The market has a lot of room to grow too. But one of several things holding them back is price. You mentioned 3K for a trike. Some folks, particular the more casual cyclist who tends to be the main part of the trike market, just won't spend 2K or more on a bike/trike. I am not sure the novelty, etc. of a trike allows most people to expand their budget as dramatically as you have suggested it expanded yours.
'Bents, in general, are higher priced than uprights, and trikes are on average even more money than 2-wheeled 'bents. However we're starting to see some action here. Performer makes some awesome trikes (and bikes) at a couple very reasonable price points. Terratrike has done well with thier Rover and Rambler, Path and Cruiser. KMX has some fairly nice, affordabl machines too. Trident is another name in value trikes.
I hope these brands continue to have traction, as moderate prices are key for expansion in popularity of trikes, particular in this economic climate.
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