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4. I recommend the “Dual Brake & Positive Traction Combo”.

I don’t know why, but ordering the dual brake & positive traction “combo” is less expensive than ordering dual brakes and positive traction “separately”. Without “Positive Traction” the Rhoades Car is a one-wheel-drive vehicle. Positive traction
sends power to both rear wheels. If you plan to ride on rough terrain or in sand, gravel, mud or snow, you will want the traction available from both rear wheels.

5. Standard Handlebars or Butterfly Steering?

The optional butterfly steering may look cool but it forces you to pedal leaning forward with your hands almost between your knees. The standard handlebars offer a higher rise and a longer reach. The higher rise means riders don’t pedal with their hands between their knees, and the longer reach allows the operator to settle back into the seat – no need to ride in a awkward forward lean.

6 Steel rims and spokes or Nylon Mags?

The steel rims and spokes look like chrome but they’re just polished steel. With 36 1/8th inch (3 mm) thick spokes, they’re plenty strong but rust in the blink of an eye. The 5-spoke nylon mags will not rust, but they are liable to break under rambunctious use. You decide.