shortlineflyer
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Kite Trike vs XR+: A complete comparison
So after working on the kite trike over the last few weeks and riding the XR+ recently, I have decided to do an in depth comparison of the two kite
buggies. this comparison will hopefully contain everything from riding characteristics to measurements of the two buggies.
I will keep everyone updated as I continue to make my comparisons.
Here are the measurements from the two buggies
----------------------Kite Trike----------------------
Back Axle
-Material Chrome Alloy
-Length 45-1/4 inches 114.935 cm
-Thickness 1-7/32 inches 30.95 mm
-Bolt 0.472 inches 12 mm
----------------------XR+----------------------
Back Axle
-Material Stainless Steel
-Length ______ inches 94 cm
-Thickness ______ inches 38.10 mm
-Bolt ______ inches 20 mm
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in your measurements you list thickness when you mean O.D. In tube thickness would generally mean wall thickness. To really make a fair comparison
of the strength of the two you would need to know the wall thickness as well as the O.D.
I believe the kite trike is made of chromed steel. This is not a chrome alloy.
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Is it possible to design for strength, if the designer doesn't really understand what strength is?
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According to web site KiteTrike is made of aluminum alloy .... unless you have previous model ....
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The website is wrong, all kite trikes that I have ever seen are standard carbon steel that has been chrome plated.
FYI, the Comp XR+ has a wall thickness of .065" The PL ST Buggy uses a wall thickness of .032.
Going from memory, the Kite Trike uses a wall thickness of .032 - but this is from quite a few years ago, I haven't seen the new model or know if they
have changed it.
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Actually Kober and Shortline are right and Kent will be not moving on to the next round. :shocked2:
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Frame-Body
Alum. #6061 T6" From the website.
Kent WAS correct in that previous models were that lovely chromed steel BUT they are now selling the Kite Trike 3 which is 6061. 
Kent can pick up his departing gift of a questionable R&D designed Pansh prototype kite that is currently located in the tree in the parking
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Yep, the kitetrike rusts easily with a little humidity and especially with a little salt. :megan:
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http://www.kitetrike.com/store/media/catalog/product/cache/1...
here is a picture of the new trike- actually looks nice- sealed bearings- new seat and larger fork.
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I recently did some serious "bodywork" on my trike and luckily found the rust was surface rust and it looked horrible but was really very minimal
which I was surprised by.
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Flexifoil bullets 2.5- 3.5 mine, can\'t have it!
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