Does anyone know where to get an adult tricycle?

[XemaSab]

My ass falls over on bicycles, but I like the idea of biking to local stores.

Help.

[LeftyMom]

1. They show up on Craigslist sometimes.

:shrug:

[pokerfan]

2. Find a retirement living mobile home park

locate an owner with dementia and offer him a case of Ensure in trade.

[XemaSab]

4. Thank you for not making me feel like a dork

:eyes:

[pokerfan]

15. Not at all, nothing wrong with trikes

Recumbents are pretty cool:

[XemaSab]

18. I think I would feel uncomfortable on those

Looks like you're lying down in traffic. :P

[pokerfan]

23. Yeah, you have a bit of a horizon problem

But 18 wheelers would probably sail right over you. :)

But it's easier to carry stuff on a regular trike without having to resort to a trailer.

[smalll]

26. Recumbent bicycles are excruciatingly latte liberal --

don't ride around on one of those while wearing an Obama button -- there's no surer way to win votes for McCain!

[XemaSab]

29. There's no surer way

to get flattened by a lifted GMC with a confederate flag and a hunting sticker on the back. :scared:

[XemaSab]

3. And a really dumb question:

What's the difference between a one-speed and a three-speed? :shrug:

[LeftyMom]

7. Multiple gears

Useful if you've got hills and such on your way. Though I can't really picture you tearassing up a steep hill with your groceries on the back of a trike, either way.

[XemaSab]

9. The grocery store is a little over a mile away

and no, there aren't really any burly hills in Redding. :D

More useful: the hardware store. A pain to walk to, a cinch to bike to. ;)

[LeftyMom]

17. Check your PM, I found you some on CL

There are more in the Bay if you want to go that far to pick one up.

[XemaSab]

19. Suweet!

I was in Sactown the other day. Might get a job there. Keep yo fingers crossed yo.

[LeftyMom]

20. *crossed*

[Lucian]

5. I saw them at a local Wal-Mart.

That is, if you want to shop there.

:shrug:

[XemaSab]

6. Really?

I have never shopped at a wal-mart, but to save a thousand dollars? Might be worth a look.

[Lucian]

8. Yeah.

My grandma bought one from there.

[XemaSab]

11. :ding::ding:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5679542

(And to defend my own ass: I had ear infections when I was little, and I HAVE fallen off the front porch before, and hurt my ass BADLY. I am, in short, the worst klutz you will ever meet. I am going NOWHERE on a bike.)

[Iggo]

10. Any lowriders in your neighborhood?

http://images.lowridermagazine.com/lowridertour/0801_lrmp_24_z+portland_lowrider_tour+mario_gonzalez_tricycle.jpg

[XemaSab]

12. In Redding

That would make me a Goddess. ;)

[Lil Missy]

13. Yes, I purchased one for my my son, many years ago.

It totally lit up his world that he might be "kinda normal" in a totally un-normal world.

I sure hope it is not your intention to make fun.

[XemaSab]

21. It is TOTALLY not my intention to make fun

As I said upthread, my ass HAS fallen over while standing still.

I like the idea of not driving everywhere, but I have never been able to ride a bike and I think a trike would really fit the bill.

And I am old enough that I really don't care if people think I'm a dork. I just want to be able to get some exercise, save the planet, and get my groceries at the same time.

[pokerfan]

28. well, you do need to be moving to balance a bike

maybe that's your problem! ;) :hi:

[XemaSab]

30. I had a bike with training wheels

and I still remember the kiss of the pavement! x(

[Lethe]

14. don't totally give up on bikes yet

i bet if you rode one for 2 weeks you would be doing great. It can be akward at first but if you keep doing it, it becomes second nature and almost as natural as walking.

[XemaSab]

22. I don't have health insurance

and the thought of going in for a broken bone doesn't appeal. :scared:

[mike_c]

16. google...

...is your friend. Also check bicycling mags.

I finished the Keeling report. Need to digest it. It's pretty mind blowing, but I agree with a LOT of it.

Note to other DUers: that last was a a private aside. Please return to your regularly scheduled DU fun.

[XemaSab]

24. I googled

I am learning many things.

Let's continue the rest of the discussion via PM. Unless you want to PM me your number? (I am having technical issues. :P )

[mike_c]

25. groovy....

But I'm on my way to bed so I'll have to respond tomorrow.

[XemaSab]

27. Ok

Have a good evening then! :D

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

31. Here's a few links

http://www.industrialbicycles.com/index.htm

http://www.bikemania.biz/default.asp

http://worksmancycles.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/adulttrikes.html

http://circlecitybicycles.com/atrike.htm