Newbie ready to take to the road on a specially adapted recumbent trike

[ufkacbln]

I was thinking the same regarding the protective bag for battery box of the neon string whilst putting it inside the pannier with maybe a small damp box too. My trike will have a pair of wing mirrors on for visibilty but does wearing a protective neck brace restrict neck movement significantly?

Recumbents restrict your movements, in that you cannot turn your shoulders in the same way as you do on an upright. Wing mirrors make sense

All my trikes have them

 

[Iain G]

Thank you so much for all the kinds words all posters here have made me feel very welcome I will keep everyone updated with this project & I will post pictures when I have some thanks for the advice everyone

 

[Iain G]

This is me on a standard built ' Draisin' recumbent trike I assume this will be the back bone of the one I will have built but instead of hand bar steering mine will be shoulder steering

 

[Iain G]

Just a quick update about my trip on Monday to Germany for my trike build. The company who are making my recumbent trike 'Draisin' have notified me that I am going to be on German TV about my story I'll try & get the link for it when it's published

 

[Iain G]

I had a wonderful time in Germany & met such kind people. Here is a photo of my near complete 'Draisin' body steer recument trike

 

[ianjmcd]

I wouldn't buy anything else yet - even if tempted!

Recumbents often need some adaptations to fit standard parts so having the machine is essential.
The Neon valve covers are an example, they only fir Schraeder valves, if you have the high pressure Presta valves you will need an adapter.

The ones he has ordered for his valves also work on presta valves the bottom ring that connects to schrader valves unscrews leaving the the smaller sized inside that fits on presta valves i know cos i have the same ones

if you do order any that look as if they only fit schrader valves take the time to unscrew the bottom collar and you will find that most fit presta valves too


And sorry meant to add welcome to the forum Iain

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Welcome aboard!

I love the white and red of that last trike, and it's scientifically proven that red bikes go faster

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

Frickin Epic.... great news and bike

 

[Saluki]

Welcome to the forums. That is a great looking bike. Good luck once you get it home. Red bikes definitely go faster, its totally true.
I look forward to watching the video once made, if it makes it to youtube.

 

[summerdays]

I had a wonderful time in Germany & met such kind people. Here is a photo of my near complete 'Draisin' body steer recument trike View attachment 15287

That bike looks really nice - have you brought the bike back to the UK yet?

 

[Iain G]

Thanks guys hopefully the trike will be here within the next 2 weeks they told me it's the only body steer recumbent bike/trike in Britain. I can't wait to get out & about on it when it arrives as then I can take my 3 year old boy on his first bike ride with a trailer on the back which they're delivering too.

 

[Cubist]

Awesome thread. Can't wait to see the trike Iain.. oh, and welcome!

 

[Minotier]

Nice to hear you enjoyed your trip to Germany Iain. Looking forward to following you progress with the project.
All the Best.

 

[Tigerbiten]

Welcome to the dark side .........

I'm not quite so bad as you as I've still got my right arm, my left arm was eaten by a Tiger almost 15 years ago now.
I ride an adapted ICE trike and its one of the best bits of kit I've ever bought.
So I hope you get on well with yours.

A recumbent is very visible on the road as they are so different.
I've ridden mine on everything from from the quiet country roads to busy dual carriageways, ~20k miles in 3 years.
And I still think the most dangerous place I ride mine is the local supermarket car-park and that is only because I'm below the height most car windows.

You will find that every recumbent you see is unique as each rider tends to modify their machines differently.
The standard additions/mods are Flags, Lights, Mirrors, Reflective stickers/tape.
I've never seen two identical ones, so have fun adding bits to yours .........

 

[Iain G]

bloody hell not many people can beat that one mate have you got a picture of your dream machine?