Trike Riding Tips Every Beginner Should Know

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  • čas přidán 28. 06. 2024
  • Are you new to riding recumbent trikes? Well, whether you're new or experienced we've got some tips to help improve your ride when it comes to technique, comfort, and safety. Davy has all of the trike riding tips and tricks for you to get the best ride out of your trike!
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    Content in this video
    0:00 Intro
    1:21 How is handling different on a trike?
    3:10 Steering on a recumbent trike
    5:54 Seating on recumbent trikes
    8:25 How to be visible on a recumbent trike
    11:39 silly fun blooper time
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Komentáře • 33

  • @ronsteed
    @ronsteed Před 4 měsíci +7

    100% agreed on all points. I know you have mentioned this on other videos but it deserves another mention ... mirrors (of some type). Looking behind is important and different than an upright bike. Great channel!

  • @JeepWrangler1957
    @JeepWrangler1957 Před 2 měsíci +4

    I agree on all points and a couple of additions. Always wear a brain bucket. Your head is often at bumper height, or you can take an unexpected spill. Wearing a helmet can be the difference between the trip to an ER to be checked out, or having someone feed and change your diaper for the rest of your life. The thinnest part of your skull is the sides. Also, wear clip in cycle shoes (not Croc's) to prevent leg suck. Many trike riders I encounter and chat with mention not wearing them in the beginning and then experiencing this very painful phenomenon. I use a very bright white light on flashing even during very sunny days. This was after spotting an intense flashing light approaching me from the opposite direction. I realized that I saw this light from several blocks away and it wasn't until it was about a hundred yards away that I could see it was a Trike. But all in all...very good tips. I shift between a road bike, gravel bike, and my Trike. Depending on mine and my body's moods. Getting a trike rack for your vehicle also opens you up to getting out onto trails without riding on streets to build confidence.

  • @carlosalbertoandradesilva9442
    @carlosalbertoandradesilva9442 Před měsícem +1

    very well done providing tips for a better and safer ride, thanks!

  • @rnor3146
    @rnor3146 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Hi!!
    A super video, as always,with many advices!!!!
    Have a fine continuation and see you.
    😉👍👍👍👌

  • @TheWelshman50
    @TheWelshman50 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Nice informative vlog 👍 👌 👏

  • @mikeq7096
    @mikeq7096 Před 4 měsíci +3

    still wishing to see an in depth on the bafang ultra

  • @michaelharris1486
    @michaelharris1486 Před 4 měsíci +2

    One of the greatest differences with trikes is braking. It might be a good idea to cover that aspect of trike handling.

  • @garyseckel295
    @garyseckel295 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Additionally, the under-seat "direct steering" shown IS vibration passing.
    Under-seat indirect steering hugely isolates rider's hands and arms from riding vibration.
    The lessened vibration of indirect steering is not minor!
    Envision Vertical upper arms, and Horizontal forearms, with Push/Pull Steering.

  • @peggyhornsby2350
    @peggyhornsby2350 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Need to know how and when to change gears with eassist

  • @martinschwartz7342
    @martinschwartz7342 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Great video. Thanks.
    Part of being safe is finding the recumbent trike that is right for you.
    I am 6’4” tall and 300lbs. I don’t know much about recumbent trikes but from the research I’ve done, it seems that the Ice Adventure HD or the Greenspeed Magnum XL would be the best choices for me. I am not sure the Ice would handle my weight if I carry gear to go touring.
    What would you recommend?

    • @UtahTrikesOnline
      @UtahTrikesOnline  Před 4 měsíci +1

      We agree that finding the right trike for you is a key part of being safe. Our recommendation would be the Catrike Max! Check out our Max video here: czcams.com/video/7dA4s--ZrmM/video.htmlfeature=shared

    • @martinschwartz7342
      @martinschwartz7342 Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@UtahTrikesOnline Thanks for responding. I think the Cattrikes have direct steering. I would much prefer indirect steering.

  • @SolarizeYourLife
    @SolarizeYourLife Před 4 měsíci +1

    Do any trikes come with 30 mm id rims??? Why don't any trike tilt like AR-3???

  • @rb2530
    @rb2530 Před 2 měsíci +1

    👍👍

  • @andregarrigues1128
    @andregarrigues1128 Před 4 měsíci +3

    👍🙏

  • @andrevanderwalt69
    @andrevanderwalt69 Před 4 měsíci +1

    To summarise: practise, set-up trike, be visible

  • @BobLinton
    @BobLinton Před 4 měsíci +2

    😃

  • @garyseckel295
    @garyseckel295 Před 3 měsíci

    Huge Beginner Tip:
    No "tadpole disassembly" needed for ANY flat tire on a Delta Planform Trike!

  • @Alexv999able
    @Alexv999able Před 4 měsíci +1

    What do people use to transport their trikes?

    • @UtahTrikesOnline
      @UtahTrikesOnline  Před 4 měsíci

      We've had people use a mix of pickup trucks, suvs, trailers, and hitch racks

    • @Alexv999able
      @Alexv999able Před 4 měsíci

      @@UtahTrikesOnline do you guys sell any easy to use bike racks for trikes? You guys should make a video on them

  • @dicknelson1340
    @dicknelson1340 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Good video but you missed two vital safety tips. One, install clipless pedals and wear clipless shoes, or alternatively, install Power Grips pedals. And understand why. Two, install or wear a rear view mirror on your helmet (which you must also have), and understand why. Without adhering to these safety tips, you are very likely going to get hurt.

  • @grggi35
    @grggi35 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Kind of like a bicycle designed for T-Rex

  • @eddieteneyck6413
    @eddieteneyck6413 Před 3 měsíci

    P R O M O S M

  • @DemiGod..
    @DemiGod.. Před 4 měsíci +1

    I wouldn't wear a hat indoors, will make you go bald.

  • @UglyBikeling
    @UglyBikeling Před 5 dny

    I don't think I'll bike if I get the point of needing a recumbent, first off the weight and the bending down. The pressure on knees getting up and down .. nope

  • @joedee1863
    @joedee1863 Před měsícem

    Instead of focusing on the trikes, and the demonstration of steering mechanisms what we get is a young guy hogging the screen demonstrating narcissism.

  • @Brian3680
    @Brian3680 Před 3 měsíci

    Sorry couldn't watch... there recumbent trikes... Not tricycles

    • @bobbo9549
      @bobbo9549 Před 7 dny

      Nothing about up right trikes.
      I like recumbent trike idea but they are too low to been by inattentive drivers.