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Hello I would like to fit Magura HS11 hydraulic rim brakes to the two front wheels of my cargo trike. Currently I have cable rim brakes and they don’t provide sufficient braking force when the trike is loaded. The cable brakes are operated in parallel from a single lever. The lever also has a...

That’s clear. Thank you for clarifying.

Thank you

Yes definitely. I’ve got to keep the top speed down for safety reasons but the torque will be such a relief when taking off from the lights or going up hills.

Thanks Peter I thought that may be the case Just from looking at them online. I’ll follow your advice and change fixings and use thicker steel.

Really appreciate the info. Will look into the hydraulic brakes up front, although two levers only works if I have no rear brake or really big hands! Will see if they can be modified to operate in parallel from one lever. I’m concerned about only having front brakes and sending myself over the...

Thank you for pointing me in the right direction. :)

That’s good to hear. :)

Thank you Fat Rat

I’ve found a possible solution. Rear hub motor with disk brake adaptor that just clamps onto the frame so no welding required. :) Anyone got experience of these?

Hi Mine is the Bakfiets. https://www.bakfiets.com/modellen/cargotrike/trike-classic-wide I am being cautious with her especially when laden. In reality I would probably be maxing out at 80Kg up front anyway. However, I fully appreciate your comments regarding structural damage to the frame. I’m...

Thank you for your advice, Benjamin. I was wondering about the legalities and whether they get enforced. I guess changing the labels on the motors isn’t a good option then? There are standard v-brakes on the front wheels but I can’t get them to lock up and they feel under-rated. Would love to go...

Hi Pedelecs I am a handyman working in London and am in the process of swapping my old diesel builder's van for an electric cargo trike. Hoping to be ready for the expansion of the ULEZ next year and to make some substantial savings on transport costs . So, I purchased a second-hand Bakfiets...