View Poll Results: If you had the money to spend on a commuter bike...

I would buy another commuter bike.

17.07%

I would upgrade my current commuter.

23.17%

I am satisfied with my current ride.

52.44%

Other. Please explain.

7.32%

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12-27-12 | 07:14 PM

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tsl

Plays in traffic

Joined: May 2006

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From: Rochester, NY

Bikes: 1996 Litespeed Classic, 2006 Trek Portland, 2013 Ribble Winter/Audax, 2016 Giant Talon 4

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Originally Posted by chandltp

Lately I find myself wondering if a delta trike would be a good choice in the winter compared to 2 wheels. I can see the obvious downside (3 wheel tracks instead of 1), and the upside (no need to balance), but I don't know how it would work in reality.

I can think of another drawback considering the ride position is so low. When passing cars hit slush and it sprays out sideways, it would hit your face instead of your feet.

Wait. Sorry, I was thinking tadpole. Deltas can have a pretty high ride position.