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Hi,

Based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. I have a Performer Trike. I think I’m the only one?

Hello all,

I have a Performer JC-26X. I’ve fitted it with a Windwrap GTX fairing & occasionally use the Burley Nomad trailer.

I’ve only had the trike for a few months, and have not gone to far on it yet, but I’m loving having a Recumbent trike!

Really looking forward to getting out a lot next year, developing my fitness and enjoying multi day trips, (long & short).

Love reading all your posts on here ladies & gents, keep them coming - hopefully add plenty of my own moving forward.

Safe riding all!

Paul

Well......

Today I’ve had my Performer JC26-X (XT) delivered, having only ordered it last Sunday!

I’m still waiting to see what I get charged Customs and VAT wise, but am stealing myself for the worst case scenario!

I must say the communication and service I have received from Christine at Performer has been without fault.

So far, due to work, I have only unpacked the box and had a quick look at all the items and hope to start assembling the trike this weekend.

Everything was well packed and there seems to be no damage.

I am extremely impressed by the ‘extras’ that have come with the trike; -

Water bottle & cage.
Set of lights.
Set of rear pannier bags and small front bag.
2 x spare front inner tubes.
Bottle of matching paint.

Once assembled I’ll try to figure out how to post some pics.

Many thanks again to all who advised.

Kind regards,

Paul

I think I’ll just work on worst case scenario with Performer and anything better will be a bonus and leave me some money to spend.

I’ve emailed them directly to see what they come back with.

I’m also going to try to speak to Kevin at DTek as he’s not far away from me, (thanks [XAP]Bob).

Have you been happy with your trike bryan.fanson1? Have you done much loaded touring at all?

Thanks all for the replies, it is much appreciated.

I am interested in the Performer trikes but, when looking at import etc, I end up more confused than before I started - My wife may argue that’s not difficult!!

Hello ladies and gents,

I’m fairly new to the forum. I’ve been trawling around, reading people’s posts and trying to build on my knowledge and hopefully avoid asking what some may see as irrelevant questions, or questions that have been asked many times before.

So far I have only made one post and that was to advertise a bike for sale.

I am planning to move over to recumbent trike touring. I like the style and feel it will suit my needs very well.

It’s something I have wanted to do for many years but have always found it pretty much out of reach financially. As you all know even good secondhand trikes quite rightly hold their value.

I have a little money put to one side and would like to try to move forward.

I have seen the Performance trikes advertised on Ebay and these are affordable to me. I’ve read the various reviews which seem generally positive for what they are. I have 2 worries in relation to them, 1) spares and parts and 2) I am aware of the import duty and VAT etc. The VAT is easy but trying to find info on import duty is proving difficult, (for me), and I’d hate to order then get hit with a huge additional bill I can’t then pay.

In regards to Europe I’ve also seen the trikes advertised on Ebay from Latvia. Whilst they ‘look’ ok I am unsure of the maker, have no idea of quality and am unable to source any reviews.

KMX now offer the Koyote, which I’ve had a look at. Again there’s very little info out there. I like the idea they are from the UK, so support should be good.

Do any riders here have experience of the Koyote? Is it a realistic consideration for UK road touring, maybe pulling a 2 wheel trailer at times, or is it more of a ‘fun’ play trike?

Whilst I would love to get myself something quickly, so that I can enjoy the better weather over the next few months, (who am I trying to kid), I don’t want to buy something that I will grow out of, or that will reach it’s limit quickly.

Buying something now that I can upgrade moving forward would be the ideal plan but purchasing something initially, that it wouldn’t be worth upgrading later, is also a waste of time.

Thank you all for taking a moment with this and for any help and advice you feel you can give.

Kindest regards, and stay safe.

Paul.