First off,,the bike is great, BUT, I don't care for the stock 20 inch rims and tires. I am 65 had some strokes and thought a bigger tire would help me getting on and off easier. PLUS, the added benefit of getting off the pavement to an extent once in a while. I also thought about wider tires for it, shock absorption to a degree, smoother ride. I am really torn on what to do. I spoke to terratrike today regarding the 24 inch rims, tires, tubes, etc. Plus called a local bike shop to do the swap, about $ 600. in total.
Or do I just install the 3 inch kenda flame tires on the stock rims, or bigger schwalbe 2.15 width. Get a bit smoother ride from them. I just joined this site tonight to read what others are doing looking for ideas and such. I have been researching for a few weeks.
My last option is to sell this trike I like so much and get another terratrike with the work done. The all terrain looks interesting, but being it's a new design I see folks finding little problems already that TT will have to iron out.
Anyway, thoughts from you folks will be greatly appreciated by me. Say what ya feel, don't be afraid. I am an old goat that's heard it all. Lol
Glenn
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I would wait for those with the Ramber All-Terrain trike to chime in before you spend any money. Or does anyone have the 3 inch Kenda Flames? Those would add height to make getting on the trike easier.
both mods will raise pedal clearance. for off-road, going to a 152 mm crankset will further increase pedal clearance in addition to giving you lower gearing for the trails - lasco 22-32-44 with chainguard $80. maxxis maxxdaddy or similar knobby on the rear wheel for traction and flat-proofing.
Thanks again, and if folks still want to chime I, please do.
Glenn
I have read of that tube problem and something with the shifter assembly by the steering breaking. Well for a first run trike, I would expect a few glitches to be ironed out. Please keep me posted on that ride.
Glenn