Regardless of physical ability, everybody can enjoy the benefits from physical activity. As an exercise, cycling contributes to improved cardiovascular health, elevated muscle mass, improved coordination, and weight loss. For an adult with power, balance, or mobility challenges, the stability and comfort of an adult trike provides the opportunity to reap the benefits of cycling, without a lot of the tip-risk related with a standard two-wheeled bike.  
  
What's an adult tricycle?   
Adult tricycles, also called adult trikes, three-wheeled bikes, and adaptive tricycles, are three-wheeled self-propelled cycles which are a fantastic option for people who have balance or coordination issues, but preserve the ability to perform the pedaling and braking required for a trike. They generally have an upright sitting position and three massive wheels, one in front and in back.   
  
What should I look for when buying a tricycle?  
The main considerations when buying an adult trike are its seat type and handlebar type. Beneath, we will clarify all of the seat positions, handlebar types, and different important features to consider!  
  
Upright Tricycle  
With the exception of the extra rear wheel, upright adult tricycles are just like commonplace bikes. They look like the trikes most people think of for children, only bigger. A rider mounts and dismounts easily with the step-by way of frame, and is seated in an upright position while riding. These adult tricycles usually come with baskets for carrying things, so that they’re nice for running round town, but they’re not designed for cycling as a sport.  
  
Pros  
Easy to mount and dismount  
Seated in an upright comfortable position  
Storage for carrying additional items  
Super stable and tip-resistant  
Cons  
More for getting around than for train or sport  
Not as easy to pedal as other designs  
  
Semi-Recumbent Tricycle  
A semi-recumbent bike is ideal for taller individuals or anybody who finds it tough to pedal a regular adult trike however needs to not be as low to the ground as a completely recumbent trike. This design affords the stability of an upright tricycle with simpler pedaling and steering since the seat is located farther back. Most riders will find this design comfortable and consumer-friendly, and these adult trikes are less likely to cause back pain than upright models and may accommodate higher weight limits.  
  
Pros  
Seat location makes pedaling and steering simpler than an upright trike  
Stable and tip-resistant  
Less back strain than upright models  
Combines options of upright and recumbent models  
Good selection for bigger or taller riders  
Cons  
Not your best option for sport biking  
Not the best choice for shorter riders  
  
  
Recumbent Tricycle  
On a recumbent trike, the rider sits low to the ground in a reclining position, with the rider’s body weight evenly distributed over a larger area. This weight distribution and assist of the spine in a neutral reclined position makes this type an awesome selection for individuals who suffer from back pain. There are many handlebar styles available, however instead of front-mounted handlebars, most recumbent trikes have levers on either side of the seat for steering. These trikes are low to the ground and perfect for sport biking.  
  
Pros  
Best for sport cycling  
Supports backbone in neutral position to lower back pain  
Stable anti-tip design  
Best design to steer and pedad  
Cons  
Not a sensible choice for errands or just running around  
Least budget friendly design