Questions tagged [tricycle]
A tricycle has three wheels. There are tricycles where you will sit upright (like a traditional children's tricycle) and those where you are more recumbent. If there is only one front wheel and two rear wheels, it is called a delta design. If there are two front wheels and one rear wheel, it is called a tadpole design.
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New tricycle back wheels locking up
I just had someone assemble my tricycle and when I went to ride it, the back wheels seize up. I am not sure what is happening to cause this?
Trike has a single driven rear wheel on the right-hand side,...
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Can 3-speed 24/26" adult trike "keep up" with standard mountain/gravel bikes?
We're going on a trip to a cabin in the woods and we're all bringing our bikes to do things like ride the 7 miles into town or just around the cabin in nature. We have a friend coming who is not super ...
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I have a Thunder e-bike and need advice on bolts in the order they go in etc
I have a Thunder e-tricycle and when I change the tire, I put all the bolts back in and it worked fine for a while, but then all of a sudden the part where the cord comes out, started to turn and ...
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Need help identifying the maker of this 3 wheel adult tricycle
I want to buy this adult tricycle, but the owner cannot find the brand. Can someone recognize it?
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My tricycle wont pedal and the chains are on it just wont engage
While pedalng,I heard something snap on my tricycle and when I went to continue pedaling the pedals just spun,so I checked the chains and they were in place but wouldn't engage and turn the pedals and ...
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What is the main concept for the turning mechanism on a n55 tricycle?
I was looking at this spec sheet and all looks simple except how does the turning work.
https://www.n55.dk/MANUALS/SPACEFRAMEVEHICLES/spaceframevehicles.html
XYZ ONESEATER construction plans
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How would I calculate age of this tricycle
I just purchased a Miami sun tricycle used and in very bad shape with rust. I'm starting restore process and luckily rust has not gotten to far into frame. I found a number under seat mount on bike ...
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Look at my trike
About 21 days ago exactly I posted for help identifying some junk in a barn.
Today i can show you what these parts were supposed to look like.
I've figured out a bunch during the process.
The lever ...
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1950s Raleigh Winkie tricycle tyres
I have a 1950s Raleigh Winkie children's tricycle.
The wheels have the Dunlop Airsprung solid tyres rather than normal pneumatic tyres with valves. The tyres are worn out.
I would like to convert the ...
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Help ID adult trike with passenger chariot and extra lever in the middle
Please help identify adult trike with passenger chariot and extra lever in the middle. Extra lever maybe rear brakes perhaps?
Passenger toktok/tuktuk
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How to remove and replace wire pins from axle?
I have a Kent adult tricycle. It has a band brake attached to the rear axle. The brake pad is old and no longer grips, so I need to replace it. Apparently I can't just replace the pad because it is ...
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Tricycle conversion kit for 24 inch yita home tricycle
What all do I need to buy? Couldn't afford expensive electric kit.what is a good petrol gas kit?
From https://www.amazon.com/YITAHOME-Tricycle-Shifting-Removable-Shopping/dp/B0BYZS7L47?th=1&psc=1
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What year would this tricycle be
The only numbers I got from it were C356635 it’s a Montgomery ward Hawthorne from what it says on the front badge.
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Pain in back and back of thigh
I've never ridden a bike before, and I'm not in very good shape. I started riding yesterday (4/15/23). I think my legs are too short, or my seat is too high because the seat digs into the back of my ...
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2020 Huffy Arlington Adult Trike clicking noise from rear axle in dual chain Trike
While pedaling or spinning the left or right rear wheels there is a clicking sound like something is skipping. It comes from the right rear wheel area.
When spinning the left rear wheel the right rear ...
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Is it possible to use a disc front brake and a regenerative rear brake system for electric Catrike recumbent?
I have a Catrike Villager tadpole recumbent with a single lever to operate the two disc brakes on the front wheels.
I want to put a direct-drive hub motor on the rear and utilize regenerative braking. ...
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Can electric trike be made stable?
I bought a Viribus electric trike, which came unassembled. My son told me not to try it by myself (76-yr-old grandma, not as strong as I once was). I have to say he was not entirely wrong - it was ...
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What are the (dis)advantages of a tadpole vs. a delta trike?
On a recumbent trike, what are the advantages (and disadvantages) of two wheels in the front and one wheel in the back (a "tadpole" in recumbent terminology), vs. two wheels in the back and ...
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Are there special heavy-duty front derailleurs for recumbent trikes or recumbent bicycles?
I have a "normal" short wheelbase highracer recumbent bicycle (Radius Hornet I) for about 20 years now, so I'm generally used to recumbent-specific things. But since recently I also own an ...
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Pet Safety and Adult Tricycle
Am interested in an adult tricycle and would like to add carry-on feature for my dog(slightly overweight-12lb pug mix)that can accommodate safely on either front or back. My question is about the ...
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Tricycle wheels won't turn when pedaling
I have a tricycle that I just changed the tubes on all wheels. Went to ride it and the pedals will just turn but not engage the chain or wheels.
Chain is on correctly, wheels are on the same side as ...
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Does this trike have a spoiler for downforce?
I saw a 1977 Masa Slingshot leaflet on ebay (source), copied below.
It has a lot of differences from a modern tadpole, in particular what looks like a "spoiler" on the front.
Is this similar ...
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What can I do to pedals to help kids or smaller riders use the bike
We recently bought a recumbent tricycle second-hand for our special needs daughter (catrike pocket). The bikes pedals are a little bit out of reach for her (~4 inches). These bikes are expesive and we ...
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Schwinn Meridian Trike clicking
So I just bought a bike for my first time as an adult, yay! More specifically I got a Schwinn Meridian trike. Just got it together yesterday and it rides fine but when I ride it or roll it forward it ...
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Schwinn Meridian Adult Tricycle not easy to turn left. Turning right is fine
It turns right just fine but going to the left, whether on a curve or a hard left turn, seems stiff and a bit precarious. Can this be repaired?
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Replacing a 10" solid rubber tire
I have a 50s/60 Murray Ez-Step Two Step tricycle. The solid rubber front tire is cracked almost in half and needs to be replaced. I am having an extremely difficult time finding a replacement. Here ...
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Why does a Bella cargo bike not act like a car driving in reverse?
This is crazy you could never make any vehicle have this kinda steering layout. You would imagine that it would be horribly unstable at high speeds +30 km/h. I can't see this being a good idea but it ...
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Pashley Pickle child's tricycle wheel rims to buy?
Currently refurbishing a child's Pashley Pickle tricycle and need replacement wheel rims described in specs as 16" x 1 3/8" - anyone know where I can buy them or what type are needed please?
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Identify control on left-side of Sun Recumbent Trike model EZ3 handlebar
I own the Trike model listed above, I bought this Trike about 10 years ago, and I'm starting riding again but since the manuals are not very users friendly, I need to know the purpose of the 3 ...
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What size adult tricycle? [closed]
I am 5 foot tall (152 cm) and have a 25 inch (63.5 cm) inseam.
I am unsure as to which size of wheel/frame to buy. Also, recommendations for adult trikes, no more than $400 would be appreciated.
