Still Want to Ride, Just Not on Two Wheels?
A two wheeler doesn't feel safe anymore?
Maybe you fell, or the cars feel too close now. You don't have to quit riding. You just need a different ride.
Roger in Washington
Roger couldn't ride his mountain bike anymore because his balance and strength weren't what they used to be. He wasn't ready to stop. He wanted a quiet trike with a motor that could still handle hills and rough ground on his land. The trike took care of the balance, and the motor got him up the hills he couldn't pedal anymore.
How a trike keeps you riding
A trike doesn't fall over when you slow down or stop. You sit in a supported seat instead of perching on a saddle. Add a flag and lights and you're easier to spot. Wide tires let some trikes go off pavement too. It's still riding, just on three wheels.
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.
Leaving two wheels: questions riders ask me
Is a trike just for people who can't ride anymore?
Nope. Plenty of riders pick a trike because it's comfortable and fun. Getting old sucks, I know, because I'm getting older. A trike keeps you out there.
Will cars see me sitting that low?
A tall flag and good lights help a lot. We'll talk about what makes sense for where you ride.
Can a trike go on trails?
Some can. Wider tires and the right trike can handle dirt and gravel. Tell me where you want to ride.
How do I know which trike fits me?
That's what the Dream Trike Session is for. We fit you from home with your X-Seam, a simple leg measurement, then build the trike to match you.
Other reasons riders choose a trike
Balance
Three wheels can't tip over at a stop light. You never have to put a foot down.
Trikes for balance problemsBack or neck pain
Sit back in a real seat with a backrest, not hunched over the bars.
Trikes for back painBad knees
No swinging a leg over a bar. Sit down and pedal at your own pace.
Trikes for bad kneesStroke recovery
A stable seat that stays upright, so you can get back out and ride.
Trikes for stroke recoveryHills and tired legs
Add a motor. You still pedal, and you know you'll make it home.
Trikes for hillsElectric assist
You still pedal. The motor helps on hills and when your legs are done.
Electric recumbent trikesLet'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.
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