Anyone have a tricycle?

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

I have balance issues and can't ride a bicycle so I am considering a tricycle. Bikes today - at least good ones - are a pretty big investment so I want to be sure before I buy one. Some people say they are big & heavy to pedal but I see that they now come with a 3 speed which would help with that. I also don't know if I want to buy new or look for used. There is one person where we live that has one but rarely rides it. I asked him if he would buy it again and he said I don't know.I asked if he wanted to sell it and he said no. His is actually very large. They now make them in 24" that I think would be lighter & easier to manage.The ad says they are easier to get onto for people with back & hip issues , esp. ladies. I guess I need to go to the bike shop and try some out. DH would like me to go with him when he goes to ride his bike, and actually, I can go to a lot of my errands here on a bike as this is a very small town and everything is close.

pattypeep · ‎06-06-2011

Definitely try one out. Is there someplace where you could rent one for a day so that you could be sure you will use and enjoy it prior to purchasing?

Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea-Robert A. Heinlein

tansy · ‎01-02-2011

I fell off of my bike about eight years ago and suffered a comminuted proximal humerus fracture which resulted in a shoulder replacement so no more two-wheelers for me.

Biking is one form of exercise that I actually enjoy. I screwed up my courage -- lol -- and bought a trike down where I am now in AZ.

There is a learning curve for steering, but it doesn't take long. Mine is made by Sun and has a comfy seat.

Go for it!

Perkup · ‎03-09-2010

DH had one which he enjoyed tremendously . He rode his 2 wheeler until after he turned 90, but balance issues became a problem. I've ridden it from time to time and it's a bit different from a regular bike, and not as "agile", but enjoyable once you get used to it. I ride it a little more now that he's gone, and it is good exercise, no matter how many wheels there are! Lately I've seen a few younger folks riding them and enjoying a ride with friends at a more relaxed pace.

gmkb · ‎07-29-2012

I own a tricycle. It has gears and both a foot brake and hand operated brakes. It is very easy to ride here on the Fl. flatland. It is not a good choice for an area with even little hills.

tansy · ‎01-02-2011

@gmkb wrote:
I own a tricycle. It has gears and both a foot brake and hand operated brakes. It is very easy to ride here on the Fl. flatland. It is not a good choice for an area with even little hills.

You can have gears added but it might limit you to one style of brakes.

rustee · ‎03-09-2010

I had two tricycles when I was a young kid ~ a regular size one and a

huge adult size one. The big one was a beautiful burgundy color. I

could use that big one, now.

I am still oxox · ‎03-09-2010

I rode a two wheeler as a kid with no issues, while on vacation 6 or so years ago I fell backwards while trying to get on one and tore my hamstring badly..

Since then on vacation I rent and adult trike and I love it.

Stop being afraid of what could go wrong and start being positive what could go right.

faeriemoon · ‎03-14-2010

I would think that any decent bike shop would let you try it out before buying.

~What a terrible era in which idiots govern the blind.~ William Shakespeare

Azcowgirl · ‎04-10-2012

I crashed on my bike two summers ago, and would really like to trade it in on a trike. DH has hinted that he would be embarrassed to ride bikes together if I'm on a trike, so I may be riding alone but That's OK (: