Ok....serious question
Trikes have always been a thing for kids, but why were trikes made, or conversion kits offered, for adults?
Was it just a case of why not? were they initially aimed at older people who might have balance problems, or for war veterans with injuries?was there a practical attraction due to something of the period? or was it the fun and daring factor of racing something more suitable for touring? and was/is there a north-south divide?
I remember dad telling me that they were quite popular and I guess he would have been reffering to the 50's-60's when he was cycling a lot. By the time i joined my local club, and started time trialling, in '83-ish i think there was one trike rider in our club and they were very rare in open events, or out training.
I remember seeing the odd one ridden by a tourist, but that might have only been one-two a year. Apart from the odd one at a museeum, or at a show, i can't remember the last time i saw a racing/touring trike being ridden on the road. Have seen a couple of big chunky e-trikes with old ladies onboard , but that is it.
