UNUSUAL BICYCLE TRANSITIONAL CENTER STEERING PROJECT
The objective of this project is to try different steering mechanisms to steer either by leaning or turning independent of each other. Conventional steering is proportional, i.e.. steer angle to lean angle is 2.4 to 1 approximately.
The approach I have chosen has no trail in the conventional sense. (200mm negative trail and 300mm offset on a 1010mm wheelbase)
The 70deg. rake angle A, B when turned slightly lifts the rider and drops to its lowest point when facing straight ahead (self centering).
Universal joints at A, B, C, provide tilting to the front wheel for steering the bike, unlike single axis center steered "Python type" recumbent bikes.