New recumbent trike owner

[Denis99]

I have taken the plunge into the recumbent trike world and bought a used ICE Adventure recumbent.

Should be with me next week, so gives me a little time to get a spare tube for the front and rear wheel sizes.

Looking forward to getting started.

Probably be posting on here for advice etc soon.

 

[Bad Machine]

Welcome !

Plenty of people willing to comment on here, and previous posts and conversations make for good reading when everything seems new.

Where are you in the country ?

 

[raleighnut]

 

[Nigelnightmare]

to the dark side young Padawan.

 

[Denis99]

I live near Swansea.

Starting to plan my first ride(s), will begin on some flatter rides with a few tools for adjusting.
Probably a ride down to Mumbles Pier and an ice cream.....

 

[numbnuts]

Hi &

 

[FishFright]

Welcome to the world of tomorrow !!



Because I'm riding my VTX tomorrow.

 

[DaddyPaddey]

Greetings, prepare to have a permanent fixed grin whilst riding, be the centre of attention and become hooked!

 

[Andrew1971]

Hello Denis99
Welcome to the forum. Don't forget the pic's
Andrew

 

[BilboSmeggins]

Well done that man! Pick mine up on Wednesday, so know just how you’re feeling

 

[Denis99]

Trike arrived today from ICE , really well packaged, had to assemble the trike, but the manual and YouTube videos help a lot.

Very pleased with it, excellent build quality.
Just finished, everything now works as it should .

First ride tomorrow.

 

[BilboSmeggins]

You luck, lucky boy. Glad you’re pleased thus far, and best of luck for your maiden voyage. Oh, and don’t forget the update

 

[Denis99]

Well just been out for a shake down ride, everything worked as it should.

A little apprehensive as I live on a big hill, therefore straight out of the house and trundling down the hill on something very unfamiliar to me.

I survived.

Went out for two hours, probably about 22 miles, rolling , undulating as South Wales can be.
Felt very comfortable, cars and lorries gave me loads of room, although most of my ride was on the quieter roads.

Mirror is essential, never thought it could be that useful.

On the flat I can feel the unevenness in my pedal action, not too bad , probably a legacy from riding upright bikes.

I like it, lovely, calm, able to look around more.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Pedal action soon improves, you quickly develop a smoother style without thinking about it. I found at first I was gripping the bars too tightly causing the front to yaw from side to side in time with the pedal stroke. A light touch cured that.

 

[Denis99]

At first I thought it was the trike, but when freewheeling the trike didn’t have this action.

So, I worked out that it must be me.

Don’t feel too bad after the ride, some lumpy bits in the ride as well.