I used to have a job where I'd deliver books in an awesome adult tricycle with a massive cart on it. The storage space on that thing was amazing and it was so fun (if kind of slow) to ride.
I ride an adult trike with pride! It is my version of the mini van since my kids and a ton of groceries (among other things) can and do ride with me. At least I am not ride a mid life crisis fixie.
Oh if only we could go back to those innocent days of playful ignorance of design or aesthetics. As for the adult tricycle, it just needs some good marketing. It could be renamed the "Radcycle" or the "Dudecycle". Obviously I'm not the person for this job.
"This plan will fail because no one will be able to bring themselves to say, out loud, that they indeed ride an ADULT TRICYCLE": Hold that thought, sweetheart. You'll be among the tricycle-riding demographic before you know it.
I know at least one hipster who is already pushing the adult tricycle trend. My friend Dave claims that it's better for riding to and from the bar because a) he doesn't have to lock it b) girls can ride comfortably on the back c) it doesn't fall over if he blacks out while riding it. I've witnessed all three of these claims proved hilariously wrong, but you've gotta admire his spunk.
...and yes. PDOT is awesome in so many ways, but their graphic presence is frequently an embarrassment. It's really a shame. Gabe's right. Mandatory Tufte classes for the whole lot of 'em!
'Nuff said.
2 words: edward tufte
...and yes. PDOT is awesome in so many ways, but their graphic presence is frequently an embarrassment. It's really a shame. Gabe's right. Mandatory Tufte classes for the whole lot of 'em!