On July 3rd, Jesse and I went on our own first test ride.I had driven the trike home for the first time the night before (and had a blast). I was really astounded by how stable and smooth and peppy the vehicle is. The pedals were superfluous except on a few steep hills where a few shoves got me on my way.
The next morning I road from my home near Culver and East to Jesse's place (Averill, near the Greenway), met Jesse and in we rode. I got to ride the trike, Jesse rode his bike.
It was when we emerged from the trail at Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road that we hit a snag: the left front wheel went flat. This led us to some blinding insights recorded here for posterity.
- Spare tire or patch kit!
- Road Service! (AAA now has road service for bikes. So does the truly-with-it competitor Better World Club
- Pushing this baby could be made easier. I was VERY grateful that Jesse was with me.
- a tow rope/harness
- a way of controlling the motor while walking beside the vehicle.
But this is how we learn. I'm looking forward to my next ride and hope we are beginning a regular testing regime.
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Volunteers wanted!
- for test-riding
- for accompanying
- we need a peppier pennant
- make us an offer!
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