{"id":74763,"date":"2017-01-29T14:54:13","date_gmt":"2017-01-29T13:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=74763"},"modified":"2019-02-22T16:18:52","modified_gmt":"2019-02-22T15:18:52","slug":"trixi-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/trixi-barcelona\/","title":{"rendered":"Trixi &#8211; A new way to see Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With so many <strong>sights<\/strong> to see in Barcelona, it is important that you find yourself the <strong>right kind of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transport<\/a><\/strong>. There are plenty of ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/best-apps-to-get-around-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>get around<\/strong><\/a>, but which is the best for you? If you just want to get somewhere quick then either the metro\u00a0or a taxi would be most suitable. But what if you want <strong>something a little slower<\/strong>? What if you want to <strong>enjoy your journey<\/strong> and take in the surroundings as you travel? <strong>Pedicabs<\/strong> are a great way to get about in the city. You can <strong>explore<\/strong> many of the different streets whilst still being out in the fresh air. Fees are <strong>reasonably priced<\/strong>, and of course, they are completely <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-be-environmentally-friendly-in-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>environmentally friendly<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/trixi-barcelona\/#What_is_Trixi\" title=\"What is Trixi?\">What is Trixi?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/trixi-barcelona\/#Where_can_I_hire_one\" title=\"Where can I hire one?\">Where can I hire one?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/trixi-barcelona\/#Tours\" title=\"Tours\">Tours<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Trixi\"><\/span>What is Trixi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_74770\" style=\"width: 312px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74770\" class=\" wp-image-74770\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/rickshaw-pedicab-velotaxi-65-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by trixi.com\" width=\"302\" height=\"201\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-74770\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by trixi.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Trixi<\/strong> is a new kind of <strong>pedicab<\/strong>. It is <strong>aerodynamic<\/strong> in its design, and also has the added bonus of an<strong> assisted pedal system<\/strong>. As the electric motor only helps to power the bike in difficult situations (such as traveling uphill), it is not classed as a motor vehicle itself. It is a <strong>tricycle<\/strong> powered ultimately by <strong>muscles<\/strong>. It also has lots of gears to lessen the strain on<strong> the driver<\/strong>, with hydraulic brakes, high-powered lights and indicators for extra<strong> safety<\/strong>. They are very adaptable with their <strong>modular design<\/strong>, and also very<strong> lightweight<\/strong>, using the most <strong>up to date technology<\/strong> and materials.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The <strong>Trixis<\/strong> have space for two passengers in the back, plus a small amount of luggage.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/cycling-barcelona-places-to-buy-your-new-bike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cycling Barcelona: places to buy your new bike<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_hire_one\"><\/span>Where can I hire one?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are around <strong>20 drivers<\/strong> cycling in Barcelona throughout the year, from April to November. You can find them pedaling throughout the city centre from 11am to 8pm. The main office is located on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.es\/maps\/place\/Pla%C3%A7a+dels+Traginers,+08002+Barcelona\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x12a4a2ff36e51b79:0x8d18c5c3d953777d?sa=X&amp;ved=0ahUKEwiQjZyp2uvOAhXE1hoKHbh-B04Q8gEIHTAA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Pl. Traginers<\/a>, just off via Laietana in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/gothic-quarter-night\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Gothic quarter<\/strong><\/a>. They also have a rank in the main square <strong>outside the cathedral<\/strong>. They also offer a <strong>pick up service<\/strong> from hotels, if you book in advance. Email: info@trixi.com for more information.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/segway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See Barcelona from a different perspective<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tours\"><\/span>Tours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As well as taxi journeys, they also offer <strong>specific tours<\/strong>. The guide will take you to a variety of <strong>destinations and attractions<\/strong> in the city. You can ask for your own <strong>customized tour<\/strong>, or go on one of their already planned routes. Below is a list of the <strong>tours<\/strong> and their<strong> prices<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_74771\" style=\"width: 301px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74771\" class=\"wp-image-74771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/trixi-2-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by trixi.com\" width=\"291\" height=\"195\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-74771\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by trixi.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Gothic tour, 30 mins- 18\u20ac<\/p>\n<p>Old city tour, 1 hour- 30\u20ac<\/p>\n<p>Gaudi tour, 2 hours- 50\u20ac<\/p>\n<p>Magic BCN tour, 3 hours- 70\u20ac<\/p>\n<p>All-in-one tour, 4 hours- 85\u20ac<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Looking for a flat to rent during your stay in Barcelona? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ShBarcelona<\/a><\/strong> is the answer.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"74763\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 120px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">4<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">6<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            votes        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With so many sights to see in Barcelona, it is important that you find yourself the right kind of transport. 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