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Catrike Recumbent Tadpole Trikes
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Catrike's Recumbent Tadpole Tricycles
Catrike makes 7 models of Recumbent Tadpole Trikes and they are all Made in the USA. The Catrike trikes are some of the best values around. Starting with the easy-to-get-used-to "Villager" 9 speed for under $1600 up to their "700”; probably the fastest trike on the market under $3000. The Catrike integrated seat/frame design makes them lighter than their competitors. I’m pretty sure every Catrike model is more than 2 lb lighter than any other trike in its price range. Their design also eliminates the possibility of folding them for transport and makes them more rigid than some other recumbent trikes, you may notice bumps more on a Cat. One after another of the Catrike models has won the prestigious BROL trike of the year award in 2003; 2004; 2005; 2006; 2007 and 2008! We have been a Catrike Gold level dealer for a several years now and in 2008 Catrike told us we were the third largest Catrike dealer in the world.
Keith checks out a new Catrike Road
One of the things I like about Catrike is that they stick to their strengths. Paulo Camasmie designs simple, light, quick, aluminum trikes. Then he designs his own tooling to build them efficiently in his own factory. He doesn’t seem to copy other trikes, he doesn’t experiment with different materials. He doesn’t prototype here and then import his products. Because of this all Catrike trikes have several similarities:
I also like the way the Catrike line demonstrates that US producers can compete with Taiwanese imports, at least in a niche market.
Catrikes Made in the US
I don’t
like twist shifters much on any USS (Under Seat Steering) recumbent.
Twist shifters are designed for mountain bikes where you operate it with
your stronger index and middle fingers. On a USS recumbent trike or bike
with vertical handlebars you shift with your less robust pinky and ring
fingers. On a direct steer trike it can take some practice to twist the
shifter without turning the whole trike or bike. We have had several
customers who find their hand strength is not up to the task. I’ll admit
twist shifters do leave the top end of the handlebar available to mount
a rear view mirror. I think this is the nicest place to mount a mirror
on moist trikes (though the Greenspeed mirror mount is excellent too.)
All
Catrikes have a stiffer boom tube now, a welcomed improvement. They all
come with 165 mm crank arms too which I think is a good idea for most
riders. Catrike Recumbent Tadpole Trikes from the Bicycle Man ~ the State's Largest selection of Recumbent tricycles (trikes) from Catrike including; Catrike 700, Catrike Expedition, Catrike Pocket, Catrike Road, Catrike Speed and the Catrike Trail in stock and available to test ride.
In our experience Catrike trikes have been more reliable than average and they have honored their warranty without a hassle.
Catrike
Owner's Manual for the 700, Expedition, Pocket, Road, Speed & Trail
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
We also carry these recumbent brands:
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