Top 5 Adult Tricycles to Buy in 2017
5. Mobo Triton Pro - http://amzn.to/2fYeGBq
Customer Review:
We bought 2, so my husband & I could tool around the RV parks. We put them together in like 20 min., very easy. I read reviews in here and I was looking for some dents in the fenders, none were there! I was looking for this to be hard to put together, no, in fact, it was easy. We rode these around our driveway, very long, and they are sooooo much fun! OMG, we were laughing and having fun, like we were kids again. I read other reviews that said when they went up hill the front tire lifted, or the tire would spin a bit, this is an easy fix, just put a 10 lb weight at the base, just before the front tire and that takes care of it. However, we ordered some bike racks to attach to the front tire and sit above it, we just have to weld a support leg. Then we ordered baskets to put our little dogs into, so they can ride with us! These were well packed, a good solid product for the money. Which, if you compare this to the 2,500 dollar trike, yes, it's not as sturdy, but we didn't want to spend a fortune and these are amazing for what you get!!!! Too much fun!!!
4. Northwood Rock Point - http://amzn.to/2fY5oVZ
Customer Review:
A little surprised there aren't already reviews of this product here, so here's mine.
My amazing wife bought this for me for my birthday. My wife loves me. She knows how much I miss those childhood days of riding around in a Big Wheel(tm). I reminisced a lot while putting together our daughter's new Big Wheel(tm).
Lo and behold, someone makes a Big Wheel(tm) that even adults can ride! Now I can go riding right along with my daughter, pulling off the same fun stunts... and then some!
First and foremost, this thing is QUALITY! Smooth bearings, great welds, fantastic paint job, and very solid overall. My tools slipped a couple times while putting it together, and there wasn't any mark on the paint as a result. I'm really impressed. Speaking of tools, most of the ones you'll need are included, minus one wrench for 10mm bolts. I'm an avid cyclist, I've bought brand new high-end bikes and built my own from scratch using expensive components, and the quality of this little trike really amazed me. I had it all put together in less than 30 minutes without ever looking at the instructions. Mind you, I did put the rear end on upside down :) But I caught that mistake before taking it out for its first spin.
And I do mean SPIN! After the initial period getting used to the dynamics of fighting my pedaling feet with my arms, I was able to take off down the driveway at frightening speed, turn the handlebars... and skid into a U-turn before I realized what was happening! WHAT A THRILL!!! I repeated this feat over and over again, and it didn't get old. Then, despite the fact that it was 9:30pm, pitch black outside and cold (December in Vermont), I decided to take the trike for a ride around the block.
And this is where the trike truly shined... and where I struggled a bit. Just cruising down the road was easy enough, although it's a bit of a workout for both the legs and the arms. Going downhill is where this trike really comes into its own. It takes very little pedaling to keep the speed up, and it's super easy to toss the rear end into a long, controlled skid around bends. The front tire is very grippy, which lends a lot of control. As long as you've got the front wheel pointed where you want to go, the rest of the trike *should* follow. Just keep in mind you're occupying a lot of space when you're sliding.
Going uphill is a different story. That's just a lot of hard pedaling and straining of the arms. Getting any kind of speed takes a lot of effort, and there really isn't much you can do as far as stunts. Don't get me wrong, it's still a fun ride. But after the thrills of the downhills, the uphills by comparison feel like a bit of a... downer (pun intended).
Now for the best part... I got this for my 39th birthday. I'm 6'1" tall and weigh just over 220 pounds. I thought my Big Wheel(tm) days were 30 years gone, yet here I am loving it all over again.
3. Triad Underworld 2 - http://amzn.to/2iiBjBn
Customer Review:
This bike is incredible, I've had it for three weeks already and it is great. It holds a lot of weight, when I started riding it, I weighed nearly 270, but I've lost twenty pounds since then, it goes over bumps effortlessly, turns and maneuvers very well (with the assistence of some slight leaning to keep from flipping it at speeds 7mph+. It was very easy to put together by myself but it is quite heavy and may require assistence from another person to hold it while you assemble it.
My only complaints are the inner tubes that come with the tires are very flimsy and I started popping them on smooth roads from the first 3 days of use! They deflated from hitting a few bumps, not shards of glass or anything, just bumps. So I bought "Slime, Super Thick 26 inch" inner tubes and replaced all the inner tubes, now my tires never deflate.
My other complaint is the seat, it is very cushion-y and yet has some resistance to it. It also bounces nicely when going over large bumps, but it is squeaky and uncomfortable, but I think that's just because its hard to find bike seats that are comfortable and cost-efficient. Other than that, this is a tough cruiser and well made. Rides smoothly and goes as fast as you can peddle it. I wouldn't recommend doing tricks on it though, its not meant for that.
2. Razor DXT - http://amzn.to/2fY5oVZ
Customer Review:
A little surprised there aren't already reviews of this product here, so here's mine.
My amazing wife bought this for me for my birthday. My wife loves me. She knows how much I miss those childhood days of riding around in a Big Wheel(tm). I reminisced a lot while putting together our daughter's new Big Wheel(tm).
Lo and behold, someone makes a Big Wheel(tm) that even adults can ride! Now I can go riding right along with my daughter, pulling off the same fun stunts... and then some!
First and foremost, this thing is QUALITY! Smooth bearings, great welds, fantastic paint job, and very solid overall. My tools slipped a couple times while putting it together, and there wasn't any mark on the paint as a result. I'm really impressed. Speaking of tools, most of the ones you'll need are included, minus one wrench for 10mm bolts. I'm an avid cyclist, I've bought brand new high-end bikes and built my own from scratch using expensive components, and the quality of this little trike really amazed me. I had it all put together in less than 30 minutes without ever looking at the instructions. Mind you, I did put the rear end on upside down :) But I caught that mistake before taking it out for its first spin.
And I do mean SPIN! After the initial period getting used to the dynamics of fighting my pedaling feet with my arms, I was able to take off down the driveway at frightening speed, turn the handlebars... and skid into a U-turn before I realized what was happening! WHAT A THRILL!!! I repeated this feat over and over again, and it didn't get old. Then, despite the fact that it was 9:30pm, pitch black outside and cold (December in Vermont), I decided to take the trike for a ride around the block.
And this is where the trike truly shined... and where I struggled a bit. Just cruising down the road was easy enough, although it's a bit of a workout for both the legs and the arms. Going downhill is where this trike really comes into its own. It takes very little pedaling to keep the speed up, and it's super easy to toss the rear end into a long, controlled skid around bends. The front tire is very grippy, which lends a lot of control. As long as you've got the front wheel pointed where you want to go, the rest of the trike *should* follow. Just keep in mind you're occupying a lot of space when you're sliding.
Going uphill is a different story. That's just a lot of hard pedaling and straining of the arms. Getting any kind of speed takes a lot of effort, and there really isn't much you can do as far as stunts. Don't get me wrong, it's still a fun ride. But after the thrills of the downhills, the uphills by comparison feel like a bit of a... downer (pun intended).
Now for the best part... I got this for my 39th birthday. I'm 6'1" tall and weigh just over 220 pounds. I thought my Big Wheel(tm) days were 30 years gone, yet here I am loving it all over again.
1. Schwinn Meridian - http://amzn.to/2iiBjBn
Customer Review:
These 1-speed 26" Meridians are a great deal at amazon, especially for Prime members (FREE SHIPPING, saves like an additional 75 bucks). I got mine for just under $250 delivered. It seems one color or another is on sale monthly, like for $75 or more less vs. ordering one in your color of choice. For example, the August best deal was Black Cherry (when i got mine), the September deal Dark Silver. If function over form is your goal, if you can live with whatever color, then look for the special color deal before committing to buy.
I am an old geezer with balance and mounting/dismounting problems using bicycles, and this trike solves both problems. The 3 wheel tripod footprint stands up on its own with you on it. There is no need to balance at slow speeds or hop on or off the bike when coming to a stop or starting at a corner -- you can just sit there on the trike and wait for the light to turn. The step-through frame also eliminates the bike mounting/dismounting difficulty I had trying to swing my leg over the back of a standard men's bicycle.
This is a great light duty errand runner/grocery getter, and a fun recreational ride as well. My average speed on the flats is 6 MPH. I can accelerate 0 to 6 in 4.3 seconds, and I get a million miles per gallon.
Weather permitting, I ride this Trike 2 to 3 times daily, 4-6 miles/about 1 hour per trip, 100 miles per week.
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