Vinta
Mark Bannan of Saginaw built this recumbent tricycle in 1983 and with construction of a new trike underway, would like to give the old one away. Ideally, he would like to see it go to a young racer just starting (or to his or her parents?).
If interested, contact Mark at markbannan.mbe@gmail.com
Since the photo was taken, the deraileur gearing has been replaced with a NuVinci N360 continuously variable internal gear hub and new tires installed (20 inch front, 700c rear).
The frame is aluminum, with the main tube 2-inch diameter 1/8th inch wall 6061 aluminum. Mark guesses the trike weighs about 37 pounds.
The seat can slide back and forth about 4 inches. The trike only has the single rear brake.
It was raced by friend Dave Wilson at the International Human Powered Speed Championships in Indianapolis in 1983 and at the Hull (Ontario) Cycling Festival in 1984.
Mark has ridden his creation on the streets of Saginaw, so it is also suitable for recreational riding.
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