It's hard to believe that it's over four years since I bought Trixie and, although I didn't get to use her very much last year after she leaned against me rather heavily; causing me to hobble about for several months with a fractured ankle, I've enjoyed her company enormously.
The fact remained, however - and although I tried to ignore it, those close to me were noticing it - I was starting to struggle on occasions to cope with her weight; and in particular, when we were stationary. So, I made some enquiries and discovered that a lighter version on the trike concept had been introduced since I met Trixie; and, to cut a long story short, I've traded her in for a newer, lighter, model. (photos can be enlaged by 'clicking' on them).............
The fact remained, however - and although I tried to ignore it, those close to me were noticing it - I was starting to struggle on occasions to cope with her weight; and in particular, when we were stationary. So, I made some enquiries and discovered that a lighter version on the trike concept had been introduced since I met Trixie; and, to cut a long story short, I've traded her in for a newer, lighter, model. (photos can be enlaged by 'clicking' on them).............
Basically, the new trike (above - centre) has dispensed with the side and rear panels which can be seen on Trixie (above - left) and the front has been streamlined, too (above - right). Dispensing with the top-box has also eliminated a tendency to be top-heavy at times and there is still a storage compartment beneath the seat (big enough for my helmet). So, I've decided that a small/medium sized rucksack would be a sensible option for longer journeys.
I was lucky enough to find a used model (only 850 miles on the clock) and it had the advantage of larger windshield than standard which makes longer journeys less of a problem insofar as wind and rain is concerned. The difference in handling and the improved nimbleness is really impessive and I'm hoping to make up for the mileage I lost last year. The reason for wearing my best bib and tucker in the photo was that I attended a small ex-military function, this afternoon.
I was lucky enough to find a used model (only 850 miles on the clock) and it had the advantage of larger windshield than standard which makes longer journeys less of a problem insofar as wind and rain is concerned. The difference in handling and the improved nimbleness is really impessive and I'm hoping to make up for the mileage I lost last year. The reason for wearing my best bib and tucker in the photo was that I attended a small ex-military function, this afternoon.
