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  1. 08-09-2008, 01:03 PM #1
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    Yes, do give it a fair trial! My neighbor has a high-end trike (with a flag on back) and loves it. She and her husband, who rides an upright bike, ride together and have a ball.

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  2. 08-09-2008, 05:49 PM #2
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    . . . and don't forget, if you have troubles with clipless pedals, you will NOT fall over.

    I hear fast curvy downhills are a gas on a trike, too.

    I second what others have advised. Give it a chance, put a flag on it if you're worried about visibility (but ride as if you're invisible, anyway), and spend some time on BROL. There is a large and enthusiastic bunch of trike riders over there, they can answer any questions you may have - and if you really decide you don't like it, that's a good place to sell a trike.

    I haven't tried a trike, BTW, 'cause I don't need another pedal-powered vehicle - yet.
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  3. 08-09-2008, 06:31 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by MomOnBike View Post
    I hear fast curvy downhills are a gas on a trike, too.
    Too bad she's in Fla Whoo whoooo, ripping down the side of the overpass!

    JK.

    Seriously now, give the bike a chance! Always a change with a new bike. Get out and ride that baby.

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  4. 08-10-2008, 04:56 PM #4
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    Where in FL are you? I am in SE FL and I wold be scared to ride a recumbant down here!! I would feel much safer on a road bike on the road. curious to find out where you are!
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