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Unicycles, Tandems, Trikes and Folding Bikes

R-D Bike Shop carries a selection of Specialty Bikes, some of which shown below. Stop in or contact us to find out more!

Unicycles

From Wikepedia:

"A unicycle is a one-wheeled human powered vehicle. Unicycles are similar to, but less complex than, bicycles." Read more at: wikipedia.org/wiki/Unicycles

The Sun Classic sets the standard for fun on one wheel. Each frame is tig welded and uses a uni-crown design. Each unicycle is built w/ sealed bearings, main cap bearing type, cotterless crank, quick-relese seat clamp, and unicycle seat w/ bumper. Picture is the Sun 24" wheel unicycle.
Tandems

From Wikipedia:

"The tandem bicycle or twin is a form of bicycle (occasionally, a tricycle) designed to be ridden by more than one person. The term tandem refers to the seating arrangement (fore to aft, not side-by-side) instead of the number of riders." Visit wikipedia.org/wiki/Tandem_bicycle for more information on Tandems.

The picture is the Sport  by KHS. The sport is a great Tandem for the bike paths or the beach front with 26" wide wheels and KHS comfort type 26x1.75" tires. This is a great first tandem.
Trikes

From Wikepedia:

A tricycle (often abbreviated to trike) is a three-wheeled vehicle.

Tricycles generally follow one of two layouts:

  • delta, with two wheels at the back (of which one or both may be driven) and one steered wheel at the front. Delta recumbent trikes resemble the classic all around trike. The seat height is higher than the tadpole trike, allowing for an easier mounting and exiting. This type is well suited for recreational riding as well as carrying cargo. You can find an example of a recumbent trike at Sun bicycles website.
  • tadpole, with two steered wheels at the front and one (usually driven) wheel at the back. Tadpole recumbent trikes are the sport tourers of recumbent trikes.  They sit low to the ground and allow leaning and body english for accomplishing tight turns and maneuvering. The picture below is an example of a tadpole trike.

Not all trikes fall into one of these two classes. For example, some early pedal tricycles used two wheels in tandem on one side and a larger driving wheel on the other. It is common for tricycles to have front and rear wheels of different sizes.

Read more about Trikes at wikipedia.org/wiki/Trikes

The picture is the Road by Catrike. Catrike's web site describes this tadpole recumbent trike is great for the trail, commuting or touring the world.
Folding Bikes

For times or places when moving or storing a "regular bike" is an issue, a folding bike might just do the trick.

Designed specifically for boaters, the Mariner D7 makes your on-shore adventures a lot more fun and convenient. It stashes easily into even the tiniest of boat holds. But when you arrive at a port of call it unfolds in seconds to help you explore or shop for supplies. The perfect accessory for your boat.

*Note: While rust resistant, the Mariner is not rust proof. Proper maintenance is required to minimize corrosion.