My new trike.

[Angliaboffin]

I went and collected my first recumbent trike yesterday. It's an Ice Q, old but well looked after. I spent the rest of the day making it fit me, and learning what all the bits do. Had a bit of fun at first as it wouldn't move about under pedal power. Forgot that these things have a handbrake!
Got to get out there now and get my legs sorted. I guess I'll have to get plenty of miles in, weather permitting.

 

[roadrash]

wot ....no pictures

 

[Scoosh]

I went and collected my first recumbent trike yesterday

… and I like your thinking !

Hope you have many Safe and Happy miles together.

 

[welsh dragon]

Like what was said above. Where's the pictures. Oh and congratulations.

 

[Angliaboffin]

There will be photos. Just takes a little time. I'm still gazing at it with adoration.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

Welcome to the club. I have an ICE adventure 26. I ditched the handbrake in preference to having a rear brake for a downhill right hand turn I have to do frequently (every time I go home) and now just use an elastic cord to hold the brakes on as a 'handbrake'.

Can't wait for your pictures!

 

[Angliaboffin]

Right, think that should work. Loading photos isn't as easy as other sites I use, but got there in the end. This is my new baby. Needs a bit of paint, but otherwise all OK.

 

[welsh dragon]

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Right, think that should work. Loading photos isn't as easy as other sites I use, but got there in the end. This is my new baby. Needs a bit of paint, but otherwise all OK.

Nice. Really nice.

 

[Scoosh]

Everyone knows red bikes are fastest.

Hope it applies to trikes too !

Very nice.

 

[Mrs M]

Very smart, enjoy!

 

[Ganymede]

Hurrah! It looks beautiful.

SO JEALOUS.

My current bent is red too! (but not a trike).

 

[Angliaboffin]

Scoosh, I hope so too. Think the engine might need a bit of work, but that's part of the fun.
Mrs M, I intend to enjoy it at every opportunity.
Ganymede, I'm very happy with it.

 

[numbnuts]

WoW very nice, was that the one on ebay??

 

[Angliaboffin]

Yes, it was. Well spotted.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Yes, it was. Well spotted.

I was watching that, but it's a bit far away. Keep us posted on how you get on with it as my next move will be a recumbent trike after a lifetime of conventional bikes.