Hi-performance tricycle

Since my accident, (2 weeks ago, fractured ribs), several friends(?) have suggested an adult tricycle with a big basket in the back. Well, forget that for now, BUT, as I recall, back in the 1990s, there was a prototype, carbon fiber, full size trike, which featured some engineering that allowed the two rear wheels to move closer together as speed increased. My Googling hasn't turned anything up, so far.  Does anybody else remember that, and/or have any info on same ? Thank you.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Schwab on June 20, 2020 at 10:37am

You can get those fairly cheap.  But the high performance trikes tend to have two front wheels and you sit down very low to the ground.

Permalink Reply by Greg Valent on June 20, 2020 at 11:28am

Thanks Mike. I've seen those HPV style trikes, too. I'm just wondering now, if the one I described ever even made it beyond prototype. Keep on Pedalin'.

Permalink Reply by David P. on June 22, 2020 at 4:08am

Naturally, the British have this covered:

http://www.trykit.com/

https://tricycleassociation.org.uk/

Permalink Reply by Greg Valent on June 22, 2020 at 6:02am

Thank you.

Permalink Reply by Yasmeen on June 22, 2020 at 5:59am

Hey Greg, So sorry to hear about your accident. Hope you are healing well. Take care!

Permalink Reply by Greg Valent on June 22, 2020 at 6:02am

Yasmeen, thank you. I'm trying to heal. Keep on pedalin'. Greg

Permalink Reply by Greg Valent on July 11, 2020 at 10:08am

No luck with the narrow wheeled trike I described. However, UWM students have come up with a trike where ALL of the wheels lean into a turn.  https://www.wuwm.com/post/uwm-students-are-trying-build-better-recu...

Permalink Reply by David Barish on July 12, 2020 at 2:08am

I suggest speaking with Joe Reichart at Amlings in Niles. They specialize in recumbents and adult trikes are a subset of those. https://amlingscycle.com/collections/recumbent-trikes

Permalink Reply by Greg Valent on July 12, 2020 at 5:50am

Daniel, thank you. I guess I'd better clarify. I'm not seriously in the market for a tri, not yet anyway. But, I'm glad I started a discussion on the capabilities of them. Take care, keep on pedalin', and, stay safe. Greg

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