Bike/Trike Rack Upgrade

Trikes are generally a couple of MPH slower than two wheelers with the same engine. The comfort and savings in energy by not having to balance is the reward for a bit less speed. The tadpole (two wheels up front and a drive wheel in the rear) are the most common, but "delta" style (single wheel in front and two in the rear (one or both can be drive wheels) is also available. If it's possible to get a ride on both types you should do so. Commercial racks are available to carry multiple trikes, or combos of trike/bike. Improvising also works.

My wife rode bikes for years, but began to have balance issues so I got her a trike. Due to speed differences between my recumbent and her trike I switched to a trike, and bought her an electric assist so we could ride at my speed. Lots of options. Also trikes are generally more expensive than bikes, but there are lots of used ones available at substantial discounts to new ones.

Gonzo42 wrote:
I found a welder to extend the height from the original 6" separation to a 12" separation. Now I should have much more room in the cargo rack. Unfortunately this will make the lift for the trike a little harder, but what the heck.

Man I wish I only had to a foot over the bumper.

I modified my 2-into-1 hitch reciever. This is what it looks like now:



I found a welder to extend the height from the original 6" separation to a 12" separation. Now I should have much more room in the cargo rack. Unfortunately this will make the lift for the trike a little harder, but what the heck.

This is great! Thanks much.
Bob

So, Tardis,

I st - - - I mean 'borrowed' your shackle idea and put two on today. Will see how it does this week, thanx,

Trying to take bike and a trike at the same time does present a challenge.
After looking at all the options and not wanting to have 2 bike racks and having them stick way out in the rear.

I opted to get a Swagman 4 bike rack from Camping World


That way I could have the bike on first then the Trike on last with the arms going thru the frame
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That way it is close to the RV and up high enough to allow me to go thru bumps and driveways with out dragging them on the pavement.

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And it looks like this from the rear

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I also use a anti wobble device like Tardis does so it all rides nice and tight.

On Edit. I use a cross bar on the Woman's bike to make it ride level, it makes it so much easier to load and carry.

If you add some locking clamps to your racks it will take all the wobble out of them. Photo shows the locking bracket (a "U" bolt and modified trailer spring bracket) I modified which really tightens up and stops all movement of the rack. I installed a locking clamp on each receiver hitch. (see photos)

That's fantastic. Looks clean. Everything you need and nothing you don't.