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  Catrike is launching a entirely new recumbent trike for 2019… Its the Catrike EOLA. I asked what Eola means when I was at the Interbike show and Catrike said it was a homage to Lake Eola in Orlando Florida where Catrikes are made. The Eola is simple and refined, it has a single shifter with a 11 speed cassette to capture the full gear range without allot of shifting. The one piece frame is not for everyone (Check out the Villager for a seat that adjusts) but it is comfortable for most. Once you sit in the trike you will know instantly if it is for you. I’ve been riding the Catrike Dumont for over a year and love it. If you are looking for a trike to compare, check out the Terratrike Gran Tourismo x16, which is in the same price range (around $2k) but more adjustable. Watch for our complete EOLA Review with test ride coming soon.

New Greenspeed 2018 Lineup   Laid Back Cycles brings a 2018 lineup of Greenspeed trikes. These are tadpole trikes, which means two wheels at the front, while one at the back. We call them the Godfather of the modern day trikes. Ian Sims built his first recumbent trike in the year 1990 from metal scraps, which later took the shape of recumbent trike. The entire riders’ market took it with huge enthusiasm and it became a symbol of innovation, design, comfort and functionality. Greenspeed Hand Cycle 2018 Greenspeed Hand cycle is really cool because it is one of the few hand cycles that steers in a tadpole style. It makes it easy to turn this trike in a small radius. Another advantage with this hand cycles comes in its handy folding and wheel popup design. The seat, hand bars and leg guards are easily adjustable for a comfortable ride. Its seat comes off easily to enable a better folding option. It is easily portable with most of the trike carriers available in the market.   Greenspeed Magnum XL 2018 The best part about Magnum XL is its wider seat. It is capable enough to offer a comfort seating position to all the riders irrespective of their weight and/or height. The boom of Magnum XL is fully adjustable. Magnum XL is one of the most comfortable seat available in the market. You can ride this trike for touring or commuting on + off road adventures. Greenspeed Magnum 2018 Greenspeed Magnum is the non-XL or regular version Magnum available for the riders who aren’t looking for extra large seat and/or boom. It has super comfortable seat with nice Aluminium frame. Magnum is a folding trike, which means you can carry it in almost any vehicle quite easily. The handling of trike is really nice. It steers very well and hits bumps quite nicely. Magnum is best fit for everyday riders. Greenspeed GT 26 2018 GT26 is a fast trike, which handles speed very well. You won’t face any trouble even going fast down the hill as it handles the corners nicely. It is one of the fastest Greenspeed trikes, although its not the Aero; which is the fastest trike in this segment by Greenspee. GT26 is an amazing trike, but if you want something more compact then GT20 would be your best choice. Greenspeed GT20 2018 GT20 is still the super sporty trike. Its 20” real wheel makes it more compact as compared to 26” wheel as in GT26. It is great for touring or cruising around. The seat is fully adjustable and you also get a head rest for that extra comfort. GT aluminium frame makes it light weight, fast and handles the corners very well. It is super easy to transport. Take it anywhere you want. Greenspeed Aero 2018 Aero is the fastest trike from Greenspeed and clearly the hero of 2018 trikes list. Aero’s wheels covers are made from carbon fibre. It gives it an aerodynamic design to fight the wind resistance. The frame is designed so that the wind can easily flow over it. Aero is super laid back cycle. Aero is best for all those road riders who want to go fast, retaining a comfortable seating ergonomics. Greenspeed Aero is the need for speed trike.

This winter you get one more reason to own any of the four limited edition colors Catrike at a discount. Catrike Winter Heat 2017 is on with a $200 off MSRP on Alpine White, Blue Flame, Fire Red and Hyper Yellow colored Catrikes. These all are the new colors available at LBC in December 2017 to make your Christmas more special this year. The offer is valid on all the models of Catrike this season, although applicable only on purchases made till 31st December 2017. Catrike Dumont $200$ Off MSRP Catrike Dumont Blue Flame, Hyper Yellow, Alpine White and Fire Red are available at $200 Off MSRP. It is an all-new folding, fully suspended Catrike with a 26″ rear wheel. The silky-smooth riding characteristics and responsive handling, makes it perfect choice for any excursion. Ranging from Moon Rock Silver to Lava Red, it is available in seven colors, including its signature Candy Purple. Catrike 5.5.9 $200 Off MSRP Catrike 5.5.9 is a premium Grand Touring Catrike, available with $200 Off MSRP on Hyper Yellow, Blue Flame, Fire Red and Alpine White colors. While riding a 5.5.9, you can experience high performance and spirited long-distance rides with extraordinary comfort. Ranging from Atomic Orange to Electric Blue, it is available in seven colors, including its signature Atomic Orange. Catrike 700 $200 Off MSRP Catrike 700 is a speed racer, made for riders who want to go fast. Limited edition colors Fire Red, Hyper Yellow, Blue Flame and Alpine White are available with $200 Off MSRP. Its aerodynamic design and fast-rolling 700CC wheels make it the perfect trike for racers who are in need for speed. High gears add to the vehicle’s top-performance quality while a variety of color options make it aesthetically pleasing to a variety of riders. Catrike Expedition $200 Off MSRP Catrike Expedition is made for adventure. You can get its Hyper Yellow, Blue Flame, Fire Red and Alpine White at $200 Off MSRP. The Catrike Expedition was created for long-distance riders looking for luxury. This model is specially made to carry all your cargo while providing a stylish ride for your high-speed voyage. It is available in Catrike’s seven color options, including the Expedition’s signature Lava Red. Catrike Folding Trail $200 Off MSRP You can get Catrike Folding Trail limited edition colors Blue Flame, Alpine White, Hyper Yellow and Fire Red at $200 Off MSRP. Trail riders love the comfort features – padded seat, padded wrist rests and ergonomic adjustable seat back – as well as the convenience the Catrike: Folding Trail offers. Folding features make Catrike’s newest trike easy to store and transport while roller wheels allow it to be wheeled in a folded position. Catrike Road $200 Off MSRP With the Catrike Road, riders can have it all. Road limited edition Alpine White, Fire Red, Blue Flame and Hyper Yellow are available at $200 MSRP. From trail rides to long commutes, the Road is made to handle anything you throw at it. The truly versatile ride offers a triangular shape and premium air-shock suspension to accompany you on whatever venture you choose. Fully equipped with Catrike’s signature features including a structural front boom, aluminum rod ends and multi-purpose clipless pedals. Catrike Pocket $200 Off MSRP Catrike Pocket is a small frame trike, but it doesn’t mean small features. You can get any of its limited edition colors Fire Red, Hyper Yellow, Alpine White or Blue Flame at $200 Off MSRP. This lightweight trike offers a narrower track for a speedy ride. It is perfect for smaller riders and comes in seven other colors, including its signature Eon Green. Catrike Villager $200 Off MSRP Catrike Villager is an adjustable, high-quality option fit for many different riders. Its limited edition colors Alpine White, Hyper Yellow, Fire Red and Blue Flame are available at $200 Off MSRP this winter, till December end. It features a high seat that makes getting on and off the trike easier without compromising stability or comfort. A rear fender, self-centering technology and a structural boom are just a few of Catrike’s signature features included in the Villager model.

A new recumbent from Terratrike, named as Gran Tourismo is available for trike riders at our LBC recumbent store in Sacramento. Gran Tourismo is designed with an alluring sophistication to deliver mind blowing performance as an ultimate touring machine. Gran Tourismo is designed by incorporating the result of last 20 years Terratrike innovation and customers feedback over its original Tour trike. It is expected to be the most comfortable Terratrike launched till date to offer best handling on road experience. Luxury Sedan With Handling Of Sports Car Aesthetics and dynamics of this innovative GT is promoting an elegant design to give it a stunning sporty look. Gran Tourismo will be like riding a luxury sedan, without losing the handling like a sports car. All the credit goes to its excellent engineering design which has targeted the efficiency, beauty and comfort in the same dimension. Improved Aerodynamics, More Strength It comes with a Y-frame design to enhance its strength, and providing additional heel clearance to simplify getting in and out of it. Furthermore, its triangulated rear end improves pedaling efficiency, reduced pedal steer, improved aerodynamics structure and lower centre of gravity. The trike feels like sticking to the road even while driving it at higher speeds. Another remarkable feature is a durable chro-moly steel frame to offer an increased level of comfort by providing a passive suspension. Seat mounting design is quite new in this Gran Tourismo, which adds rigidity for increasing its efficiency levels with each pedal stroke. Gran Tourismo Comes With Direct Steering Gran Tourismo also includes a direct steering over its steering stack to offer a responsive and predictable steering experience to its riders. You get 24” real wheel as a standard with this trike to support higher top-end speeds. You feel your trike rolling smoothly over road bumps without losing the momentum. Aluminium seat frame, tie rod and handlebars power this trike’s strength, along with reducing its weight. Comfortable Seat, Improved Portability You also get an extended seat frame with an upgraded seat mesh with Gran Tourismo. Terratrike claims it to be the most comfortable seat they have produced so far in any of their trikes. The extra seat frame length is contoured to improve its support as well as comfort level. A zippered pocket at the rear is large enough to keep your keys, wallet or even mobile phones. Portability has also been considered quite well with its innovative design. You can easily remove its front wheels because of its rapid axle design, seat by using that single seat bolt. Only a single hex key is required to remove any of these. Terratrike Grand Tourismo Price Starts $1999 Terratrike Gran Tourismo comes with stunning beautiful pain colors. Signature colors are Sky Blue and Sparkle Gold, along with the offering of some limited edition colors too. You can use all of the Terratrike branded accessories with Gran Tourismo. Above all, it could be termed as the perfect trike for riders interested in cross-country adventure, leisure rides as well as for daily commute. Terratrike Grand Tourismo comes in two models. Tourismo X24 priced at $1999 and the Tourismo X30 priced at $2399.

The leading US recumbent trike manufacturer Terratrike has once again shook the entire recumbent trike industry. It has launched the first recumbent trike loaded with a 750W 5-phase motor to support zero resistance peddling system. Rambler E.V.O. (EVO is abbreviated for Electric Vehicle Option) is an innovative one of its kind, an electric assist recumbent trike, not only in US but across the world. Terratrike joined hands with Falco eMotors around two years back to build this electric motor for them. The motor comes fitted into the rear wheel hub. The embedded torque sensor in the motor boosts your peddling experience to make it seamless and smoother. “We’ve been working on this for over two years with the Falco team,” said Yonker, “and we couldn’t be happier with the result. The E.V.O. represents the next step for recumbents – getting our customers out for longer rides, taking the overall triking experience to a new level.” “The beauty of this trike is that you simply turn it on and ride,” said Jeff Yonker, marketing director at TerraTrike. “We’ve figured out the ideal torque setting and assist level so that it’s very predictable and optimized for assistance and range – up to 60 miles on a charge. However, if you want to tweak the setup, the additional accessories will let you unlock even more capabilities.” Change The Way You Ride Your Recumbent Rambler E.V.O. is about to change the way you ride your trike by enhancing your power when you climb hills, or helps you roll smoothly down the terrains. E.V.O. is meant to support you although without denying you any cardio advantages of riding trikes. The mechanism understands your assistance need level by using some sensors and adjusts the motor accordingly. Riding a Rambler E.V.O. is just about switching on the battery and start rolling. E.V.O. runs around 60 miles on every single charge. Moreover, you get a smart motor charger which keeps the battery safe by avoiding overcharging situations. It also comes as a plug and play system, switch it on and start enjoying your trike. Low, Medium And High Assist Levels Equipped Electric Vehicle Option You also get a choice to select any of the three assist levels. You can select low assist, medium assist or high assist depending on your ride support needs. Furthermore, you can switch to any of the three regenerative modes for keeping the battery on charge mode while going on long trike trails. Rambler E.V.O. Accessories Enhances Your Overall Trike Riding Experience Many innovative accessories are also available for this Terratrike make and model. Some innovative motor control accessories for Rambler E.V.O. are Wired Plus Minus (WPM), Wired Console and Wireless Console with Plus Minus. You can even add a reverse gear with the optional WPM. The top speed of Rambler E.V.O. is 20 mph in forward mode while 2 mph in reverse mode. You also get a crawl feature (first in the industry) with WPM to get help while starting your Rambler E.V.O. from a stop position. Order Rambler E.V.O. At Your Nearest Terratrike Dealer The most characteristic feature of Rambler E.V.O. is its sensors. You get the assistance you need automatically as this trike’s sensor senses your pedalling needs. Console and Throttle are two other accessories to consider for this trike. This innovative recumbent trike comes in bold electric yellow color with black paint finish. You can pre-order Rambler E.V.O. at an introductory price of $2999 from your nearest Terratrike authorized dealer.

Terratrike Rambler All Terrain Unveiled Terratrike Rambler All Terrain is the talk of the town, especially among adventure trike riders for off-road triking. If you are a trike rider, who wants to get off the beaten road, then be assured, Rambler All Terrain is manufactured just for you. It is the latest model unveiled this month by Terratrike, the largest producer of recumbent trikes in the US. The best part about this recumbent is its high versatility. Rambler AT Best For Off Roading Rambler AT rocks on the road as well as off the road. First of all, you only need to pump up some pressure in its tires. Finally, you can cruise your bike on any path, whether its on-road or off-road. Although, if you really want to enjoy the essence of Rambler AT, take it off road. You can easily create a passive suspension system by releasing some air out of its tires. You won’t need to add any extra shock absorber to that comfort, its just about maintaining the right pressure in tires. What Is The Price Of Rambler All Terrain? Rambler All Terrain is based on the standard Rambler, but has been much enhanced over it. With the increasing popularity of recumbent trikes, the trike riders had been quite demanding about the enhanced features. Recumbent trikes which could do well not only on pavement but also beyond it to perform well on off-roading was highly demanding. The only problem was the expensive pricing, which Rambler AT is breaking now. You can buy this off road trike at an affordable justified price tag of only $2399. TerraTrike Rambler AT Specifications The Rambler AT comes equipped with 24” Schwalbe Smart Sam tires to support high clearance and traction. Engineers at Terratrike have used x20 component level mountain drive train to build the trike. It features a 22-36T double chainring crankset, microSHIFT CS-H100 11-40 cassette, microSHIFT XLE Double as front deraileur and microSHIFT XCD 10 Sp as back deraileur. Avid BB7 brakes comes as an upgradation to the standard Rambler to support a good off road braking system. Features Of Rambler All Terrain Its new fixed seat design comes as a great comfort to all those Rambler riders who have always wanted to ride sitting in a firm position to enjoy a rigid and stable seat riding experience, which increases its efficiency levels. This innovative off-road trike is equipped with oversized studded heel strap pedals. As a result, it enhances an extra grip both for climbing up as well as descending down steep hills. Rambler AT Rocks Most noteworthy, Rambler AT is designed with heavy duty Chro-moly steel frame and wide double wall rims and supports a maximum of 300 pounds of riders weight. Terratrike Rambler AT looks quite attractive with a new sparkle green paint embroidered beautifully with orange shining paint. Watch This Terratrike Rambler All Terrain Video

When Will The Delivery Of Catrike Dumont Start? Catrike Dumont is the much awaited upcoming new recumbent trike model designed with full suspension. You can call it a design perfection, manufacture perfection, technology perfection or even an artistic perfection. Catrike Dumont Release Date Dumont is still under production and we are expecting its shipping to start on October 1. 2016. Catrike Dumont is still a concept under process, as conceived by trike riders, who are eagerly waiting to ride it on the streets. Why Catrike Dumont Production Is Getting Delayed? Innumerable reasons could be attributed behind the delay in producing Dumont before trike riders can get their hands (feet as well) on this full suspension recumbent trike. According to an official update released by Catrike, following reasons could be attributed to the delay behind manufacturing this expected piece of perfection. Catrike Dumont geometry is different from all other existing Catrike models. All the component prototypes and fixture tooling are designed as well as manufactured in house. A rigorous testing procedure and FEA simulations of the frame and both suspensions are enforcing it to redesign again and again to achieve the perfect recumbent trike on roads. Catrike Dumont is using Cellasto, a new material used to design suspension. Many experimental tests are performed to understand the material so that an optimal recumbent design is evolved. Dumont employs many new technologies, due to which all the fixtures are inspected with a new Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) to achieve high design precision. Some logistics and supply chain limitations have been faced in past to incorporate not only the new technologies, but new also the new innovative designs. What Makes Catrike Dumont Superior To Other Trike Models? Dumont looks like an ambitious trike design project of Catrike. It is expected to be a fine merger of creativity, design, technology, comfort, handling, portability, storage and many more. Catrike Dumont is still a design under construction, an idea still evolving inside the womb of its trike designers. It is really difficult to scale it on a comparison chart with other trike models at this instant of time, but according to the official release of Catrike, following points are noteworthy. New design and innovative techniques employed in front suspension design of Catrike Dumont is expected to deliver a dynamic ride experience. Anti-roll and anti-dive behavior comes without putting a torsional bar between its front ends. This kind of suspension technology is used in some BMW motorcycles. The swing arm design and oversized hollow alloy axle on Dumont’s rear transfers the complete pedal power to rear wheel with full efficiency. Front as well as rear suspensions are redesigned to increase lateral stiffness upto 53{1603412a7d9e235bc2262b7f3ef07f27b0f0da4c7a911810d5b09776c009474c}. Advanced suspension system reduces NVH (noise vibration harshness), improves shock absorption and damping qualities. A new material Cellasto® is used in Dumont’s manufacturing. It is a MPU (Microcellular Polyurethane Elastomer), developed by BASF Polyurethanes North America and supplied to automotive industry. This material is considered much superior to the rubber elastomers used in most of the trike design. Catrike Dumont will also have an adjustable recline based premium padded seat. It will also have big 26 inch rear wheels. Dumont will also support computer sensor mount, clipless pedals, chain guard, mirror and its mount, hand rest, SRAM components, flag and its holder, peace boom, Schwalbe tires and all other standard trike accessories. What Is The Expected Price Of Catrike Dumont? Many promises and great expectations behind the design of Catrike Dumont is making us waiting eagerly for its delivery to start in October 2016. Dumont will be available in its signature color Purple, as stated in its official release notification. Price is yet not disclosed, but the market is gambling its price to be more than other existing models. Although, how far will it go on the higher end will get disclosed only after its official price release made by Catrike with its launch. We at Laid Back Cycles, Sacramento anticipate the price of Catrike Dumont to be placed somewhere around $4000.

Laid Back Cycles in Sacramento is dedicated to offer the best recumbent trikes prices and most enjoyable trike riding experience in the entire Sacramento region. In order to continue helping recumbent trike riders get the best trike price deals, we have a great news. Catrike is increasing the price of its three trike models – Catrike Villager, Catrike Road and Catrike Trail by $200 each effective March 1, 2016. —- We still have some Catrikes at the old price while supplies last, call or drop by for details. Catrike Recumbents Prices Effective March 1, 2016 Catrike Road $3,150 Catrike Trail $2,950 Catrike Villager $2,550 All the other Catrike models will be available at the same price in 2016. It is your last chance to save $200 on the purchase of these Catrike models. If you have any plans to purchase any of these Catrike recumbent models in the near future, buy it now.

I am happy to announce that Electric Assist Recumbent Trikes are now available at our trike store – Laid Back Cycles in Sacramento. Our Electric Trikes are fitted with BionX engines to enhance the entire riding experience of Recumbent riders. Watch This Video To Learn How Electric Assist System Works For Recumbents What Are Electric Trike Benefits? You can ride an electric trike like a regular tricycle with more stability and less pain than a bicycle, but any time you need a boost—whether it’s up a hill or on the way to work—the Laid Back Cycles electric trike is there for you. Our motorized trikes offer the option to get an electric assist while pedaling, or take a break from pedaling altogether while still making forward progress. Walk in for a demo at our Trike Shop or call us for more details.