A person doesnt have to drop $3000 for a trike. A month ago I bought a Terratrike Cruiser for the listed price of $1499. A trade in mountain bike paid for the 26" rear wheel up grade. One good reason to by a Terratrike is the fact that the seat is adjustable for and aft, and for recline also. I have about 300 miles on it and understand the popular reason that trikes are selling well. My LBS owner says this year is the best year yet for trikes. After riding this one, I can see that a trike affords the most relaxed biking there is. Of course there is no balance problems, and the big thing is you can just stop and sit without uncliping and start up again with no wobble. Or you can just stop and observe anything you want. Stopping on a steep hill is no problem at all.