 Belize Bikes Tri-Rider Trike...
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,954
Loquacious
|
OP
Loquacious
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,954 |
found a pretty neat trike for my son. He just turned 13 and always wants to go riding bikes (bicycles) with me and my other son during the warmer months, but is petrified of falling over (he is mildly autistic and so SUPER-sensitive to certain things). Well, he's also built like the proverbial toothpick and so I wanted to find something that had gears since we live in a hilly part of Connecticut. Finally found an adult three-wheeler WITH a 6-speed gearset. He took to it like a duck to water and I haven't been able to pry him off of it, even though it's been in the mid-40's and drizzling since he got it! Just wait till it gets warm, he's going to give Lance Armstrong a run for the money... Anywhooo, here he is with the new ride, and if you know anyone who is in a similar situation, this is the ticket to ride, literally!  
|
|
|
Re: Belize Bikes Tri-Rider Trike...
|
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 23,186 Likes: 55
Fe Butt
|
Fe Butt
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 23,186 Likes: 55 |
That's really cool, enjoy!
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
|
|
|
Re: Belize Bikes Tri-Rider Trike...
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,954
Loquacious
|
|
OP
Loquacious
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,954 |
Thanks! He was asking about putting a motor on it, but I'm not sure if that frame will be strong enough for a 790cc parallel twin, what do you think? OH, wait, he meant an electric motor, my bad! 
|
|
|
Re: Belize Bikes Tri-Rider Trike...
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 20,096 Likes: 2
Fe Butt
|
|
Fe Butt
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 20,096 Likes: 2 |
Ahhhh...the first set o' wheels. FREEDOM!!!  (yep...very cool, Greg) 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
|
|
|
Re: Belize Bikes Tri-Rider Trike...
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 12,877
Should be Riding
|
|
Should be Riding
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 12,877 |
Sweet ride! And he can carry snacks for you guys  They do make little 25 or 50 cc motors you can strap onto bikes.....
Benny
Black & Silver '02
Too many mods to list
Not enough miles ridden
|
|
|
Re: Belize Bikes Tri-Rider Trike...
|
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,464 Likes: 1
Loquacious
|
|
Loquacious
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,464 Likes: 1 |
I inherited one very much like that. Off came the basket, and I built a mini stake bed pick-up out of PVC fence boards. Even found a pair of 26" Cheater Slicks from a former Schwinn store. It was cool for cruising the back roads when I needed to carry a light load.
Glad he's having so much fun with his first set of wheels. Could be the start of something BIG!
Last edited by Hermit; 04/04/2009 9:13 AM.
|
|
|
Re: Belize Bikes Tri-Rider Trike...
|
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 485
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 485 |
Very cool!
That looks like it has a wide (tractor-type) seat. We've been trying to find a wider seat to mate up with a trike for a guy I work with. He's got pretty severe CP and needs a wider seat for stability. This gives us another place to look. Thanks!
Will
|
|
|
Re: Belize Bikes Tri-Rider Trike...
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,839 Likes: 3
Loquacious
|
|
Loquacious
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,839 Likes: 3 |
 ya need to dress it up a little. 
ENJOY!!!!! NEWT!!!!!
|
|
|
Re: Belize Bikes Tri-Rider Trike...
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,680
Learned Hand
|
|
Learned Hand
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,680 |
Awesome! Classic looking spoked wheels just crying out for for a playing card or two. 
Thom
I might be wrong, I sometimes am.
|
|
|
Re: Belize Bikes Tri-Rider Trike...
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 12,877
Should be Riding
|
|
Should be Riding
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 12,877 |
Quote:
Very cool!
That looks like it has a wide (tractor-type) seat. We've been trying to find a wider seat to mate up with a trike for a guy I work with. He's got pretty severe CP and needs a wider seat for stability. This gives us another place to look. Thanks!
Will
Target has random bike stuff, including some pretty wide and cushy seats, but maybe not wide enough... Certainly an inexpensive thing to try tho, maybe give it a look.
Benny
Black & Silver '02
Too many mods to list
Not enough miles ridden
|
|
|
 Re: Belize Bikes Tri-Rider Trike...
|
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 807
3/4 Throttle
|
|
3/4 Throttle
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 807 |
Cool...but... Needs higher bars...and an "UMPH" sticker!!!! And dump the basket for a crate of some kind (or paint it black) And a big "AWOOOGA" klaxon or 24v air horn. Then it'd be cooler. 
|
|
|
Re: Belize Bikes Tri-Rider Trike...
|
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1
Worn Saddle
|
|
Worn Saddle
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 6,432 Likes: 1 |
Are you gonna gut the pipes and rejet?
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
|
|
|
|
|
