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From now until the end of the year, we’re having a Holiday sale.Now is the chance for you to get some great deals. Hurry before time runs out! Catrike Get $200 of Catrikes in Limited Edition Elements Colors Sky Blue Fire Red Storm Grey Hyper Yellow Includes all models except the Eola. See Available Models TerraTrike Gran Tourismo and EVO TerraTrikes with e-assist transform the way you ride. It will also enhance your range by degrees of magnitude. Now, you can easily climb hills which were a daunting task previously. The lightweight Bosch mid-drive unit is strategically placed and the battery is frame mounted making the trike so well balanced you’ll forget it’s even there. Choose the EVO or add the TerraTrike boost Kit to any Gran Tourismo and get FREE SHIPPING! See Available EVO ModelsSee Available Gran Tourismo Models SportsCrafters Roller Trainer The new MagTrainer from SportCrafters is the best way to train indoors. It is quieter than any traditional fan resistance trainer on the market. As the drum spins about the magnets built in to the rear roller, they create resistance through eddy currents. This provides just the right amount of resistance for training indoors while reading a good book or watching your favorite TV show! Get $20 off! More Information

The new TerraTrike seat cushion pretty awesome, it is super comfy and can go on pretty much any Terratrike you have. They can go on your Rambler, All-Terrain, Traveler, Gran Tourismo, Sportster and they even make a wider one which goes on the Rovers that have a wide seat. The Seat Pad is a thick cover that adds comfort and cushioning to your existing TerraTrike seat. The Seat Pad covers the entire seat. It slips over the top and bottom ends of the seat, and secures in place with a wide Velcro strap that gives you a nice form-fitted seat cover to your seat. • The Seat Pad provides a thick soft cushion for your existing TerraTrike seat• Easy to install, the Seat Pad slips over the ends of the seat and secures with a Velcro strap• Size: 1.5″ thick, 17.5″ wide, 31″ length• The black breathable mesh wicks moisture• The open cell foam core sections can be removed and the seat cleaned, if needed• Black mesh, embroidered in two colors with the TerraTrike “TT” icon On the back you have holes for your flag so your flag still can go in. You also have extra holes in the top so if you have the deluxe seat bag it will fit perfectly. It comes in a nice little box that we can ship to you anywhere across the country. Order here. If you live near our shop feel free to drop by and pick one up at Laid Back Cycles. The new seat pad is pretty awesome. Check it out if you want extra comfort on your tushie, back or spine. If you have a wide seat Rover Order Here 

TerraTrike announced at the Recumbent Cycles Convention their new electric power assist by Bosch is now available for the Terratrike Rover. Pre-Order now and have installed in by Dec. 2019, limited quantities available. The award winning Bosch Active Line Plus mid-drive motor and the PowerPack 400Wh battery. With a whisper quiet motor and a deceptive amount of power on tap, this system is wickedly fun. Go from the “all-day ride” Eco mode to an exhilarating Turbo mode with a few clicks of a button. Having this control and all of your ride information at your fingertips with an included console creates an experience without limitations. The Bosch power assist motor easily attaches to your Terratrike Rover and is simple to ride and loads of fun! You turn on the battery and ride away! With a generous range, you will have nearly limitless potential. The lithium-ion battery can be charged overnight with the included “smart” charger. Simply plug the charger into a nearby outlet, or the battery can be easily removed from its case for charging in a different location. The charger is “smart” and will not overcharge the battery, so you will always be ready for your next adventure!

The 2019 Recumbent Cycle-Con Trade Show & Convention will be held October 11* – 13 at the Nashville Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203 (* Friday, October 11, is our Dealer/Industry-Only Day) … If you are going and see laid back Mickey, say hi 🙂 Since 2011, the Recumbent Cycle-Con has grown to become the largest gathering of the recumbent industry in North America. The list of our RC-C Exhibitors is a “who’s who” of the most prominent companies, in the recumbent business.

Join us Sunday Sept. 29th for our quarterly TRIKE RIDE Location: The ride starts at 9:00AM from the Nimbus Fish Hatchery Parking lot located at 2001 Nimbus Rd. Gold River, CA 95670. Then we will ride to William B Pond Park which is about a 8 mile ride one way. Once we reach the park we will have snacks, mingle, laugh and have fun then ride back.

  New Terratrike 2018/2019 Lineup   Terratrike Rover The Rover has introduced more people to triking than any other recumbent trike on the market. It has also restored health and happiness to thousands  of owners who never thought they would be active again. The Rover is TerraTrike’s number one selling trike, and is perfect for any type of rider – young or old, large or small.   Terratrike Rambler Rambler – After releasing the Rover and opening the door for people who never thought they’d enjoy cycling again, we found many customers wanted more. So that’s just what we gave them. The Rambler has the same high seat and straight-forward frame geometry as the Rover, but with many upgrades for riders who want to go faster and farther. It features a sleek Y-frame design which improves the Rambler’s handling and stability. It is available with up to 30 speeds, and is about eight pounds lighter than the Rover.   Terratrike Rambler AT The Rambler All Terrain is rugged enough to take you off the beaten path – WAY off the beaten path! No longer will you be limited to paved bicycle paths or roads. A whole new world of possibilities awaits where the pavement ends.   Electric Assist Trike Riding Is Here! Terratrike Rambler EVO TerraTrike is excited to offer the Rambler with our Electric Vehicle Option (or “E.V.O.”, for short). This trike will transform the way you ride and will increase your range by degrees of magnitude. It will allow you to climb hills that were previously daunting, and it will keep you spinning through rolling terrain. The Rambler E.V.O. is not intended to be an electric trike. The E.V.O. was designed to help you along your journey, while you still get the cardio benefits of trike riding. You will hear and feel the motor turning on and off as it senses your need for assistance. You will still be shifting the trike as you normally would; as the hills get steeper, or as you come to a stop.   Terratrike Gran Tourismo The Gran Tourismo is alluringly sophisticated with exhilarating performance resulting in the ultimate touring machine. With a nod to the original Tour, the GT is the culmination of over 20 years of continued innovation and customer feedback, resulting in the most comfortable and best handling TerraTrike to date.   Terratrike Sportster The Sportster brings out the athlete in all of us and is the culmination of 20 years of experience in trike design. Every detail of this trike has been finely calibrated so that the Sportster accelerates effortlessly, maintains high speeds with ease, and powers through tight corners. The Sportster capitalizes on its ultra lightweight aluminum frame and will allow you to move faster under your own power than you ever thought possible.   TerraTrikes Built For Two. TerraTrike tandems are a safe and easy way to enjoy riding with a loved one or friend. Each is designed to meet the needs of different riding styles, and they do so brilliantly.   Terratrike Tandem Pro The Tandem Pro is fully decked out with a chro-moly steel frame, hand-built Velocity wheels, Schwalbe Marathon tires, Avid BB-7 disc brakes, and an FSA Gossamer Triple 170mm crankset. Both are available with our Independent Pedaling System (IPS), meaning one rider can coast while the other rider is pedalling.   Terratrike Rover Tandem The Rover Tandem is a life changer for many couples who want to get out and ride together, as well as parents or relatives of people with adaptive needs. Utilizing the frame design of our Rover trike as a platform, the Rover Tandem Attachment can be used to transform a Rover i8 into a tandem and back again. The high seat and generous weight capacity of this tandem make it accessible and comfortable. Since the Rover Tandem is designed around an attachment, it can be broken down for storage or transportation.

Has Winter’s chill got you down? TerraTrike’s Hot Winter Promo is here to warm up your holidays! Receive up to $125 back on the purchase of the following models: Rambler N380 NuVinci Traveler N380 NuVinci Rover N330 NuVinci In addition to getting a Visa prepaid card – which you could use for those TerraTrike accessories you had your eye on, we’re also including a free TerraTrike safety flag and seat bag to boot! So fill out the form below and we’ll mail the card and accessories right to your doorstep! HOW IT WORKS: Qualifying purchase dates: 12/15/18 through 1/31/19 $125 Visa prepaid card for purchase of Rambler n380 or Traveler n380 $75 Visa prepaid card for purchase of Rover n330 Free TerraTrike Safety Flag and Seat Bag shipped directly to you along with the Visa prepaid card This form must be submitted by 2/28/19. A copy of your store receipt is required in order to redeem promotion. This offer cannot be combined with other TerraTrike offers. Claim Your Hot Winter Promo by calling or visiting LBC Today!

Recumbent Cycle-Con 2018 otherwise known as RCC is in Nashville this year. This will be the 7th Recumbent Cycle-Con show, which has grown to be the largest recumbent show in the world. The beginning of Laid Back Cycles started when Mickey the founder of LBC decided to check out what is now the largest recumbent show in the world, RCC. Mickey met Jeff of Terratrike and Ian of Greenspeed and built what has become an amazing strategic relationship with. Later Mickey joined forces with Catrike as well to bring their trikes to LBC.   Recumbent Cycle-Con At RCC you will have the opportunity to test ride many different recumbents from manufacturers from all over the world, speak face to face with the manufacturers, and talk to dealers and owners from all over the USA. You may also see Mickey walking around checking out what’s new and shooting the bull with other industry leaders. This year the show will be in Nashville, Tennessee, at Nashville Fairgrounds, 625 Smith Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203. It will be in the Agriculture Building, which at over 20,000 square feet, it is larger than last year’s hall in Philadelphia.   This year the official hotel will be the Hyatt Place Nashville/Brentwood, 202 Summit View Drive, Brentwood, Tennessee, 37027 USA Saturday, October 13 from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday Admission $10.00 Sunday, October 14 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Sunday Admission is FREE with preregistration. On Saturday and Sunday, the show opens to recumbent enthusiasts as well as industry members, who will enjoy seeing all the newest in recumbent bikes, trikes, tandems, gear and equipment, meet with factory staff and representatives from the major recumbent builders and accessory suppliers, and ride all the latest recumbent bikes and trikes on our Outdoor Demo Arena. Who Will Be There? Since 2011, the  Recumbent Cycle-Con has grown to become the largest gathering of the recumbent industry in North America. The list of our RC-C Exhibitors is a “who’s who” of the most prominent companies, in the recumbent business: Alpaca Carriers,  ATOC – 2018 Booth #49,  Avenue Trikes – 2018 Booth #38,  AZUB Bike  – 2018 Booth #22,  Bacchetta Bikes – 2018 Booth #43,  Bend It Cycling – 2018 Booth #10, Big Leaf Canopies – 2018 Booth #3, BentRider Online – 2018 Booth #16, Catrike – 2018 Booth #48,  Easy Load Ramps – 2018 Booth #1, Falco eMotors – 2018 Booth #21, Greenspeed – 2018 Booth #5, Hase Bikes – 2018 Booth #42, HP Velotechnik – 2018 Booth #47,  ICE Trikes – 2018 Booth #44,  Laidback Bike Report – 2018 Booth #14,  Lightning Cycle Dynamics – 2018 Booth #19,   Performer Recumbents – 2018 Booth #35, RANS Recumbents – 2018 Booth #20

3 New GreenSpeed Trikes Are Here The Magnum BW (Big Wheel) has a 26” rear wheel which improves the look of the Magnum, and keeps the rear derailleur and chain higher for off road use. It has been available since June. The best news is that the price is only $3,490 USD. The 1st initial Magnum BW shipment has now landed, so if you are interested, please order online or call our store for more details. Greater Stability with Big Wheels Virtual Suspension for Comfort Performance Efficient & Fast Big Wheel and Gearing Power Assist Option (See LBC350) Superb Steering System Strong, Light, Folding Frame   Buy Online Magnum BW (Big Wheel)               The X7 Sports Trike is lightweight foldable trike with 30 speeds with 16” wheels which have both less inertia and lower rolling resistance than the traditional 20” inch wheels, giving both better acceleration and higher speeds with a 28/42/56 triple crankset. Unlike the Aero, but like the GT20, the seat is adjustable for both angle and height. These trikes are presently on the water, and will arrive in the USA and AU in September. Details to be on the web site shortly, and full information is available from GreenSpeed on request.   GreenSpeed X7 Sports Trike The X7 is designed as a Sports Trike to fill the gap between our Aero Race Trike and our GT20 Light Touring Trike. While not as extreme as the very low, no compromise, Aero, it is faster, and has better handling and road holding, than the more upright GT20. Plus, unlike the Aero, it folds for transport. $3,490 USD. Buy Online X7 Sports Trike             The GT20 – RS Trike is a GT20 trike with rear suspension. For the RS, the gear train has been upgraded from a 24 speed system to a 27 speed system. Like the GT20, the seat is adjustable for both angle and height. And is available in red, blue, green, yellow and orange. $3,490 USD. Buy Online GT20 – RS Laid Back Cycles has the best of what the world of recumbents has to offer. Call us for details or come in for a test ride!