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The Bicycle Man has 60 to 100 recumbent bikes and trikes for sale, in stock and ready for you to test ride.

Recumbent Trikes at the Bicycle Man Shop Alfred Station, New York

 

 

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Recumbent Tricycles or Trikes at The Bicycle Man Recumbent Bike Shop

 

Please take a moment to find details for recumbent bike & trike models and pricing here...

 

 

Largest Selection of In Stock Recumbent Trikes in New York (NY)
We know trikes!
2009: 3rd largest Catrike dealer on the planet!
2010: largest Ice dealer on the planet!

 

I’m going to give some broad generalizations on this page. These generalizations do not fit all trikes. I hope this info will help folks sort through all the choices as they look for their own recumbent trike.

We strongly recommend that you test ride several tadpole and/or delta trikes from several different manufacturers and find YOUR favorite before you buy. Without test riding you will probably buy someone else’s favorite trike. We would be glad to have you come here to try them. If you are to far away from any shops stocking a variety of trikes we can help you pick one and ship it to you. But test riding is the best.

 

“All generalizations are wrong, including this one.” ~ Author unknown



There are two main types of recumbent trikes

 

Tadpole Trikes

 

A Tadpole Recumbent Trike


Tadpole trikes have two front wheels that steer. They have one rear wheel, which is driven by the pedals. They usually have under seat steering (USS). These trikes tend to be lower, smaller, lighter, faster, sportier, harder to get into and out of and more expensive than the Delta trikes. They are typically less maneuverable at low speeds; often more stable at higher speeds and are usually better for more serious distance riders.

 

Delta Trikes

A Delta Recumbent Trike


Delta trikes have one wheel in front that does the steering. They usually drive one of the rear wheels; a few delta trikes drive both rear wheels. One-wheel drive delta trikes pull to one side when accelerating and climbing which can be annoying. The less expensive Delta trikes usually have over seat steering (OSS.) They are usually higher, easier to get into and out of, larger, heavier, slower and less sporty. The least expensive recumbent trikes are Delta trikes.

My biases unveiled:

 

  • I prefer tadpole trikes, they are light, compact and sporty. Even a tall trike like the Catrike Villager feels sportier to me than most delta trikes.

  • I prefer disk brakes; they are typically more powerful than drum brakes though drum brakes require less adjustment.

  • I prefer USS steering because I find it more relaxing.

  • I prefer direct steering; It can be more touchy at higher speeds but over all I like it, especially on a Catrike.

 

Everyone has their own set of preferences. Reading is good but only your test riding will tell which you prefer.

Our measurement methods:

Unless noted otherwise weights on our trike pages are measured on our hanging digital scale. We believe it is accurate. At least one manufacturer told us they use a bathroom scale, (others seem to guess.) Most manufacturers are a pound or two optimistic.

Turning circles are outside to outside. You need this much space to turn around. We measured this with the handlebars set up for our comfort, on some trikes you could adjust the handlebars for a smaller turning circle if you prefer, we didn’t.

 

Recumbent Bike & Trike Price List:

 

Recumbent Bikes and Trikes Price List

 

Peter was Test Riding Trikes circa 1958

We've Always Believed In Test Riding!

Peter checks Marylee's leg extension for a test ride on a new trike circa 1958

 

 

 

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