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Old Aug 18, 2013 | 01:27 PM
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First off, there is no disrespect intended here at all. This is strictly out of curiosity.
What are the "pro's" of trikes?
Today I saw a guy about 40 riding one, parked it, and walked "normally" into a store; no apparent physical limitations.
I admit I always thought trikes were for older riders, or those with physical limitations.
Do I need to repeat the "no disrespect" thing again? I know I am overlooking something but I know not what it is.
Ride safe, no matter if you're on two or three.
 
Old Aug 18, 2013 | 01:32 PM
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Sometimes you cant see how someone is disabled Or maybe he just wanted a trike. To each their own but he better be disabled if im going to ride with them.
 
Old Aug 18, 2013 | 01:35 PM
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Sometimes you cant see how someone is disabled Or maybe he just wanted a trike. To each their own but he better be disabled if im going to ride with them.
"better be disabled" lol
 
Old Aug 18, 2013 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Dake
Sometimes you cant see how someone is disabled Or maybe he just wanted a trike. To each their own but he better be disabled if im going to ride with them.
nothing wrong with a trike. My friends wife rides one as she is pretty short. she has no problem keeping up with us in the curves. Looking down on people for what they ride is a bit silly. with your attitude i doubt i would ride with you either way. just my two cents...
 
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I want a 70's VW trike with the glitter paint job. Does two knee surgerys count?
 
Old Aug 18, 2013 | 01:51 PM
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I'd love to have the trike Exile (Russell Mitchell) built on the biker build off series.
 
Old Aug 18, 2013 | 01:55 PM
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I actually dig them; more versatile, visible and stable (see rocks, gravel, oil, rain etc.)
Trunk space and adequate room for two-up cross country trips.
 
Old Aug 18, 2013 | 02:00 PM
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I ride one just because I chose to. Not disabled at all, nor old (58)
 
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Originally Posted by ThreatLevel Midnight
First off, there is no disrespect intended here at all. This is strictly out of curiosity.
What are the "pro's" of trikes?
Today I saw a guy about 40 riding one, parked it, and walked "normally" into a store; no apparent physical limitations.
I admit I always thought trikes were for older riders, or those with physical limitations.
Do I need to repeat the "no disrespect" thing again? I know I am overlooking something but I know not what it is.
Ride safe, no matter if you're on two or three.
Originally Posted by Dake
Sometimes you cant see how someone is disabled Or maybe he just wanted a trike. To each their own but he better be disabled if im going to ride with them.

Oh boy,here we go again. I made comments in a trike thread, questioning fear of balance/disabilities. Good luck, im out of this one.
 
Old Aug 18, 2013 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by I'maHugger
I actually dig them; more versatile, visible and stable (see rocks, gravel, oil, rain etc.)
Trunk space and adequate room for two-up cross country trips.
Thank you. Now we're getting somewhere!
 



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