (Tadpole) Trikes
A selection of Australian manufactured recumbent (rider is in reclining position) tadpole (two wheels at front give it distinctive shape, two wheels at rear called delta for the greek letter, not the singer...) trikes.
Greenspeedhttp://www.greenspeed.com.au/Lo Gohttp://www.logotrikes.com/M.R. Componentshttp://www.mrrecumbenttrikes.com/Trisledhttp://www.trisled.com.au/High Quality Entry Level Trike Many people are somewhat taken aback at the price of a new trike but, where there is a will there is a way. Ian Humphries of Flying Furniture has obtained imported Actionbent trikes that represent the best value in entry level trikes with components found on much more expensive models.
More... http://www.flyingfurniture.com.au/trikes.html