100% agreed on all points. I know you have mentioned this on other videos but it deserves another mention ... mirrors (of some type). Looking behind is important and different than an upright bike. Great channel!
@UtahTrikesOnline7 ай бұрын
Thank you! Mirrors are definitely important!
@JeepWrangler19575 ай бұрын
I agree on all points and a couple of additions. Always wear a brain bucket. Your head is often at bumper height, or you can take an unexpected spill. Wearing a helmet can be the difference between the trip to an ER to be checked out, or having someone feed and change your diaper for the rest of your life. The thinnest part of your skull is the sides. Also, wear clip in cycle shoes (not Croc's) to prevent leg suck. Many trike riders I encounter and chat with mention not wearing them in the beginning and then experiencing this very painful phenomenon. I use a very bright white light on flashing even during very sunny days. This was after spotting an intense flashing light approaching me from the opposite direction. I realized that I saw this light from several blocks away and it wasn't until it was about a hundred yards away that I could see it was a Trike. But all in all...very good tips. I shift between a road bike, gravel bike, and my Trike. Depending on mine and my body's moods. Getting a trike rack for your vehicle also opens you up to getting out onto trails without riding on streets to build confidence.
@michaelharris14867 ай бұрын
One of the greatest differences with trikes is braking. It might be a good idea to cover that aspect of trike handling.
@GusGarcia222 ай бұрын
Hills pose a significant challenge for trikes vs. bikes since you can’t use your body weight to help. Learn the best gear settings to support the climb before getting to the beginning of the slope.
@UtahTrikesOnline2 ай бұрын
Great tip! We love this!
@carlosalbertoandradesilva94424 ай бұрын
very well done providing tips for a better and safer ride, thanks!
@UtahTrikesOnline4 ай бұрын
thank you!
@TheWelshman507 ай бұрын
Nice informative vlog 👍 👌 👏
@mikeq70967 ай бұрын
still wishing to see an in depth on the bafang ultra
@arnoldanderson15012 ай бұрын
Most, if not every trike, hasn't got nearly enough brakes! Yes, they will stop okay for a quick stop, but going down a steep long hill will overtax most brake systems the manufacturers put on trikes. I have an electric trike with a large heavy battery. To make it safer to stop repeatedly, I installed 4 piston hydraulic brakes on 203 mm rotors. I consider this brake system a major safety upgrade for any trike that is capable of going downhill at speed in excess of 30 + miles per hour, and certainly on my electric trike.160 mm rotor brake system just doesn't cut it for any trike unless your riding area is completely flat.
@Hello-18142 ай бұрын
Great video!
@UtahTrikesOnline2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@garyseckel2957 ай бұрын
Additionally, the under-seat "direct steering" shown IS vibration passing. Under-seat indirect steering hugely isolates rider's hands and arms from riding vibration. The lessened vibration of indirect steering is not minor! Envision Vertical upper arms, and Horizontal forearms, with Push/Pull Steering.
@peggyhornsby23505 ай бұрын
Need to know how and when to change gears with eassist
@martinschwartz73427 ай бұрын
Great video. Thanks. Part of being safe is finding the recumbent trike that is right for you. I am 6’4” tall and 300lbs. I don’t know much about recumbent trikes but from the research I’ve done, it seems that the Ice Adventure HD or the Greenspeed Magnum XL would be the best choices for me. I am not sure the Ice would handle my weight if I carry gear to go touring. What would you recommend?
@UtahTrikesOnline7 ай бұрын
We agree that finding the right trike for you is a key part of being safe. Our recommendation would be the Catrike Max! Check out our Max video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZWkZaZjYr-lo68feature=shared
@martinschwartz73427 ай бұрын
@@UtahTrikesOnline Thanks for responding. I think the Cattrikes have direct steering. I would much prefer indirect steering.
@SolarizeYourLife7 ай бұрын
Do any trikes come with 30 mm id rims??? Why don't any trike tilt like AR-3???
@andrevanderwalt697 ай бұрын
To summarise: practise, set-up trike, be visible
@judyjohnson2126Ай бұрын
Please tell me about the platform pedals the guy is wearing in this video. I need these to secure my feet. Thanks
@UtahTrikesOnlineАй бұрын
Here's a link to our power grips pedals: www.utahtrikes.com/UTBRAND-71.html Check out our heel support pedals too: www.utahtrikes.com/SEARCH-0:999999:0:0:heel_support.search
@rnor31467 ай бұрын
Hi!! A super video, as always,with many advices!!!! Have a fine continuation and see you. 😉👍👍👍👌
@garyseckel2956 ай бұрын
Huge Beginner Tip: No "tadpole disassembly" needed for ANY flat tire on a Delta Planform Trike!
@Alexv999able7 ай бұрын
What do people use to transport their trikes?
@UtahTrikesOnline7 ай бұрын
We've had people use a mix of pickup trucks, suvs, trailers, and hitch racks
@Alexv999able7 ай бұрын
@@UtahTrikesOnline do you guys sell any easy to use bike racks for trikes? You guys should make a video on them
@BobLinton7 ай бұрын
😃
@grggi357 ай бұрын
Kind of like a bicycle designed for T-Rex
@rb25305 ай бұрын
👍👍
@DemiGod..7 ай бұрын
I wouldn't wear a hat indoors, will make you go bald.
@UtahTrikesOnline7 ай бұрын
😂
@brucewmclaughlin90725 ай бұрын
I look at that toque and think that it is something holding the blond hair wig in place.
@blazerbarrel22 ай бұрын
Don’t buy a used trike , you will get burned , every time !
@eddieteneyck64136 ай бұрын
P R O M O S M
@joedee18634 ай бұрын
Instead of focusing on the trikes, and the demonstration of steering mechanisms what we get is a young guy hogging the screen demonstrating narcissism.
@BIKEnSKILLET3 ай бұрын
I don't think I'll bike if I get the point of needing a recumbent, first off the weight and the bending down. The pressure on knees getting up and down .. nope
@CrusaderSports250Ай бұрын
The ability to go as slow as I wish and the fact that I cannot fall off is a major attraction for me, hence I am currently building one, (64 years old).
@dicknelson13407 ай бұрын
Good video but you missed two vital safety tips. One, install clipless pedals and wear clipless shoes, or alternatively, install Power Grips pedals. And understand why. Two, install or wear a rear view mirror on your helmet (which you must also have), and understand why. Without adhering to these safety tips, you are very likely going to get hurt.
@andregarrigues11287 ай бұрын
👍🙏
@Brian36806 ай бұрын
Sorry couldn't watch... there recumbent trikes... Not tricycles
@bobbo95493 ай бұрын
Nothing about up right trikes. I like recumbent trike idea but they are too low to been by inattentive drivers.