Someone near me has Catrike 559 for sale for $3000 claims they had it
about a year with 1000 miles tops. I believe this due to Strava
information without going farther. I message the guy to see my question.
Given my crash history and I don't want to ride outside anymore due to >possibly going down. Will a Catrike actually be much better at keeping
me safe at least concerning crashes. The obvious to me is yes but of
course cars and all the other stuff still are in the mix. Give me a run
down on what you think and how many of you have road a Trike like this?
Someone near me has Catrike 559 for sale for $3000 claims they had it
about a year with 1000 miles tops. I believe this due to Strava
information without going farther. I message the guy to see my question.
Given my crash history and I don't want to ride outside anymore due to possibly going down. Will a Catrike actually be much better at keeping
me safe at least concerning crashes. The obvious to me is yes but of
course cars and all the other stuff still are in the mix. Give me a run
down on what you think and how many of you have road a Trike like this?
On Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:26:17 -0600, Mark J cleary
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
Someone near me has Catrike 559 for sale for $3000 claims they had it
about a year with 1000 miles tops. I believe this due to Strava
information without going farther. I message the guy to see my question.
Given my crash history and I don't want to ride outside anymore due to
possibly going down. Will a Catrike actually be much better at keeping
me safe at least concerning crashes. The obvious to me is yes but of
course cars and all the other stuff still are in the mix. Give me a run
down on what you think and how many of you have road a Trike like this?
The 559 is similar to my Expedition in size and performance, but it
has an adjustable seatback and can fold up. With reasonable care, you
will not tip it over, although leaning the wrong way when you turn,
can tip it over. I have lifted the outside wheel just for fun, but
have never gone over.
Braking at very high speed can be a concern because it lightens the
rear. If you don't brake the front evenly, the lightened rear end can
come around with serious results. I've heard of that happening, but
I've never experienced it.
I have mentioned here about the potential problem of riding without
being clipped in or otherwise preventing a foot to slip off the pedal
and being run over by the crossbar.
I have 40 K miles on my catrike and have never had an accident, but I
almost always ride on bike trails. Many people are concerned about
being to low to be seen by cars, and they add a flag. I'm not one of
those people.
FWIW, they are $4050 new.
https://www.catrike.com/559
--
C'est bon
SolomanD
Mark J cleary <mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
Someone near me has Catrike 559 for sale for $3000 claims they had it
about a year with 1000 miles tops. I believe this due to Strava
information without going farther. I message the guy to see my question.
Given my crash history and I don't want to ride outside anymore due to
possibly going down. Will a Catrike actually be much better at keeping
me safe at least concerning crashes. The obvious to me is yes but of
course cars and all the other stuff still are in the mix. Give me a run
down on what you think and how many of you have road a Trike like this?
Clearly itrCOs going to be difficult though not impossible to turn over, while risks from motor vehicles are not uniform across age and usage even
in the US while maybe higher risk than where I am, itrCOs not high if that makes sense.
Folks I know with recumbents say in general the rCLwhat is that?rCY Means they
donrCOt feel that traffic hasnrCOt noticed them.
Could you find a friend or family to help you get riding again, I think a
few of us have had fairly serious injuries and started riding again. And possibly suggest maybe tweaks to your bien setup to make you feel more comfortable?
Roger Merriman
On 2/11/2026 4:50 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:26:17 -0600, Mark J cleary
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
Someone near me has Catrike 559 for sale for $3000 claims they had it
about a year with 1000 miles tops. I believe this due to Strava
information without going farther. I message the guy to see my question. >>>
Given my crash history and I don't want to ride outside anymore due to
possibly going down. Will a Catrike actually be much better at keeping
me safe at least concerning crashes. The obvious to me is yes but of
course cars and all the other stuff still are in the mix. Give me a run
down on what you think and how many of you have road a Trike like this?
The 559 is similar to my Expedition in size and performance, but it
has an adjustable seatback and can fold up. With reasonable care, you
will not tip it over, although leaning the wrong way when you turn,
can tip it over. I have lifted the outside wheel just for fun, but
have never gone over.
Braking at very high speed can be a concern because it lightens the
rear. If you don't brake the front evenly, the lightened rear end can
come around with serious results. I've heard of that happening, but
I've never experienced it.
I have mentioned here about the potential problem of riding without
being clipped in or otherwise preventing a foot to slip off the pedal
and being run over by the crossbar.
I have 40 K miles on my catrike and have never had an accident, but I
almost always ride on bike trails. Many people are concerned about
being to low to be seen by cars, and they add a flag. I'm not one of
those people.
FWIW, they are $4050 new.
https://www.catrike.com/559
--
C'est bon
SolomanD
Do you wear clipped in shoes? I have shimano road shoes are these ok or
are you staying not clipped in is better?
On 2/11/2026 4:56 PM, Roger Merriman wrote:
Mark J cleary <mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:It is not about comfort at all it is about safety. I don't want to go
Someone near me has Catrike 559 for sale for $3000 claims they had it
about a year with 1000 miles tops. I believe this due to Strava
information without going farther. I message the guy to see my question. >>>
Given my crash history and I don't want to ride outside anymore due to
possibly going down. Will a Catrike actually be much better at keeping
me safe at least concerning crashes. The obvious to me is yes but of
course cars and all the other stuff still are in the mix. Give me a run
down on what you think and how many of you have road a Trike like this?
Clearly itrCOs going to be difficult though not impossible to turn over,
while risks from motor vehicles are not uniform across age and usage even
in the US while maybe higher risk than where I am, itrCOs not high if that >> makes sense.
Folks I know with recumbents say in general the rCLwhat is that?rCY Means they
donrCOt feel that traffic hasnrCOt noticed them.
Could you find a friend or family to help you get riding again, I think a
few of us have had fairly serious injuries and started riding again. And
possibly suggest maybe tweaks to your bien setup to make you feel more
comfortable?
Roger Merriman
down again on a 2 wheel bike. Seems the catrike makes that almost impossible.
Someone near me has Catrike 559 for sale for $3000 claims they had it
about a year with 1000 miles tops. I believe this due to Strava
information without going farther. I message the guy to see my question.
Given my crash history and I don't want to ride outside anymore due to possibly going down. Will a Catrike actually be much better at keeping
me safe at least concerning crashes. The obvious to me is yes but of
course cars and all the other stuff still are in the mix. Give me a run
down on what you think and how many of you have road a Trike like this?
Mark J cleary <mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 2/11/2026 4:56 PM, Roger Merriman wrote:I shouldrCOve been clearer by comfortable I meant essentially not worried, ie bikes with less racy geometry and wider tyres give much more margins or error, hence my wife called my old MTB that IrCOd convert into a commuter the rCLComfort BikerCY as it is unbothered by any potholes and other lumps and bumps, nor wet slippery surfaces.
Mark J cleary <mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:It is not about comfort at all it is about safety. I don't want to go
Someone near me has Catrike 559 for sale for $3000 claims they had itClearly itrCOs going to be difficult though not impossible to turn over, >>> while risks from motor vehicles are not uniform across age and usage even >>> in the US while maybe higher risk than where I am, itrCOs not high if that >>> makes sense.
about a year with 1000 miles tops. I believe this due to Strava
information without going farther. I message the guy to see my question. >>>>
Given my crash history and I don't want to ride outside anymore due to >>>> possibly going down. Will a Catrike actually be much better at keeping >>>> me safe at least concerning crashes. The obvious to me is yes but of
course cars and all the other stuff still are in the mix. Give me a run >>>> down on what you think and how many of you have road a Trike like this? >>>
Folks I know with recumbents say in general the rCLwhat is that?rCY Means they
donrCOt feel that traffic hasnrCOt noticed them.
Could you find a friend or family to help you get riding again, I think a >>> few of us have had fairly serious injuries and started riding again. And >>> possibly suggest maybe tweaks to your bien setup to make you feel more
comfortable?
Roger Merriman
down again on a 2 wheel bike. Seems the catrike makes that almost
impossible.
Note what Catrike is talking about is the is a risk of getting your foot tangled with the pedals if your foot isnrCOt attached to the pedals hence clipping in being wise.
Roger Merriman
On 2/11/2026 5:26 PM, Mark J cleary wrote:
Someone near me has Catrike 559 for sale for $3000 claims
they had it about a year with 1000 miles tops. I believe
this due to Strava information without going farther. I
message the guy to see my question.
Given my crash history and I don't want to ride outside
anymore due to possibly going down. Will a Catrike
actually be much better at keeping me safe at least
concerning crashes. The obvious to me is yes but of course
cars and all the other stuff still are in the mix. Give me
a run down on what you think and how many of you have road
a Trike like this?
They ride quite abit lower to the ground. Yes much more
stable, but it seems to me the big drawback is visibility
because your ass is only about a foot or so above the
pavement. Unless you're riding on segregated paths (rail
trails etc) you're basically invisible if something as small
as a toyota prius is in the way, and the tricycle has a much
wider 'footprint' - it will stick out further into the roadway.
So yes, a lot harder to crash due to poor handling on the
riders part but much less visible _and_ takes up more space
on the road. If you have an extensive rail trail network
around you like they do in floriduh, it doesn't seem like a
bad idea. However if you have to stick to public roads, you
might want to attach a beacon lamp to a 6 foot pole
https://yidabestqrs.click/product_details/95656823.html
On 2/12/2026 5:01 AM, zen cycle wrote:
On 2/11/2026 5:26 PM, Mark J cleary wrote:
Someone near me has Catrike 559 for sale for $3000 claims
they had it about a year with 1000 miles tops. I believe
this due to Strava information without going farther. I
message the guy to see my question.
Given my crash history and I don't want to ride outside
anymore due to possibly going down. Will a Catrike
actually be much better at keeping me safe at least
concerning crashes. The obvious to me is yes but of course
cars and all the other stuff still are in the mix. Give me
a run down on what you think and how many of you have road
a Trike like this?
They ride quite abit lower to the ground. Yes much more
stable, but it seems to me the big drawback is visibility
because your ass is only about a foot or so above the
pavement. Unless you're riding on segregated paths (rail
trails etc) you're basically invisible if something as small
as a toyota prius is in the way, and the tricycle has a much
wider 'footprint' - it will stick out further into the roadway.
So yes, a lot harder to crash due to poor handling on the
riders part but much less visible _and_ takes up more space
on the road. If you have an extensive rail trail network
around you like they do in floriduh, it doesn't seem like a
bad idea. However if you have to stick to public roads, you
might want to attach a beacon lamp to a 6 foot pole
https://yidabestqrs.click/product_details/95656823.html
Indeed, high-visibilty flags don't sell well nowadays as
super bright red flashing LED lights are clearly better.
AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
On 2/12/2026 5:01 AM, zen cycle wrote:The folks I know who have such bikes or trikes really tend to say that it draws attention as even in london with all sorts of odd things out about, recumbents do get noticed, no flag needed.
On 2/11/2026 5:26 PM, Mark J cleary wrote:
Someone near me has Catrike 559 for sale for $3000 claims
they had it about a year with 1000 miles tops. I believe
this due to Strava information without going farther. I
message the guy to see my question.
Given my crash history and I don't want to ride outside
anymore due to possibly going down. Will a Catrike
actually be much better at keeping me safe at least
concerning crashes. The obvious to me is yes but of course
cars and all the other stuff still are in the mix. Give me
a run down on what you think and how many of you have road
a Trike like this?
They ride quite abit lower to the ground. Yes much more
stable, but it seems to me the big drawback is visibility
because your ass is only about a foot or so above the
pavement. Unless you're riding on segregated paths (rail
trails etc) you're basically invisible if something as small
as a toyota prius is in the way, and the tricycle has a much
wider 'footprint' - it will stick out further into the roadway.
So yes, a lot harder to crash due to poor handling on the
riders part but much less visible _and_ takes up more space
on the road. If you have an extensive rail trail network
around you like they do in floriduh, it doesn't seem like a
bad idea. However if you have to stick to public roads, you
might want to attach a beacon lamp to a 6 foot pole
https://yidabestqrs.click/product_details/95656823.html
Indeed, high-visibilty flags don't sell well nowadays as
super bright red flashing LED lights are clearly better.
On 2/12/2026 3:26 AM, Roger Merriman wrote:
Mark J cleary <mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 2/11/2026 4:56 PM, Roger Merriman wrote:I shouldAve been clearer by comfortable I meant essentially not worried, ie >> bikes with less racy geometry and wider tyres give much more margins or
Mark J cleary <mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:It is not about comfort at all it is about safety. I don't want to go
Someone near me has Catrike 559 for sale for $3000 claims they had it >>>>> about a year with 1000 miles tops. I believe this due to StravaClearly itAs going to be difficult though not impossible to turn over, >>>> while risks from motor vehicles are not uniform across age and usage even >>>> in the US while maybe higher risk than where I am, itAs not high if that >>>> makes sense.
information without going farther. I message the guy to see my question. >>>>>
Given my crash history and I don't want to ride outside anymore due to >>>>> possibly going down. Will a Catrike actually be much better at keeping >>>>> me safe at least concerning crashes. The obvious to me is yes but of >>>>> course cars and all the other stuff still are in the mix. Give me a run >>>>> down on what you think and how many of you have road a Trike like this? >>>>
Folks I know with recumbents say in general the owhat is that?o Means they >>>> donAt feel that traffic hasnAt noticed them.
Could you find a friend or family to help you get riding again, I think a >>>> few of us have had fairly serious injuries and started riding again. And >>>> possibly suggest maybe tweaks to your bien setup to make you feel more >>>> comfortable?
Roger Merriman
down again on a 2 wheel bike. Seems the catrike makes that almost
impossible.
error, hence my wife called my old MTB that IAd convert into a commuter the >> oComfort Bikeo as it is unbothered by any potholes and other lumps and
bumps, nor wet slippery surfaces.
Note what Catrike is talking about is the is a risk of getting your foot
tangled with the pedals if your foot isnAt attached to the pedals hence
clipping in being wise.
Roger Merriman
The risk is real but it is not 'foot tangled with the
pedals'. It's a broken leg from being wrenched under the
machine when a foot strikes the pavement.
AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
On 2/12/2026 5:01 AM, zen cycle wrote:The folks I know who have such bikes or trikes really tend to say that it >draws attention as even in london with all sorts of odd things out about, >recumbents do get noticed, no flag needed.
On 2/11/2026 5:26 PM, Mark J cleary wrote:
Someone near me has Catrike 559 for sale for $3000 claims
they had it about a year with 1000 miles tops. I believe
this due to Strava information without going farther. I
message the guy to see my question.
Given my crash history and I don't want to ride outside
anymore due to possibly going down. Will a Catrike
actually be much better at keeping me safe at least
concerning crashes. The obvious to me is yes but of course
cars and all the other stuff still are in the mix. Give me
a run down on what you think and how many of you have road
a Trike like this?
They ride quite abit lower to the ground. Yes much more
stable, but it seems to me the big drawback is visibility
because your ass is only about a foot or so above the
pavement. Unless you're riding on segregated paths (rail
trails etc) you're basically invisible if something as small
as a toyota prius is in the way, and the tricycle has a much
wider 'footprint' - it will stick out further into the roadway.
So yes, a lot harder to crash due to poor handling on the
riders part but much less visible _and_ takes up more space
on the road. If you have an extensive rail trail network
around you like they do in floriduh, it doesn't seem like a
bad idea. However if you have to stick to public roads, you
might want to attach a beacon lamp to a 6 foot pole
https://yidabestqrs.click/product_details/95656823.html
Indeed, high-visibilty flags don't sell well nowadays as
super bright red flashing LED lights are clearly better.
Roger Merriman
On 12 Feb 2026 14:51:57 GMT, Roger Merriman <roger@sarlet.com> wrote:flag would annoy me to no end I am sure and it makes sense to be
AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
On 2/12/2026 5:01 AM, zen cycle wrote:The folks I know who have such bikes or trikes really tend to say that it
On 2/11/2026 5:26 PM, Mark J cleary wrote:
Someone near me has Catrike 559 for sale for $3000 claims
they had it about a year with 1000 miles tops. I believe
this due to Strava information without going farther. I
message the guy to see my question.
Given my crash history and I don't want to ride outside
anymore due to possibly going down. Will a Catrike
actually be much better at keeping me safe at least
concerning crashes. The obvious to me is yes but of course
cars and all the other stuff still are in the mix. Give me
a run down on what you think and how many of you have road
a Trike like this?
They ride quite abit lower to the ground. Yes much more
stable, but it seems to me the big drawback is visibility
because your ass is only about a foot or so above the
pavement. Unless you're riding on segregated paths (rail
trails etc) you're basically invisible if something as small
as a toyota prius is in the way, and the tricycle has a much
wider 'footprint' - it will stick out further into the roadway.
So yes, a lot harder to crash due to poor handling on the
riders part but much less visible _and_ takes up more space
on the road. If you have an extensive rail trail network
around you like they do in floriduh, it doesn't seem like a
bad idea. However if you have to stick to public roads, you
might want to attach a beacon lamp to a 6 foot pole
https://yidabestqrs.click/product_details/95656823.html
Indeed, high-visibilty flags don't sell well nowadays as
super bright red flashing LED lights are clearly better.
draws attention as even in london with all sorts of odd things out about,
recumbents do get noticed, no flag needed.
Roger Merriman
The issue is that a flag is much higher than the rider's head and
supposedly can be seen even when riding in front of a vehicle with a
high hood(bonnet). I rode around the block once with a flag and never
again. Not only did the flapping in the wind above my head annoy me, I dislike bright flashy colors. I wear black or grey.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
On 2/12/2026 1:35 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On 12 Feb 2026 14:51:57 GMT, Roger Merriman-aflag would annoy me to no end I am sure and it makes sense
<roger@sarlet.com> wrote:
AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
On 2/12/2026 5:01 AM, zen cycle wrote:The folks I know who have such bikes or trikes really
On 2/11/2026 5:26 PM, Mark J cleary wrote:
Someone near me has Catrike 559 for sale for $3000 claims
they had it about a year with 1000 miles tops. I believe
this due to Strava information without going farther. I
message the guy to see my question.
Given my crash history and I don't want to ride outside
anymore due to possibly going down. Will a Catrike
actually be much better at keeping me safe at least
concerning crashes. The obvious to me is yes but of
course
cars and all the other stuff still are in the mix.
Give me
a run down on what you think and how many of you have
road
a Trike like this?
They ride quite abit lower to the ground. Yes much more
stable, but it seems to me the big drawback is visibility
because your ass is only about a foot or so above the
pavement. Unless you're riding on segregated paths (rail
trails etc) you're basically invisible if something as
small
as a toyota prius is in the way, and the tricycle has a
much
wider 'footprint' - it will stick out further into the
roadway.
So yes, a lot harder to crash due to poor handling on the
riders part but much less visible _and_ takes up more
space
on the road. If you have an extensive rail trail network
around you like they do in floriduh, it doesn't seem
like a
bad idea. However if you have to stick to public roads,
you
might want to attach a beacon lamp to a 6 foot pole
https://yidabestqrs.click/product_details/95656823.html
Indeed, high-visibilty flags don't sell well nowadays as
super bright red flashing LED lights are clearly better.
tend to say that it
draws attention as even in london with all sorts of odd
things out about,
recumbents do get noticed, no flag needed.
Roger Merriman
The issue is that a flag is much higher than the rider's
head and
supposedly can be seen even when riding in front of a
vehicle with a
high hood(bonnet). I rode around the block once with a
flag and never
again. Not only did the flapping in the wind above my head
annoy me, I
dislike bright flashy colors. I wear black or grey.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
to be clipped in. This Catrike 559 I may go check out it
seems like a no brainer in that close to me and in almost
new shape. If I can give it a spin that would help. I make
these decision way to slow but no need in rushing things.
On 2/12/2026 1:35 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On 12 Feb 2026 14:51:57 GMT, Roger Merriman <roger@sarlet.com> wrote:flag would annoy me to no end I am sure and it makes sense to be
AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
On 2/12/2026 5:01 AM, zen cycle wrote:The folks I know who have such bikes or trikes really tend to say that it >>> draws attention as even in london with all sorts of odd things out about, >>> recumbents do get noticed, no flag needed.
On 2/11/2026 5:26 PM, Mark J cleary wrote:
Someone near me has Catrike 559 for sale for $3000 claims
they had it about a year with 1000 miles tops. I believe
this due to Strava information without going farther. I
message the guy to see my question.
Given my crash history and I don't want to ride outside
anymore due to possibly going down. Will a Catrike
actually be much better at keeping me safe at least
concerning crashes. The obvious to me is yes but of course
cars and all the other stuff still are in the mix. Give me
a run down on what you think and how many of you have road
a Trike like this?
They ride quite abit lower to the ground. Yes much more
stable, but it seems to me the big drawback is visibility
because your ass is only about a foot or so above the
pavement. Unless you're riding on segregated paths (rail
trails etc) you're basically invisible if something as small
as a toyota prius is in the way, and the tricycle has a much
wider 'footprint' - it will stick out further into the roadway.
So yes, a lot harder to crash due to poor handling on the
riders part but much less visible _and_ takes up more space
on the road. If you have an extensive rail trail network
around you like they do in floriduh, it doesn't seem like a
bad idea. However if you have to stick to public roads, you
might want to attach a beacon lamp to a 6 foot pole
https://yidabestqrs.click/product_details/95656823.html
Indeed, high-visibilty flags don't sell well nowadays as
super bright red flashing LED lights are clearly better.
Roger Merriman
The issue is that a flag is much higher than the rider's head and
supposedly can be seen even when riding in front of a vehicle with a
high hood(bonnet). I rode around the block once with a flag and never
again. Not only did the flapping in the wind above my head annoy me, I
dislike bright flashy colors. I wear black or grey.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
clipped in. This Catrike 559 I may go check out it seems like a no
brainer in that close to me and in almost new shape. If I can give it a
spin that would help. I make these decision way to slow but no need in >rushing things.
On 2/12/2026 2:21 PM, Mark J cleary wrote:
On 2/12/2026 1:35 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On 12 Feb 2026 14:51:57 GMT, Roger Merrimanaflag would annoy me to no end I am sure and it makes sense
<roger@sarlet.com> wrote:
AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
On 2/12/2026 5:01 AM, zen cycle wrote:The folks I know who have such bikes or trikes really
On 2/11/2026 5:26 PM, Mark J cleary wrote:
Someone near me has Catrike 559 for sale for $3000 claims
they had it about a year with 1000 miles tops. I believe
this due to Strava information without going farther. I
message the guy to see my question.
Given my crash history and I don't want to ride outside
anymore due to possibly going down. Will a Catrike
actually be much better at keeping me safe at least
concerning crashes. The obvious to me is yes but of
course
cars and all the other stuff still are in the mix.
Give me
a run down on what you think and how many of you have
road
a Trike like this?
They ride quite abit lower to the ground. Yes much more
stable, but it seems to me the big drawback is visibility
because your ass is only about a foot or so above the
pavement. Unless you're riding on segregated paths (rail
trails etc) you're basically invisible if something as
small
as a toyota prius is in the way, and the tricycle has a
much
wider 'footprint' - it will stick out further into the
roadway.
So yes, a lot harder to crash due to poor handling on the
riders part but much less visible _and_ takes up more
space
on the road. If you have an extensive rail trail network
around you like they do in floriduh, it doesn't seem
like a
bad idea. However if you have to stick to public roads,
you
might want to attach a beacon lamp to a 6 foot pole
https://yidabestqrs.click/product_details/95656823.html
Indeed, high-visibilty flags don't sell well nowadays as
super bright red flashing LED lights are clearly better.
tend to say that it
draws attention as even in london with all sorts of odd
things out about,
recumbents do get noticed, no flag needed.
Roger Merriman
The issue is that a flag is much higher than the rider's
head and
supposedly can be seen even when riding in front of a
vehicle with a
high hood(bonnet). I rode around the block once with a
flag and never
again. Not only did the flapping in the wind above my head
annoy me, I
dislike bright flashy colors. I wear black or grey.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
to be clipped in. This Catrike 559 I may go check out it
seems like a no brainer in that close to me and in almost
new shape. If I can give it a spin that would help. I make
these decision way to slow but no need in rushing things.
Bring your shoes, pedals and a pedal wrench to your test ride.
Looks like unusually nice weather this week for a Midwest
February.
On Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:21:07 -0600, Mark J clearyThese are all good things to think about the boom length is foreign
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 2/12/2026 1:35 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On 12 Feb 2026 14:51:57 GMT, Roger Merriman <roger@sarlet.com> wrote:flag would annoy me to no end I am sure and it makes sense to be
AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
On 2/12/2026 5:01 AM, zen cycle wrote:The folks I know who have such bikes or trikes really tend to say that it >>>> draws attention as even in london with all sorts of odd things out about, >>>> recumbents do get noticed, no flag needed.
On 2/11/2026 5:26 PM, Mark J cleary wrote:
Someone near me has Catrike 559 for sale for $3000 claims
they had it about a year with 1000 miles tops. I believe
this due to Strava information without going farther. I
message the guy to see my question.
Given my crash history and I don't want to ride outside
anymore due to possibly going down. Will a Catrike
actually be much better at keeping me safe at least
concerning crashes. The obvious to me is yes but of course
cars and all the other stuff still are in the mix. Give me
a run down on what you think and how many of you have road
a Trike like this?
They ride quite abit lower to the ground. Yes much more
stable, but it seems to me the big drawback is visibility
because your ass is only about a foot or so above the
pavement. Unless you're riding on segregated paths (rail
trails etc) you're basically invisible if something as small
as a toyota prius is in the way, and the tricycle has a much
wider 'footprint' - it will stick out further into the roadway.
So yes, a lot harder to crash due to poor handling on the
riders part but much less visible _and_ takes up more space
on the road. If you have an extensive rail trail network
around you like they do in floriduh, it doesn't seem like a
bad idea. However if you have to stick to public roads, you
might want to attach a beacon lamp to a 6 foot pole
https://yidabestqrs.click/product_details/95656823.html
Indeed, high-visibilty flags don't sell well nowadays as
super bright red flashing LED lights are clearly better.
Roger Merriman
The issue is that a flag is much higher than the rider's head and
supposedly can be seen even when riding in front of a vehicle with a
high hood(bonnet). I rode around the block once with a flag and never
again. Not only did the flapping in the wind above my head annoy me, I
dislike bright flashy colors. I wear black or grey.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
clipped in. This Catrike 559 I may go check out it seems like a no
brainer in that close to me and in almost new shape. If I can give it a
spin that would help. I make these decision way to slow but no need in
rushing things.
Big expense.. take your time....
Hopefully, the boom length isn't to far off for you on your test ride, because moving it a lot requires a change in chain length. Riding
without it being set right won't be a good test ride. You might want
to take a set of road pedals to the test because it's doubtful that it
has road pedals installed.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
On 2/12/2026 2:53 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:21:07 -0600, Mark J clearyThese are all good things to think about the boom length is foreign
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 2/12/2026 1:35 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On 12 Feb 2026 14:51:57 GMT, Roger Merriman <roger@sarlet.com> wrote:flag would annoy me to no end I am sure and it makes sense to be
AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
On 2/12/2026 5:01 AM, zen cycle wrote:The folks I know who have such bikes or trikes really tend to say that it >>>>> draws attention as even in london with all sorts of odd things out about, >>>>> recumbents do get noticed, no flag needed.
On 2/11/2026 5:26 PM, Mark J cleary wrote:
Someone near me has Catrike 559 for sale for $3000 claims
they had it about a year with 1000 miles tops. I believe
this due to Strava information without going farther. I
message the guy to see my question.
Given my crash history and I don't want to ride outside
anymore due to possibly going down. Will a Catrike
actually be much better at keeping me safe at least
concerning crashes. The obvious to me is yes but of course
cars and all the other stuff still are in the mix. Give me
a run down on what you think and how many of you have road
a Trike like this?
They ride quite abit lower to the ground. Yes much more
stable, but it seems to me the big drawback is visibility
because your ass is only about a foot or so above the
pavement. Unless you're riding on segregated paths (rail
trails etc) you're basically invisible if something as small
as a toyota prius is in the way, and the tricycle has a much
wider 'footprint' - it will stick out further into the roadway.
So yes, a lot harder to crash due to poor handling on the
riders part but much less visible _and_ takes up more space
on the road. If you have an extensive rail trail network
around you like they do in floriduh, it doesn't seem like a
bad idea. However if you have to stick to public roads, you
might want to attach a beacon lamp to a 6 foot pole
https://yidabestqrs.click/product_details/95656823.html
Indeed, high-visibilty flags don't sell well nowadays as
super bright red flashing LED lights are clearly better.
Roger Merriman
The issue is that a flag is much higher than the rider's head and
supposedly can be seen even when riding in front of a vehicle with a
high hood(bonnet). I rode around the block once with a flag and never
again. Not only did the flapping in the wind above my head annoy me, I >>>> dislike bright flashy colors. I wear black or grey.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
clipped in. This Catrike 559 I may go check out it seems like a no
brainer in that close to me and in almost new shape. If I can give it a
spin that would help. I make these decision way to slow but no need in
rushing things.
Big expense.. take your time....
Hopefully, the boom length isn't to far off for you on your test ride,
because moving it a lot requires a change in chain length. Riding
without it being set right won't be a good test ride. You might want
to take a set of road pedals to the test because it's doubtful that it
has road pedals installed.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
stuff to my ears. I will have to check that out and see what needs to be >done to set for myself. Normally I have 35 inch cycling inseam on road
bike probably longer than average.
Frankly it may seem like a lot of money compared to the medical bills
from the crash it is peanuts. Thankfully I have good health insurance
but out of pocket would buy this bike for sure. It is a whole lot
cheaper than most surgeries and some medical test. Definitely cheaper
than the $39,000 helicopter ride from one hospital to another.
Finally the jazz guitarist and collector that I am of archtop guitars
these bikes are still cheaper. I have my eye right now on a 1950 Gibson >Super 400 that would be cool.
On Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:38:03 -0600, Mark J clearyI am a jazz guitarist at heart and I have played 52 years. My father
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 2/12/2026 2:53 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:21:07 -0600, Mark J clearyThese are all good things to think about the boom length is foreign
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 2/12/2026 1:35 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On 12 Feb 2026 14:51:57 GMT, Roger Merriman <roger@sarlet.com> wrote: >>>>>flag would annoy me to no end I am sure and it makes sense to be
AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
On 2/12/2026 5:01 AM, zen cycle wrote:The folks I know who have such bikes or trikes really tend to say that it
On 2/11/2026 5:26 PM, Mark J cleary wrote:
Someone near me has Catrike 559 for sale for $3000 claims
they had it about a year with 1000 miles tops. I believe
this due to Strava information without going farther. I
message the guy to see my question.
Given my crash history and I don't want to ride outside
anymore due to possibly going down. Will a Catrike
actually be much better at keeping me safe at least
concerning crashes. The obvious to me is yes but of course
cars and all the other stuff still are in the mix. Give me
a run down on what you think and how many of you have road
a Trike like this?
They ride quite abit lower to the ground. Yes much more
stable, but it seems to me the big drawback is visibility
because your ass is only about a foot or so above the
pavement. Unless you're riding on segregated paths (rail
trails etc) you're basically invisible if something as small
as a toyota prius is in the way, and the tricycle has a much
wider 'footprint' - it will stick out further into the roadway. >>>>>>>>
So yes, a lot harder to crash due to poor handling on the
riders part but much less visible _and_ takes up more space
on the road. If you have an extensive rail trail network
around you like they do in floriduh, it doesn't seem like a
bad idea. However if you have to stick to public roads, you
might want to attach a beacon lamp to a 6 foot pole
https://yidabestqrs.click/product_details/95656823.html
Indeed, high-visibilty flags don't sell well nowadays as
super bright red flashing LED lights are clearly better.
draws attention as even in london with all sorts of odd things out about,
recumbents do get noticed, no flag needed.
Roger Merriman
The issue is that a flag is much higher than the rider's head and
supposedly can be seen even when riding in front of a vehicle with a >>>>> high hood(bonnet). I rode around the block once with a flag and never >>>>> again. Not only did the flapping in the wind above my head annoy me, I >>>>> dislike bright flashy colors. I wear black or grey.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
clipped in. This Catrike 559 I may go check out it seems like a no
brainer in that close to me and in almost new shape. If I can give it a >>>> spin that would help. I make these decision way to slow but no need in >>>> rushing things.
Big expense.. take your time....
Hopefully, the boom length isn't to far off for you on your test ride,
because moving it a lot requires a change in chain length. Riding
without it being set right won't be a good test ride. You might want
to take a set of road pedals to the test because it's doubtful that it
has road pedals installed.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
stuff to my ears. I will have to check that out and see what needs to be
done to set for myself. Normally I have 35 inch cycling inseam on road
bike probably longer than average.
Frankly it may seem like a lot of money compared to the medical bills
from the crash it is peanuts. Thankfully I have good health insurance
but out of pocket would buy this bike for sure. It is a whole lot
cheaper than most surgeries and some medical test. Definitely cheaper
than the $39,000 helicopter ride from one hospital to another.
Finally the jazz guitarist and collector that I am of archtop guitars
these bikes are still cheaper. I have my eye right now on a 1950 Gibson
Super 400 that would be cool.
My first guitar was an acoustic arch top. I don't recall the brand or
where I bought it, but I was in high school at the time with part time
and odd job income so it must not have been very expensive. I remember
it's demise when two of my friends crawled into the back seat of my 51 Mercury and sat on it. We'd been at a party and I'd offered to take
them home. I looked for another f-hole guitar but I could never find
one I could afford.
I should mention that I was never a very good guitar player. Fingers
are too fat and stubby.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
On Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:38:03 -0600, Mark J clearyHere you go nothing much but I fast upload. https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=QYzoRE0FptM
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 2/12/2026 2:53 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:21:07 -0600, Mark J clearyThese are all good things to think about the boom length is foreign
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 2/12/2026 1:35 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On 12 Feb 2026 14:51:57 GMT, Roger Merriman <roger@sarlet.com> wrote: >>>>>flag would annoy me to no end I am sure and it makes sense to be
AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
On 2/12/2026 5:01 AM, zen cycle wrote:The folks I know who have such bikes or trikes really tend to say that it
On 2/11/2026 5:26 PM, Mark J cleary wrote:
Someone near me has Catrike 559 for sale for $3000 claims
they had it about a year with 1000 miles tops. I believe
this due to Strava information without going farther. I
message the guy to see my question.
Given my crash history and I don't want to ride outside
anymore due to possibly going down. Will a Catrike
actually be much better at keeping me safe at least
concerning crashes. The obvious to me is yes but of course
cars and all the other stuff still are in the mix. Give me
a run down on what you think and how many of you have road
a Trike like this?
They ride quite abit lower to the ground. Yes much more
stable, but it seems to me the big drawback is visibility
because your ass is only about a foot or so above the
pavement. Unless you're riding on segregated paths (rail
trails etc) you're basically invisible if something as small
as a toyota prius is in the way, and the tricycle has a much
wider 'footprint' - it will stick out further into the roadway. >>>>>>>>
So yes, a lot harder to crash due to poor handling on the
riders part but much less visible _and_ takes up more space
on the road. If you have an extensive rail trail network
around you like they do in floriduh, it doesn't seem like a
bad idea. However if you have to stick to public roads, you
might want to attach a beacon lamp to a 6 foot pole
https://yidabestqrs.click/product_details/95656823.html
Indeed, high-visibilty flags don't sell well nowadays as
super bright red flashing LED lights are clearly better.
draws attention as even in london with all sorts of odd things out about,
recumbents do get noticed, no flag needed.
Roger Merriman
The issue is that a flag is much higher than the rider's head and
supposedly can be seen even when riding in front of a vehicle with a >>>>> high hood(bonnet). I rode around the block once with a flag and never >>>>> again. Not only did the flapping in the wind above my head annoy me, I >>>>> dislike bright flashy colors. I wear black or grey.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
clipped in. This Catrike 559 I may go check out it seems like a no
brainer in that close to me and in almost new shape. If I can give it a >>>> spin that would help. I make these decision way to slow but no need in >>>> rushing things.
Big expense.. take your time....
Hopefully, the boom length isn't to far off for you on your test ride,
because moving it a lot requires a change in chain length. Riding
without it being set right won't be a good test ride. You might want
to take a set of road pedals to the test because it's doubtful that it
has road pedals installed.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
stuff to my ears. I will have to check that out and see what needs to be
done to set for myself. Normally I have 35 inch cycling inseam on road
bike probably longer than average.
Frankly it may seem like a lot of money compared to the medical bills
from the crash it is peanuts. Thankfully I have good health insurance
but out of pocket would buy this bike for sure. It is a whole lot
cheaper than most surgeries and some medical test. Definitely cheaper
than the $39,000 helicopter ride from one hospital to another.
Finally the jazz guitarist and collector that I am of archtop guitars
these bikes are still cheaper. I have my eye right now on a 1950 Gibson
Super 400 that would be cool.
My first guitar was an acoustic arch top. I don't recall the brand or
where I bought it, but I was in high school at the time with part time
and odd job income so it must not have been very expensive. I remember
it's demise when two of my friends crawled into the back seat of my 51 Mercury and sat on it. We'd been at a party and I'd offered to take
them home. I looked for another f-hole guitar but I could never find
one I could afford.
I should mention that I was never a very good guitar player. Fingers
are too fat and stubby.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
On Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:38:03 -0600, Mark J clearyA better recoding.
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 2/12/2026 2:53 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:21:07 -0600, Mark J clearyThese are all good things to think about the boom length is foreign
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 2/12/2026 1:35 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On 12 Feb 2026 14:51:57 GMT, Roger Merriman <roger@sarlet.com> wrote: >>>>>flag would annoy me to no end I am sure and it makes sense to be
AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
On 2/12/2026 5:01 AM, zen cycle wrote:The folks I know who have such bikes or trikes really tend to say that it
On 2/11/2026 5:26 PM, Mark J cleary wrote:
Someone near me has Catrike 559 for sale for $3000 claims
they had it about a year with 1000 miles tops. I believe
this due to Strava information without going farther. I
message the guy to see my question.
Given my crash history and I don't want to ride outside
anymore due to possibly going down. Will a Catrike
actually be much better at keeping me safe at least
concerning crashes. The obvious to me is yes but of course
cars and all the other stuff still are in the mix. Give me
a run down on what you think and how many of you have road
a Trike like this?
They ride quite abit lower to the ground. Yes much more
stable, but it seems to me the big drawback is visibility
because your ass is only about a foot or so above the
pavement. Unless you're riding on segregated paths (rail
trails etc) you're basically invisible if something as small
as a toyota prius is in the way, and the tricycle has a much
wider 'footprint' - it will stick out further into the roadway. >>>>>>>>
So yes, a lot harder to crash due to poor handling on the
riders part but much less visible _and_ takes up more space
on the road. If you have an extensive rail trail network
around you like they do in floriduh, it doesn't seem like a
bad idea. However if you have to stick to public roads, you
might want to attach a beacon lamp to a 6 foot pole
https://yidabestqrs.click/product_details/95656823.html
Indeed, high-visibilty flags don't sell well nowadays as
super bright red flashing LED lights are clearly better.
draws attention as even in london with all sorts of odd things out about,
recumbents do get noticed, no flag needed.
Roger Merriman
The issue is that a flag is much higher than the rider's head and
supposedly can be seen even when riding in front of a vehicle with a >>>>> high hood(bonnet). I rode around the block once with a flag and never >>>>> again. Not only did the flapping in the wind above my head annoy me, I >>>>> dislike bright flashy colors. I wear black or grey.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
clipped in. This Catrike 559 I may go check out it seems like a no
brainer in that close to me and in almost new shape. If I can give it a >>>> spin that would help. I make these decision way to slow but no need in >>>> rushing things.
Big expense.. take your time....
Hopefully, the boom length isn't to far off for you on your test ride,
because moving it a lot requires a change in chain length. Riding
without it being set right won't be a good test ride. You might want
to take a set of road pedals to the test because it's doubtful that it
has road pedals installed.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
stuff to my ears. I will have to check that out and see what needs to be
done to set for myself. Normally I have 35 inch cycling inseam on road
bike probably longer than average.
Frankly it may seem like a lot of money compared to the medical bills
from the crash it is peanuts. Thankfully I have good health insurance
but out of pocket would buy this bike for sure. It is a whole lot
cheaper than most surgeries and some medical test. Definitely cheaper
than the $39,000 helicopter ride from one hospital to another.
Finally the jazz guitarist and collector that I am of archtop guitars
these bikes are still cheaper. I have my eye right now on a 1950 Gibson
Super 400 that would be cool.
My first guitar was an acoustic arch top. I don't recall the brand or
where I bought it, but I was in high school at the time with part time
and odd job income so it must not have been very expensive. I remember
it's demise when two of my friends crawled into the back seat of my 51 Mercury and sat on it. We'd been at a party and I'd offered to take
them home. I looked for another f-hole guitar but I could never find
one I could afford.
I should mention that I was never a very good guitar player. Fingers
are too fat and stubby.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
On 2/13/2026 8:20 AM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:38:03 -0600, Mark J clearyI am a jazz guitarist at heart and I have played 52 years. My father
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 2/12/2026 2:53 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:21:07 -0600, Mark J clearyThese are all good things to think about the boom length is foreign
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 2/12/2026 1:35 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On 12 Feb 2026 14:51:57 GMT, Roger Merriman <roger@sarlet.com> wrote: >>>>>>flag would annoy me to no end I am sure and it makes sense to be
AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
On 2/12/2026 5:01 AM, zen cycle wrote:The folks I know who have such bikes or trikes really tend to say that it
On 2/11/2026 5:26 PM, Mark J cleary wrote:
Someone near me has Catrike 559 for sale for $3000 claims
they had it about a year with 1000 miles tops. I believe
this due to Strava information without going farther. I
message the guy to see my question.
Given my crash history and I don't want to ride outside
anymore due to possibly going down. Will a Catrike
actually be much better at keeping me safe at least
concerning crashes. The obvious to me is yes but of course >>>>>>>>>> cars and all the other stuff still are in the mix. Give me >>>>>>>>>> a run down on what you think and how many of you have road >>>>>>>>>> a Trike like this?
They ride quite abit lower to the ground. Yes much more
stable, but it seems to me the big drawback is visibility
because your ass is only about a foot or so above the
pavement. Unless you're riding on segregated paths (rail
trails etc) you're basically invisible if something as small >>>>>>>>> as a toyota prius is in the way, and the tricycle has a much >>>>>>>>> wider 'footprint' - it will stick out further into the roadway. >>>>>>>>>
So yes, a lot harder to crash due to poor handling on the
riders part but much less visible _and_ takes up more space
on the road. If you have an extensive rail trail network
around you like they do in floriduh, it doesn't seem like a
bad idea. However if you have to stick to public roads, you
might want to attach a beacon lamp to a 6 foot pole
https://yidabestqrs.click/product_details/95656823.html
Indeed, high-visibilty flags don't sell well nowadays as
super bright red flashing LED lights are clearly better.
draws attention as even in london with all sorts of odd things out about,
recumbents do get noticed, no flag needed.
Roger Merriman
The issue is that a flag is much higher than the rider's head and
supposedly can be seen even when riding in front of a vehicle with a >>>>>> high hood(bonnet). I rode around the block once with a flag and never >>>>>> again. Not only did the flapping in the wind above my head annoy me, I >>>>>> dislike bright flashy colors. I wear black or grey.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
clipped in. This Catrike 559 I may go check out it seems like a no
brainer in that close to me and in almost new shape. If I can give it a >>>>> spin that would help. I make these decision way to slow but no need in >>>>> rushing things.
Big expense.. take your time....
Hopefully, the boom length isn't to far off for you on your test ride, >>>> because moving it a lot requires a change in chain length. Riding
without it being set right won't be a good test ride. You might want
to take a set of road pedals to the test because it's doubtful that it >>>> has road pedals installed.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
stuff to my ears. I will have to check that out and see what needs to be >>> done to set for myself. Normally I have 35 inch cycling inseam on road
bike probably longer than average.
Frankly it may seem like a lot of money compared to the medical bills >>>from the crash it is peanuts. Thankfully I have good health insurance
but out of pocket would buy this bike for sure. It is a whole lot
cheaper than most surgeries and some medical test. Definitely cheaper
than the $39,000 helicopter ride from one hospital to another.
Finally the jazz guitarist and collector that I am of archtop guitars
these bikes are still cheaper. I have my eye right now on a 1950 Gibson
Super 400 that would be cool.
My first guitar was an acoustic arch top. I don't recall the brand or
where I bought it, but I was in high school at the time with part time
and odd job income so it must not have been very expensive. I remember
it's demise when two of my friends crawled into the back seat of my 51
Mercury and sat on it. We'd been at a party and I'd offered to take
them home. I looked for another f-hole guitar but I could never find
one I could afford.
I should mention that I was never a very good guitar player. Fingers
are too fat and stubby.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
also a studio guitarist in Los Angeles area from 1959 through 1973.
Played on a few TV shows and such. Myself I made my living teaching and >playing in college and a few years after. Since retirement 7 years ago I >have played even more. I generally play 2-3 hours a day. I also repair >guitars worked for 2 well known archtop guitar makers. Have you ever
heard of a D'angelico Guitar?
On 2/13/2026 8:20 AM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:38:03 -0600, Mark J clearyHere you go nothing much but I fast upload. >https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=QYzoRE0FptM
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 2/12/2026 2:53 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:21:07 -0600, Mark J clearyThese are all good things to think about the boom length is foreign
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 2/12/2026 1:35 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On 12 Feb 2026 14:51:57 GMT, Roger Merriman <roger@sarlet.com> wrote: >>>>>>flag would annoy me to no end I am sure and it makes sense to be
AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
On 2/12/2026 5:01 AM, zen cycle wrote:The folks I know who have such bikes or trikes really tend to say that it
On 2/11/2026 5:26 PM, Mark J cleary wrote:
Someone near me has Catrike 559 for sale for $3000 claims
they had it about a year with 1000 miles tops. I believe
this due to Strava information without going farther. I
message the guy to see my question.
Given my crash history and I don't want to ride outside
anymore due to possibly going down. Will a Catrike
actually be much better at keeping me safe at least
concerning crashes. The obvious to me is yes but of course >>>>>>>>>> cars and all the other stuff still are in the mix. Give me >>>>>>>>>> a run down on what you think and how many of you have road >>>>>>>>>> a Trike like this?
They ride quite abit lower to the ground. Yes much more
stable, but it seems to me the big drawback is visibility
because your ass is only about a foot or so above the
pavement. Unless you're riding on segregated paths (rail
trails etc) you're basically invisible if something as small >>>>>>>>> as a toyota prius is in the way, and the tricycle has a much >>>>>>>>> wider 'footprint' - it will stick out further into the roadway. >>>>>>>>>
So yes, a lot harder to crash due to poor handling on the
riders part but much less visible _and_ takes up more space
on the road. If you have an extensive rail trail network
around you like they do in floriduh, it doesn't seem like a
bad idea. However if you have to stick to public roads, you
might want to attach a beacon lamp to a 6 foot pole
https://yidabestqrs.click/product_details/95656823.html
Indeed, high-visibilty flags don't sell well nowadays as
super bright red flashing LED lights are clearly better.
draws attention as even in london with all sorts of odd things out about,
recumbents do get noticed, no flag needed.
Roger Merriman
The issue is that a flag is much higher than the rider's head and
supposedly can be seen even when riding in front of a vehicle with a >>>>>> high hood(bonnet). I rode around the block once with a flag and never >>>>>> again. Not only did the flapping in the wind above my head annoy me, I >>>>>> dislike bright flashy colors. I wear black or grey.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
clipped in. This Catrike 559 I may go check out it seems like a no
brainer in that close to me and in almost new shape. If I can give it a >>>>> spin that would help. I make these decision way to slow but no need in >>>>> rushing things.
Big expense.. take your time....
Hopefully, the boom length isn't to far off for you on your test ride, >>>> because moving it a lot requires a change in chain length. Riding
without it being set right won't be a good test ride. You might want
to take a set of road pedals to the test because it's doubtful that it >>>> has road pedals installed.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
stuff to my ears. I will have to check that out and see what needs to be >>> done to set for myself. Normally I have 35 inch cycling inseam on road
bike probably longer than average.
Frankly it may seem like a lot of money compared to the medical bills >>>from the crash it is peanuts. Thankfully I have good health insurance
but out of pocket would buy this bike for sure. It is a whole lot
cheaper than most surgeries and some medical test. Definitely cheaper
than the $39,000 helicopter ride from one hospital to another.
Finally the jazz guitarist and collector that I am of archtop guitars
these bikes are still cheaper. I have my eye right now on a 1950 Gibson
Super 400 that would be cool.
My first guitar was an acoustic arch top. I don't recall the brand or
where I bought it, but I was in high school at the time with part time
and odd job income so it must not have been very expensive. I remember
it's demise when two of my friends crawled into the back seat of my 51
Mercury and sat on it. We'd been at a party and I'd offered to take
them home. I looked for another f-hole guitar but I could never find
one I could afford.
I should mention that I was never a very good guitar player. Fingers
are too fat and stubby.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
On 2/13/2026 8:20 AM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:38:03 -0600, Mark J clearyA better recoding.
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 2/12/2026 2:53 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:21:07 -0600, Mark J clearyThese are all good things to think about the boom length is foreign
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 2/12/2026 1:35 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On 12 Feb 2026 14:51:57 GMT, Roger Merriman <roger@sarlet.com> wrote: >>>>>>flag would annoy me to no end I am sure and it makes sense to be
AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
On 2/12/2026 5:01 AM, zen cycle wrote:The folks I know who have such bikes or trikes really tend to say that it
On 2/11/2026 5:26 PM, Mark J cleary wrote:
Someone near me has Catrike 559 for sale for $3000 claims
they had it about a year with 1000 miles tops. I believe
this due to Strava information without going farther. I
message the guy to see my question.
Given my crash history and I don't want to ride outside
anymore due to possibly going down. Will a Catrike
actually be much better at keeping me safe at least
concerning crashes. The obvious to me is yes but of course >>>>>>>>>> cars and all the other stuff still are in the mix. Give me >>>>>>>>>> a run down on what you think and how many of you have road >>>>>>>>>> a Trike like this?
They ride quite abit lower to the ground. Yes much more
stable, but it seems to me the big drawback is visibility
because your ass is only about a foot or so above the
pavement. Unless you're riding on segregated paths (rail
trails etc) you're basically invisible if something as small >>>>>>>>> as a toyota prius is in the way, and the tricycle has a much >>>>>>>>> wider 'footprint' - it will stick out further into the roadway. >>>>>>>>>
So yes, a lot harder to crash due to poor handling on the
riders part but much less visible _and_ takes up more space
on the road. If you have an extensive rail trail network
around you like they do in floriduh, it doesn't seem like a
bad idea. However if you have to stick to public roads, you
might want to attach a beacon lamp to a 6 foot pole
https://yidabestqrs.click/product_details/95656823.html
Indeed, high-visibilty flags don't sell well nowadays as
super bright red flashing LED lights are clearly better.
draws attention as even in london with all sorts of odd things out about,
recumbents do get noticed, no flag needed.
Roger Merriman
The issue is that a flag is much higher than the rider's head and
supposedly can be seen even when riding in front of a vehicle with a >>>>>> high hood(bonnet). I rode around the block once with a flag and never >>>>>> again. Not only did the flapping in the wind above my head annoy me, I >>>>>> dislike bright flashy colors. I wear black or grey.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
clipped in. This Catrike 559 I may go check out it seems like a no
brainer in that close to me and in almost new shape. If I can give it a >>>>> spin that would help. I make these decision way to slow but no need in >>>>> rushing things.
Big expense.. take your time....
Hopefully, the boom length isn't to far off for you on your test ride, >>>> because moving it a lot requires a change in chain length. Riding
without it being set right won't be a good test ride. You might want
to take a set of road pedals to the test because it's doubtful that it >>>> has road pedals installed.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
stuff to my ears. I will have to check that out and see what needs to be >>> done to set for myself. Normally I have 35 inch cycling inseam on road
bike probably longer than average.
Frankly it may seem like a lot of money compared to the medical bills >>>from the crash it is peanuts. Thankfully I have good health insurance
but out of pocket would buy this bike for sure. It is a whole lot
cheaper than most surgeries and some medical test. Definitely cheaper
than the $39,000 helicopter ride from one hospital to another.
Finally the jazz guitarist and collector that I am of archtop guitars
these bikes are still cheaper. I have my eye right now on a 1950 Gibson
Super 400 that would be cool.
My first guitar was an acoustic arch top. I don't recall the brand or
where I bought it, but I was in high school at the time with part time
and odd job income so it must not have been very expensive. I remember
it's demise when two of my friends crawled into the back seat of my 51
Mercury and sat on it. We'd been at a party and I'd offered to take
them home. I looked for another f-hole guitar but I could never find
one I could afford.
I should mention that I was never a very good guitar player. Fingers
are too fat and stubby.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
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