It took longer to catch on in Australia, where the small potential market made it hard to justify production, and also the US, where large conventional ultralight industries had already grown up and were heavily entrenched. Today Trike technology still shows its hang gliding origins, though the wings are no longer converted hang gliders, but are designed specifically for power. In fact, none of the commercially available trike wings can be used as hang gliders, they are too heavy and too fast. The performance of modern trikes compares favourably with conventional ultralights. Cruise speeds range from 30 to 70 mph or more, and have the most spectacular climb rates of all ultralights.
New trikes are generally cheaper than new conventional ultralights.
There are less moving parts to go wrong. In fact, trikes have an enviable safety record. They can be assembled or dismantled within half an hour and easily transported. Moreover, there's a feeling of freedom flying a trike. They're the motorcycles of the air.