Has anyone ridden any of the (3 or 5 ?) new adult KMX models http://www.tandems-recumbents.com/kmx.html
Cunobelin said:I have watched these develop over the years as the company is local.
They are excellent trikes for their price and that is I think the problem.
At just under £1800, the Venom is more expensive than the majority of the Catrike range - with the Pocket, Trail, Road, Speed, and Expedition all coming in at less.
You can also buy a Trice at £1600 which is considerably cheaper.
The lower priced ones have little competition (apart from the Catrike Trail)
This is the niche, reliable, bombproof fun bikes, but........
The KMX lack the refinement, aesthetics and polish of these bikes, and whilst the original sub £1000 price bracket this is accepted, I think it will be a problem when the prices rises above this mark.
There is also the drawback of versatility where there is no rack fitting or luggage carriage possible.
If I sound "snobbish" it is not meant that way, just an honest personal assessment.
Andy in Sig said:I find it quite difficult to get an overview of the trike market. I get the impression that KMX specialise in fun off-roaders. Is that right?
byegad said:In my opinion we are slowly moving out of the phase of dangerous vehicles in the trike market. Some still on sale are a bit short on safety margins in vital systems, others are better, some are much better.