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A recumbent tricycle pedicab consisting of a front frame and a rear frame pivotally interconnected in a manner which enables steering by leaning. The front frame supports, a single wheel, a pedal and drive mechanism, and a driver's seat, while the rear frame supports a fixed handlebar and a two-whee

A recumbent tricycle pedicab consisting of a front frame and a rear frame pivotally interconnected in a manner which enables steering by leaning. The front frame supports, a single wheel, a pedal and drive mechanism, and a driver's seat, while the rear frame supports a fixed handlebar and a two-wheeled passenger/cargo cab. A cab frame supports side panels, a front to rear panel, a passenger seat at least one storage pouch, and signal lights. At least one window or panel which can be rolled down for protection of the passengers or rolled-up and secured to allow ventilation. The front to rear panel opens to allow entry. The pedicab also has a cargo and storage area behind the passenger seat and contents are secured using at least one cargo net attached to the cab frame. Decking on rear frame provides a floor for cab and entry area.

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What is claimed is: 1. A pedicab, comprising: (a) a front frame and a rear frame, wherein said front frame is connected to said rear frame by at least one pivot connection; (b) said front frame having secured thereto at least one front seat, at least one seat attachment member and at least one fron

What is claimed is: 1. A pedicab, comprising: (a) a front frame and a rear frame, wherein said front frame is connected to said rear frame by at least one pivot connection; (b) said front frame having secured thereto at least one front seat, at least one seat attachment member and at least one front wheel; (c) at least one pedal mechanism secured to said front frame and having at least one crankset, wherein said pedal mechanism is connected to said front wheel via at least one chain mechanism and wherein said crankset is ahead of said front wheel; (d) said rear frame having secured thereto at least two rear wheels, at least one handle bar for steering said pedicab, and at least one cab frame; (e) the front seat having a front seat frame, the front seat frame adjustably attached to the seat attachment member by a forward seat connector and adjustably attached to the front frame by a rearward seat connector; and (f) said cab frame having at least one cab seat, and wherein said cab frame is enclosed by at least one fabric panel to provide environmental protection. 2. The pedicab of claim 1, wherein said pedicab is moved by the rotation of said front wheel, and wherein power to move said front wheel is generated by pedal movements. 3. The pedicab of claim 1, wherein said handle bar has at least one driver control device associated therewith, and wherein said driver control device is selected from a group consisting of a hand grip, a brake lever, a directional light switch, and a gear changer. 4. The pedicab of claim 1, wherein at least one directional signal is secured to said rear frame. 5. The pedicab of claim 1, wherein material for said cab seat is selected from a group consisting of a fiber webbing material, a plastic webbing material, a cloth webbing material, a nylon webbing material, a composite webbing material, a fabric material, and a canvas material. 6. The pedicab of claim 1, wherein said rear frame has at least one compartment for storage. 7. The pedicab of claim 1, wherein said rear frame has at least one compartment for storage, wherein a battery may be stored in said compartment for storage. 8. The pedicab of claim 1, wherein at least one signal light is secured to said pedicab. 9. The pedicab of claim 1, wherein material for said front frame and said rear frame is selected from a group consisting of a composite material and a metallic material. 10. The pedicab of claim 1, wherein said at least one fabric panel has at least one window. 11. The pedicab of claim 1, wherein said at least one fabric panel has at least one window, and wherein at least one window panel is secured to said cab such that extension of said window panel covers said window and retraction of said window panel exposes said window. 12. The pedicab of claim 1, wherein the center of said crankset is in line with said front frame body.