Recumbent Trike – Selection Criteria

When it comes to fitness equipment the recumbent trike and the recumbent bike are creating waves in the fitness world.

If you are looking for a recumbent trike, take your time and look around. You must know what you are looking for in a trike, and this will help you to make the right choice, so ultimately you purchase a recumbent trike that suits your needs best.

Here are some great examples of recumbent trikes you can purchase online. I have included an example of a Delta and a Tadpole Recumbent Trike. The Tadpole Recumbent Trike has two wheels in front and one a the back. the Delta Recumbent Trike has two wheels at the back and one in front.

Both are great but if you want it for racing, the closer the seat to the ground, the better. If you want to find out more about the recumbent trikes featured, or see other models, simply click on the pictures or on the blue links.

Recumbent Trike Examples – Delta and Tadpole

Mobo Cruiser Triton Ultimate Three Wheeled Cruiser, Blue, 16-Inch

• Unique steering system with benefits of increasing the cardiovascular functioning.
• The recumbent-style design reduces shoulder and arm stress.
• Enhances hand-eye coordination and increases arm and leg muscle strength.
• Sturdy and adjustable, fitting riders between 3’5″ – 5’3″.
• Low-to-the-ground frame with a safety flag for optimal visibility and stability.
• This is a Delta recumbent trike.
• Item dimensions: 12 x 18 x 35 inches.
• Size: 16-inch.
• Wheel Size: 26

Original to the Mobo line, the Mobo Triton is anything but rudimentary. with its ultra-maneuverability and ”way cool” design, it is unparalleled as a three-wheeled cruiser for ”big kids.” A simple steering mechanism and low-to-the-ground chassis

A simple steering mechanism and low-to-the-ground chassis makes the Mobo Triton the perfect companion for a brisk work out resulting in increased cardiovascular health and hand-eye coordination.

Looking for a bike to fit your growing adolescent? The Mobo Triton includes an adjustable frame to fit heights up to 5’5”.

Calliper handbrakes, a front free-wheel mechanism, and ergonomic seating are just a few of the many features.

Adjustable Frame that Lasts for Years

Mobo Triton features an extendable frame with 8 slots that can accommodate a rider from 3 feet 5 inch to 5 feet 5 inch in height. With a durable steel frame, this cruiser is sure to last for years.

 

Innovative Steering

This cruiser’s all new unique rear-wheel steering system can enhance hand-eye coordination and increases arm and leg muscle strength.

Fun and Easy to Ride

The comfortable seat and chainless chassis, along with its ergonomic design and quality you can trust, provides an active, fun, and enjoyable ride for years to come.

This recumbent trike is designed for fun and exercise. Going up hills will be a killer, so if you need  a recumbent trike to commute, rather look at the other models on the site that have gears.

This trike is great for people with injuries, kids with disabilities and is a one size fits all.

 Artifice Adult Recumbent Tricycle 2015 Closeout

• Comfortable Recumbent Design.
• Foldable chrome moly frame, which is useful if you want to take the trike in the car.
• Comfortable mesh seat, 24 speeds, 3×8 drivetrain.
• 26″ rear Wheel, 20″ front, Stainless Steel Spokes, Aluminum Rims.
• Ships Assembled to the Continental USA.

The Artifice is a fast, foldable tadpole recumbent trike with a large 26-inch rear wheel. Its Cr-Mo frame with mesh seat provides a comfortable feeling of suspension. Its high-speed ride is very stable thanks to intercrossing steering linkages.

This trike has very low turn resistance, just like automobile steering. Its brake lever has a lock which makes it convenient to park. It has a patented foldable seat and frame.

Its front wheel sets can be easily separated. After folding and separating the wheels, the recumbent becomes very compact for easy transportation and storage.

The advanced model has more gears for precise speed control as well as a higher grade derailleur that weights and has less mechanical resistance.

The Artifice is a good choice for the performance-seeking rider.

Selection Criteria

First, think about what you need the trike for. Will you be using it on a regular or an occasional basis?

There are trikes available to purchase for occasional use, which will be cheaper.

You will need to spend more money if the recumbent trike is to be used a lot, as you will need a heavier bike that will be able to withstand wear and tear.

There are two types of trikes available on the market today sporting equipment, namely, the delta and tadpole. The delta trike is designed as a conventional tricycle. It has a pair of wheels in the rear. The tadpole is quite unconventional, as it has a pair of wheels in the front like the model shown above.

Both models have their advantages and disadvantages, and it is a matter of personal choice. If you have difficulty in climbing on a low chair, it is better to buy a trike delta-type.

Coming for the speed with which you can ride this trike, it is generally observed that those with the seats low and narrow ones on which you can take a relaxed posture seem to go really fast.

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