A490 Panther 2-stroke engine is centrally mounted to ensure perfect balance at all speeds. The engine position is adjustable to suit chain tension. The starting is by recoil starter, power being delivered to the rear wheel through an automatic centrifugal clutch which comes into effect upon opening of the throttle. Models Two models – the Garden Model and Road Model – are basically similar, with the difference that the Garden Model does not include number plates, front wheel brake and brake lever, hooter or tax disc. Trobikes have an eye-catching colour scheme – white frames, forks, handlebars, and wheels – yellow engines – red chain/mudguards. A foam rubber saddle covered with black plastic leather cloth is fitted to each machine. Wheels Wheels are made from extremely strong pressed steel and are of the split rim type for easy tyre removal. Both front and rear wheels run on opposed high-grade taper roller bearings on an alloy steel spindle, which is designed for easy wheel removal. Highly efficient car type internal expanding brakes are used. See also Trojan-Tauranac Racing List of car manufacturers of the United Kingdom References Citations Bibliography External links Trojan Museum and Trust Trojan Vehicle atop Eston Hills Nab, Middlesbrough circa 1925 Trojan Vehicle at Upsall Ironstone Mine, Eston Hills, Eston, Middlesbrough circa 1925 Vintage vehicles Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of England Vehicle manufacture in London Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1914 Vehicle manufacturing companies disestablished in 1965 1914 establishments in England 1965 disestablishments in England British companies established in 1914 History of the London Borough of Croydon History of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames