[bobrik]

Hello guys,

I am thinking of manufacturing recumbent trike for two persons but hesitant. Looking
for your opinion and suggestions.
Below are links to homemade from spare parts tricycle, some parts like seat are
wrong. Very comfortable to ride.


http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/szholudev/detail?.dir=3b0c&.dnm=790a.jpg&.src=ph

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/szholudev/detail?.dir=3b0c&.dnm=7006.jpg&.src=ph

Would you ever buy trike like this if made professionally?
What price would be the best for you?

Any suggestiona are greatly appreciated!
Thank you in advance!!!

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[zonatandem]

Nice home built tandem trike!
However, there is only an extremely small niche market for tandem trikes; Several companies already are manufacturing them, including Greenspeed and couple more smaller firms.
Instead of using the heavy angle iron, switch to bicycle specific double butted tubing, steel or aluminum, to reduce weight.
Don't plan on giving up your dayjob!

[LWaB]

ICE make them in Britain.

[cornucopia72]

We have seen those for rent in Moro Bay, CA and in parks in Canada and Mexico. We will not use something like that in the road.

[merlinextraligh]

I wouldn't buy one, and I doubt there would be much of a market

[ElRey]

I would not find that comfortable. Looks like one of those pedal boats.... I think it would be cumbersome and a bit dangerous on the road: you only have a bit of space on the shoulder of the road and sitting side-by-side like that looks sketchy.

[galen_52657]

I bet you could rent something like that to codgers at beach resorts. They could ride up and down the boardwalk and chat. Install some cup-holders! or a cooler in the back for beer....