What is a recumbent trike?
Recumbent trikes (or recumbent tricycles) are quite similar to recumbent bicycles but have three wheels rather than two. Recumbents (both bikes and trikes) have a very low profile on the road. Recumbent trikes have become increasingly popular in recent years, with riders appreciating the inherent balance and painfree riding. Recumbent trikes come in two different varieties: • delta trike — This variety has two rear wheels and one front wheel just like the classic design of a child’s tricycle (like the trike pictured above). One notable advantage of the delta trike design is the ability to carry large amounts of cargo due to the rear stability; as a result, delta trikes are a popular option for touring and delivery purposes. • tadpole trike — This variety has two front wheels and one rear wheel (like the trike pictured to the right). The tadpole design is very popular for touring and sporting. There are several advantages to riding a recumbent trike: • no need to disengage from the
