New to wheels

[MaryB]

Trying to improve health ..zero balance ...dodgy hip ...decided to get tricycle...need advice

 

[Sharky]

Zero balance - is that because you've never ridden a 2 wheeler or has something happened to lose your balance?

It's true that you won't topple over with a trike, but they are not without problems. Learning to steer and go round bends on a trike is not easy either.

I've had a few returns from injury and for the first couple of months each time, have used my normal bike attached to a basic indoor trainer. This gets you used to pedaling without any balance issues and no worries from traffic. This could be a way to get started.

Good luck

 

[raleighnut]

Zero balance - is that because you've never ridden a 2 wheeler or has something happened to lose your balance?

It's true that you won't topple over with a trike, but they are not without problems. Learning to steer and go round bends on a trike is not easy either.

I've had a few returns from injury and for the first couple of months each time, have used my normal bike attached to a basic indoor trainer. This gets you used to pedaling without any balance issues and no worries from traffic. This could be a way to get started.

Good luck

Yep Trikes are 'interesting' to ride.

 

[Teamfixed]

Without meaning to go off topic here, I once knew a couple who rode a tandem trike, they named it the "flying pig" it was awsome to ride behind them!

 

[FishFright]

A recumbent trike sounds like it might be a better solution

 

[Chris S]

 

[Cycleops]

Hello Mary and welcome to the forum.

@Sharky ’s suggestion is a good one about the trainer. If you don’t know what one looks like here’s a guide:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url...ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCICsnY6dvu4CFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD

You don’t need to use drop bars you can use flat.

 

[MaryB]

Zero balance - is that because you've never ridden a 2 wheeler or has something happened to lose your balance?

It's true that you won't topple over with a trike, but they are not without problems. Learning to steer and go round bends on a trike is not easy either.

I've had a few returns from injury and for the first couple of months each time, have used my normal bike attached to a basic indoor trainer. This gets you used to pedaling without any balance issues and no worries from traffic. This could be a way to get started.

Good luck

Thank you Sharky .I used a two wheeler many years ago but was not very competent or confident. Think I would feel much safer on a tricycle.
I have been researching options and am considering Jorvik but reviews are mixed.Also wondered about Pashley. Any advice/suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[Sharky]

Thank you Sharky .I used a two wheeler many years ago but was not very competent or confident. Think I would feel much safer on a tricycle.
I have been researching options and am considering Jorvik but reviews are mixed.Also wondered about Pashley. Any advice/suggestions would be appreciated.

There are others on here with experience of these who will be along to advise. The pashley is well known and I'm sure would be ok as too the Jorvik.
Can you get a trial ride from any of the shops near you?
Good luck

 

[raleighnut]

Thank you Sharky .I used a two wheeler many years ago but was not very competent or confident. Think I would feel much safer on a tricycle.
I have been researching options and am considering Jorvik but reviews are mixed.Also wondered about Pashley. Any advice/suggestions would be appreciated.

The Pashley is better but more expensive, I'd recomend Kentex but they don't seem to be available any more mine has been fantastic although I have modified it quite a bit from standard,

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So mine now looks like this,

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I also fitted an electric front wheel kit, total cost around £1,000 but it has been faultless for 7 years