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Category: Carrying Your Trike

Recumbent trikes are unwieldy to lift, store or carry on or in a car. Too many recumbent ramblers only ride close to home because they can’t get their trikes to other places conveniently. Here we look at several solutions I have tried over time – along with pros and cons.

Using Your DIY Recumbent Ramp on a Ute/Pickup Truck
Carrying Your Trike

Using Your DIY Recumbent Ramp on a Ute/Pickup Truck

PaulFebruary 1, 2023December 16, 2024
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...
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A Hinged Three Metre Recumbent Trike Ramp for Taller Vehicles
Carrying Your Trike

A Hinged Three Metre Recumbent Trike Ramp for Taller Vehicles

PaulDecember 8, 2022December 16, 2024
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...
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A Three Piece Three Metre Recumbent Trike Ramp for Taller Vehicles
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A Three Piece Three Metre Recumbent Trike Ramp for Taller Vehicles

PaulDecember 7, 2022December 16, 2024
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...
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Using Your DIY Recumbent Ramp on a City Car
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Using Your DIY Recumbent Ramp on a City Car

PaulAugust 17, 2022December 16, 2024
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...
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DIY Ramp for your Recumbent Tadpole Trike
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DIY Ramp for your Recumbent Tadpole Trike

PaulAugust 2, 2022December 16, 2024
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...
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How to Transport a Recumbent Trike on a Town Car
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How to Transport a Recumbent Trike on a Town Car

PaulNovember 22, 2021December 16, 2024
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...
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Take Your Trike with You Using a Simple Ramp
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Take Your Trike with You Using a Simple Ramp

PaulAugust 31, 2021March 31, 2022
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...
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    This section is mostly about improving your mount. By changing the gearing, pedals, tires and more, you can enjoy your ride a lot more without spending a heap of money.

    Latest : Using Your DIY Recumbent Ramp on a Ute/Pickup Truck

  • Carrying Your Trike 7
    Recumbent trikes are unwieldy to lift, store or carry on or in a car. Too many recumbent ramblers only ride close to home because they can't get their trikes to other places conveniently. Here we look at several solutions I have tried over time - along with pros and cons.

    Latest : Using Your DIY Recumbent Ramp on a Ute/Pickup Truck

  • General 5
    And then there are the blogs for recumbent ramblers that don’t fit in any category. I had to put them somewhere.

    Latest : Bent Trikes for Mushing

  • Drivetrain 5
    The pedals connect to the crankset. The crankset connects to the chain. The chain attaches to the cassette or sprocket. The cassette connects to the rear wheel. The sprocket connects to the internal hub gears. The internal hub gears connect to the wheel. The wheel supports the tire. The tire connects to the road. Forward we go. Isn’t that simple?

    Latest : Changing Cranksets

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    I provided detailed information, video and maps of many of my rides. The written report provides a quick ready (with some photos). The video will show you the ride so you can decide if it is for you. The map tells you where to go - a detail often missing on the official sites.

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