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Three Wheel

Alsace Gal — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:03:39 GMT

I'm in my early 70's and used to bike a lot. I stopped about 10 years ago and can really see the negative difference.

I've never been thin-always heavy.

I'm thinking about purchasing an adult three wheel bicycle. I think it would help tremendously. I use to love using my bike in the early morning, no matter what the weather was.

Anyone else use one?

Thoughts, pro or con, please/

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tansy — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:08:20 GMT

I owned a trike when I spent the winter months in Arizona. Go for it!

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cheriere — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:16:54 GMT

@Alsace Gal

I think that sounds like a terrific idea!😃

I am on the thinner side, but I can tell a big difference in my muscle tone since I've not been active for awhile. Whether thin or heavy, inactivity sure can take a toll.

I'd sure get one if I had somewhere I could ride it! 💝🌸

Sounds FUN too!😃

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Alsace Gal — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:16:29 GMT

@tansy wrote:
I owned a trike when I spent the winter months in Arizona. Go for it!

Was it heavy to use? I have a short steep driveway and will need to push it up.

I remember my thighs were very heavy when I first began and after three months I was able to wear knee lenght skirts and knee lengths shorts. I could even wear leggings. When I say I was heavey, I lost 95 pounds riding my bike, it was a Trek, 3 speed.

I had so much energy. the first two weeks I couldn't ride around the block which was a short one.

My dear sister was so very proud of me.

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Alsace Gal — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:18:58 GMT

@cheriere wrote:
@Alsace Gal

I think that sounds like a terrific idea!😃
I am on the thinner side, but I can tell a big difference in my muscle tone since I've not been active for awhile. Whether thin or heavy, inactivity sure can take a toll.
I'd sure get one if I had somewhere I could ride it! 💝🌸

I rode around my neighborhood, I was very embarrased for anyone to see me.

My breathing has changed since me dear sister has passed, I stopped almost all activity.

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cheriere — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:28:59 GMT

@Alsace Gal wrote:
@tansy wrote:
I owned a trike when I spent the winter months in Arizona. Go for it!
Was it heavy to use? I have a short steep driveway and will need to push it up.
I remember my thighs were very heavy when I first began and after three months I was able to wear knee lenght skirts and knee lengths shorts. I could even wear leggings. When I say I was heavey, I lost 95 pounds riding my bike, it was a Trek, 3 speed.
I had so much energy. the first two weeks I couldn't ride around the block which was a short one.
My dear sister was so very proud of me.

That's a wonderful accomplishment! Sounds to me like you were in pretty good shape.😃. I've been inactive so long, I know I'd have to start ANY activity slow. I hope it's not too heavy and difficult to use.🌸

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ECBG — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:22:48 GMT

Sounds great!

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cheriere — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:27:05 GMT

@Alsace Gal wrote:
@cheriere wrote:
@Alsace Gal

I think that sounds like a terrific idea!😃
I am on the thinner side, but I can tell a big difference in my muscle tone since I've not been active for awhile. Whether thin or heavy, inactivity sure can take a toll.
I'd sure get one if I had somewhere I could ride it! 💝🌸
I rode around my neighborhood, I was very embarrased for anyone to see me.
My breathing has changed since me dear sister has passed, I stopped almost all activity.

I'm so very sorry to hear about your sister passing.❤️

That's one of the hardest losses to experience.

I know exactly what you mean about being embarrassed. I'd feel that way going to the gym right now because I wouldn't be able to keep up with anybody. I honestly doubt I could walk the treadmill for any length of time.

But, we both shouldn't feel that way. I'm always self conscious in any situation. It stinks to live like that too. Everyone has to start somewhere and the important thing is to start. Anyone looking to make fun of either of us aren't worth the energy to even give a thought to. 💝🌸

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Alsace Gal — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:32:01 GMT

@cheriere

It's true, it affects your whole life.

I saw that Wallmart has them and so does my local bike shop, they fitted me to my last bicycle 15 years ago. I think I'll go there tomorrow.

I'll see if they csn fit a basket on it so that my Reilley can ride with me.

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PansyBoo — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:34:03 GMT

@Alsace Gal

Are your knees in good shape? If you haven't done any kind of cycling in a very long time, I would definitely try to do some before committing to any kind of purchase...just to make sure your knees will still cooperate. LOL! I had arthroscopic surgery for a torn meniscus in 2016 and my left knee will just not do the cycling motion anymore.

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tansy — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:39:27 GMT

I had a 5-speed version, @Alsace Gal, but would have been fine with a 3-speed. I was riding on mostly flat terrain. I usually rode in the early morning or evening hours when it was cool and not much traffic. I would get off to get it up the driveway and into the garage.

I think mine was a Miami Sun.

ETA: Although my havanese loves being with me, he wasn't happy in the basket. 😏 He waited anxiously for me to appear safe in the driveway 😊

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elated — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:37:43 GMT

I would give it a try. You have nothing to loose and will see many benefits being active. Life is too short.

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Alsace Gal — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:37:54 GMT

@PansyBoo

My knees aren't too bad except for the occassional hiccup.

I need to start a bit slow. My last exray didn't show anythinh abnormal. I was told to more excersize.

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Daisy Sunflower — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:40:29 GMT

One thing to consider is that they take up a lot of room.

Also, think about whether or not you would feel safe riding it on the streets where you live.

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cheriere — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:40:51 GMT

@Alsace Gal wrote:
@cheriere
It's true, it affects your whole life.
I saw that Wallmart has them and so does my local bike shop, they fitted me to my last bicycle 15 years ago. I think I'll go there tomorrow.
I'll see if they csn fit a basket on it so that my Reilley can ride with me.

That sounds like a good plan.😃

Since your bike shop helped you with your last purchase, I'd probably go there first just to ask a lot of questions about it. They'd probably know a whole lot more than anybody at Walmart. But, Walmart probably would have a better price. That's why I said go to the bike shop first. This way you can benefit from their expertise. Then, compare prices.

When I start gardening each year, it about kills me. But, I realize that's not the same kind of exercise. It's just back breaking. I need real, cardio exercise.
Walking up and down hills in the woods hunting for those mushrooms has shown me how much I need to work my muscles. Whew! 😥

Please let me know if you decided to try it. Even if the bike doesn't work out, you might find something else you'd like to do. Good luck.😊💝🌸

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Alsace Gal — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:43:42 GMT

@Daisy Sunflower

Yes all good considerations. I have a double garage with one car, it should fit in there.

The streets in my neighborhood are not too busy.

I have the route chosen.

I won't leave my neighborhood.

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tansy — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:46:21 GMT

Any chance you have access to a stationary bike, hopefully a recumbent, to see how your knees do?

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Alsace Gal — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:48:41 GMT

@tansy

Was you trike easy to manuver, turning corners, etc?

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Alsace Gal — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:54:49 GMT

@tansy

No, I sold both mine and sister's bikes a few years ago.

The bike shop in my area may allow me to ride one in their lot. They might have a used one.

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tansy — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:56:05 GMT

@Alsace Gal wrote:
@tansy
Was you trike easy to manuver, turning corners, etc?

Yes, once I had a bit of practice. I was able to test ride the trike behind the bike store. The store delivered it to the house for me. I was able to sell it quickly when we sold the AZ house.