How to Buy a Recumbent Trike

Recumbent tricycles are designed in a way that allow riders to displace weight more evenly across their backs and legs as opposed to the typical bicycle which focuses all of the rider's weight on the sitting bones, hands and feet. Recumbent trikes have low-profile frames which enable you to turn sharply at high speeds and even provides accessibility to disabled riders, particularly to those with limb disabilities. Before purchasing a recumbent tricycle, you should take the necessary steps to ensure that you purchase the right trike for you.

Instructions

1. Select a reasonable budget for a recumbent trike. Realize that a professional trike can cost upwards of a few thousand dollars while a model designed for leisurely use may cost reasonably less. Account for any added accessories you may want to purchase for your trike.

2. Visit a recumbent trike specialty store and ask to test drive a variety of trikes if possible. Trikes are available in two different forms: delta and tadpole. The delta configuration features the use of two wheels in the back and one in the front as opposed to the tadpole's use of only one wheel in the back and two in the front. Test both variations to see which configuration feels more comfortable for you.

3. Purchase your preferred recumbent trike from the specialty store. If you would prefer to buy your trike from an online dealer, scour the Internet for a certified dealer. Purchasing a trike from an online dealer may incur a shipping fee.

References

• Recumbent Trike: What is a recumbent trike?
• Recumbent Trike: Buy Guide