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@snail
I happen to like riding and racing trikes.
I have to admit, I can think of way many more negative reasons why riding trikes is a bad idea, than good reasons.
Negative reasons.
Rare and hard to find.
Expensive to buy.
Difficult to source spare parts for.
Extra complexity.
None compatability with modern componentry.
Complicated and difficult to service.
Extra weight.
Extra wind resistance.
Extra drag.
Extra rolling resistance.
Harder to ride.
More effort required to control.
No rear brakes
Require more road space.
Veer off course without warning.
Pisses off motorists.
Handle like super market trolleys.
Most people think you must be a retard with special needs.
Others assume you have balance issues and inner ear problems.
They blow away in the wind when you leave them outside shops.
Bulky to store.
Follow the camber of the road.
More expensive to paint.
Larger paint surfaces offer greater opportunities to chip paint.
I can't find anybody to ride with. (that might not necessarily be a trike thing??).
Three chances of hitting each and every pothole.
I only have two thumbs and I have three tyres.
Positive Reasons.
Pisses off motorists.
You can stop and roll a ciggarette without putting your feet down in muddy puddles.
Brilliant fun to ride.