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| Leadville. You get 12 miles of wide paved trail at an elevation of 10,000 ft. It's peaceful, |
| This T has hydraulic disc brakes, Big Apple tires (2.35 on the rear), rear parking disc brake, QR kit, custom grip, custom computer mount, rack, X0 shifters, and much more. While it spends most of it's time on smooth surfaces, it is quite at home on trails like this. In fact, this particular trail gave me the most enjoyable trike ride I've ever had. |
| Friends, Rex and E. A. from Amarillo, are enjoying the Mineral Belt Trail for the second year. I predict they will be back again. |
| A frequent question is how do you take along a big dog. Sebastian is 80 lbs. and likes heading out in his trailer. The trike is a Q with a custom hitch mount for the Cycletote trailer, the hauler made for BIG doggies. The Trike Store now carries Burley trailers for doggies/equipment up to 75 lbs. |
| Janet, Gus, and E. A. on the Mineral Belt trail with an example of some of the historical scenery along the trail. This is near the end after a glorious descent. |
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| Here's a nifty product that is useful well beyond triking. Wraparound sunglasses with built-in magnification for those of us who are at a disadvantage once we put our bifocals in a pocket. Takes the numbers on a bike computer--car dashboard, too--right out of the fog. (The diopter cuts do NOT show.) Available here: http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/andmore_home/andmore_toolsofprotection/82 383.aspx?feature=Product_66 |
| A car top rack is a secure method with a reasonable cost. One of the best examples I have found is the one shown here. The rails attached to the car can be Thule or Yakima. The trays are by Thule, Yakima, or Rocky Mounts. |
| This is me on the Leadville trip. Phoebe is right where she expects to be--on the trike with me. |
| models of the ICE trikes are This is the Trike Store. All of the factory parts and accessories. Trike specific parts and accessories of models of the ICE trikes are various kinds are in stock. This is the Trike Store. All Direct trail access starts at always available as are most the front door and can include a hill climb, 30 mph descent, and dirt surfaced trail. |
| With a little planning, trike transport is easier than you think. |
| We use one of these, but almost any vehicle with a rear hatch will work. The ICE trikes can be partially or fully folded when necessary. |
| Specifically designed hitch mounted trike carriers are available such as this one from: http://www.colliertechnologies.com/trike_main.html |
| or metal, that elevates and supports the front crosstube. These are relatively |
| Tips, Hints, and Miscellaneous Information Best way to improve hill climbing on a trike: work on yourself rather than the trike by doing lunges three or four times a week. Here is one example: LUNGE The chain on your trike can last for several thousand miles--IF you lubricate it regularly. The number one reason why riding a trike may be safer than a two-wheeler is that, since you essentially don't have to watch the road surface you are free to watch everything and everyone around you. At the very least an enjoyable read, another reason may be found here: The Theory of Big If you must lock your trike for a relatively long period of time in an area not considered entirely safe, consider taking the seat or rear wheel with you. A would-be thief certainly wouldn't be able to ride it away. Do NOT use the handlebars to support your weight when getting in or out of your trike. They were not designed to be used in that way and damage may result. Use any other part of the trike or wheels to mount/dismount. |
| This is the custom hitch for the Cycletote trailer. |
| Here are two examples of custom builds. The QNT sports custom yellow paint, hard shell build is light with few extras.build is light with few extras. The T has the custom yellow paint as well. Big Apple tires increase the already significant ground clearance. Both are great rides |
| These wild and crazy trikers, Cal and Dee, have ridden their trikes from Kansas to Alaska! Read more about their amazing trike trip by using the link at the top of this page. |
| Here is an excellent and reasonably priced source for unpadded cycling short and pants: Aerotechdesigns |
| This shirt is a superb value in safety garments. It is VERY bright, highly wrinkle resistant and inexpensive. Other garments are also available: automotiveworkwear or: anchortex (you can choose color here) |