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[tansy]

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 😊

[elated]

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

[Alsace Gal]

@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.

[Daisy Sunflower]

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.

[cheriere]

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@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.

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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.😊💝🌸

[Alsace Gal]

@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.

[tansy]

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

[Alsace Gal]

@tansy 

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

[Alsace Gal]

@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.

[tansy]

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@Alsace Gal wrote:

@tansy 

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

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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.