We first considered the trike with the higher-end name brand, but this is the only one we found in this price range that offers the ability to shift gears. It really enables you to ride on hillier roads/trails/terrain than models without that feature will allow. Couple that with the fact that whoever is pedaling the trike is the one with the picnic basket (or whatever gear you brought) adding more weight to their load, and you’ll see that the ability to shift gears is doubly important. We highly recommend this trike.