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We know trikes!
2009: 3rd largest Catrike dealer on the planet!
2010: largest Ice dealer on the planet!
I’m going to give some broad generalizations on this page. These
generalizations do not fit all trikes. I hope this info will help folks
sort through all the choices as they look for their own recumbent trike.
We strongly recommend that you test ride several tadpole and/or delta trikes from several
different manufacturers and find YOUR favorite before you buy. Without
test riding you will probably buy someone else’s favorite trike. We would
be glad to have you come here to try them. If you are to far away from any
shops stocking a variety of trikes we can help you pick one and ship it to
you. But test riding is the best.
“All generalizations are wrong, including this one.” ~ Author unknown
There are two main types of recumbent trikes
Tadpole Trikes

Tadpole trikes have two front wheels that steer. They have one rear wheel,
which is driven by the pedals. They usually have under seat steering
(USS). These trikes tend to be lower, smaller, lighter, faster, sportier,
harder to get into and out of and more expensive than the Delta trikes.
They are typically less maneuverable at low speeds; often more stable at
higher speeds and are usually better for more serious distance riders.
Delta Trikes

Delta trikes have one wheel in front that does the steering. They usually
drive one of the rear wheels; a few delta trikes drive both rear wheels.
One-wheel drive delta trikes pull to one side when accelerating and
climbing which can be annoying. The less expensive Delta trikes usually
have over seat steering (OSS.) They are usually higher, easier to get into
and out of, larger, heavier, slower and less sporty. The least expensive
recumbent trikes are Delta trikes.
My biases unveiled:
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I prefer tadpole trikes, they
are light, compact and sporty. Even a tall trike like the Catrike
Villager feels sportier to me than most delta trikes.
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I prefer disk brakes; they
are typically more powerful than drum brakes though drum brakes require
less adjustment.
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I prefer USS steering because
I find it more relaxing.
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I prefer direct steering; It
can be more touchy at higher speeds but over all I like it, especially
on a Catrike.
Everyone has their own set of preferences. Reading is good but only your
test riding will tell which you prefer.
Our measurement methods:
Unless noted otherwise weights on our trike pages are measured on our
hanging digital scale. We believe it is accurate. At least one
manufacturer told us they use a bathroom scale, (others seem to guess.)
Most manufacturers are a pound or two optimistic.
Turning circles are outside to outside. You need this much space to turn
around. We measured this with the handlebars set up for our comfort, on
some trikes you could adjust the handlebars for a smaller turning circle
if you prefer, we didn’t.
Recumbent Bike & Trike Price List:
Recumbent Bikes and Trikes Price List
Recumbent Trike & Tricycle Brands:
We sell these recumbents - Please
if there is a specific model you wish to
test ride call to
confirm its availability:
Recumbent Bikes
Bacchetta
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Challenge
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Cycle Genius
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Easy Racers
| Hase |
Haluzak
HP Velotechnik
| Lightfoot |
Lightning
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Linear Recumbents
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Longbikes
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Maxarya
RANS |
Volae |
Sun Recumbents
Recumbent Trikes
Recumbent Trikes We Stock
Catrike
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Greenspeed
| Haluzak Triumf
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Hase |
HP Velotechnik
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Sidewinder |
Sun |
Trice |
TerraTrike - WizWheelz
Recumbent Trikes We Can Order
Recumbent Tandems
Longbikes |
RANS |
Sun
Recumbent
companies that went out of business
BikeE
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Burley
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Reynolds
Weld Labs |
TREK |
Vision

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