Catrike Villager Recumbent Trikes

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Catrike's Villager Recumbent Tadpole Tricycle

 

The Villager ~ a light weight Catrike with a lite price.

 

The Catrike Villager Tadpole Recumbent Trike

Catrike Villager

 

“Villager” is a good name for this affordable, versatile Catrike. Urban/suburban riders will find its higher seat, upright seat back and tall ground clearance handy in traffic. The Villager’s 12.5’ seat height makes it one of the highest tadpole trikes on the market, right up there with the Ice “Adventure”. The 50 degree (from horizontal) seat back makes the Villager the most upright Catrike ever. Its 5.5” ground clearance lets you ride over most speed bumps and curb transitions without worry. The other big differences are the gearing and the price. To keep the price down the Villager only is available with 9 speeds, or 27 speed so it can climb as well as the other Catrikes. With 9 speeds you loose some high and low gears but riders who aren’t in a hurry and don’t ride on hilly roads should not be bothered. Folks who thought Catrikes were too expensive, too low or too reclined for their tastes should take a ride on a Villager.

Easier to get in and out of, easier to see and be seen in and affordable, the Villager is a good trike for many riders who don’t plan to climb big hills.

The Villager has 20” wheels all around. This means you will have a lot of tire choices to suit your trike to your riding conditions. From 2.25” wide knobby tires to 1.25” racing tires, they are all available in the Villager’s common 20” (406) tire size.

The higher seat gives you great ground clearance, but it also has some down sides. It requires a wider stance for stability in turns. Its stable 31” track gives it an overall width of 35” which can make it harder to get through some doors. Performance oriented riders will find a lot not to like about the high seat. It increases wind resistance and raises the center of gravity making the trike more difficult to control in panic stops.


My Review of the Catrike Villager

 

Catrike Villager Recumbent Tricycle

Professional Review of the Catrike Villager Trike

 

The Villager is a great trike for riders who don’t care much about speed and won’t be climbing big hills. These riders tend to be first time trike riders and they often enjoy it and love its lower price. If they have trouble getting into or out of a low seat because of a recent knee replacement they will likely like the Villager even more. And everybody likes the Villager’s relatively light 31 lb weight.
The Villager is also a terrible trike for performance riders who value speed over most any other consideration. These riders should look at the Catrike 700, Speed, Road or Expedition.

This Catrike is easy to ride and friendly for a casual first time buyer. And best of all, it’s an affordable way to park your car for shorter trips. Human power is great for the future, but even better today.


TECH SPECS:

  • Wheels Front & Rear 20”(406)

  • Weight 31 lbs (14.1 Kg)

  • Wheel Base 37" (940mm)

  • Wheel Track 31” (787mm)

  • Total Width 35" (889mm)

  • Seat Height 12.5" (318mm)

  • Turning Circle 14' (4.27m)

  • Gear Inch Range 23.75” to 70”

  • Ground Clearance 5.5” (140mm)

  • Total Height 27" (686mm)

  • Total Length 72" (1829mm)


FIT & ERGONOMICS

  • Seat Back 50 Degrees (from horizontal)

  • Rider Weight Limit 275Lb.

  • Seat Width 14" (355mm)

  • Bottom Bracket Height 14.5" (368mm) Only 2” Above Seat

  • Fits Rider X-Seams From 39” to 46"

  • (Option Extra Long Boom For Riders up to 53")

COMPONENTS:

  • Cane Creek Headsets

  • 9 Speed Drive Train

  • SRAM SX5 Half Pipe Twist rear shifter

  • SRAM long cage SX5 rear derailleur 1:1 Ratio

  • Avid BB5 Mechanical Disc Brakes

  • Avid FR5 Flat Pull Brake Lever

  • Truvativ Isoflow 170mm, 38T Crank W/ Chain Guard

  • Power Drive Bottom Bracket

  • SRAM PG 950 11-32 cassette

  • KMC X9 Chain
     

Tires Schwalbe Marathon
Standard Colors: White
Optional Colors:
Basic $99 (Silver, Yellow, Red, Blue or Black)
Neon $129 (Lime Green, Pink)
Sparkle $149 (Orange, Red, British Racing Green, Blue)

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

  • Light & Rigid Catrike Space Frame, Non Folding

  • Roomy cockpit

  • Ackerman Steering Geometry

  • Negligible Brake Steer

  • Self Centering Steering

  • Aluminum Rod Ends

  • Up right seat

  • Presta valve tubes Standard, Schraeder available



STANDARD “OPTIONS”:

  • Pedals: Top Side Standard, Bottom Side Clipless

  • Rear View Mirror

  • Computer Sensor Mount

  • PTFE Chain Tube

     

 

Catrike Owner's Manual for the 700, Expedition, Pocket, Road, Speed & Trail (pdf 2.95Mb)

 

             
             

 

Peter visited the Catrike factory in March of 2005 and Paulo Camasmie - (Owner of Catrike Recumbent Trikes) took a Linear Recumbent on a test ride

 

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