Songs: Sylvan Song / Dream of the Archer
Group: Heart
My elder sister and I took the trikes with the doggy trailer
and the palanquin attached...
for a test ride to check for stability of the towed units at speed
and during turning maneuvers.
I staged the trikes on the driveway so we could just get in and tride.
We only went up the street until the road stopped and a mountain trail started.
Although this is my younger sister's trike...
my elder sister was here today.
My elder sister's and her husband's trikes will arrive today.
They are also getting the same doggy trailer for one of their trikes to haul during
our triking adventures.
This wheeled palanquin is what I will haul when my mother accompanies us on our outings.
Each of the trailers have quick connections...
so it is a matter of a few seconds to connect or disconnect them.
Each also folds so as to easily fit in a car.
This wheeled palanquin also comes with quick connect front wheels
for use as a standalone wheel chair.
The side panels zip off for free air flow during nice sunny days...
and a full front panel with window may be quickly unrolled
for cold days, or if a sudden rain hits us on the trial.
Notice that it also has a seat belt and a water bottle holder.
This palanquin holds up to 200 lbs...
so it is built of sturdy materials.
My mother will be able to ride in it with great comfort while
we trike along rivers and among forests.
My mother will be able to ride as did princesses of old...
in her wheeled palanquin.
This is what it will look like with my mother in tow behind me.
My elder sister said it was very comfortable inside.
My elder sister ready to ride back.
It was a successful test.
The trailers tracked true during the whole ride.
And, the drag was negligible...
of course, they were unloaded...
but, especially on level roads...
it shouldn't be a problem at all.
I am very gratified with the solid construction of both of these trailers.
The dual trike carrier is on its way.
As we all have our cold weather gear ready...
we are ready for our Christmas light tride in a few weeks.
Addendum:
Today, a few days after this original post...
I had my elder sister ride in the palanquin as I trode up the street
with her in tow.
She said it was a smooth and comfortable ride.
Although, since I was pedaling uphill...
I did feel the extra load, but, it was not overwhelming.
Especially since I will mostly be going on flat routes with my mother in tow...
and I will soon have e-drive assist to help me on uphill tows in the future...
if necessary.
The wheeled palanquin tracked nicely in the turns and I gathered some speed
before trying out the brakes under extra load.
The test was a complete success.
It is a quality product which is durable, safe, comfortable...
and is almost unnoticeable being towed so far as handling characteristics.
The 'Pedicruiser' is also surprisingly inexpensive...
starting at just $430.00 new...
to $459.00 ($497.00 w/tax and delivered) on Ebay (our purchase)...
to less than $600.00 at other stores...
including Walmart.
If you have are a biker or triker and have someone who is elderly...
but who also loves the outdoors...
this is perfect for them to ride in comfort while they enjoy
the scenery and fresh air as well.
Again...
it also comes with two quick connect front wheels so it converts to a standalone wheelchair
in less than a minute (the tow bar also quick connects as well).
And...
as happy as I am with this product...
my mother will surely love it even more.
