Took the Catrike out today for first ride. Stayed in my 5 mile loop to
get the feel for things. I did ride 17 miles inside on trainer before
this ride so that had an effect.
Trike is different for sure but the same in some ways. My biggest
surprise was the lungs and breathing. I notice I cannot dig down for a
lot of air like I can on the road bike. Apparently the recumbent
position causes diaphragm to work different. AI suggest this will get >better.
I had the boom out at 33 on the bike but I think it can go a touch more
out. The guy at the shop set me up clearly to close. Mentioned he has
knee problems so that was default for him.
It corners differently so that is big you cannot lean as such into a
turn. On straight road I can reasonably keep up with a road bike. Flat >around here basically live in big ring. I notice the steering gets
twitch if I do not pedal with a very smooth and even cadence. At higher >speeds it is hard to maintain. Today I just want to give it a spin so 21
mph was top speed.
I never thought about flats and having a flat kit but I have to be
prepared. My guess is flats are less common on trikes but still have to
have something. Takes a 20 inch tube for the front will need to get some
of them. I also have to obey the stops much more than a road bike just
due to the design and footprint.
The next thing is a new helmet. The trike shop said they don't wear them
at least he did not but no way I getting a helmet. Give me hell you
helmet haters but I want one. I also have to get used to looking at the >built in review mirror as I always have a helmet mirror. I still going
to use a helmet mirror.
Here is todays ride not bad out and wind on trike is way less of an
issue. https://www.strava.com/activities/17925230160
On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:17:46 -0500, Mark J clearyi just wear cycling shorts it is the best really.
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
Took the Catrike out today for first ride. Stayed in my 5 mile loop to
get the feel for things. I did ride 17 miles inside on trainer before
this ride so that had an effect.
Trike is different for sure but the same in some ways. My biggest
surprise was the lungs and breathing. I notice I cannot dig down for a
lot of air like I can on the road bike. Apparently the recumbent
position causes diaphragm to work different. AI suggest this will get
better.
I had the boom out at 33 on the bike but I think it can go a touch more
out. The guy at the shop set me up clearly to close. Mentioned he has
knee problems so that was default for him.
It corners differently so that is big you cannot lean as such into a
turn. On straight road I can reasonably keep up with a road bike. Flat
around here basically live in big ring. I notice the steering gets
twitch if I do not pedal with a very smooth and even cadence. At higher
speeds it is hard to maintain. Today I just want to give it a spin so 21
mph was top speed.
I never thought about flats and having a flat kit but I have to be
prepared. My guess is flats are less common on trikes but still have to
have something. Takes a 20 inch tube for the front will need to get some
of them. I also have to obey the stops much more than a road bike just
due to the design and footprint.
The next thing is a new helmet. The trike shop said they don't wear them
at least he did not but no way I getting a helmet. Give me hell you
helmet haters but I want one. I also have to get used to looking at the
built in review mirror as I always have a helmet mirror. I still going
to use a helmet mirror.
Here is todays ride not bad out and wind on trike is way less of an
issue. https://www.strava.com/activities/17925230160
There's a lot of trikers around here. Many wear helmets. I've been
scolded by other trikers for not wearing one.
It's fairly important to lean your body in on fast tight turns. The
trikes can be dumped. I've heard of it being done.
Regarding flats, you now have three tracks to steer through road
debris instead of one.
Note: baggy loose legged shorts tend to be bug catchers.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:17:46 -0500, Mark J clearyDo you carry a flat kit?
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
Took the Catrike out today for first ride. Stayed in my 5 mile loop to
get the feel for things. I did ride 17 miles inside on trainer before
this ride so that had an effect.
Trike is different for sure but the same in some ways. My biggest
surprise was the lungs and breathing. I notice I cannot dig down for a
lot of air like I can on the road bike. Apparently the recumbent
position causes diaphragm to work different. AI suggest this will get
better.
I had the boom out at 33 on the bike but I think it can go a touch more
out. The guy at the shop set me up clearly to close. Mentioned he has
knee problems so that was default for him.
It corners differently so that is big you cannot lean as such into a
turn. On straight road I can reasonably keep up with a road bike. Flat
around here basically live in big ring. I notice the steering gets
twitch if I do not pedal with a very smooth and even cadence. At higher
speeds it is hard to maintain. Today I just want to give it a spin so 21
mph was top speed.
I never thought about flats and having a flat kit but I have to be
prepared. My guess is flats are less common on trikes but still have to
have something. Takes a 20 inch tube for the front will need to get some
of them. I also have to obey the stops much more than a road bike just
due to the design and footprint.
The next thing is a new helmet. The trike shop said they don't wear them
at least he did not but no way I getting a helmet. Give me hell you
helmet haters but I want one. I also have to get used to looking at the
built in review mirror as I always have a helmet mirror. I still going
to use a helmet mirror.
Here is todays ride not bad out and wind on trike is way less of an
issue. https://www.strava.com/activities/17925230160
There's a lot of trikers around here. Many wear helmets. I've been
scolded by other trikers for not wearing one.
It's fairly important to lean your body in on fast tight turns. The
trikes can be dumped. I've heard of it being done.
Regarding flats, you now have three tracks to steer through road
debris instead of one.
Note: baggy loose legged shorts tend to be bug catchers.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
Took the Catrike out today for first ride. Stayed in my 5 mile loop to
get the feel for things. I did ride 17 miles inside on trainer before
this ride so that had an effect.
Trike is different for sure but the same in some ways. My biggest
surprise was the lungs and breathing. I notice I cannot dig down for a
lot of air like I can on the road bike. Apparently the recumbent
position causes diaphragm to work different. AI suggest this will get better.
I had the boom out at 33 on the bike but I think it can go a touch more
out. The guy at the shop set me up clearly to close. Mentioned he has
knee problems so that was default for him.
It corners differently so that is big you cannot lean as such into a
turn. On straight road I can reasonably keep up with a road bike. Flat around here basically live in big ring. I notice the steering gets
twitch if I do not pedal with a very smooth and even cadence. At higher speeds it is hard to maintain. Today I just want to give it a spin so 21
mph was top speed.
I never thought about flats and having a flat kit but I have to be
prepared. My guess is flats are less common on trikes but still have to
have something. Takes a 20 inch tube for the front will need to get some
of them. I also have to obey the stops much more than a road bike just
due to the design and footprint.
The next thing is a new helmet. The trike shop said they don't wear them
at least he did not but no way I getting a helmet. Give me hell you
helmet haters but I want one. I also have to get used to looking at the built in review mirror as I always have a helmet mirror. I still going
to use a helmet mirror.
Here is todays ride not bad out and wind on trike is way less of an
issue. https://www.strava.com/activities/17925230160
On 3/31/2026 12:01 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:17:46 -0500, Mark J clearyDo you carry a flat kit?
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
Took the Catrike out today for first ride. Stayed in my 5 mile loop to
get the feel for things. I did ride 17 miles inside on trainer before
this ride so that had an effect.
Trike is different for sure but the same in some ways. My biggest
surprise was the lungs and breathing. I notice I cannot dig down for a
lot of air like I can on the road bike. Apparently the recumbent
position causes diaphragm to work different. AI suggest this will get
better.
I had the boom out at 33 on the bike but I think it can go a touch more
out. The guy at the shop set me up clearly to close. Mentioned he has
knee problems so that was default for him.
It corners differently so that is big you cannot lean as such into a
turn. On straight road I can reasonably keep up with a road bike. Flat
around here basically live in big ring. I notice the steering gets
twitch if I do not pedal with a very smooth and even cadence. At higher
speeds it is hard to maintain. Today I just want to give it a spin so 21 >>> mph was top speed.
I never thought about flats and having a flat kit but I have to be
prepared. My guess is flats are less common on trikes but still have to
have something. Takes a 20 inch tube for the front will need to get some >>> of them. I also have to obey the stops much more than a road bike just
due to the design and footprint.
The next thing is a new helmet. The trike shop said they don't wear them >>> at least he did not but no way I getting a helmet. Give me hell you
helmet haters but I want one. I also have to get used to looking at the
built in review mirror as I always have a helmet mirror. I still going
to use a helmet mirror.
Here is todays ride not bad out and wind on trike is way less of an
issue. https://www.strava.com/activities/17925230160
There's a lot of trikers around here. Many wear helmets. I've been
scolded by other trikers for not wearing one.
It's fairly important to lean your body in on fast tight turns. The
trikes can be dumped. I've heard of it being done.
Regarding flats, you now have three tracks to steer through road
debris instead of one.
Note: baggy loose legged shorts tend to be bug catchers.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:10:47 -0500, Mark J cleary
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 3/31/2026 12:01 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:17:46 -0500, Mark J clearyDo you carry a flat kit?
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
Took the Catrike out today for first ride. Stayed in my 5 mile loop to >>>> get the feel for things. I did ride 17 miles inside on trainer before
this ride so that had an effect.
Trike is different for sure but the same in some ways. My biggest
surprise was the lungs and breathing. I notice I cannot dig down for a >>>> lot of air like I can on the road bike. Apparently the recumbent
position causes diaphragm to work different. AI suggest this will get
better.
I had the boom out at 33 on the bike but I think it can go a touch more >>>> out. The guy at the shop set me up clearly to close. Mentioned he has
knee problems so that was default for him.
It corners differently so that is big you cannot lean as such into a
turn. On straight road I can reasonably keep up with a road bike. Flat >>>> around here basically live in big ring. I notice the steering gets
twitch if I do not pedal with a very smooth and even cadence. At higher >>>> speeds it is hard to maintain. Today I just want to give it a spin so 21 >>>> mph was top speed.
I never thought about flats and having a flat kit but I have to be
prepared. My guess is flats are less common on trikes but still have to >>>> have something. Takes a 20 inch tube for the front will need to get some >>>> of them. I also have to obey the stops much more than a road bike just >>>> due to the design and footprint.
The next thing is a new helmet. The trike shop said they don't wear them >>>> at least he did not but no way I getting a helmet. Give me hell you
helmet haters but I want one. I also have to get used to looking at the >>>> built in review mirror as I always have a helmet mirror. I still going >>>> to use a helmet mirror.
Here is todays ride not bad out and wind on trike is way less of an
issue. https://www.strava.com/activities/17925230160
There's a lot of trikers around here. Many wear helmets. I've been
scolded by other trikers for not wearing one.
It's fairly important to lean your body in on fast tight turns. The
trikes can be dumped. I've heard of it being done.
Regarding flats, you now have three tracks to steer through road
debris instead of one.
Note: baggy loose legged shorts tend to be bug catchers.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
I carry tubes and patches, levers and a topeak mini morph pump, chain
links and quite a few tools. Walking a broken down two wheeler is a
picnic compared to walking the Catrike.
At some point you might want a maintenance rack for it. Can't turn it
upside down like a two wheeler. I built my own but:
https://t-cycle.com/collections/triketight
T-cycle is a good source of trike stuff. I've had to replace the
idlers and the idler bearings. The bearings are roller skate bearings. T-cycle also has chain by the foot.
Seats and wheels at https://www.utahtrikes.com/
also https://hostelshoppe.com/
--What length derailleur cables do you use. I assume the rear is longer
C'est bon
Soloman
On 3/31/2026 5:17 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:10:47 -0500, Mark J clearyWhat length derailleur cables do you use. I assume the rear
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 3/31/2026 12:01 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:17:46 -0500, Mark J clearyDo you carry a flat kit?
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
Took the Catrike out today for first ride. Stayed in my
5 mile loop to
get the feel for things. I did ride 17 miles inside on
trainer before
this ride so that had an effect.
Trike is different for sure but the same in some ways.
My biggest
surprise was the lungs and breathing. I notice I cannot
dig down for a
lot of air like I can on the road bike. Apparently the
recumbent
position causes diaphragm to work different. AI suggest
this will get
better.
I had the boom out at 33 on the bike but I think it can
go a touch more
out. The guy at the shop set me up clearly to close.
Mentioned he has
knee problems so that was default for him.
It corners differently so that is big you cannot lean
as such into a
turn. On straight road I can reasonably keep up with a
road bike. Flat
around here basically live in big ring. I notice the
steering gets
twitch if I do not pedal with a very smooth and even
cadence. At higher
speeds it is hard to maintain. Today I just want to
give it a spin so 21
mph was top speed.
I never thought about flats and having a flat kit but I
have to be
prepared. My guess is flats are less common on trikes
but still have to
have something. Takes a 20 inch tube for the front will
need to get some
of them. I also have to obey the stops much more than a
road bike just
due to the design and footprint.
The next thing is a new helmet. The trike shop said
they don't wear them
at least he did not but no way I getting a helmet. Give
me hell you
helmet haters but I want one. I also have to get used
to looking at the
built in review mirror as I always have a helmet
mirror. I still going
to use a helmet mirror.
Here is todays ride not bad out and wind on trike is
way less of an
issue. https://www.strava.com/activities/17925230160
There's a lot of trikers around here. Many wear helmets.
I've been
scolded by other trikers for not wearing one.
It's fairly important to lean your body in on fast tight
turns. The
trikes can be dumped. I've heard of it being done.
Regarding flats, you now have three tracks to steer
through road
debris instead of one.
Note: baggy loose legged shorts tend to be bug catchers.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
I carry tubes and patches, levers and a topeak mini morph
pump, chain
links and quite a few tools. Walking a broken down two
wheeler is a
picnic compared to walking the Catrike.
At some point you might want a maintenance rack for it.
Can't turn it
upside down like a two wheeler. I built my own but:
https://t-cycle.com/collections/triketight
T-cycle is a good source of trike stuff.-a I've had to
replace the
idlers and the idler bearings. The bearings are roller
skate bearings.
T-cycle also has chain by the foot.
Seats and wheels at https://www.utahtrikes.com/
also https://hostelshoppe.com/
--
C'est bon
Soloman
is longer than normal the front might be fine?
On 4/1/2026 9:27 AM, Mark J cleary wrote:
On 3/31/2026 5:17 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:10:47 -0500, Mark J clearyWhat length derailleur cables do you use. I assume the rear is longer
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 3/31/2026 12:01 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:17:46 -0500, Mark J clearyDo you carry a flat kit?
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
Took the Catrike out today for first ride. Stayed in my 5 mile
loop to
get the feel for things. I did ride 17 miles inside on trainer before >>>>>> this ride so that had an effect.
Trike is different for sure but the same in some ways. My biggest
surprise was the lungs and breathing. I notice I cannot dig down
for a
lot of air like I can on the road bike. Apparently the recumbent
position causes diaphragm to work different. AI suggest this will get >>>>>> better.
I had the boom out at 33 on the bike but I think it can go a touch >>>>>> more
out. The guy at the shop set me up clearly to close. Mentioned he has >>>>>> knee problems so that was default for him.
It corners differently so that is big you cannot lean as such into a >>>>>> turn. On straight road I can reasonably keep up with a road bike. >>>>>> Flat
around here basically live in big ring. I notice the steering gets >>>>>> twitch if I do not pedal with a very smooth and even cadence. At
higher
speeds it is hard to maintain. Today I just want to give it a spin >>>>>> so 21
mph was top speed.
I never thought about flats and having a flat kit but I have to be >>>>>> prepared. My guess is flats are less common on trikes but still
have to
have something. Takes a 20 inch tube for the front will need to
get some
of them. I also have to obey the stops much more than a road bike >>>>>> just
due to the design and footprint.
The next thing is a new helmet. The trike shop said they don't
wear them
at least he did not but no way I getting a helmet. Give me hell you >>>>>> helmet haters but I want one. I also have to get used to looking
at the
built in review mirror as I always have a helmet mirror. I still
going
to use a helmet mirror.
Here is todays ride not bad out and wind on trike is way less of an >>>>>> issue. https://www.strava.com/activities/17925230160
There's a lot of trikers around here. Many wear helmets. I've been
scolded by other trikers for not wearing one.
It's fairly important to lean your body in on fast tight turns. The
trikes can be dumped. I've heard of it being done.
Regarding flats, you now have three tracks to steer through road
debris instead of one.
Note: baggy loose legged shorts tend to be bug catchers.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
I carry tubes and patches, levers and a topeak mini morph pump, chain
links and quite a few tools. Walking a broken down two wheeler is a
picnic compared to walking the Catrike.
At some point you might want a maintenance rack for it. Can't turn it
upside down like a two wheeler. I built my own but:
https://t-cycle.com/collections/triketight
T-cycle is a good source of trike stuff.-a I've had to replace the
idlers and the idler bearings. The bearings are roller skate bearings.
T-cycle also has chain by the foot.
Seats and wheels at https://www.utahtrikes.com/
also https://hostelshoppe.com/
--
C'est bon
Soloman
than normal the front might be fine?
A standard 2 meter rear wire is sufficient for either.
On 4/1/2026 9:35 AM, AMuzi wrote:
On 4/1/2026 9:27 AM, Mark J cleary wrote:Andrew do you get many trikes to work on, they seem pretty
On 3/31/2026 5:17 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:10:47 -0500, Mark J clearyWhat length derailleur cables do you use. I assume the
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 3/31/2026 12:01 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:17:46 -0500, Mark J clearyDo you carry a flat kit?
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
Took the Catrike out today for first ride. Stayed in
my 5 mile loop to
get the feel for things. I did ride 17 miles inside
on trainer before
this ride so that had an effect.
Trike is different for sure but the same in some
ways. My biggest
surprise was the lungs and breathing. I notice I
cannot dig down for a
lot of air like I can on the road bike. Apparently
the recumbent
position causes diaphragm to work different. AI
suggest this will get
better.
I had the boom out at 33 on the bike but I think it
can go a touch more
out. The guy at the shop set me up clearly to close.
Mentioned he has
knee problems so that was default for him.
It corners differently so that is big you cannot lean
as such into a
turn. On straight road I can reasonably keep up with
a road bike. Flat
around here basically live in big ring. I notice the
steering gets
twitch if I do not pedal with a very smooth and even
cadence. At higher
speeds it is hard to maintain. Today I just want to
give it a spin so 21
mph was top speed.
I never thought about flats and having a flat kit but
I have to be
prepared. My guess is flats are less common on trikes
but still have to
have something. Takes a 20 inch tube for the front
will need to get some
of them. I also have to obey the stops much more than
a road bike just
due to the design and footprint.
The next thing is a new helmet. The trike shop said
they don't wear them
at least he did not but no way I getting a helmet.
Give me hell you
helmet haters but I want one. I also have to get used
to looking at the
built in review mirror as I always have a helmet
mirror. I still going
to use a helmet mirror.
Here is todays ride not bad out and wind on trike is
way less of an
issue. https://www.strava.com/activities/17925230160
There's a lot of trikers around here. Many wear
helmets. I've been
scolded by other trikers for not wearing one.
It's fairly important to lean your body in on fast
tight turns. The
trikes can be dumped. I've heard of it being done.
Regarding flats, you now have three tracks to steer
through road
debris instead of one.
Note: baggy loose legged shorts tend to be bug catchers.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
I carry tubes and patches, levers and a topeak mini
morph pump, chain
links and quite a few tools. Walking a broken down two
wheeler is a
picnic compared to walking the Catrike.
At some point you might want a maintenance rack for it.
Can't turn it
upside down like a two wheeler. I built my own but:
https://t-cycle.com/collections/triketight
T-cycle is a good source of trike stuff.-a I've had to
replace the
idlers and the idler bearings. The bearings are roller
skate bearings.
T-cycle also has chain by the foot.
Seats and wheels at https://www.utahtrikes.com/
also https://hostelshoppe.com/
--
C'est bon
Soloman
rear is longer than normal the front might be fine?
A standard 2 meter rear wire is sufficient for either.
straightforward in fact not complicated.
On 3/31/2026 5:17 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:10:47 -0500, Mark J clearyWhat length derailleur cables do you use. I assume the rear is longer
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 3/31/2026 12:01 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:17:46 -0500, Mark J clearyDo you carry a flat kit?
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
Took the Catrike out today for first ride. Stayed in my 5 mile loop to >>>>> get the feel for things. I did ride 17 miles inside on trainer before >>>>> this ride so that had an effect.
Trike is different for sure but the same in some ways. My biggest
surprise was the lungs and breathing. I notice I cannot dig down for a >>>>> lot of air like I can on the road bike. Apparently the recumbent
position causes diaphragm to work different. AI suggest this will get >>>>> better.
I had the boom out at 33 on the bike but I think it can go a touch more >>>>> out. The guy at the shop set me up clearly to close. Mentioned he has >>>>> knee problems so that was default for him.
It corners differently so that is big you cannot lean as such into a >>>>> turn. On straight road I can reasonably keep up with a road bike. Flat >>>>> around here basically live in big ring. I notice the steering gets
twitch if I do not pedal with a very smooth and even cadence. At higher >>>>> speeds it is hard to maintain. Today I just want to give it a spin so 21 >>>>> mph was top speed.
I never thought about flats and having a flat kit but I have to be
prepared. My guess is flats are less common on trikes but still have to >>>>> have something. Takes a 20 inch tube for the front will need to get some >>>>> of them. I also have to obey the stops much more than a road bike just >>>>> due to the design and footprint.
The next thing is a new helmet. The trike shop said they don't wear them >>>>> at least he did not but no way I getting a helmet. Give me hell you
helmet haters but I want one. I also have to get used to looking at the >>>>> built in review mirror as I always have a helmet mirror. I still going >>>>> to use a helmet mirror.
Here is todays ride not bad out and wind on trike is way less of an
issue. https://www.strava.com/activities/17925230160
There's a lot of trikers around here. Many wear helmets. I've been
scolded by other trikers for not wearing one.
It's fairly important to lean your body in on fast tight turns. The
trikes can be dumped. I've heard of it being done.
Regarding flats, you now have three tracks to steer through road
debris instead of one.
Note: baggy loose legged shorts tend to be bug catchers.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
I carry tubes and patches, levers and a topeak mini morph pump, chain
links and quite a few tools. Walking a broken down two wheeler is a
picnic compared to walking the Catrike.
At some point you might want a maintenance rack for it. Can't turn it
upside down like a two wheeler. I built my own but:
https://t-cycle.com/collections/triketight
T-cycle is a good source of trike stuff. I've had to replace the
idlers and the idler bearings. The bearings are roller skate bearings.
T-cycle also has chain by the foot.
Seats and wheels at https://www.utahtrikes.com/
also https://hostelshoppe.com/
--
C'est bon
Soloman
than normal the front might be fine?
On 4/1/2026 9:46 AM, Mark J cleary wrote:
On 4/1/2026 9:35 AM, AMuzi wrote:
On 4/1/2026 9:27 AM, Mark J cleary wrote:Andrew do you get many trikes to work on, they seem pretty
On 3/31/2026 5:17 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:10:47 -0500, Mark J clearyWhat length derailleur cables do you use. I assume the
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 3/31/2026 12:01 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:17:46 -0500, Mark J clearyDo you carry a flat kit?
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
Took the Catrike out today for first ride. Stayed in
my 5 mile loop to
get the feel for things. I did ride 17 miles inside
on trainer before
this ride so that had an effect.
Trike is different for sure but the same in some
ways. My biggest
surprise was the lungs and breathing. I notice I
cannot dig down for a
lot of air like I can on the road bike. Apparently
the recumbent
position causes diaphragm to work different. AI
suggest this will get
better.
I had the boom out at 33 on the bike but I think it
can go a touch more
out. The guy at the shop set me up clearly to close.
Mentioned he has
knee problems so that was default for him.
It corners differently so that is big you cannot lean
as such into a
turn. On straight road I can reasonably keep up with
a road bike. Flat
around here basically live in big ring. I notice the
steering gets
twitch if I do not pedal with a very smooth and even
cadence. At higher
speeds it is hard to maintain. Today I just want to
give it a spin so 21
mph was top speed.
I never thought about flats and having a flat kit but
I have to be
prepared. My guess is flats are less common on trikes
but still have to
have something. Takes a 20 inch tube for the front
will need to get some
of them. I also have to obey the stops much more than
a road bike just
due to the design and footprint.
The next thing is a new helmet. The trike shop said
they don't wear them
at least he did not but no way I getting a helmet.
Give me hell you
helmet haters but I want one. I also have to get used
to looking at the
built in review mirror as I always have a helmet
mirror. I still going
to use a helmet mirror.
Here is todays ride not bad out and wind on trike is
way less of an
issue. https://www.strava.com/activities/17925230160
There's a lot of trikers around here. Many wear
helmets. I've been
scolded by other trikers for not wearing one.
It's fairly important to lean your body in on fast
tight turns. The
trikes can be dumped. I've heard of it being done.
Regarding flats, you now have three tracks to steer
through road
debris instead of one.
Note: baggy loose legged shorts tend to be bug catchers.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
I carry tubes and patches, levers and a topeak mini
morph pump, chain
links and quite a few tools. Walking a broken down two
wheeler is a
picnic compared to walking the Catrike.
At some point you might want a maintenance rack for it.
Can't turn it
upside down like a two wheeler. I built my own but:
https://t-cycle.com/collections/triketight
T-cycle is a good source of trike stuff.a I've had to
replace the
idlers and the idler bearings. The bearings are roller
skate bearings.
T-cycle also has chain by the foot.
Seats and wheels at https://www.utahtrikes.com/
also https://hostelshoppe.com/
--
C'est bon
Soloman
rear is longer than normal the front might be fine?
A standard 2 meter rear wire is sufficient for either.
straightforward in fact not complicated.
They're not complicated.
The gear casings are longer than on a road bike and you'll
need longer than standard chain but otherwise simple. And
no need to remove a front wheel to change a flat!
On 4/1/2026 9:27 AM, Mark J cleary wrote:
On 3/31/2026 5:17 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:10:47 -0500, Mark J clearyWhat length derailleur cables do you use. I assume the rear
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 3/31/2026 12:01 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:17:46 -0500, Mark J clearyDo you carry a flat kit?
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
Took the Catrike out today for first ride. Stayed in my
5 mile loop to
get the feel for things. I did ride 17 miles inside on
trainer before
this ride so that had an effect.
Trike is different for sure but the same in some ways.
My biggest
surprise was the lungs and breathing. I notice I cannot
dig down for a
lot of air like I can on the road bike. Apparently the
recumbent
position causes diaphragm to work different. AI suggest
this will get
better.
I had the boom out at 33 on the bike but I think it can
go a touch more
out. The guy at the shop set me up clearly to close.
Mentioned he has
knee problems so that was default for him.
It corners differently so that is big you cannot lean
as such into a
turn. On straight road I can reasonably keep up with a
road bike. Flat
around here basically live in big ring. I notice the
steering gets
twitch if I do not pedal with a very smooth and even
cadence. At higher
speeds it is hard to maintain. Today I just want to
give it a spin so 21
mph was top speed.
I never thought about flats and having a flat kit but I
have to be
prepared. My guess is flats are less common on trikes
but still have to
have something. Takes a 20 inch tube for the front will
need to get some
of them. I also have to obey the stops much more than a
road bike just
due to the design and footprint.
The next thing is a new helmet. The trike shop said
they don't wear them
at least he did not but no way I getting a helmet. Give
me hell you
helmet haters but I want one. I also have to get used
to looking at the
built in review mirror as I always have a helmet
mirror. I still going
to use a helmet mirror.
Here is todays ride not bad out and wind on trike is
way less of an
issue. https://www.strava.com/activities/17925230160
There's a lot of trikers around here. Many wear helmets.
I've been
scolded by other trikers for not wearing one.
It's fairly important to lean your body in on fast tight
turns. The
trikes can be dumped. I've heard of it being done.
Regarding flats, you now have three tracks to steer
through road
debris instead of one.
Note: baggy loose legged shorts tend to be bug catchers.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
I carry tubes and patches, levers and a topeak mini morph
pump, chain
links and quite a few tools. Walking a broken down two
wheeler is a
picnic compared to walking the Catrike.
At some point you might want a maintenance rack for it.
Can't turn it
upside down like a two wheeler. I built my own but:
https://t-cycle.com/collections/triketight
T-cycle is a good source of trike stuff.a I've had to
replace the
idlers and the idler bearings. The bearings are roller
skate bearings.
T-cycle also has chain by the foot.
Seats and wheels at https://www.utahtrikes.com/
also https://hostelshoppe.com/
--
C'est bon
Soloman
is longer than normal the front might be fine?
A standard 2 meter rear wire is sufficient for either.
On Wed, 1 Apr 2026 10:07:15 -0500, AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
On 4/1/2026 9:46 AM, Mark J cleary wrote:
On 4/1/2026 9:35 AM, AMuzi wrote:
On 4/1/2026 9:27 AM, Mark J cleary wrote:Andrew do you get many trikes to work on, they seem pretty
On 3/31/2026 5:17 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:10:47 -0500, Mark J clearyWhat length derailleur cables do you use. I assume the
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 3/31/2026 12:01 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:17:46 -0500, Mark J clearyDo you carry a flat kit?
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
Took the Catrike out today for first ride. Stayed in
my 5 mile loop to
get the feel for things. I did ride 17 miles inside
on trainer before
this ride so that had an effect.
Trike is different for sure but the same in some
ways. My biggest
surprise was the lungs and breathing. I notice I
cannot dig down for a
lot of air like I can on the road bike. Apparently
the recumbent
position causes diaphragm to work different. AI
suggest this will get
better.
I had the boom out at 33 on the bike but I think it
can go a touch more
out. The guy at the shop set me up clearly to close.
Mentioned he has
knee problems so that was default for him.
It corners differently so that is big you cannot lean
as such into a
turn. On straight road I can reasonably keep up with
a road bike. Flat
around here basically live in big ring. I notice the
steering gets
twitch if I do not pedal with a very smooth and even
cadence. At higher
speeds it is hard to maintain. Today I just want to
give it a spin so 21
mph was top speed.
I never thought about flats and having a flat kit but
I have to be
prepared. My guess is flats are less common on trikes
but still have to
have something. Takes a 20 inch tube for the front
will need to get some
of them. I also have to obey the stops much more than
a road bike just
due to the design and footprint.
The next thing is a new helmet. The trike shop said
they don't wear them
at least he did not but no way I getting a helmet.
Give me hell you
helmet haters but I want one. I also have to get used
to looking at the
built in review mirror as I always have a helmet
mirror. I still going
to use a helmet mirror.
Here is todays ride not bad out and wind on trike is
way less of an
issue. https://www.strava.com/activities/17925230160
There's a lot of trikers around here. Many wear
helmets. I've been
scolded by other trikers for not wearing one.
It's fairly important to lean your body in on fast
tight turns. The
trikes can be dumped. I've heard of it being done.
Regarding flats, you now have three tracks to steer
through road
debris instead of one.
Note: baggy loose legged shorts tend to be bug catchers.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
I carry tubes and patches, levers and a topeak mini
morph pump, chain
links and quite a few tools. Walking a broken down two
wheeler is a
picnic compared to walking the Catrike.
At some point you might want a maintenance rack for it.
Can't turn it
upside down like a two wheeler. I built my own but:
https://t-cycle.com/collections/triketight
T-cycle is a good source of trike stuff.-a I've had to
replace the
idlers and the idler bearings. The bearings are roller
skate bearings.
T-cycle also has chain by the foot.
Seats and wheels at https://www.utahtrikes.com/
also https://hostelshoppe.com/
--
C'est bon
Soloman
rear is longer than normal the front might be fine?
A standard 2 meter rear wire is sufficient for either.
straightforward in fact not complicated.
They're not complicated.
The gear casings are longer than on a road bike and you'll
need longer than standard chain but otherwise simple. And
no need to remove a front wheel to change a flat!
Of course you have to get the wheel off the ground. I used to just tip
it up on it's side and pull the wheel when I was out riding. Then I
built a simple take apart jackstand out of PVC. I use it to keep the
rear Derailleur off the ground when changing the rear tire.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
On 4/1/2026 11:00 AM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Wed, 1 Apr 2026 10:07:15 -0500, AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
On 4/1/2026 9:46 AM, Mark J cleary wrote:
On 4/1/2026 9:35 AM, AMuzi wrote:
On 4/1/2026 9:27 AM, Mark J cleary wrote:Andrew do you get many trikes to work on, they seem pretty
On 3/31/2026 5:17 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:10:47 -0500, Mark J clearyWhat length derailleur cables do you use. I assume the
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 3/31/2026 12:01 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:17:46 -0500, Mark J clearyDo you carry a flat kit?
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
Took the Catrike out today for first ride. Stayed in
my 5 mile loop to
get the feel for things. I did ride 17 miles inside
on trainer before
this ride so that had an effect.
Trike is different for sure but the same in some
ways. My biggest
surprise was the lungs and breathing. I notice I
cannot dig down for a
lot of air like I can on the road bike. Apparently
the recumbent
position causes diaphragm to work different. AI
suggest this will get
better.
I had the boom out at 33 on the bike but I think it
can go a touch more
out. The guy at the shop set me up clearly to close.
Mentioned he has
knee problems so that was default for him.
It corners differently so that is big you cannot lean
as such into a
turn. On straight road I can reasonably keep up with
a road bike. Flat
around here basically live in big ring. I notice the
steering gets
twitch if I do not pedal with a very smooth and even
cadence. At higher
speeds it is hard to maintain. Today I just want to
give it a spin so 21
mph was top speed.
I never thought about flats and having a flat kit but
I have to be
prepared. My guess is flats are less common on trikes
but still have to
have something. Takes a 20 inch tube for the front
will need to get some
of them. I also have to obey the stops much more than
a road bike just
due to the design and footprint.
The next thing is a new helmet. The trike shop said
they don't wear them
at least he did not but no way I getting a helmet.
Give me hell you
helmet haters but I want one. I also have to get used
to looking at the
built in review mirror as I always have a helmet
mirror. I still going
to use a helmet mirror.
Here is todays ride not bad out and wind on trike is
way less of an
issue. https://www.strava.com/activities/17925230160
There's a lot of trikers around here. Many wear
helmets. I've been
scolded by other trikers for not wearing one.
It's fairly important to lean your body in on fast
tight turns. The
trikes can be dumped. I've heard of it being done.
Regarding flats, you now have three tracks to steer
through road
debris instead of one.
Note: baggy loose legged shorts tend to be bug catchers.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
I carry tubes and patches, levers and a topeak mini
morph pump, chain
links and quite a few tools. Walking a broken down two
wheeler is a
picnic compared to walking the Catrike.
At some point you might want a maintenance rack for it.
Can't turn it
upside down like a two wheeler. I built my own but:
https://t-cycle.com/collections/triketight
T-cycle is a good source of trike stuff.a I've had to
replace the
idlers and the idler bearings. The bearings are roller
skate bearings.
T-cycle also has chain by the foot.
Seats and wheels at https://www.utahtrikes.com/
also https://hostelshoppe.com/
--
C'est bon
Soloman
rear is longer than normal the front might be fine?
A standard 2 meter rear wire is sufficient for either.
straightforward in fact not complicated.
They're not complicated.
The gear casings are longer than on a road bike and you'll
need longer than standard chain but otherwise simple. And
no need to remove a front wheel to change a flat!
Of course you have to get the wheel off the ground. I used to just tip
it up on it's side and pull the wheel when I was out riding. Then I
built a simple take apart jackstand out of PVC. I use it to keep the
rear Derailleur off the ground when changing the rear tire.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
Right, rears are different.
But for a front, just remove most of the tire, turn the
wheel and remove the rest; it's quick.
On 4/1/2026 11:00 AM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Wed, 1 Apr 2026 10:07:15 -0500, AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
On 4/1/2026 9:46 AM, Mark J cleary wrote:
On 4/1/2026 9:35 AM, AMuzi wrote:
On 4/1/2026 9:27 AM, Mark J cleary wrote:Andrew do you get many trikes to work on, they seem pretty
On 3/31/2026 5:17 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:10:47 -0500, Mark J clearyWhat length derailleur cables do you use. I assume the
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 3/31/2026 12:01 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:17:46 -0500, Mark J clearyDo you carry a flat kit?
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
Took the Catrike out today for first ride. Stayed in
my 5 mile loop to
get the feel for things. I did ride 17 miles inside
on trainer before
this ride so that had an effect.
Trike is different for sure but the same in some
ways. My biggest
surprise was the lungs and breathing. I notice I
cannot dig down for a
lot of air like I can on the road bike. Apparently
the recumbent
position causes diaphragm to work different. AI
suggest this will get
better.
I had the boom out at 33 on the bike but I think it
can go a touch more
out. The guy at the shop set me up clearly to close.
Mentioned he has
knee problems so that was default for him.
It corners differently so that is big you cannot lean
as such into a
turn. On straight road I can reasonably keep up with
a road bike. Flat
around here basically live in big ring. I notice the
steering gets
twitch if I do not pedal with a very smooth and even
cadence. At higher
speeds it is hard to maintain. Today I just want to
give it a spin so 21
mph was top speed.
I never thought about flats and having a flat kit but
I have to be
prepared. My guess is flats are less common on trikes
but still have to
have something. Takes a 20 inch tube for the front
will need to get some
of them. I also have to obey the stops much more than
a road bike just
due to the design and footprint.
The next thing is a new helmet. The trike shop said
they don't wear them
at least he did not but no way I getting a helmet.
Give me hell you
helmet haters but I want one. I also have to get used
to looking at the
built in review mirror as I always have a helmet
mirror. I still going
to use a helmet mirror.
Here is todays ride not bad out and wind on trike is
way less of an
issue. https://www.strava.com/activities/17925230160
There's a lot of trikers around here. Many wear
helmets. I've been
scolded by other trikers for not wearing one.
It's fairly important to lean your body in on fast
tight turns. The
trikes can be dumped. I've heard of it being done.
Regarding flats, you now have three tracks to steer
through road
debris instead of one.
Note: baggy loose legged shorts tend to be bug catchers.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
I carry tubes and patches, levers and a topeak mini
morph pump, chain
links and quite a few tools. Walking a broken down two
wheeler is a
picnic compared to walking the Catrike.
At some point you might want a maintenance rack for it.
Can't turn it
upside down like a two wheeler. I built my own but:
https://t-cycle.com/collections/triketight
T-cycle is a good source of trike stuff.a I've had to
replace the
idlers and the idler bearings. The bearings are roller
skate bearings.
T-cycle also has chain by the foot.
Seats and wheels at https://www.utahtrikes.com/
also https://hostelshoppe.com/
--
C'est bon
Soloman
rear is longer than normal the front might be fine?
A standard 2 meter rear wire is sufficient for either.
straightforward in fact not complicated.
They're not complicated.
The gear casings are longer than on a road bike and you'll
need longer than standard chain but otherwise simple. And
no need to remove a front wheel to change a flat!
Of course you have to get the wheel off the ground. I used to just tip
it up on it's side and pull the wheel when I was out riding. Then I
built a simple take apart jackstand out of PVC. I use it to keep the
rear Derailleur off the ground when changing the rear tire.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
Right, rears are different.
But for a front, just remove most of the tire, turn the
wheel and remove the rest; it's quick.
On Wed, 1 Apr 2026 11:43:29 -0500, AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:I hope these catrikes don't have flats as much as road bike. I am pretty
On 4/1/2026 11:00 AM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Wed, 1 Apr 2026 10:07:15 -0500, AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
On 4/1/2026 9:46 AM, Mark J cleary wrote:
On 4/1/2026 9:35 AM, AMuzi wrote:
On 4/1/2026 9:27 AM, Mark J cleary wrote:Andrew do you get many trikes to work on, they seem pretty
On 3/31/2026 5:17 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:10:47 -0500, Mark J clearyWhat length derailleur cables do you use. I assume the
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 3/31/2026 12:01 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:17:46 -0500, Mark J clearyDo you carry a flat kit?
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
Took the Catrike out today for first ride. Stayed in
my 5 mile loop to
get the feel for things. I did ride 17 miles inside
on trainer before
this ride so that had an effect.
Trike is different for sure but the same in some
ways. My biggest
surprise was the lungs and breathing. I notice I
cannot dig down for a
lot of air like I can on the road bike. Apparently
the recumbent
position causes diaphragm to work different. AI
suggest this will get
better.
I had the boom out at 33 on the bike but I think it
can go a touch more
out. The guy at the shop set me up clearly to close.
Mentioned he has
knee problems so that was default for him.
It corners differently so that is big you cannot lean
as such into a
turn. On straight road I can reasonably keep up with
a road bike. Flat
around here basically live in big ring. I notice the
steering gets
twitch if I do not pedal with a very smooth and even
cadence. At higher
speeds it is hard to maintain. Today I just want to
give it a spin so 21
mph was top speed.
I never thought about flats and having a flat kit but
I have to be
prepared. My guess is flats are less common on trikes
but still have to
have something. Takes a 20 inch tube for the front
will need to get some
of them. I also have to obey the stops much more than
a road bike just
due to the design and footprint.
The next thing is a new helmet. The trike shop said
they don't wear them
at least he did not but no way I getting a helmet.
Give me hell you
helmet haters but I want one. I also have to get used
to looking at the
built in review mirror as I always have a helmet
mirror. I still going
to use a helmet mirror.
Here is todays ride not bad out and wind on trike is
way less of an
issue. https://www.strava.com/activities/17925230160
There's a lot of trikers around here. Many wear
helmets. I've been
scolded by other trikers for not wearing one.
It's fairly important to lean your body in on fast
tight turns. The
trikes can be dumped. I've heard of it being done.
Regarding flats, you now have three tracks to steer
through road
debris instead of one.
Note: baggy loose legged shorts tend to be bug catchers.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
I carry tubes and patches, levers and a topeak mini
morph pump, chain
links and quite a few tools. Walking a broken down two
wheeler is a
picnic compared to walking the Catrike.
At some point you might want a maintenance rack for it.
Can't turn it
upside down like a two wheeler. I built my own but:
https://t-cycle.com/collections/triketight
T-cycle is a good source of trike stuff.-a I've had to
replace the
idlers and the idler bearings. The bearings are roller
skate bearings.
T-cycle also has chain by the foot.
Seats and wheels at https://www.utahtrikes.com/
also https://hostelshoppe.com/
--
C'est bon
Soloman
rear is longer than normal the front might be fine?
A standard 2 meter rear wire is sufficient for either.
straightforward in fact not complicated.
They're not complicated.
The gear casings are longer than on a road bike and you'll
need longer than standard chain but otherwise simple. And
no need to remove a front wheel to change a flat!
Of course you have to get the wheel off the ground. I used to just tip
it up on it's side and pull the wheel when I was out riding. Then I
built a simple take apart jackstand out of PVC. I use it to keep the
rear Derailleur off the ground when changing the rear tire.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
Right, rears are different.
But for a front, just remove most of the tire, turn the
wheel and remove the rest; it's quick.
I once had a rear flat near a bus stop bench. I lifted the rear, put
the front deraillure stump under the bench to pull the wheel and keep
it off the ground while I changed it.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
On Wed, 1 Apr 2026 11:43:29 -0500, AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
On 4/1/2026 11:00 AM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Wed, 1 Apr 2026 10:07:15 -0500, AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
On 4/1/2026 9:46 AM, Mark J cleary wrote:
On 4/1/2026 9:35 AM, AMuzi wrote:
On 4/1/2026 9:27 AM, Mark J cleary wrote:Andrew do you get many trikes to work on, they seem pretty
On 3/31/2026 5:17 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:10:47 -0500, Mark J clearyWhat length derailleur cables do you use. I assume the
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
On 3/31/2026 12:01 PM, Catrike Ryder wrote:
On Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:17:46 -0500, Mark J clearyDo you carry a flat kit?
<mcleary08@comcast.net> wrote:
Took the Catrike out today for first ride. Stayed in
my 5 mile loop to
get the feel for things. I did ride 17 miles inside
on trainer before
this ride so that had an effect.
Trike is different for sure but the same in some
ways. My biggest
surprise was the lungs and breathing. I notice I
cannot dig down for a
lot of air like I can on the road bike. Apparently
the recumbent
position causes diaphragm to work different. AI
suggest this will get
better.
I had the boom out at 33 on the bike but I think it
can go a touch more
out. The guy at the shop set me up clearly to close.
Mentioned he has
knee problems so that was default for him.
It corners differently so that is big you cannot lean
as such into a
turn. On straight road I can reasonably keep up with
a road bike. Flat
around here basically live in big ring. I notice the
steering gets
twitch if I do not pedal with a very smooth and even
cadence. At higher
speeds it is hard to maintain. Today I just want to
give it a spin so 21
mph was top speed.
I never thought about flats and having a flat kit but
I have to be
prepared. My guess is flats are less common on trikes
but still have to
have something. Takes a 20 inch tube for the front
will need to get some
of them. I also have to obey the stops much more than
a road bike just
due to the design and footprint.
The next thing is a new helmet. The trike shop said
they don't wear them
at least he did not but no way I getting a helmet.
Give me hell you
helmet haters but I want one. I also have to get used
to looking at the
built in review mirror as I always have a helmet
mirror. I still going
to use a helmet mirror.
Here is todays ride not bad out and wind on trike is
way less of an
issue. https://www.strava.com/activities/17925230160
There's a lot of trikers around here. Many wear
helmets. I've been
scolded by other trikers for not wearing one.
It's fairly important to lean your body in on fast
tight turns. The
trikes can be dumped. I've heard of it being done.
Regarding flats, you now have three tracks to steer
through road
debris instead of one.
Note: baggy loose legged shorts tend to be bug catchers.
--
C'est bon
Soloman
I carry tubes and patches, levers and a topeak mini
morph pump, chain
links and quite a few tools. Walking a broken down two
wheeler is a
picnic compared to walking the Catrike.
At some point you might want a maintenance rack for it.
Can't turn it
upside down like a two wheeler. I built my own but:
https://t-cycle.com/collections/triketight
T-cycle is a good source of trike stuff.-a I've had to
replace the
idlers and the idler bearings. The bearings are roller
skate bearings.
T-cycle also has chain by the foot.
Seats and wheels at https://www.utahtrikes.com/
also https://hostelshoppe.com/
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rear is longer than normal the front might be fine?
A standard 2 meter rear wire is sufficient for either.
straightforward in fact not complicated.
They're not complicated.
The gear casings are longer than on a road bike and you'll
need longer than standard chain but otherwise simple. And
no need to remove a front wheel to change a flat!
Of course you have to get the wheel off the ground. I used to just tip
it up on it's side and pull the wheel when I was out riding. Then I
built a simple take apart jackstand out of PVC. I use it to keep the
rear Derailleur off the ground when changing the rear tire.
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Right, rears are different.
But for a front, just remove most of the tire, turn the
wheel and remove the rest; it's quick.
I once had a rear flat near a bus stop bench. I lifted the rear, put
the front deraillure stump under the bench to pull the wheel and keep
it off the ground while I changed it.
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