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I'm a straightedge and string man myself, but is there a 'best practice' method for Trikings? And what's the consensus on toe-in amount?
I found a bit of feathering on my tyres so must have cocked up last time I adjusted...

3mm toe in is about right.
Picture shows how I do it.
Note small blocks of wood glued to straight edge to contact rim.
Don't forget to roll back and forward everytime you adjust to settle the tyres on the ground.

Hi All,
Been there done that....now I use a Trackrite floor plate.
This allows the car to be rolled over the plate and a pointer indicates the amount of out of true.
Make adjustment and retest....make adjustment etc etc
The first time it was a faff, but now it takes a couple of runs, then job done.
Bill aka Crozier3

Thanks for the replies.

Both are a definite improvement on string. I'll knock up some wooden tracking gauges as per the picture whilst keeping my eye on Ebay for a cheap Trakrite.

If you're still interested in a Trakrite plate you can get one for £39.16p at the moment from Tool Academy on eBay, they're doing 20% off normal price if you apply their discount code. Here's a link to it.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182016390664

Dave

Do you want to borrow one?

Hi Richard.

Thank you for the kind offer; yes, I'd love to borrow one to have a go!

I'm a bit overwhelmed with other work at the moment (in fact the Triking is behind a wall of DIY/clearance junk at present) but as soon as I've managed to get a bit of free time I'll contact you.

Thanks again!

I think you have my number.
I also have a better one coming and that may be available too. Just as soon as I have used it myself.

Thanks for the offer Richard, I bought one at that price as I think I'll be tinkering a while as the suspension etc beds in...