Choosing A Tricycle For Boomers And Seniors Made Easy
Choosing a tricycle that is a good match for you doesn't have to be hard. Adult tricycles are getting more popular with seniors as well as people with handicaps or even balance problems. They they have a "step through" design for easy mounting and dismounting. Also, they are more stable than a bicycle so, if you are a bit hesitant about getting on a bike, you can still enjoy riding.
And, other than the frame, they use the same standard components as a bike so, replacement parts are readily available, and repair is not an issue. The use of newer and lighter materials reduces the weight as well. Actually, tricycles offer most of the pluses of a bike and few of the minuses.
They may be a bit more prominent in areas of the country with a high concentration of retirees but, in general, they are hard to find. You can ride as slow as you please and balance is not an issue. And your can put both feet on the ground comfortably when stopped. And, the upright riding position is easy on the back.
Here are a few types of tricycles for your consideration. 
Trikes are available now with all of the options that you would find on a quality bicycle and are much lighter and stronger than the older trikes.
Tri Rider 24 inch - 6 speed adult tricycle 
Electric tricycles are another great option that you may want to consider. They make pedaling optional so you can get some exercise when you want or let the trike do the work.Click here for more details Currie Technologies IZIP Tri-Cruiser Electric Tricycle 
A folding tricycle is one of the newer additions to the world of cycling. When choosing a tricycle you may want to consider a trike that folds. They address the limited storage issue and open the door to riding fun to even more people.
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True Bicycles Fold and Go 3-Speed Folding Tricycle 
folding electric tricycle adds storage convenience to a pedal optional ride for seniors. One of the issues with a standard electric trike is that they are rather large for storing and transport. Many seniors have downsized their housing which sometimes means less storage space.
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Tru Fold folding electric tricycle 
The Baby Boomer recumbent adult tricycle was designed specifically for baby boomers with a comfortable seat with a big backrest, raised handlebars and multiple speed drive system. It gives a rider a great sit back and grin riding experience.
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Lonestar Baby Boomer 7 speed recumbent trike. 
A semi recumbent trike has a pedal forward design and bridges the gap between a recumbent trike and a conventional trike. Some seniors find a recumbent a bit too low and a standard trike a bit hard to pedal. This trike blends the best features of both for a very comfortable ride.
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Tri Rider semi recumbent adult trike 
An electric recumbent tricycle is pedal optional and just plain fun to ride. Some boomers may have some health issues that restrict them from riding a more conventional bike but they don’t have to give up on riding fun. They have a seat back for great support but what I like about it is that it makes for a "lean back and grin" "easy rider" kind of ride.
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EZ Rider Recumbent Electric Suspension 7 Speed Tricycle 
Riding a tandem tricycle is a lot of fun. A tandem bicycle may be too much of a challenge for people with balance issues but now they have a great alternative.
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Belize Tri Rider - 6 speed 
A chopper tricycle adds a bit of a cool factor to a tricycle. Choppers, in general, have a laid back appearance that you don’t find on a more conventional bike or trike. This has a definite appeal to some riders who don’t want to just blend in with the crowd.
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Mission Triad chopper tricycle 
The Trailmate Fun Cycle is a great name for this bike?, trike? recumbent? I'm not sure what to call it so Fun Cycle really describes it best. What makes it really unique is it has front wheel drive and you steer it with your body.
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Trailmate Fun Cycle 
The EZ Rider Deuce is the wildly popular electric hybrid, 7 speed, two person tricycle. The driver has the option of pedaling for exercise, letting the motor do the work, or pedaling with motor assist. The passenger can sit back, on the super comfortable seat, and enjoy the ride.
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EZ Rider deuce 
The folding recumbent tricycle, from Greenspeed, is designed as an easily transportable trike that you can fold up to fit in your car or to take up less space in your shed. It's quick fold is achieved with only a 6mm Allen key for the single seat bolt and one quick release for the frame hinge.
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Greenspeed folding recumbent 
When choosing a tricycle you may want to consider if, or how, you will transport it. Although trikes are wider, and a bit heavier, than a two wheeled bike there are still hitch racks available for transporting them on your vehicle.
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Cillier Adult trike hitch rack More information on choosing a tricycle
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