How to Select Pashley Tricycles
Pashley is an English bicycle and tricycle maker that has been in business for over 80 years. All of the tricycles they produce are hand built. Pashley creates pleasure tricycles for adults, children and people with special needs. Pashley tricycles for load-carrying work use are also offered. Pashley tricycles are not always easily available outside of England so most of your research will be online.
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Instructions
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Determine Your Budget
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Compute a price range for your Pashley tricycle purchase.
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Factor international shipping costs into your budget if you live outside of England. Pashley trikes are made of steel, and are therefore heavy, so shipping can be pricey.
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Convert your price range into British pounds sterling. Prices given by British dealers will not be in dollars.
Compare Pashley Tricycle Models
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Visit the Pashley Web site.
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Compare features available on models and the differences in price. Some tricycles are equipped with rear baskets while others are not.
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Measure your inseam (the distance from your cuff to where your pant legs meet). Tricycle sizing is based on this measurement.
Acquaint Yourself With Pashley Tricycles
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Go to the Pashley Web site.
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Scroll down to the bottom of the Pashley home page.
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Click on the tricycles section.
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Select the tricycle that most interests you and click on its image.
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Scroll down the page to view detailed information about the trike, including additional photographs and the price.
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Scroll to the bottom on the screen to choose another Pashley tricycle to view.
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Note down the name, model number and list price of each Pashley trike you are interested in. This is useful for easy comparisons.
Contact a Pashley Dealer
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Visit the Pashley Web site.
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Click on the "Where to Buy" button at the top of the screen.
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Select a dealer or two from the list provided.
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Contact these dealers to discuss your tricycle needs and to get their input on which you should select.
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Tips & Warnings
You can download Pashley brochures from the Pashley Web site.
Because Pashley tricycles are hand made and imported from England, they can be higher priced than other tricycle brands.
