Inappropriate tricycle designs can cause serious health and safety risks for riders. This study examined tricycles at a Nigerian tertiary institution to assess their compatibility with riders. Ten anthropometric measurements were taken from 100 tricycle riders, along with eleven relevant dimensions of the riding space from two tricycle brands (TVS and Bajaj), at a tertiary institution in Southwest Nigeria. The anthropometric data of the riders were analysed, and the dimensions of the two brands were assessed to determine their suitability for the riders' anthropometry. The results showed that Seat Height (SH) has a high match rate of 92% for TVS and 87% for Bajaj. Additionally, Seat Width (SW), Seat Length (SL), Backrest Height (BH), and Backrest Width (BW) all exceed a 90% high match. However, the comparison between Foot Breadth (FB) and Pedal Width (PW) revealed a 100% low match for both brands. The findings suggest that the current tricycle designs do not perfectly match the anthropometrics of riders in the tertiary institutions. Therefore, future designs should incorporate the anthropometric characteristics of the dominant rider age group in Nigerian tertiary institutions.