380# here, up and down. At the time the 2016 Rover here too. Wished I could afford a Greenspeed Magnum XL, but being a 20% disabled veteran fighting venous insufficiency the recumbent trike has helped LOTS. Friend helped me get a Bafang M625 and I installed that to my Rover. Had a Specialized Rockhopper from 1991 but when I broke my left shoulder I could not ride it anymore. Gave it to another co-worker. Bought a Rover on a credit card, and that has opened a whole new world for me. Have been an avid recumbent trike rider since. Surviving covid pneumonia my performance dropped significantly, and is where a friend helped me out with the Bafang M625.
good job on the video i am 325 pounds and i have the rambler with the falco assist and i really enjoy it. its only rated for 300 lb but it seems to do just fine.
Glad you liked it! I learned the ReLive trick from Matthew Gallat of the JaYoe Nation. He's traveling around the world on a trike, and has the ReLive of his route at the end of each video.
Inspirational! I haven’t tried bike packing yet. I did a 54 mile trip each way about 100 years ago on a two wheeled recumbent. By hoteling it I was able to travel super lite with bed clothes and fresh undies. Very freeing. I’m about 100 pounds overweight...again. Working on it... again. Keto and fasting also. I keep moving to places with no bike trails or even shoulders on the road. To make matters worse, I live in the mountains. Beautiful though. Nice walks.
This was great! From a fellow "fat kid" (and Michigan Native), I love that you've done this! I just purchased a used Rover. I'm loving it, and looking into doing all sorts of things with it. I live in Florida now, and am hoping to do some nice trail rides like this here. Looking into Strava as I don't do Facebook...considering 24" wheels to get better speed and resistance (as I'm always in 8th gear at present)...looking to pick up a canopy too (so I don't bake)...I will view a bit more, but it sounds like I need to pick you and your wife's brains. 😉
Never added electric to mine. I never felt that I needed it. Just keep riding and the distance will come on its own. I have moved to a HP Velotechnik Streetmachine 2-wheeled recumbent, now. I no longer need the Rover for the weight capacity.
I honestly hadn't tried any others. I was torn between the Rover and GreenSpeed Magnum. I went with the Rover due to price, local mechanic support, and it was made in Michigan.
IMHO Greenspeed Magnum BW could be your right trike. It has more gears, tak 400 LB, wide seat, foldable, you can convert it to fat tire trike, upgrade to pinion or Rohloff internal gear system, 29 inch real wheel, or upgrade to electric to commute or take to world tour. Another is Ti-trike. Hase bike are delta trikes, you would not need trailer, higher, comfortable seat, easy to haul, you can hook up with multiple Hase bike to build a train and go with a family and friends.
The Greenspeed Magnum series and Ti-Trikes are both 2-3 times the price of the Rover. Hase run even more expensive, and the base models have a 300lb max. Even the new TerraTrike Maverick is a better value. I did not desire a foldable trike as it adds a point of failure for the frame that I did not want. The Rover can take up to a 26-inch back wheel and 24 inch front if desired. Can support Rohloff as well as a front planetary crankset should more gears be desired. Trust that I did my research before settling on the Rover. For the price it's an excellent ride, carries more than enough cargo, before even getting to a trailer, which I have used a BOB Ibex with this one before.
I have had great success in using a Bob Ibex single wheel trailer with the Rover. It mounts to both sides of the axle, instead of just one. Take a look at my MiMac Tour to see it in action.
Hills you'll end up going low and slow. You don't have to worry about falling over, so as long as you can push and have traction, you can work your way up.
In my research I had a good idea that an upright adult trike would not have the speed or endurance I was looking for. The year after I got this trike I did get an adult trike for the wife that was built for high weight, and we quickly returned it. It pretty much confirmed my suspicions that it was not what either of us wanted. They can be fine for slow plodding on neighborhood streets and sidewalks, but they aren't meant for long distance or significant speed.
The Rover has a more upright position to it than most recumbent trikes, but it can still manage to lean back pretty far. I've always liked it a bit more upright. Speed wise I managed to max out the stock gearing and spin out at 15-18mph, which is about as fast as I feel comfortable with stability as well. Though I have exceeded 30mph on downhills. :D
Since October, in fact, I have been doing Keto and have amazing results. over 30lbs lost and January 2020 I will be doing Thomas Delauer's one month Intermittent Fasting Challenge!
@@bigjackoutdoors9730 what're down up to now? Discovered this video just looking for some info about the rover, but I'm also using recumbent riding as a way to avoid the alcohol and lose a bit of weight along the way Have you been having good success?
Generally it's the same as any other bike. You just have to take in to consideration the hub style and what connection methods you have. For my Rover I used a BOB IBEX trailer which I could get some BOB NUTZ to use on the Stermey Archer 8-speed hub. In most cases the left-mounted brackets of 2-wheeled trailers work just fine.
Really good explanation of the advantages of trikes. Glad your Rover is working out well for you. I hate to be negative on UA-cam, so please don't take this the wrong way, but I found your flyover stuff pretty boring compared to your shots from the trail. That's fine if you're just making personal memories, but you're sharing this, and the flyovers are pretty bland.
380# here, up and down. At the time the 2016 Rover here too. Wished I could afford a Greenspeed Magnum XL, but being a 20% disabled veteran fighting venous insufficiency the recumbent trike has helped LOTS. Friend helped me get a Bafang M625 and I installed that to my Rover.
Had a Specialized Rockhopper from 1991 but when I broke my left shoulder I could not ride it anymore. Gave it to another co-worker. Bought a Rover on a credit card, and that has opened a whole new world for me. Have been an avid recumbent trike rider since.
Surviving covid pneumonia my performance dropped significantly, and is where a friend helped me out with the Bafang M625.
Just bought a used rover! Thanks for the making video!
Awesome! Enjoyed your road trip. Beautiful sunrise.
Very helpful for me. Thanks man I like your idea
I love my Catrike Trail ! Bad. Knees from 40 years of running 🏃♀️ pointed to these recumbents, I’m not over weight just over aged 😂
Never too old to get out and enjoy!
good job on the video i am 325 pounds and i have the rambler with the falco assist and i really enjoy it. its only rated for 300 lb but it seems to do just fine.
Thanks for the video! I really liked the way you incorporated the Relive!
Glad you liked it! I learned the ReLive trick from Matthew Gallat of the JaYoe Nation. He's traveling around the world on a trike, and has the ReLive of his route at the end of each video.
Inspirational! I haven’t tried bike packing yet. I did a 54 mile trip each way about 100 years ago on a two wheeled recumbent. By hoteling it I was able to travel super lite with bed clothes and fresh undies. Very freeing. I’m about 100 pounds overweight...again. Working on it... again. Keto and fasting also. I keep moving to places with no bike trails or even shoulders on the road. To make matters worse, I live in the mountains. Beautiful though. Nice walks.
Keep at it! It's been hard this year getting the keto thing going again, but I'm getting there.
This was great! From a fellow "fat kid" (and Michigan Native), I love that you've done this! I just purchased a used Rover. I'm loving it, and looking into doing all sorts of things with it. I live in Florida now, and am hoping to do some nice trail rides like this here. Looking into Strava as I don't do Facebook...considering 24" wheels to get better speed and resistance (as I'm always in 8th gear at present)...looking to pick up a canopy too (so I don't bake)...I will view a bit more, but it sounds like I need to pick you and your wife's brains. 😉
Will you be doing more videos
Yes. It's been a busy summer and I haven't gotten out for much unique content. There will be some good stuff coming, though.
Nice presentation
Nice ride very inspiring
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for the video. I am thinking about a used Rover. Do you still like yours and have you added any electric?
Never added electric to mine. I never felt that I needed it. Just keep riding and the distance will come on its own. I have moved to a HP Velotechnik Streetmachine 2-wheeled recumbent, now. I no longer need the Rover for the weight capacity.
Nice review!
Is this the 8 speed,,considering a rover but trying to decide if its enough gears for mild hills
8 speed internal. Yes. Always got me up the hills fine. Just limited on top end speed. Gearing is an easy thing to adjust, too.
What is the most comfortable trike you have tested?
I honestly hadn't tried any others. I was torn between the Rover and GreenSpeed Magnum. I went with the Rover due to price, local mechanic support, and it was made in Michigan.
IMHO Greenspeed Magnum BW could be your right trike. It has more gears, tak 400 LB, wide seat, foldable, you can convert it to fat tire trike, upgrade to pinion or Rohloff internal gear system, 29 inch real wheel, or upgrade to electric to commute or take to world tour. Another is Ti-trike. Hase bike are delta trikes, you would not need trailer, higher, comfortable seat, easy to haul, you can hook up with multiple Hase bike to build a train and go with a family and friends.
The Greenspeed Magnum series and Ti-Trikes are both 2-3 times the price of the Rover. Hase run even more expensive, and the base models have a 300lb max. Even the new TerraTrike Maverick is a better value. I did not desire a foldable trike as it adds a point of failure for the frame that I did not want. The Rover can take up to a 26-inch back wheel and 24 inch front if desired. Can support Rohloff as well as a front planetary crankset should more gears be desired.
Trust that I did my research before settling on the Rover. For the price it's an excellent ride, carries more than enough cargo, before even getting to a trailer, which I have used a BOB Ibex with this one before.
I just bought a terra trike rover I love love it I have a trailer for the rear but I cannot mount it the rear tires rubs on a right turn
I have had great success in using a Bob Ibex single wheel trailer with the Rover. It mounts to both sides of the axle, instead of just one. Take a look at my MiMac Tour to see it in action.
Thanks for posting! Thinking of buying one, how does it do on hills? TY
Hills you'll end up going low and slow. You don't have to worry about falling over, so as long as you can push and have traction, you can work your way up.
@@bigjackoutdoors9730 Thanks for the reply!, looking to see if I can test ride one here, not many people here have a trike much less a rover.
did you try an adult tricycle and what are your thoughts ?
In my research I had a good idea that an upright adult trike would not have the speed or endurance I was looking for. The year after I got this trike I did get an adult trike for the wife that was built for high weight, and we quickly returned it. It pretty much confirmed my suspicions that it was not what either of us wanted. They can be fine for slow plodding on neighborhood streets and sidewalks, but they aren't meant for long distance or significant speed.
How do you feel about the speed? How far does the seat recline?
The Rover has a more upright position to it than most recumbent trikes, but it can still manage to lean back pretty far. I've always liked it a bit more upright. Speed wise I managed to max out the stock gearing and spin out at 15-18mph, which is about as fast as I feel comfortable with stability as well. Though I have exceeded 30mph on downhills. :D
Keep triking dude. All the best in ur journey to keep active. U might want to try intermittent fasting. Like ur video.
Thanks! I have worked with intermittent fasting occasionally. I have gotten some of my better results with it.
Since October, in fact, I have been doing Keto and have amazing results. over 30lbs lost and January 2020 I will be doing Thomas Delauer's one month Intermittent Fasting Challenge!
@@bigjackoutdoors9730 what're down up to now? Discovered this video just looking for some info about the rover, but I'm also using recumbent riding as a way to avoid the alcohol and lose a bit of weight along the way
Have you been having good success?
@@davidlane1248 Great success so far. I got down to 255lbs in fall of 2020, currently back up to 300, but in great health.
How does your body feel after a long ride are you sore? Nice video.
Surprisingly not too bad. I'm tired and sore but ready to do it again the next day. Takes lots of practice and working up to this distance though.
@@BigGP100 not sore like if you had rode a diamond frame bike though right?
@@survivemichsurvivemich4280 yeah butt's far less painful on a trike.
How do I mount trailer my rover
Generally it's the same as any other bike. You just have to take in to consideration the hub style and what connection methods you have. For my Rover I used a BOB IBEX trailer which I could get some BOB NUTZ to use on the Stermey Archer 8-speed hub. In most cases the left-mounted brackets of 2-wheeled trailers work just fine.
Thank God I'm not the only fat cyclist
Really good explanation of the advantages of trikes. Glad your Rover is working out well for you. I hate to be negative on UA-cam, so please don't take this the wrong way, but I found your flyover stuff pretty boring compared to your shots from the trail. That's fine if you're just making personal memories, but you're sharing this, and the flyovers are pretty bland.
Working on improving with every post. Constructive criticism is a great thing, and I appreciate the feedback.