Originally Posted by
collcs
The lessons: being long legged on a tall frame and 70 years old, it was very difficult to mount and felt very "tippy" going over any irregular surface as well as the typical trike tendency of fighting the steering from a single drive wheel.
An advantage purpose-built (upright, 'diamond' frame) trikes have over conversions is that, with no worry about grounding a pedal in a turn, the bottom bracket and therefore the entire frame and riding position can be lower, improving stability.