Big Wheel For Adults

A big wheel for adults, sometimes called an adult tricycle, is a larger, more robust version of the classic Big Wheel we all used to ride as kid. But since some of us don’t want to grow up, or are just looking for a little more playfulness in our lives, and because some of us have a little discretionary income that makes being a grown-up so awesome, and because…. because… because why not make a bigger cooler faster version? Because we can afford to make a Big Wheel For Adults, that’s why. And if you don’t like it, well… Well tough.

The Big Wheel For Adults Design

The big bad trikes are built tough, to accommodate the size and weight of big bad bodies with bigger badder butts (not to mention the excessive weight of their unfulfilled childhood dreams). Which is to say they’re usually cushioned, and adjustable, and safer too (though we’ll never admit it).

The frame of an adult big wheel is typically made of sturdy materials such as steel or aluminum to support the weight of an adult rider. It has a low, reclined design to provide a comfortable riding position. They often have larger wheels compared to their children’s counterparts, usually around 26 inches in diameter. These wheels provide stability and help the trike maintain balance.

And for a smooth and comfortable ride, adult big wheels have air-filled tires that can handle various terrains challenges like your neighbors’ lawn, putting greens, or the steps of city hall.

And just because you have a deep and abiding need for style and speed, that doesn’t mean you won’t also want to stop on a dime and leave five cents change. Which is why adult big wheels come equipped with high-grade, hand-operated disc brakes or caliper brakes.

Some adult big wheels even feature two-, three-, or even five-speed gear systems, like on bikes, which can be useful, especially for those rides up the city hall stairs… Though I suppose it’s nice to shift into high maximum overdrive on the way down too, especially because you might need extra verlocity for your quick getaway. Mattafact, it sure would be nice to outfit one of these babies with an electric motor for just such a situation, or for situations of maximum lounge-like relaxation.

For safety’s sake, and to floss extra fleek, adult big wheels often come outfitted with reflective stickers, colorful LEDs, flags on tall whip antennas, horns or sirens, etc. Because you’re riding so low it’s easy for drivers in cars to miss you, so when you’re out on those mean streets it’s nice to know you can stop traffic as well as turn heads with all the noise and spectacle a grown human can reasonably muster.

Adult big wheels are fun to ride, good for striking up conversation with strangers, good excercise, ecologically sustainable-ish, and just plain awesome to see. Plus, they get you from point A to point B, so let’s not forget about them as a practical mode of transportation. They provide a fun and practical way for adults to enjoy the benefits of cycling while offering the stability and comfort needed for a more relaxed and accessible ride.