I've bought my first trike!!!

gudism
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I've bought my first trike!!!

Postby gudism » Fri Feb 14, 2014 12:08 pm

Just had to share, I've got my first trike!

After years of wanting one I finally have it in my hands.

It is a Peformer F trike (folding)

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Tiagra Disc 30s
Main Frame: Steerering / Alloy
Rear fork: Cr-Mo
Seat: FRP w/headrest
Shifter: Microshift bar end shifter 10S
Lever: Tektro : CL520
Front Derailleur:Microshift R439
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra long cage 10S
Crankset: Shimano Tiagra 50/39/30 170L
Cassette: Shimano Tiagra 12/30t
Wheelset: F/mono 32H R/chosen A5017 32H
Tires: Kenda K193 20/26 x1.25 100psi
Brakes: Avid BB5 Disc Brake
Pedal: Clipless

It is only 6 months old, picked up for $1000. Has rear rack, panniers as shown as well as a full set of fenders. Retails new in Australia at around the $2000 mark with no extras (rack, panniers, fenders), so I am pretty happy with it. The seller had 6 people reply to his ad in 2 hours so many others thought it was a good buy too, but I had to day off work so I got there first!

Had a little ride when I got it home to break my virginity on a bent trike, and it was awesome!.......definitely a different experience and I'll need to ride more and more to get my bent legs and get used to riding one. Can't wait!, though I am having a little seat issue due to an odd design I cant seem to get a pin to hold the seat in properly on the bottom bracket........

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Re: I've bought my first trike!!!

Postby Aushiker » Fri Feb 14, 2014 12:13 pm

Looks great. Enjoy it!

Andrew

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Re: I've bought my first trike!!!

Postby Riggsbie » Fri Feb 14, 2014 3:55 pm

Looks great and sounds like you got a great deal !!

Welcome to the trike gang !!
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Re: I've bought my first trike!!!

Postby gudism » Fri Feb 14, 2014 11:19 pm

Thanks guys. I cant wait to log some time on it. Unfortunately I have to fix this seat pin issue before I can jump on.

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Re: I've bought my first trike!!!

Postby Mbike23 » Sat Feb 15, 2014 3:37 am

Congratulations :D
Be warned they are very addictive.

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Re: I've bought my first trike!!!

Postby chuckchunder » Sat Feb 15, 2014 1:18 pm

mate, excellent find! looks in really good nick. remember to stop smiling or you'll get bugs in your teeth.
"We have thousands of miles of cycling infrastructure, we just need to get the cars off them....." US advocate

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Re: I've bought my first trike!!!

Postby Aushiker » Sat Feb 15, 2014 10:12 pm

Don't forget to add a few photos of the beast to our "Show off your ride" thread.

Andrew

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