Okay folks - open your minds. Recumbent trikes aren't like any other trikes you have ever ridden or thought about. We're seeing some very fast, fit riders on trikes. They are also an excellent choice for people who don't want to worry about balance or anyone with impaired balance. Tadpole trikes which have two wheels in front and one in back and Delta trikes which have one wheel in front and two in back.
Trikes do have some possible disadvantages.
The addition of one more wheel makes trikes a little heavier and you will always be leaning to one side slightly when riding on crowned roads. Trikes can be flipped over if turned too sharply at speed. Many ideas about fitting recumbents have been discussed in this article. Keep an open mind when you go recumbent shopping. Many times something that you thought you would not like turns out to be very appealing after trying it.