# Why reverse trikes don't work

**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/why-reverse-trikes-dont-work/261701
**Category:** Shift518 Automotive
**Created:** [December 10, 2011, 1:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/why-reverse-trikes-dont-work/261701 "2011-12-10T01:24:37Z")
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### Author: ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)
#### Post date: [December 18, 2011, 7:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/why-reverse-trikes-dont-work/261701/14 "2011-12-18T07:59:47Z")

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> [@death metal](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/death-metal/47322/3):
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> The T-Rex does have the rear mount engine. The Canam I beilve is front mount engine. So most weight on the T-Rex is in the rear to mid section. That pass seems more or less driver error and lack of traction due to the single rear wheel. Altho I do hate the canam’s.

When you said “rear mounted”, I am sure you really meant “mid mounted”. :tongue

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