Trike Talk Comment

[Reader1]

I probably should post this in "General", (still new at this). I've been looking for a Trike or bike husband would trike for 2 years, (locally, Cycle Trader, Ebay, Craig's list.) I did not exactly know what I wanted, but knew I didn't want "too big". Within a month of reading Trike Talk, I not only learned a lot about Trikes, but found the PERFECT trike for me, (2005 750 Honda that looks & sounds like it came from the showroom floor). Trike talk posters are so helpful, and everyone really cares about safety, maintenance, and quality.) Thanks so much for your help from a newbie that still has so much to learn. Last night I spent a lot of time in socks getting on and off the trike, so I wouldn't touch anything when I have shoes or boots on!

 

[ricle41]

Welcome to the world of trikes. You are correct, this is the place to be for friends, info and help. Great people here and now you are one of them.
Congrats on the trike and now wipe that silly grin off your face, or everyone will know what you've been up to!

 

[Juju]

Welcome aboard, Reader1! Be sure to post some photos--we LOVE the trike photos!

I'm pretty short, and I was always worried about scuffing the trike with my boots when mounting/dismounting. So I figured a way to mount/dismount my trike as if she were a pony--a pony with floorboards and passenger pegs, that is. Here's the procedure:

Mount:
Put your right passenger footpeg down.
Stand on the left side of your trike and turn the handlebars toward you.
From the left side of your trike, put your left foot on the left floorboard and hands on the handlebars.
Weight on the left foot, step up and swing your right foot over the saddle (this is the part that reminds me of mounting a horse--sort of).
You haven't used the right passenger foot peg yet--that's for the dismount.

Dismount:
Put your right foot back against the passenger peg to give yourself a little leverage. This makes it easier to rise out of the saddle, into position to swing your right leg back over the saddle.
From there, just reverse the mounting procedure.
If you're younger/lighter/more agile than I am, you may not need the left passenger peg, but I find it useful.

Anyway, that's Juju's helpful tip for the day. Everyone says it takes a good 500 to 1000 miles of riding to get comfortable on your trike, and that was about right for me. Of course, you may find that those miles pile up quickly--because riding the trike is so freakin' much fun!!! Enjoy!!!