9 Things to Stop Doing on Your Trike Immediately

Though there are many things to START doing on your trike, here are the nine things that you should STOP doing on your trike as soon as possible.
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[@scotnor]

I’ve been a pilot for 63 years-I “preflight” everything, including my trike. So far, no surprises in the last three years. I’m a little late to the trike party, had a major accident on a recumbent bike,seven days in the hospital. My wife suggested that 😢I needed three wheels at my age.

[@LaidBackCycles]

Well Scot, it's never to late to go to 3 wheels :) ICE Trikes has a good Pre-Ride check list www.icetrikes.co/support/kite-check

[@kenmcclow8963]

I always wear my helmet. A few weeks ago I was visiting Wenatchee Washington and riding the Apple Loop when it got very windy and a tree branch fell on my head. I got a headache and a dent in my helmet, but I could continue my ride since my car was on the other side of the river.
I store my trike in my car. I’m weird that way. It’s always in there unless I’m riding it or fixing it. I just replaced two spokes on one wheel. It may have been because of excessive cornering, or maybe tree roots. I’m not sure. I have 34 spare spokes that I have to resist bringing with me on rides now

[@LaidBackCycles]

I remember when I use to ride mountain bikes, I'd always get smacked by a tree limb. Glad it does not happen as much anymore on my trike :)

[@im2yz4u17]

My Trike sits in the living room smack dab in the middle. Of course I do not have furniture so I just toss a cushion on the seat and watch that movie! Time for a ride? Just roll out the front door!

[@LaidBackCycles]

Like a La-Z-Boy on wheels! 😎

[@ralphchristianson]

Great advice for a trike or any bike..glad you shared.

[@LaidBackCycles]

Thanks Ralph!

[@merendell]

Always wear a helmet. I was hit by a car on an E-scooter. I knew that thing was more dangerous than the bike so I'd taken to wearing a motorcycle jacket as well as a solid helmet. That gear saved my life. Helmet took a good wack, arm got run over, I walked out of the ER 2 hours later with some deep tissue bruises and a forehead laceration from my glasses breaking. The EMT's were surprised how well geared I was but told me afterward that they've had to try to scoop grey matter back into skulls to transport accident victims without a helmet before.
Never assume you cant hit your head just because your in a lower and more stable position. Even if its less likely you can still tip a trike and anyone can have a runin with a reckless driver.

[@JeepWrangler1957]

I have a CaTrike. Can you do a video about tire repair on the road?

[@LaidBackCycles]

Check out our trike maintenance workshop: th-cam.com/video/MgrZX0BtBFg/w-d-xo.html
James goes over how to fix a flat in this video.

[@dancurran8977]

Thanks for the video. What do people do who can't phone a friend with a truck or rack? Is there roadside service for trikes?

[@msdew5631]

AAA has coverage for minor repairs but not for transporting the trike.

[@tilwayh]

Mmmmm, just added Ventisit pad to trike seat and wider, lower psi tires😊

[@ianlindridge5378]

#10: Water. In a bottle cage or in a pack. Get tired of just water: Gatoraid or something similar.

[@LaidBackCycles]

I know its probably a bad idea, but I'll sometimes put iced coffee in my bottle for my morning ride. 🙂

[@longrider42]

I've been riding a two wheeled recumbent since 91, with out any kind of thing to hold my foot on the pedal, with out a problem. If I where to get something, it would be old fashioned Toe Clips. Yep, I also wear a helmet.

[@LaidBackCycles]

With trikes being lower, you have to worry about foot suck (leg/ankle/foot going under the crossmember). Foot retention becomes a priority for safety at that point.

[@longrider42]

@@LaidBackCycles I ride a two wheeled recumbent, and I had to learn not to put a foot down, when making a sharp turn. As for a trike. I've ridden a few in my day. Never needed to be clipped to the pedal. But that could just be me.

[@84bmw325e]

I like my clips, I push and pull (not pulling hard) on my pedals. I find doing it this way I am less tired after my ride and a little bit faster because I am not trying to always pushing on both pedals to keep my foot from falling off.

[@rstewardson4164]

I wear a helmet all the time, let’s face it if the guy in the F-350 hits you, you’re a goner. I’m more worried about tripping getting on/off the trike and hitting the ground or a curb.

[@LaidBackCycles]

I can't walk through my kitchen without stubbing my toe. I might have to start wearing my helmet there as well 😂

[@JamesMiller_ShadowWalker]

Shokz bone-conducting headphones.

[@LaidBackCycles]

Those are cool headphones for sure :)

[@gregsettle9725]

Listening to music or books while riding? Try bone-conduction headphones that keep your ears open to hear everything around you but still let you listen to music or a book. I use the Shokz OpenMove headphones and have found them to be excellent when riding. Disclosure: I have no affiliation with Shoks.

[@LaidBackCycles]

I'll also use the new Apple Airpods that have hear-through mode.

[@donparsons1237]

Number 10,,, make sure your packing small parts ,,, tools and supplies and learn how too Maciver things... its not as if its hard too correct issues if they arises... learning how to is part of the pedel bike/ trike thing... just saying

[@j.c.curnes]

No bike shop will ever be in possession of my trikes. They can't be trusted. Period.

[@LaidBackCycles]

I hear ya! Peoples trikes are their babies and want to make sure they take good care of them 😃