I thought I could answer some questions that I've been getting about trikes.
Q: Can you go just as fast as you can on a traditional bike?
A: Yes. I can easily maintain 15-18mph. I've gotten up to 22mph on a flat road and 28mph downhill. Some of the guys at Utah Trikes said they get up to 40mph on flat roads. They can get up to 60mph downhill. I decided that once I can maintain 24mph for about 5 minutes, I'll look in to getting some upgrades. 24 mph is the theoretical max speed with my current setup. It requires me to have a 90rpm cadence.
Q: How are hills?
A: I find hills to be extremely easy. With a smaller drive wheel I have lower gear inches and can climb just about any hill. Plus, you can also get more "mashing" power because you have something to push off of. You don't have to simply rely on your own body weight.
Q: Is it a good workout?
A: Yes. I have found so far that I get a very good cardio workout. I can keep my heart rate low enough too if I want to hit a good fat burning pace. I feel a burn in my legs and even a little burn in my stomach. I don't think that it is as balanced of a muscular workout that you get on a traditional bike, but as far as a good workout for your heart and lungs, they're equal.
Q: How do you steer?
A: There are handles near the front tires. You move them back and forth to turn.
Q: Is it safe?
A: Yes. First, drivers seem to pay more attention to you because you are on a novelty bike. Second, I have a clearer view of road hazards.
Q: Do you feel cooler on this bike than on a normal one?
A: Yes. I am now the coolest guy ever. Well, all the kids I pass in the evening on the trail or around the neighborhood tell me how cool my bike is. So if they think it's cool, it must mean I'm cool. Right?
2 comments:
I would have to say that *you* make the *bike* look cool.
I definitely agree you are the coolest!
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