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Buyers Guide - Rider Size
   

Rider Size
All of our trike models are adjustable for leg length over a wide range of sizes but they do have limits just like conventional bicycles. This page will help to show you how the adjustment works.

If you are around average height and weight then you can ignore this page as our trikes will fit you just fine.

Leg Length (X-Seam)
The first thing to do is to check your leg length. Because you will be sitting on the trike in a recumbent position the distance from your back (where you press against the seat) and your feet is the distance you will need to measure. We will call this your X-Seam but please be aware that our definition may be different from the convention so it is best to check your measurement using the following method:-

1. Place some books or a suitable object against a wall and then sit pressed up against the object with your knees flat to the floor as shown in the picture above.

2. Measure from the books or object to your heels (without shoes on) - this is your X-Seam measurement. Measure in inches or if you measure in cm then divide the result by 2.54 to get inches. Round up or down to the nearest inch.

The following table shows how suitable our trikes are for your X-Seam.
Trike Model Approximate X-Seam adjustment range in Inches
Trice Q
35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  
Trice T
35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50  

The colour coding means the following:

Key
Standard
Order short crank option and FF bracket
Order short crank option
Order FB bracket

Short crank option is available as a no cost alternative - please select on the order form.

 

 
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