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Message started by texpug on Oct 17^th, 2014, 10:15am

Title: Trident Trikes
Post by texpug on Oct 17^th, 2014, 10:15am

Does anyone have any experience with Trident Trikes? If so, can you share them?

Title: Re: Trident Trikes
Post by texpug on Oct 17^th, 2014, 10:16am

http://tridenttrikes.com/

Title: Re: Trident Trikes
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Oct 17^th, 2014, 10:25am

They're relatively new on the scene, but I've not seen any real negative reviews... don't think anyone local DFW has one.

Title: Re: Trident Trikes
Post by Denman on Oct 18^th, 2014, 8:29am

Trident has been around a while but seem to fly below the radar. The only one I've seen wasn't in Texas, and it seemed like a blend of a KMX, Terratrike & Greenspeed. Had that "Made in Taiwan" look in the construction; not in a bad way, just things like skimpy welds (but with good penetration).

Being a Carolina boy I know the Lincolnton NC area has an abundance of very clever skilled craftsman; its also known for fine furniture using solid hardwood.

Title: Re: Trident Trikes
Post by texpug on Oct 19^th, 2014, 3:35pm

I talked quite a bit with the owners of Trident. Such nice people. A real Mom and Pop business. The thing that caught me was they seem to go a little extra. I didn't have a chance to ride the trikes, since I didn't ave a baby sitter for Sweet P at the Recumbent Cycle Con so I could test ride. No dealers for them anywhere near Texas. Just curious.

Title: Re: Trident Trikes
Post by Action Lad on Oct 23^rd, 2014, 10:11pm

The tandem seems to be a worthy, low-cost alternative to the Australian "G" company's offering. I'd like to take a turn on each.

Title: Re: Trident Trikes
Post by Lowdown on Oct 25^th, 2014, 6:14pm

I have a Spike ll which I love.
The seat is a bit high compared to my other trikes but not compared to any of the other straight spar bikes.

Build and service have been wonderful.

At its price point I don't think they can be beat.

Great entry level bike. Continues to be a pleasant ride

Richard

Spike ll
Terratrike 3.2
ICE XL

Title: Re: Trident Trikes
Post by texpug on Oct 30^th, 2014, 6:31am

Thank you for that report Rickard. I wanted to ride them at the RCC in St. Charles, but didn't have a baby sitter for Sweet P so I could take off. I talked extensively to them, and I really liked the folks.

We are going to try like the devil to have some at the Heart of Texas Recumbent Rally and Rodeo to test ride. I a, working on it as I write! :)