RICKSYCLE on eBay

Tripped across a Side-by-Side tandem Recumbent Trike on eBay, it's an interesting configuration I've never seen before. Check it out at RECUMBENT ALUMINUM CYCLING TANDEM TRIKE

[See also http://www.ricksycle.com]

INTRODUCING THE RICKSYCLE

THIS LISTING FEATURES THE TWO-PERSON VERSION

A PERFECT UNION OF FUNCTION AND FORM

ALUMINUM TANDEM TICYCLE

FUN TRIKE

COMBINES

A TANDEM BICYCLE

THE RICKSHAW

A Tricycle

AND THE RECUMBENT



THE RICKSYCLE

A new kind of pedal-powered transportation

It mixes together the rickshaw, the tandem bicycle and the tricycle

Two or more people can sit side by side

Either one or both can pedal

Either can steer

One person can power the Ricksycle if necessary

The Ricksycle's aluminum frame means it's extremely light

Combine our wide range of compatible components to fit any size family or group

Connect any number of seats in just about any configuration

These features also allow your bike to grow as you need it to

The Ricksycle's three-wheeled design means complete stability

The pedal sets are independent, allowing for separate pedaling speeds, gears and rest periods

The side-by-side seating makes conversation easy, and you have a place to sit when you get where you're going​

· Compact easy to put together and take apart

· Pedaled and steered easily by one, two or more persons

· Excellent for families of all sizes

· A wide range of layout options

· Expandable as the family grows with additional bench seats

· No training or technical ability needed

· Ideal for seniors or the phisycallty challenged

 

Rob,
Thanxx for taking the time/effort to create the FAQ about this cycle. Since first seeing it it's somewhat intrigued me, and now I have somewhere to go and learn a bit more about them!

 

Rob,
Assuming the pedals bolt onto the 'S' pedal-bar like normal pedals do, one should be able to install any pair of clipless pedals on it.

I would suggest you try a pair sometime, since in only pushing the pedals (i.e. 'mashing') you're just using about two-thirds of your strength. Pulling back & up on the pedals takes a little practice, but trading off which muscles you're using for just a few revolutions can make a difference on longer rides.