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Without even being specific you have pointed out one of the problems with the standard granny trike. You aren't going to find a lightweight racing version of the regular adult trike because of the handling characteristics. Nobody in their right mind is going to design a high-seating racing trike because of the high center of gravity that makes them prone to tipping when you make a fast turn. Trikes show up frequently on my local CL. There are two advertised today - one a $2K electric assist trike and the other a standard Schwinn offered by a dealer for around $500. You can expect the Schwinn to probably weigh 75 pounds and even with 7 speeds it would be a bear to pedal up a good sized hill. The electric one says, "purchased in 2020 and used only a couple of times". Wonder why?