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Message started by esbee on Jun 30^th, 2012, 4:45pm

Title: trike question for stationary brake
Post by esbee on Jun 30^th, 2012, 4:45pm

I have no idea what else to call it but the little button on the handlebars that you press down to lock the wheels so it does not roll...it does not press down. Can anyone give me an idea what to do to fix it. I am just starting to ride the trike again after 2nd hip surgery (very slow and for just a short distance). It would help me to keep the trike still while I carefully get my leg up and over.
thanks
susan in Paris [smiley=shrug.gif]

Title: Re: trike question for stationary brake
Post by Patti on Jun 30^th, 2012, 6:08pm

Susan, I don't know what is wrong with your button but, as a temporary fix, you can use a velcro strap or a large heavy-duty rubber band to hold that while you ride. If you don't have those items, a shoelace will tie it for you until you can have the button fixed. :)

Title: Re: trike question for stationary brake
Post by esbee on Jun 30^th, 2012, 7:35pm

we got it fixed, actually my brother from calif found out it was the cable in the way of the button...thanks for your suggestions. [smiley=dankk2.gif]