I don't have many miles on the Longstaff touring yet, but it is very stable compared to my 50's racing trike. The Longstaff was built for a woman (my height) who had balance problems & had never been able to ride a bicycle. I wonder if it was built extra stable especially for her. Not all trikes ride alike.
The Longstaff also has a double freewheel so you have power to the rear even if one rear wheel is in the air unlike a differential where you don't have power if one rear wheel is off the ground. And then there are single wheel right or left wheel drive.
Jan said he didn't see the point of a trike other than the novelty. I tried to give him an answer, but I gave up & just smiled.
This was my 5th Cirque & another great one. Congrats Dale, thanks again.
Mike "face plant header triker" Self Cincinnati, OH
> >"Crazed Woobie" award goes to Jan Heine for his wide-eyed and
> >white-knuckled 2-wheeled excursion on Mike Self's Longstaff trike.
> >Never did figure out if that was a smile on his face, or sheer
> >terror, but I really enjoy those unscheduled events in the parking
> >lot.
>
> I was surprised how easy that trike was to ride after hearing all the
> stories. It handled as well on two wheels as it did on 3, once one
> got rid of all preconceptions about riding a bike. Of course, a
> parking lot allows you to think about every move beforehand.
>
> Jan Heine, Seattle