| If you are uncomfortable riding a bike or cannot ride a | | | | Because delta trikes have higher and more vertical |
| bike due to balance issues, a bad back, sore neck or | | | | seating positions, just like on an upright bike or |
| the fact that a traditional bike seat hurts too much, a | | | | recumbent bike, the wind can really slow you down. |
| recumbent trike bicycle may be your answer. There is | | | | Wind is not, however, much of a factor when riding a |
| little doubt that a recumbent bike is more comfortable | | | | tadpole recumbent trike bicycle. Such a trike generally |
| than an upright bike. However, if balance is an issue for | | | | places the rider lower to the ground and in a more |
| you, a recumbent bike is not the answer, because | | | | reclined (or recumbent) position. When you ride a |
| maintaining your balance on a recumbent bike can be | | | | tadpole trike, you are typically seated low, just aft of |
| more difficult than on a traditional upright bike. | | | | the two front wheels which is exactly why it performs |
| By contrast, there ARE no balance issues with a | | | | better on straight and/or curvy roads or paths. So, if |
| recumbent trike, however, because the trike allows | | | | speed is your thing, and you have the dexterity to get |
| you to stay fit while having fun and enjoying the | | | | on and off of a tadpole recumbent, that is the way to |
| freedom of cycling. Say goodbye to your sore back, | | | | go. |
| sore bottom, sore neck and sore wrists. A recumbent | | | | There are a couple of things to keep in mind when |
| trike comes in one of two configurations. | | | | deciding what kind of recumbent trike bicycle to buy. |
| For those just getting back into cycling, a delta | | | | First and foremost, although delta recumbents may be |
| recumbent is often the best place to begin. A delta | | | | slower, they are easier to get on and off of and easier |
| trike has two rear wheels and one front wheel | | | | to store. Though you will find riding a tadpole |
| whereas a tadpole recumbent has two front wheels | | | | recumbent will provide greater performance, getting on |
| and one rear wheel. Delta recumbents place the rider | | | | and off one requires greater balance. Storage can |
| higher off the ground and typically in a more upright | | | | also be an issue, unless your tadpole recumbent trike |
| position. They are very maneuverable, because the | | | | folds. Nonetheless, the single most important thing to |
| single front wheel allows the trike to pivot in turns. In | | | | keep in mind when considering a delta or tadpole trike |
| addition, because delta recumbent trikes have two | | | | is that both are far more comfortable and better for |
| rear wheels, they can be stored in an upright position | | | | your back, bottom, neck and wrists than the best |
| on the rear wheels, thereby consuming less storage | | | | upright bike. Moreover, when you begin riding a |
| space. Because the cyclist's position is higher off the | | | | recumbent trike, you will become addicted to it, |
| ground and more upright, if you have bad knees, you | | | | because it allows you to stay fit, have fun and enjoy |
| will find it easier to get on and off a delta trike. There is | | | | cycling freedom just like when you were a kid. |
| a small penalty paid for this comfort - performance. | | | | |