September 4th, 2008
Gallery: Pete’s Trice Q
This is my new Trice Q that I use along the north coast of California in the town of Half Moon Bay. I am fortunate enough to work from home so don’t have the daily commute. What I do use my Q for is all the daily errands and shopping, be it a trip to the grocery store or drug store. My wife has Leukemia and needs fairly constant looking after, so when I do get the chance to to some shopping or just go out and ride, it is my solace time as well as exercise time.
I recently added the pair of Avenir Metro 2.0 Shopping that are very easy to put on and take off and hold a lot of groceries and other items. I also installed the Garmin 705 computer and have really been pleased with it. I can track just about everything once would want to track and have had no issues with it to date. As much of my riding is done along Hwy 1 I also just added the dailight package from DiNotte Lighting, installing the amber light on the front and the red light on the rear rack. Although pricey the lights are incredibly bright and extremely well made. As for the Trice, when I purchased it I added fenders all around to deal with the moisture we get along the coast, as well s the rack, air horn, mirrors and bell. I hope at some point to be able to do some touring but for now its daily rides, shopping, and shorter weekend rides.
Thanks for letting me share. —Pete
2 Responses to “Gallery: Pete’s Trice Q”
Hey Pete:
That’s a great rig. I just got a Greenspeed trike. I had a Velocity2, but wrecked my shoulder in a fall and can’t rely on the right arm to control the handlebar — the USS is just the ticket. I have problems getting the panniers on and off to clean and maintain the drivetrain, so I am thinking of pressing the BOB Yak trailer from diamond-frame days into service.
I do envy your ride on the path I saw when I visited HMB about sixteen years ago. Great view.
Your wife is in my prayers, BTW. I’m glad you can work from home and help her out.
CHeers.
Jim
Jim,
Thanks for the kind words about my Q. This is my first trike and I am having a great time with it. I certainly understand about the panniers. I have to twist my fingers in this odd fashion to get the bottom strap secure but aside from that they work fine. How do you like your trailer? I’ve not a immediate use for one but I do like hearing how people like what their using.
If you ever get back this way let me know and we can do that ride along the coast together. They are developing the coastal trail even more now as money becomes available.
And a big thank you for the prayers for my wife. She was moved to critical care last week and it is now really a day by day affair so all prayers are truly welcomed and appreciated.
I check here fairly often so take care,
Peter
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