I have been driving the HP Velotechnik Scorpion FS26 for a few months now and am very happy with it. It's pretty close to the Ice Q-26 in terms of rider position but it also has full suspension which makes for a super comfortable ride. Plus the seat can be adjusted from pretty laid back, which get's hard on the neck after some time, to a more up right position. I'm normally driving it more up right because i'm mainly using it as a commuting and touring bike.
Have an ICE Trice TNT similar to the T shown here. I call it “Howlin Wolf” because of his song “Built for Comfort. 🎵I’m built for comfort, I ain’t built for speed🎵
@@dandydon6049 Hi Don! There are certainly streets that wouldn't be appropriate for trikes (or bikes for that matter). If you're lucky enough to live in low traffic areas with wide bike lanes then trikes will work.
Great video. People have to do their due diligence before shopping and of course test ride if possible.I started out with a recumbent two wheel Sun EZ rider, then progressed to a Catrike Trail, and the added a Catrike 559. Of course. I never sell the old ones..my next baby is a catrike 700 or similar trike with hopefully a lightweight carbon frame, best gearing , weight stripped as much as possible and a total speed machine. Access and egress into the trike is irrelevant to me as I am lean and in shape and one doesn’t keep hopping in and out of them. Doing my homework now for my next venture....
Excellent Series of Trike Videos! I recently purchased a Radical Bag for my vtx on your suggestion. Im happy with the quality but I struggle to find a clean way to hang it from my carbon seat. I paused this video to see how you were hanging yours.. but still not clear. Are you just hanging bag straps around the headrest posts? I seem to have trouble finding a clean way to hang them that keeps bag securely attached to the trike. If you could pedal or shave me a suggestion or two I''d be grateful.
Hey, Chas! If you want to send me your email address (don't post it here- email me at bikestrikesandrazors "at" yahoo "dot" com and I'll see it as the return address) I'll send you some close up photos of how I have the bag mounted.
Everyone to their own, I love my Catrike Dumont and am not out for speed. I want to enjoy my ride maybe it takes me a hour to ride where the others take 15 minutes but I get to see and smell the Roses. Also all the benefits of sitting down with no neck problems, wrist, shoulder, lower back ( already have 2 pins and 6 screws in lower back ) no more balance problems and list is about a mile long.
I love my Catrike Expedition and 700. While neither is suspended and have aluminum frames, that tend too vibrate a bit, I really like them. I've always admired the Steintrikes. ICE probably makes some of the classier trikes.
Catrikes are the bomb. I had a a pocket and a 700 which I really enjoyed! I didn't feel I needed suspension with them, but the roads around here are pretty good.
@@bikestrikesrazors The roads in the Cascades and over to my kids place in MT, are pretty crappy in places. I just run Big Bens on the Expedition and Kojaks on the 700. Smooooooth and quick.
@@bikestrikesrazors Only difference between the Apples and the Bens, is the Big Bens have a deeper tread. I loved my Big Apples but the Big Bens seem to be a bit better in the rain, here in the GPNW.
It would be really nice, if the guy in AZ still made the Goblin rear fairing for the 700, and came up with one for the Expedition. It is unbelievable the performance increase with them. I actually hit 72 mph going down Lolo Pass, with that thing attached to my 700.
I remember those Goblin fairings! Cool stuff! It seems so hard for any recumbent manufacturer or recumbent accessory manufacturer to stay in business these days, it's a real shame. My max downhill speed so far is 52mph. Don't think I'd ever have the stones to do 72mph! :)
@@bikestrikesrazors It didn't feel like I was going that fast. It wasn't until I checked my ANT logs at the end of the day, that I found out how fast I came down. He only made five of the fairings, three Black ones, one Green, and my Blue one. I would make them, since he doesn't but, he would quite rightly sue me. The market for them with the 700 and XTR riders, would almost make it worth it, just to see the smiles.
Your title should indicate that you are only going to address different types of tad pole trikes. For many of us older folks tad pole trikes are not a good option. They are lower to the ground and can be difficult to get in and out of. They are also harder to maneuver in tight spots (like reversing your direction on a narrow bike trail). Unless speed is a feature you’re looking for in a trike, Delta trikes are far and away the better option for old fuddy duddies like myself and my wife. We both own a Greenspeed delta and enjoy coupling them together to create a tandem recumbent ride! Loads of fun AND something you cannot do with the tad pole configuration. Hope to see a video of yours soon all about delta types with a break down on their versatility, maneuverability, and comfort!
Hey, Leo! I certainly agree that Deltas like the Greenspeed Anura and the Hase Kettwiesel have certain advantages over the tadpole models, and we'd LOVE to do a video featuring Deltas, but so far we haven't been able to get our hands on one! We're working on it!
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Great video. Very informative. I have never tried one myself; and I must admit that that kind of sitting position looks quite uncomfortable to me. I really like to try one myself. Where can I try one in Southern California? Thank you for sharing.
I'll probably get a touring trike. Even though the massive wheel on the rear of the others looks super cool, I just want a trike that's fun to ride, comfortable, good ground clearance and will get me exercising again
Hey, David! Yep, what it looks like isn't really the important thing, though I know quite a few people that think the small wheels all around are the best look on a trike! I've had both and had equal fun on each!
I have a ‘01 Linear, bought it out of Wisconsin, and after having issues trying to balance myself, I’ve had regrets buying it, unfortunately, at time of buying it, I was in Canada and asked a favour from a fellow truck driver to pick it up for me, so I will fault myself for not actually road testing before buying. That being said, I’ve always liked the trikes and all what they offer, and the only reason I thought the linear was the better way, it was cost that drove me to that conclusion. I know I’m not at that stage to buy European trikes, but I know Terra Trikes was a American builder in Grand Rapids, Michigan who is no longer building in America, but, rather from Taiwan or China, but still charging same rate or more for their trikes. The other shop i like is RPR located in State College, PA, they do sell trikes, but, proud although built in Taiwan, the quality is in the pudding! But, I might be in better standing professionally to road test either, if I have a run that gets me to either facility to do the road test, and get educated about my choice.
@@tomcraig4843 Hi Tom! The two wheeled recumbents can have a pretty steep learning curve when it comes to balance. My T-Bone took a few tries before I could even stay upright.
@@bikestrikesrazors, costly wipeout after seeing both my younger brother and a fmr bike retailer have no issues with balance riding my acquired steed, the skinny tires possibly an issue especially when I was banking myself on loose gravel, and I flipped off the bike the opposite to the banked curve, ouch, abrasions, cuts and bruised ego did me in 3 or 4 years ago. Have since had a fatter tire put on rear, need to do same on front as both Kenda skinnies were pretty cracked up…it has twist speed grips, 21 speed. Terra Trike manufacturers their line of trikes from either China or Taiwan. And RBR out of State College, PA, were showcasing trikes built and shipped their from Taiwan J20-J70 models…
@@tomcraig4843 I remember having a talk with a recumbent builder and he was telling me about how some two wheelers were really prone to sliding out. Done it twice on the T-Bone. Once when I hit some railroad tracks.
Hey, Dhafa! On most tadpole style trikes, the brakes on the left and right front wheels are operated independently, the left brake with a handle on the left steering arm and the right brake with a lever on the right steering arm. There are some rare trikes like Windcheetah and special needs trikes that do operate both brakes with one lever. Thanks for watching!
Hello.. someone knows os a compaña that has second-hand trike, because in my country, this type if vehicle does not arrive. And new products are very expensive??
Hey, Felipe! Do you have some sort of Craigslist or want ads there where you might be able to turn one up used? You can always check the Bentrider Online trike classifieds and you may find someone who's willing to ship.
Hey, Vicky! Some folks are comfortable riding trikes out on the road, while others prefer to stay on bike paths. If you ask me (and you did) a trike is just as visible as a road bike riding along the side of the road, especially with a bright blinky light or flag or both. It probably wouldn’t be the best idea to ride a trike around in heavy city traffic or something like a parking lot, where a driver in an auto may not have a good opportunity to see a trike that’s low to the ground. Thanks for watching!
Nicely explained BUT we don't just cycle in a straight line. We make turns and circles. And you don't show this, too bad because then you can see that this is not so easy with these brands. However, this is possible with greenspeed Trikes, Trident Trikes, or Steintrikes.
Thanks for checking out the video Ru! One of the trikes was a Greenspeed GTO. It's a great trike, but it doesn't turn or handle any better then the ICE T. The VTX does have a larger turning radius, but still handles great on fast curves.
Hey, Colin! Nope, I haven't forgotten about delta's, which is why I typically am careful to say "tadpole trikes" during the introductions to most of these videos. Unfortunately, I've never had the chance to try a Delta, but they look like a lot of fun!
@@bikestrikesrazors Hi, these 'Tadpole' type trikes are not really suitable for me, but there is a brand called ZOX that I like, but I have just recently built a trike with 2 rear wheels and may sometime in the future build a 2front wheel trike
Hey, Oleg! There are a couple of different adjustments that compensate for rider height. The front boom moves in and out to adjust for leg length, and once you find the correct position, you have to set the chain for that specific length. The seats are usually adjustable for recline and some actually move forward and backwards.
@@toshaveornottoshave-4804 Yep, it's kind of a pain that you have to change the chain length if you're adjusting the boom a good amount. Makes it hard to share the trike :)
@@bikestrikesrazors I am no expert but for your information...there are devices that can be installed to take up and extend chain length if and when adjusting the boom. Some manufacturers call them "chain gobblers". A knowledgeable bike or trike shop with know about them. Maybe these devices have disadvantages I do not know about.
@@brucefarrar300 Hi Bruce! Yes, I've seen those on trikes at dealers so they can easily adjust the boom and not the chain. That would be a good idea for people sharing the same trike!
You might want to check out Delta trikes. They have two wheels in the back and one in the front and typically you sit much higher than a Tadpole style trike.
@@whatyoudo9773 LOL! I don't race my trikes, so the height of the VTX is just high enough to get over most obstacles I come across. I used to have a lower Catrike 700, which was prone to hitting speed bumps and twigs in the road. But for racing, the lower the better! :)
@@bikestrikesrazors I got the trike at about 1/10th price of new from someone who rode it very little and parked it under a tarp till the tires delaminated. So absolute minimal wear on it and when I finally find a Tandem brake cable for it I will then have two disc brakes in the back. Then I will take it for the inaugural ride with the hopes that I can ride on those snow/slush/iced days where my regular Giro A20 is less than stable.
@@brucewmclaughlin9072 That's one of the nice things about looking to buy a trike (and recumbents in general) you can get lucky and find someone that's barely ridden it and just didn't get along with the platform. Have fun!
I watched a grossly overweight recumbent rider almost run into a group of 4 children playing yesterday. He was riding on a pedestrian/bike path next to a shoulder-high hedge and wearing a pair of earbuds like he was alone in the world. As he came around a bend to the left he had to swerve off the pavement to miss the kids almost turning over. He was going off on the kids whose parents had lagged quite a bit behind them shouting and making a fool of himself when I rode up. After telling the kids to run back to mom and dad I suggested that he pull his head out of his ass and put some high visibility flags on his little circus vehicle and there would be less possibility of his harming someone. Trikes and recumbents are fine for those that need them if/when riders employ visual warning flags to let people know the circus is in town.
It is good he made the effort to miss the kids , going off at them for just being in the wrong place at the wrong time and being kids does seem a bit foolish , but there are no shortage of foolish humans in the world Brian :) , and anyone with a bit of nouse would slow down to a crawl at a blind bend where there could be other humans coming around , and that would be just common sense. I used to drive for a living , and the amount dipsticks that risk death or injury with foolishness is just unbelievable. And to this day it still amazes me how humans on personal transport devices with no protection , like scooters , bikes , skateboards , etc ,etc will ride at night on the roads with dark clothes and no lights . But this is the world we live in mate .
@@mikldude9376 I'm not so sure he swerved to miss the kids as much as just had a knee-jerk reaction when they appeared in front of him. It was only a blind corner for him, from his perspective, I could see the kids while riding my bike 10 or 20 yards behind him. If fools won't/can't make the right decisions for themselves and others then they need to be forced to do so, e.g., mandating that recumbents have high visibility flags would be a start just like mandating the use of bicycle helmets. I HAVE to have front and rear lights when riding after dusk for my safety and that of others... even if I didn't have to I'd still use them. I have found in my life that common sense simply isn't that common. This months rides: 01 Jun 21 www.relive.cc/view/vJOKgYwX2wO photos.app.goo.gl/K5DyfXBc8ZgQu8xw9 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vjYtz6Lj3Z8.html #2 photos.app.goo.gl/hZvmGix4FMANPE7T6 RU-vid copyright ban. 02 Jun 21 photos.app.goo.gl/ASMTtyrSpcKJc19c7 04 Jun 21 photos.app.goo.gl/xwi2F4fREUvVM3k48 06 Jun 21 photos.app.goo.gl/3ashqQUGJij69Lcj6 12 Jun 21 photos.app.goo.gl/ZgZQYJk8sGbE9HZG9 16 Jun 21 photos.app.goo.gl/LTyCSqGr894kP8Rv9 17 Jun 21 www.relive.cc/view/vDqg7N3EzVq photos.app.goo.gl/4KmY3ZdXqTQd8XFW6 18 Jun 21 www.relive.cc/view/vDqg7NLA7Gq' photos.app.goo.gl/GmCdV8qoNvWH5UUV7 19 Jun 32 photos.app.goo.gl/M1mBERSeTSHzKchu6 Stay safe.
@@brianbassett4379 Not really sure a little flag would have done anything here. He'd still have exactly the same blind spot and perspective. The kids would still be on the path and presumably he'd be going the same speed. What would a flag do? I ride without a flag. It's useless at night or early morning. Lights are much better. Helmet mounted, my main light is visible for several hundred meters. The auxiliaries on the trike are a little smaller, but combined I'm hard to miss. My main danger is cars passing from behind. A flag does almost nothing in this case. Is mostly visible from the side, unless you have a crosswind. My bright clothing, reflective tyres and lights are the better option. That said, we've had people run into the back of trucks here. And trees, lampposts, other cars, even reflective road cones. People aren't going to see you if they aren't looking. I've had more close passes on my upright than my trike.... people think I'm wider on a trike, despite the handlebars on my bike being about as wide as the wheels on the trike. Best safety 'feature' is being alert to what happening around you and driving/cycling defensively ( to counter the offensive driving by so many idiots out there ). I've found a couple of mirrors are great for watching what the traffic behind you is good too.
@@AJPemberton A brightly colored reflective flag place at least as high as a person's head riding on a standard bicycle bobbing around is movement that would have most likely alerted the kids that the circus was coming. The fact that you try and argue them to be useless speaks volumes, Mr. Pemberton. An attitude that seems to be prevalent amongst your fellow Barnum & Bailey riders. Of course, bright and reflective clothing in addition to reflective strips on tires helps any bicyclist be seen, and I'd be surprised if lights both front and rear aren't actually required in your state... they are in mine. Nothing more than common sense for any bicyclist. Yes, there are always going to be people that seem to be unaware and distracted while on biking/pedestrian paths, kids playing, dogs darting around but that has nothing to do with "low-riders" such as yourself endangering them. It cracks me up that you think it's the "idiots" around you that need to be more aware... and that the idiots actually moving close to the ground and often out of sight to other traffic (such as yourself) aren't the actual problem. Maybe if you all had a speaker playing that annoying song they use on ice cream trucks and a big disco ball/strobe it would help the rest of us stay safe. I could discuss ways bicyclists can help keep themselves safe like mirrors all day long... but that wasn't what my original comment was talking about... was it Tony? I am far more concerned with finding a way to help keep people safe FROM riders such as yourself. As far as your fantasies about a recumbent not needing more room than a standard bicycle... bullshit. Stay safe and get a fucking flag.
@@brianbassett4379 Good lord Brian, you do realize you are posting comments on a recumbent video? Calling recumbent users clowns, idiots and disabled is as bad as motorists calling all cyclists 'lycra louts' who should get of the road or get run over. Makes it really hard to engage with your points instead of your attitude. I've ridden both uprights and recumbents. I definitely think awareness and attitude are your best safety features. The lack of either can make any thing else useless. In the several decades I've been riding, I've had more issues on my upright than my recumbent. The biggest danger to non-motorized traffic, pedestrian or other wise, is people driving cars. Nice you are so concerned about the tiny fraction of recumbent cyclists 'endangering everyone' though. I wonder if your bike has a big disco ball, loud music and a flag? You know people can miss upright riders too. Surely without those on your bike , you are endangering them? That was what your original comment was about, wasn't it? Would those kids really have seen a small flag over a shoulder high - to you, I assume - hedge? What if they had been looking or walking the other way? What if it was a dog, or a couple of people chatting? What if it was dark? Been aware of sight-lines, blind corners, possible encounters with other traffic and ridding to the conditions makes everyone safer, on any type of cycle. Sounds like the cyclist you met didn't have that. Measured my cycles: handlebar width on the 29er: 76cm, length 175cm. Wheel span on the tadpole: 80cm, length 180cm... a 4 to 5cm difference. So my handlebars on the upright are only 2cm a side narrower than the wheels on my trike. Yet people usually give me a much bigger passing margin on the trike.
It is hard to know when this was produced? So it is hard to know why you are using out-of-production units? Yes you are showing 'different types' but - for those that might use this for 'purchasing purposes' - units available today decidedly would make more sense. There are thousands of 'tadpole' riders that have never seen a Delta - nor even heard that word. So your 'casually' mentioning it probably is going to be missed by almost all viewers. Many many coming to our sport - do so for various 'physical limitation reasons' - and lower extremity issues are common. As such, your showing 'ease of entry ease of exit' - completely overlooks getting into the position of making the entry in the first place. Most can not pick their leg up to swing over the boom - meaning they would have to back-up over the pedals & chainwheel - NOT an easy process for those of us with 'lower extremity issues'. That is a perfect example of why a Delta might be a better choice. That there were NO 'suspension' models in your 'choices' - is most baffling. But kudos on making the video - our sport has a lot to offer and videos like this do point them in that direction
Hi Randy and thanks for checking out the video! I would've loved to have a Delta and all modern trikes in the video (and suspension trikes!), but we're not a trike store or sponsored by anyone, so we worked with what we had. These older trikes are still floating around on the used market and in many ways the equal to anything today. It's true a Delta would be better for someone who couldn't sit as low as a Tadpole would require, but my frail, 80 year old dad doesn't have a problem backing over the boom and sitting down. :)
