How to Select Adult Tricycles

Determine Your Needs

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  Prepare a budget for your tricycle purchase.

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  Stick to your pre-set spending limit when researching tricycles. Browsing tricycles you cannot afford can be disheartening.

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  Decide if you will use your tricycle for more than pleasure riding. Load carrying tricycles are available for work uses.

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  Look into recumbent (reclined seat) tricycles for long rides. Recumbent tricycles take the stress of long distance riding off of your back.

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  Jot down a few reasons you wish to buy a tricycle. Motorized tricycles won't help you get exercise.

Review Your Capabilities

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  Limit your choices to upright tricycles if you are having trouble with mobility. Recumbent (reclined seat) tricycles require a stronger ability to balance than traditional upright trikes.

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  Test ride a few tricycles to see which style suits you. Tadpole and delta style tricycles handle differently.

Browse the Internet

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  Visit specialty sites such as BikeMania.biz to find the largest variety of tricycles. This makes comparison shopping easier.

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  Select a tricycle category. Traditional, recumbent and motorized tricycles are all available.

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  Consider folding tricycles for easy storage and transportation.

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  Peruse the various heavy-duty tricycles used to haul goods. Some can haul up to 450 pounds (including the weight of the rider).

Consult a Tricycle Specialist

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  Ask a tricycle dealer for her opinion. Specialists can give you tips on how to select the best tricycle for your needs.

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  Tell the tricycle seller your budget, and stay within it when you select your tricycle.

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  Read tricycle information from experts at Bike Mania. Click on the "Hints for New Cyclists" button on the home page to see the latest tips.