My Recumbent Tadpole Trike
Everyone has different needs. It is good to pimp your trike to meet them best. My configuration is for adventure on new paths without worrying about climbing hills. Speed is...
Crows Nest – Byers Road Loop
The ride involved challenging climbs of over 10% gradient on loose gravel, requiring careful and slow descents. The route included sections on the New England Highway with light Sunday traffic. The total time exceeded four hours due to automatic start-stop errors. Despite the tough conditions, the ride offered excellent exercise and notable sightings like a Southern Cross windmill and 5G coverage throughout.
Bent Trikes for Mushing
When I wrote a short article about using a recumbent trike to "walk" Nic's dog, Aki, I did not expect to see any responses, let alone one so impressive as...
Using Your DIY Recumbent Ramp on a Ute/Pickup Truck
21st-century utes are migrating from sedans with tonneau to an SUV with a tub or flatbed tray. It means the trikes are loaded much higher off the ground - needing...
A Hinged Three Metre Recumbent Trike Ramp for Taller Vehicles
A 2-metre (6'6") ramp is a little short for an SUV or utility. Loading the trike requires a bit of extra push, and unloading needs more care with the steep...
A Three Piece Three Metre Recumbent Trike Ramp for Taller Vehicles
A 2-metre (6'6") ramp is a little short for an SUV or utility. Loading the trike requires a bit of extra push, and unloading needs more care with the steep...
Using Your DIY Recumbent Ramp on a City Car
I built the DIY ramps here. Now it is time to use them. First up is about the smallest car you can fit a trike on top of - A Toyota...
A Work Stand for a Recumbent Tadpole Trike
Many workshops have specialist work stands for recumbent trikes. I considered building my own, but I have better projects to fill my time. My solution uses a trestle table, lumber,...
DIY Ramp for your Recumbent Tadpole Trike
Recumbent tadpole trikes are awkward to transport. It would be nice if we could go anywhere with minimal inconvenience for our rides while using the vehicle that most suits our...
Riding the Highfields (Queensland) East Path Loop
Highfields East is an older suburb built on Highfields Village. Formerly part of the Crows Nest region, it is now managed by the Toowoomba council. The ride is along shared...
Changing Cranksets
Mountain Bike 44/32/22 tooth triple crankset with 152mm cranks The first and easiest change to make your trike more hill-friendly is to replace the crankset with a mountain bike 22/32/44...
Why Gear Inches Matter for the Recumbent Trike Rider
When reading about the latest drive train advances, authors refer to "Gear Inches" or sometimes just GI. If you are like me, you will skip over the magic numbers and...
The Bafang Crank Drive – A Personal Review
The Bafang Crank or Mid-drive is an e-assist system popular on budget and mid-range recumbent trikes. It is easy to install, easy to use, robust, reliable and low maintenance. Since it...
Recumbent Trike Locking Handbrake
A recumbent trike stands on its three wheels. Without a locking handbrake, it can also run away. Most, but not all, trikes have a pin in the handbrake mechanism that...
Video My Ride, Pt 1 – Mounting a Camera
I like to video my rides for blog articles. I chose 360 for perspectives and events I may have missed while riding. It begs the question, "where to put the...
How to Transport a Recumbent Trike on a Town Car
One of the challenges facing us is how to transport a recumbent trike to where we want to ride. Smaller hatches or sedans and tight budgets exacerbate the problem. With...
Insta360 One X2 Camera Quick-release
I use a 360 camera for trips on Recumbent Rambler. This article is about the Insta360 One X2 Camera quick-release. The Insta360 One X2 is a slim camera that can...
Self Centering Steering for your Recumbent Trike
Have you ever got stuck pushing or pulling your trike around? Recumbent trike steering will move the wheels to full lock when pushed forward or pulled backward with the rear...
A Recumbent Trike for an Ageing Rambler
I started riding for exercise, then for commuting, and now for pleasure. I have learned a lot during my years riding a recumbent trike, and I intend to learn much...
Peacehaven Park – A Good Place for Lunch in Your Highfields Ride
Plan your ride around Highfields such that you are riding down Kuhls Road at lunchtime. But don't expect it to be a quick stop. There is a lot to enjoy...
The Ideal in Big Dog Walking – A Recumbent Trike
Problem: Most big dogs need long walks for exercise and stimulation. Is dog walking more than we can handle? We are minding Aki, a Malamut Kelpie cross, for our son. She...
Take Your Trike with You Using a Simple Ramp
Carry your trike anywhere on the roof of a hatchback, sedan or station wagon with this economical recumbent ramp. Make it yourself with $50 worth of components. You won't have...
Try Davidson Arboretum for a Peaceful Break in Your Highfields Ride
For a unique retreat donated to the area by Highfields residents, try Davidson Arboretum. While designed for walkers, its paths are wide enough for recumbent trikes. Take the time to...
My Story
I find it beneficial to understand the person behind a blog. To that end, I have published this page. Like most of us, I find talking about myself uncomfortable. Hence...
The Ultimate Recumbent Trike Pedals
OK, "ultimate" recumbent trike pedals is a bit of an exaggeration, but you can do better than you have now. Given shoes with good tread, pinned moutain bike pedals and...
Choosing to Go Powered
I see a fast-growing movement to convert trikes and bikes to electric assist. There are good reasons, excuses and problems for the electric recumbent trike. (more…)
Introduction
Enjoying the ride The recumbent trike - affectionately known as a bent - is the rambler of the cycling world. The rider is relaxed in what can only be called...