What is the difference between linkage steer and direct steer trikes?

Some TerraTrikes have linkage steering while others are direct steer trikes. On Linkage Steering trikes there is a single handlebar which is connected to a pivot point then connected to the wheels via tie rods. The amount of movement of the wheels is less than the input from the rider. This steering arrangement provides a very slow, smooth, comfortable feeling that is great for touring, going very fast in a straight line, or just cruising around in comfort. On Direct Steer trikes there are two handlebars linked together with a tie rod. Each handlebar is directly connected to a front wheel by attaching to the hubmount. The amount of movement of the wheels is equal to the input from the rider. This arrangement provides a fast sporty experience that is great for sport racing, taking sharp fast turns, and for those that just love that sportscar feeling. All TerraTrikes, whether they are linkage steer or direct steer, feature center point steering and full Ackerman adjustment.  more

Some TerraTrikes have linkage steering while others are direct steer trikes. The specifications chart lists which trikes have which steering style. On Linkage Steering trikes there is a single handlebar which is connected to a pivot point then connected to the wheels via tie rods. The amount of movement of the wheels is less than the input from the rider. This steering arrangement provides a very slow, smooth, comfortable feeling that is great for touring, going very fast in a straight line, or just cruising around in comfort. On Direct Steer trikes there are two handlebars. Each is directly connected to a front wheel by attaching to the hubmount. The amount of movement of the wheels is equal to the input from the rider. This arrangement provides a fast sporty experience that is great for sport racing, taking sharp fast turns, and for those that just love that sportscar feeling. All TerraTrikes, whether they are linkage steer or direct steer, feature center point steering and full ...  more

Some TerraTrikes have linkage steering while others are direct steer trikes. The specifications chart lists which trikes have which steering style. On Linkage Steering trikes there is a single handlebar which is connected to a pivot point then connected to the wheels via tie rods. The amount of movement of the wheels is less than the input from the rider. This steering arrangement provides a very slow, smooth, comfortable feeling that is great for touring, going very fast in a straight line, or just cruising around in comfort. On Direct Steer trikes there are two handlebars linked together with a tie rod. Each handlebar is directly connected to a front wheel by attaching to the hubmount. The amount of movement of the wheels is equal to the input from the rider. This arrangement provides a fast sporty experience that is great for sport racing, taking sharp fast turns, and for those that just love that sportscar feeling. All TerraTrikes, whether they are linkage steer or direct steer, ...  more