Really curious. What has been Herself's reaction to riding on the back of a trike? Anything good, bad or just unexpected?
The Queen Herself ascended to her new throne and took her first ride yesterday - 180 miles. She thoroughly enjoyed it and had a blast. The only issue is her finding the best technique to mount and dismount the beast. She had knee replacement on her right leg three years ago and while it was very successful she (like me) just cannot bend the knee sufficiently to pass the lower leg over the seat as one stands on the footboard. She has to swing it over. And she's heading for a new left knee so that side is a bit problematic. But she's getting it figured out for sure.
As far as the ride she and I were quite pleased. It was smoother in fact with her on the back. I did pump up the stock air shocks as per the manual for two-up vs solo and based on several recommendations (including Lehman trike) I've set the rear tires at 22 psi. She did say it was a bit more rough riding for the short time we were on a pretty bad section of road - a bit rougher than the two-wheeled cycle but still not bad.
And as for me I will say I was aprehensive about transitioning to three wheels. The only trikes I'd ridden before were Susan's (Ghostrider / Travis wife) Spyder when she rode it to Ribfest a few years ago and I did ride a Harley Freewheel at BBBBQ last year for a short demo. My initial impressions were that these things sure are sensitive to slight movement of the handlebars and it felt very strange turning at very low speed like in a parking lot or especially a right turn after a stop at and intersection.
The most unsettling experience on my new trike was my foray out of my garage and into the street for the first time. Since my left foot is still in an ortho boot I could not ride my 2017 Limited that I traded so the dealer delivered the trike and picked up the Limited. They showed me the reverse and just backed it into the garage so when I left for the first ride I just rode it out right on my driveway and stopped for a photo then a right turn into the street. But once I got underway I very quickly adapted. Now none of this bothers at all and everything about the riding experience just seems natural. Doesn't lean in the curves - big deal. There is a different sensation that is nontheless still fun.
All in all a good decision that we are very happy with.
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