How to Select Tricycle Accessories
Tricycle accessories are not limited to helmets anymore (though you should always have one). You can customize your tricycle for safety, functionality or fun by taking advantage of the wide selection of accessories available for tricycles of all types. You can select your favorites online, in stores or have them custom made for your needs.
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Instructions
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View Special Needs Tricycle Accessories Online
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Surf over to a special needs accessories Web site such as Flag House.
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Select accessories such as the adapted tricycle hip belt to hold your child securely on her trike.
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Choose foot pedal strap attachments for children with motor control problems. The straps help the child keep their feet correctly placed on the pedals.
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Consider pommel pads to prevent injury from contact with the main bar (pommel) of the tricycle.
Customize Your Tricycle
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Add flair and functionality to your child's tricycle with a basket accessory. Baskets allow your child to bring their favorite toy with them.
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Alert others that you are sharing the road with them by adding a horn. Horns can be easily attached to both adult and children's tricycles, and range from the standard bulb variety to squeaking frog designs.
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Secure your tricycle with a sturdy lock and chain. Cable style combination chain locks are easy to use and don't require keys.
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Bring some fun along by adding a handlebar mounted squirt toy to your tricycle's handlebars.
Upgrade Your Tricycle With Accessories
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Go electric. Recumbent tricycle dealers sell kits that will convert your pedal powered recumbent tricycle to an electric tricycle scooter.
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Bring along more stuff with saddlebag accessories. Prices are moderate for small handlebar mounted bags and increase with their size.
Dress Well for Seasonal Adult Tricycle Trips
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Select arm or leg warmer accessories to wear on your adult tricycle as the weather gets colder.
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Choose arm or leg warmers with Spandex or Lycra in them so that they retain their shape after use.
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Wear a cap under your helmet to keep warm. Breathable fabrics will help wick away sweat.
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Avoid 100-percent cotton clothing for long rides. As it gets sweaty, cotton can chafe the skin.
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Tips & Warnings
Always wear a helmet when riding your tricycle.
Consult a cycling specialist if you are planning major renovations to your tricycle.
