Balance not what it used to be?

You can keep riding. On a trike, three wheels do the balancing, so you don't have to. You sit in a real seat, low and supported, and when you stop, you just stop. No putting a foot down and hoping.

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Glenn, a rider in New Jersey

Glenn called me about his longtime riding buddy. They used to tour together. After brain surgery, his friend couldn't trust his balance on two wheels anymore. Glenn wanted something safe his friend could pedal, even with his balance gone. On a trike, balance isn't what holds you up, so his friend can keep riding. I also told Glenn that energy can drop off fast mid ride, which is why a motor matters. It can turn a two mile day into a twenty mile day, and you know you'll make it back.

How a trike helps with balance

The reality is a two wheeler needs your balance every second. A trike doesn't. It stands on its own at a stop sign, on a slow climb, and when you're getting on.

The cool thing is how much the fitting adds. A higher seat can make getting in and out easier. Grab handles give you something solid to hold. A parking brake keeps the trike still while you sit down. And if you tire out, a motor gets you home.

Fit the trike to your body. Don't fit your body to the trike.

Every body is different, so talk to your clinician before you start riding. I'm a trike guy, not a doctor.

I'm Laid Back Mickey, owner of Laid Back Cycles. 15 years, over 6,000 trike clients. You can watch me talk trikes on our YouTube channel.

Questions riders ask me

Can a trike tip over?

A trike stands on three wheels, so it doesn't fall over when you stop or go slow like a bike does. Taking a fast corner is a different story, and I'll show you how to ride it right.

Is it hard to get in and out?

It depends on the trike. Some sit higher so it's easier on your knees and hips. Grab handles and a parking brake help a lot. We pick the setup that works for you.

What if I get tired out on a ride?

That's what a motor is for. You still pedal, and the motor helps on hills or when your legs are done for the day.

There's no trike shop near me. Can you still help?

Yes. Most of the riders I work with live far from us. We fit you from home with your X-Seam, a simple leg measurement, then build the trike to match you. Then we ship it ready to ride.

Let's find your trike

Grab a time with me for a free Dream Trike Session. It's one on one, and we'll figure out what fits your body and where you want to ride.