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From: Ravenna/Cleveland, Ohio

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Delta or Tadpole? Pros/Cons? Let me hear what you've got!

Ok, I went to the LBS and I think I want a trike. Now I'm not sure whether a Delta or aTadpole. They carry Sun, Cattrike and Rans. The Cattrike and Rans are out of my budget(sucks I know), so its gonna probably have to be a Sun or nothing. I like the styling and comfort of the EZ-3 USX-HD and it is $1450 plus tax. Sun's EZ-3SX Tad (24spd) is $1281 plus tax. I also have looked at the TT Rover like Peter C, but its only 8 speeds and the 24spd upgrade is $150. So for the TT Rover $999+$150(upgrade)+$150 shipping=$1299. So obviously the Sun will be slightly more with tax. My currently weight is 308-311(haven't weighed myself today) and dropping. The TT is rated to 400lbs and the Sun Tad is 300lbs. Will the Sun explode if I try and ride it right at the limit?
Weight wise, the TT Rover is 6lbs lighter at 42 as opposed to 46 for the Sun Tad. The Sun Delta is big at 65lbs. So with the greater size and weight of the Sun Delta, I'm leaning towards a tad. I have a pickup that I can transport our bikes in if we decide to go somewhere to ride, but the Trike just seems like its too much.

It seems the more research I do, the more confused I get!!!
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