When you want to purchase a tricycle, you are faced with so many choices that it is difficult to choose the one that is right for you. There are many factors to consider: size, colour, equipment, speed, price and of course origin. How do you get a clear vision of the best choice for you?
First of all, size and weight are essential. These two elements will make all the difference for your riding. If you choose the right size and the right weight for you, your ride will be comfortable, and you will avoid back pain.
If you are over 165cm, you should choose for a tricycle with 24 inch wheels, this will be suitable for your height, as it allows you to manoeuvre comfortably, to pedal with fluidity. You will be more comfortable maneuvering, pedaling will be Large wheels will add comfort and efficiency on long journeys.
A smaller tricycle may look cute, or you may feel it is easier to transport because it is more compact and you can take it anywhere in public transportation.
However, be careful, when a tricycle is too small, your ride will not be comfortable: your knees will touch the handlebars. When pedaling, your legs will be bent too much, even if the saddle is raised to the maximum, this can lead to joint pain and eventually injury, and you will not be using your tricycle as much. At that point, you will be searching for a replacement.
If you are between 130cm and 165cm, you need a tricycle with 20 inch wheels, this lighter easy to manage and more compact tricycle will be perfect for you.
The second factor to consider is weight. Most tricycles are limited to 90 kilos, because too much weight would weaken the frame, except for tricycle whose frame are especially created to support up to 150 kilos.
What other factors matter? Is the origin of the tricycle important? Should you get a US brand?
Imported tricycles are less expensive to purchase and you have a large selection of brands to choose from, with different specifications. However, the quality is difficult to assess and the equipment is often basic, as they aim mass production and low-cost end products. In addition to that, their maintenance is more complicated because you cannot easily obtain spare parts and very often the repairs are very complex because the mechanics have not been designed to be easily repaired or maintained.
When you purchase a tricycle manufactured locally by a well known brand, you will pay more at purchase, but you will win gain peace of mind as there will be someone you can contact for diagnosis and advice, and the process will be easier for repair and to get replacement parts.
Local tricycles are usually made in a more artisanal way, they have been studied to perfectly meet the needs of their users and they are of unparalleled quality. In addition, their warranty conditions are much more advantageous and the manufacturer is able to provide you with all the spare parts. He knows his tricycles perfectly and can therefore easily and quickly diagnose the problem encountered.
