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To all who read this,

I carefully researched my new bike & decided on the Ice 26" Recumbent.  Trike Shoppe had 1 in stock & I took it out for a spin.  I really loved it, & by the spring, I rode away with the new Ice 26" Recumbent.

Trike Shoppe's mechanic, Mike, was fantastic with my adjustments. The service was exceptional.  Cynthia & Steve bent over backwards to accommodate my every request.

I have been riding the recumbent for 2 months now & I am doubly pleased with it's performance.

Thank you Cynthia, Steve & Mike.

--Dennis B.
  Canada and Boca Raton, Florida 

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Hello there Steve, Cynthia and Mike,

I just wanted to tell you what a great group of people you were to do business with when I was shopping for a recumbent trike. The 3 & ½ hour drive from my home in Venice was definitely worth the trip. You took the time to let me test ride two different Greenspeed models making sure the were properly adjusted for my size and gave me a nice little demonstration on the folding of the trike. I honestly thought I was going to be buying a GT3 after riding that one first, but then after riding the X5 sport, I knew that was the one that I wanted, but I thought it was going to be outside of my price range with the accessories and all, but your creative pricing allowed me to get the trike I really wanted. If I ever run into someone looking for a trike I will certainly recommend that they call and talk to you before they visit another trike shop.

Just a post note, I FINALLY got to take the trike out for it’s maiden voyage after 2 more days of rain since I was at your shop. It’s great all the adjustments are perfect. I rode 34 miles here in Venice on the Legacy Trail.

--Ken M.
  Venice, FL
  The “Legacy Trail” rider

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These people really go the extra mile for their clients. In my case, I had very specific needs and they never gave up on making my trike exactly what I needed. Unfortunately, it was so perfect that someone stole it the next day, because I hadn't taken proper precautions to secure it. So, please make sure you get a very high quality lock to protect your investment. Thanks again Cynthia, Steve & Mike.

I had my bike seat stolen recently and visited the Trike Shoppe in Ft. Lauderdale for the first time to get a replacement.  I have had bad experiences in the past with discomfort and pain when it comes to bike seats, but they recommended a cloud 9 seat for my mountain bike and I must say it was an excellent buy!  Definitely the best seat I have ever owned and I highly recommend it! Feels great and no pain at all...Thanks Trike Shoppe!!

--Wally S.
  Fort Lauderdale, FL 

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Hello Steve and Cynthia,

I have to tell you a funny story.  This morning I rode my personal best, 30.1 miles, averaging 18.2 mph.  But the highlight wasn't my personal best.  It was being pulled over by a Palm Beach County Sherriff for doing 20.1 mph in a 55 zone.  Seriously though, he stopped me to tell me I am pretty low to the ground and hard to see.  I needed some flags, light or something to make me stand out.  I'd forgotten to put the flags on this morning, so I pulled the yellow rain cover over my bag.  He liked that and asked where I got the bike.
I gave him one of your cards.  So if a PBSO shows up at the shop, it's a good thing.

Have a great and safe New Year.

--Bruce W.
   Wellington, FL

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I started my new biking experience in October, 2010. It began when I purchased the GT3 Recumbent Tricycle from the Trike Shoppe in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.   However, I waited a few months before writing this testimonial.  I was convinced from day one about how great the trike was, but I wanted to wait until the infatuation wore off before I wrote.

I was an avid biker and rollerblader until I developed an illness in my early 40s, almost 9 years ago.  Then, because of the limitations of the illness, e.g. double vision, surgery, a lack of balance, and a general lack of energy, I could no longer bike ride or rollerblade.

Until my purchase of the Greenspeed, the only exercise I was able to do consistently was walking and when the weather was too hot or if it was raining, I exercised inside on an elliptical trainer.  At one time, I also owned and occasionally used a one speed trike with a basket and all.  It was fine on very flat terrain, but was not transportable and was slow and unexciting.

I came across something on the web about a three-wheeled recumbent.  I had owned a two-wheeled recumbent when I was well and enjoyed it.  Much of my reluctance to ride had to do with fear of falling.  A tricycle recumbent afforded me the ability to ride without worrying about losing my balance and falling.

But where to get one?   My local, well respected bike shop had a catalogue from one company but no trikes in stock.  The salesman was not particularly knowledgeable and my major issue of transportability was not resolved.  I drive a Toyota Prius and while sidewalks were just put into our neighborhood, I wanted to be able to transport a bike, if possible, and ride wherever.

That night, I discovered the Trike Shoppe on the web.  The next morning, as early as was respectable, I reached Steve, on his cell phone, out on a Saturday, off to the west coast of Florida visiting customers.  We talked for a half hour on the phone and he told me I was going to want a Greenspeed GT3, although they had others and less expensive models at the store.  I was at the store that day and bought the recommended bike from Mike, the mechanic, who fitted me up expertly. 

I now ride 4-5 days a week.  I am only able to go about 6-8 miles per hour for a little over an hour.  However, that has doubled my exercise duration and has opened a whole new world of exercise and travel and a return to an old sport that I have always loved.  Now, because I have discovered a recumbent tricycle, I am able to bike ride again, up to the limits of my capability.

The trike gives me stability so I no longer have to worry about double vision or balance. I only need to worry about muscle energy and my energy level in general.

I have since returned to the Trike Shoppe for some upgrades and adjustments.  I finally got to meet Steve and Cynthia, Steve's wife and the owner of the shop.  She too was knowledgeable.  Both Cynthia and Steve have disabilities and Steve actually knew of my illness.

The bike is a beauty.  Not cheap, but with 27 speeds, it is light and comfortable.  Steve told me that I could get two of the bikes in my Prius.  I did not believe him, but now assume it is true.  My Greenspeed folds but I have never had to try it, because the bike fits in the back of the car with the rear car seat folded down, as long as the bike seat is taken off.  The bike seat comes off with one bolt and once you get the hang of it, setup and takedown takes 3-5 minutes.  Because it is so light, the lift and drop to get it in and out of the car is one jerk and a maneuver.  It is plain easy as long as you figure out a system and stick to it each and every time.  When I deviated once, the bike rolled out of the back of the car while I was elsewhere and rolled, almost into a canal.  The good news is there was no damage to the bike, even after that abuse.

I have ridden for 3 months and just had a tune-up, which I probably did not need.  The bike is tight, the gears work well and it is all over solid and secure.  I bought the elongated hand grips to help me get up and down easily, a head rest, mirrors, lights, a bell and bag and a computer to know how fast and how far I am going.  I started with a helmet but I have rethought that strategy as there are only a few feet to fall if I go down.  I may get front wheel guards for the summer rains but there is not much else I need.  Some tools, a chain, some tire repair stuff all fit easily in the pack and fortunately, I have not had to use any of it in an emergency situation yet.

I also have a good excuse to travel.  My wife and I will vacation on Sanibel Island as they have excellent trails.  We have been biking locally as well.  We discovered a wide and long trail in Mirisol in Palm Beach Gardens.  I have also biked in Jonathan Dickenson State Park, the trail on Palm Beach, Okeeheelee Park and many other places within driving distance of my home in Palm Beach County.

Not many possessions change lives.  For me, this trike did just that.  I am healthier, happier and therefore wealthier for the experience.  Thanks to Greenspeed for their wonderful engineering and commitment to quality. And thanks to the staff at the Trike Shoppe for steering me in the right direction and for being there for the community that needs them,

--M Dubiner
  Palm Beach, Fl  

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Hi Steve and Cynthia -

Thank you so much for working with me yesterday and helping me choose and configure my Sprint 26. I am really looking forward to it arriving early next week so I can start developing my 'bent legs :-).

What is great for me was, even though you were on a road trip and away from the shop, you took more time to talk with me and learn more about me to help me choose the best configuration for my trike than any of the dealers in the local area provided (even with multiple visits). It is refreshing to experience a shop owner who includes service in their 'customer service'...I am finding this a rarity these days.

--S Fox II
Columbia, MD

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