Hi Everyone,
I work for a city in Ontario and we are required to inspect the sidewalks once a year. In the past the inspector has used a pedal powered adult sized tricycle to get around, and more recently we purchased an electric tricycle to help with hills and generally make it a bit easier. The trike we purchased was a Daymak Florence.
We have had several problems with the trike and are putting far too much time into maintenance than we'd like. The trike has mechanical disc brakes. We have replaced the front brake already, and the back brakes need constant adjustment.
What options do we have for replacements? Doesn't necessarily have to be a trike, but we have found it is good for getting around, moving out of the way of sidewalk users, and carrying equipment.
Requirements:
Thank you!
EDIT:
There have been a couple comments about replacing the brakes on our current trike to hydraulic. Note that the frame cracked on us and was welded back together. We're hopeful the tricycle makes it another season, but we are not overly confident in the frame for future years.
I work for a city in Ontario and we are required to inspect the sidewalks once a year. In the past the inspector has used a pedal powered adult sized tricycle to get around, and more recently we purchased an electric tricycle to help with hills and generally make it a bit easier. The trike we purchased was a Daymak Florence.
We have had several problems with the trike and are putting far too much time into maintenance than we'd like. The trike has mechanical disc brakes. We have replaced the front brake already, and the back brakes need constant adjustment.
What options do we have for replacements? Doesn't necessarily have to be a trike, but we have found it is good for getting around, moving out of the way of sidewalk users, and carrying equipment.
Requirements:
- Stopping and starting often. When stopped, typically need to get off the trike to measure whatever deficiency has been found.
- This stopping and starting is what keeps us from getting a bike. Using a kickstand every 20 metres would not be great. Plus carrying all the equipment, it's just awkward.
- Carrying equipment. Things like: snacks, water, paint, iPad, clothing (layers in May), etc. Easy access to the equipment too.
- Can't be overly expensive. Prefer electric or pedal powered.
- Brakes should be hydraulic and of decent quality. One of the biggest downsides of the current trike is the brakes need constant adjustment, almost daily.
Thank you!
EDIT:
There have been a couple comments about replacing the brakes on our current trike to hydraulic. Note that the frame cracked on us and was welded back together. We're hopeful the tricycle makes it another season, but we are not overly confident in the frame for future years.
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