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Adult Trike wanted

mrs.maverick
mrs.maverick Posts: 118 Forumite
in Disability money matters
Hello! I have a balance problem because of my hearing, and it was recommended that I try a 3 wheeled trike, e.g. a Pashley.
I would love to get something but I have been quoted from £399 for a 3 wheeler and from £599 for a Pashley, new.

I tried eBay for a second-hand one, but they are all too far away to pick up and delivery is around £50, though I would be prepared to consider paying that for the right bike.

Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas?

Thanks!
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  • beanielou
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    Sorry , this is a difficult one.
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  • Horace
    Horace Posts: 14,426 Forumite
    I had a search of the internet and came up with the following (although they all seem to be a bit pricey).

    https://www.missioncycles.co.uk

    https://www.tricylesales.co.uk

    If I had the space I would get one because I too have a balance problem and can no longer ride a bike even a motorbike is out for me (tut).
  • trying-very-trying
    trying-very-trying Posts: 1,215 Forumite
    mrs.maverick, whereabouts in the country are you?? I know of a cracker of a mountain bike based tricycle that is for sale, I have seen the photos. I would buy it myself, but it's too far away for me, it's in the Essex area.
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  • nanokitten
    nanokitten Posts: 704 Forumite
    if you are on a low income you may be able to get a european social fund loan or some other king of grant for such a thing. Dial should be able to look into this sort of thing for you.
  • rodent
    rodent Posts: 292 Forumite
    If you are quick check out :

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mission-Adult-Tricycle-Trike_W0QQitemZ290270510523QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item290270510523&_trkparms=72%3A1121%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

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  • JayWalker
    JayWalker Posts: 110 Forumite
    First Anniversary Combo Breaker Mortgage-free Glee!
    Again - where are you? I know of one in Chepstow, South Wales. I'll find out what they're asking for it ...
  • simonleblank
    simonleblank Posts: 369 Forumite
    My mum has one she wants to sell, only used twice! It is in north Wales, It is now just taking up space hence will be cheap. pm me if interested.
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  • mrs.maverick
    mrs.maverick Posts: 118 Forumite
    Thank you for the replies!
    I am based in South Wales, so the one in Chepstow might be of interest.

    The Mission trikes look good too, but as you say, not cheap! I am not eligible for any grants,alas!
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  • JayWalker
    JayWalker Posts: 110 Forumite
    First Anniversary Combo Breaker Mortgage-free Glee!
    I'll PM you details ...
  • claire1234
    claire1234 Posts: 693 Forumite
    hiya,
    have you had a look on the direct.gov site at the community care grants?
    could you get one of those to put money towards the trike?
    heres a link : http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Caringforsomeone/DG_10018921

    hth
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