Thanks for the replies.
Originally Posted by
aRoudy1
Lock the brakes, lean forward, put your hands on the front wheels and push yourself up.
Sounds like what I'd try, but what if the brakes don't lock?
Originally Posted by
gcottay
Every experienced trike rider has his/her own favorites. Mine is to plant feet on ground, roll forward until the cross member hits my ankles, put head down towards my chest and just stand up. As mentioned the front wheels offer help if needed even without locked brakes. You can also use the seat to get you started.
(The first time you try a trike getting up out the seat can seem a major puzzle and or pain but practice makes a huge difference.)
I would probably try placing my feet behind the cross member, provided there is room, correct? Sometimes getting up from a low seat is a challenge for me. I can't imagine what a low seat with wheels would be like!
Edit: from the photos of the trike (Terratrike Cruiser) it seems there is not much room behind the crossmember, so I guess I'd have to use the handlebars for leverage.
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