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J 52 from Knob Noster Mo on 3/4/2013 10:27:18 PM:
I am a walker, but would like to ride the Katy Trail. Would a Mobo Triton 20" recumbent/trike (3 wheel) bike be a good bike to use for a trip like that? I am older and don't have alot to invest in a bike but thought this style would be comfortable and easy to handle. Tell me what you think because I need someone to tell me. Thanks J52
 
Skyguy9999 on 3/5/2013 4:34:06 AM:
The Katy is an old railroad bed with very finely ground limestone as a surface, and occasionally crosses asphalt roads/highways that you might have to pick the bike up to deal with the height variances. I can't say I know the bike that well to tell you whether it'd work or not. Of course, YMMV depending on weather conditions and kind of tread on the tires. Your main concern will probably be more "flat protection" and issues regarding flats than whether the bike will work well.
 
J52 on 3/5/2013 9:03:23 AM:
Can you suggest a bike you are familiar with that would work well?
 
brad wilson from st louis on 3/5/2013 10:04:37 AM:
I looked up the Mobo Triton recumbent bicycle.

If it's the same model you have, it has only 1 speed. It looks like it was designed for just cruising around, not long trips. If you are comfortable with that, and aren't planning on many miles, then it would probably work.

I've seen people on recumbent trikes on the trail before. I don't recall ground clearance being an issue. If you see an irregular surface, just slow down and cross it at an easy pace. Of course those recumbent trikes had at least 24 speeds, which might make it easier to adjust to changing conditions.

So, if you want to ride on the Katy Trail for distances you know you can easily cover, then it the Mobo might work.

A multi-geared upright bicycle or recumbent of the 2 or 3 wheel variety would be better for long trips.

At least that's my opinion.
 
Gary from Near Tebbetts on 3/5/2013 12:23:58 PM:
I also looked up the specs on the Mobo - besides the problem of only a single speed (whatever speed that happens to be) the drive wheel is in front, your body weight is on the back wheels, which I beleive will cause the front wheel to have a tendencty to slip on the gravel trail surface especially on inclines. Nice model in their add though. ;-)
 
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