Top 3 Best Selling Trikes of All Time

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Laid Back Cycles

Жыл бұрын

Over the last decade-plus, these three trikes have sold more than any other. So why have hundreds of other riders chosen these models? In this video, I'll break down the top sellers and why they're favorites for the recumbent trike community.
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@markfeldman6509
@markfeldman6509 Жыл бұрын
I’m a Catrike guy all of the way. Started my triking by buying a used Trail which I rode 5000 miles the first year I owned it then sold it at a profit and bought a new 559 . the following year added a new 700. The 559 is my Lexus sedan and the 700 is my Porsche 911. I ride them interchangeably on a daily basis . Approaching 30,000 miles on the two of them combined. The Catrikes have been 100% reliable without any repairs other than routine wear maintenance. On occasion when I have called Catrike for info I get an individual that talks me through any issue. If I want a part my dealer calls or I call and it’s immediate delivery. They are an incredible company to do business with and it’s made in America.
@kenjileach
@kenjileach 4 ай бұрын
I first got a Giant e-bike I loved and put 14k on, but have bad shoulder, knees and hand pain. Got the eCat 559 and love it. Have it loaded with video gear and ride the Tulsa River Parks Trails almost daily. After 2 years I added the speedbox so it easily can do 25 on flats and 30 on good down hills. It's a blast to ride and gets my HR up to 155. I'm 71 and have just over 17k on the eCat. Best heart workout I've enjoyed. :)
@hemaccabe4292
@hemaccabe4292 Жыл бұрын
As a trike-curious person, I really appreciated your video. Thank-you.
@dronepilotflyby9481
@dronepilotflyby9481 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the videos. Great info. I had an original WizWheels and man was it fast. But now a Sun EZ3 (sitting higher) and with both trikes I changed to thumb shifters. So much quicker and easier than twisting to change gears. I highly recommend that to older riders, like myself, for comfort.
@trikesalot771
@trikesalot771 Жыл бұрын
I'm a little prejudiced, I have owned a recumbent trike for the last 10 years. Started with the HP Velotechnik Gekko (7 years), and now I ride the HP Scorpion Enduro. I have ridden many of the other manufacturers trikes to get an idea of how they ride and handle, but at the end of the day to me HP just screams top notch Engineering, and exceptional quality of their products! Very comfortable ride, with the handling characteristics of a Formula 1. The reason I went from the Gekko to the Scorpion was the full suspension, where I ride I needed something to dampen the vibration, bumps, and rough riding surface, besides the cushioning of the tires. I got pretty beat up riding on the Gekko, would have kept it if I were riding on nothing but really smooth pavement.
@LaidBackCycles
@LaidBackCycles Жыл бұрын
HP makes some great trikes. For this video we went mainly off units sold.
@MSSmith1022
@MSSmith1022 11 ай бұрын
I believe that the number 559 is in millimeters, not centimeters; the 559 could be the last three digits of a range of 26-inch wheels from a 25-559 (26x1) to a 57-559 (26x2125).
@LaidBackCycles
@LaidBackCycles 11 ай бұрын
Good catch. A slip of the tongue. The idea is its about the size of the wheel :)
@richardavery4407
@richardavery4407 Жыл бұрын
I have an original Terratrike TOUR model. I have had it converted to electric,using the Bafang setup. REALLY nice rig.
@LaidBackCycles
@LaidBackCycles Жыл бұрын
Very cool! I love seeing the older TT Tour II's come in. It was a great trike.
@rossbrumby1957
@rossbrumby1957 3 ай бұрын
Its understandable more people's purchases in trikes are dictated by affordability, it would be interesting to see stats on sales of all brands if theyre available. We could get an idea of how popular trikes are becoming overall and numbers per brand sold.
@tanyasmith5883
@tanyasmith5883 Жыл бұрын
I like your videos so much! I bought an All Terrain a few months ago because we have lots of bike paths in Florida, and I like to ride in comfort while exploring and stopping to take pictures of the gorgeous wildlife and scenery. It’s not fast, but a lot of the bike paths have a 20mph or less speed limit anyway. It is a nice ride.
@LaidBackCycles
@LaidBackCycles Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Enjoy your All Terrain!
@tonycalitri8310
@tonycalitri8310 Жыл бұрын
Be aware that as the frame flexes, the barrel bolt that holds the seat to the frame may work loose. My solution was locktite. You will also need an Allen wrench that is larger than the typical set in the average tool box.
@markzimmermann3982
@markzimmermann3982 11 ай бұрын
What part of Florida are you from?
@tanyasmith5883
@tanyasmith5883 11 ай бұрын
@@markzimmermann3982, I am 30 miles west of Orlando.
@tanyasmith5883
@tanyasmith5883 11 ай бұрын
@@tonycalitri8310, the bike shop near me, where I bought my trike, has dependable service, so I can get regular maintenance. I have absolutely no mechanical skills.
@markzimmermann3982
@markzimmermann3982 11 ай бұрын
Well, I like my Catrike Dumont, and the other reason why I chose Catrike it’s made here in the USA Orlando, Florida. The only thing I wish they would do is make a more comfortable seat like the ice trike
@LaidBackCycles
@LaidBackCycles 11 ай бұрын
The Dumont is a great trike, I loved mine too. ICE did a great job on designing their seat, its breathable and cushy at the same time.
@motosportadv8177
@motosportadv8177 9 ай бұрын
all of these online discussions sparked my interest in a Catrike so i checked locally and found a good deal on a Catrike speed, im really surprised how different it is from my KMX! Great Job Catrike!😁😁👍👍
@bobt2522
@bobt2522 Жыл бұрын
An original Rambler was my first trike but I have upgraded to an All Terrain. It rides like an SUV with a worn-out underpowered engine (me). It suits my casual style of riding.
@LaidBackCycles
@LaidBackCycles Жыл бұрын
The All Terrain is cool. It may be time to add a Bosch power assist motor to it. It make you feel 30 again :)
@bobt2522
@bobt2522 Жыл бұрын
@@LaidBackCycles I test rode an electric Rambler recently. I liked it! My wife and I have talked about going electric, but we're not ready for that yet.
@jamesdaniels3699
@jamesdaniels3699 Жыл бұрын
I brought the Terra trike All terrain and it is awesome.
@LaidBackCycles
@LaidBackCycles Жыл бұрын
Super fun trike! I like the climbing gears on that one.
@geoknee
@geoknee Жыл бұрын
I’m a ICE fan myself. Love the full suspension and fold ability.
@hemaccabe4292
@hemaccabe4292 Жыл бұрын
Another question I would have would be transportation. A big part of my bicycle dreams is going places and riding trails. Bicycles have all sorts of svelte rack options to transport by motorized vehicle. How does one transport a trike?
@LaidBackCycles
@LaidBackCycles Жыл бұрын
Check out this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ptJorc6Zr6qYfKs.html
@hemaccabe4292
@hemaccabe4292 Жыл бұрын
Currently, I'm riding a Day 6 bicycle and want to stay on a bicycle for as long as possible. However, if my condition worsened, I think a trike would be the next logical step. If I was on a trike, I would want it to be on a barcolounger with wheels, also, the bike would have to be able to support substantial weight. Any suggestions?
@LaidBackCycles
@LaidBackCycles Жыл бұрын
Check out the Greenspeed Magum XL or the Catrike MAX
@donspeers5248
@donspeers5248 10 ай бұрын
I have a 2017 terra trike rambler that I would like add on a set of shock absorbers. Is that possible.
@LaidBackCycles
@LaidBackCycles 10 ай бұрын
Hi Don, you cannot add shocks to any of the TerraTrikes.
@donspeers5248
@donspeers5248 10 ай бұрын
@@LaidBackCycles Thanks for the reply
@hemaccabe4292
@hemaccabe4292 Жыл бұрын
Lastly, stores get shirty when I want to bring my bike inside. However, it seems to me that I might just be able to get away with pretending one of those trikes was a wheelchair? Any ideas? BTW if you've already done a video to answer any of these questions, please feel free to just post a link.
@normawingo5116
@normawingo5116 11 ай бұрын
Ask your dr to write a prescription for it as a medical aid. That ends all the crap.
@hemaccabe4292
@hemaccabe4292 11 ай бұрын
@@normawingo5116 I don’t think that would work, but it’s a very good idea.
@normawingo5116
@normawingo5116 11 ай бұрын
@@hemaccabe4292 if you are in the USA it absolutely works. There’s this little “Americans with disabilities act” and they must shut up and back off and not even question further or they are in violation of the above and it’s very expensive in court if any public place violates that act. I was a ultra max prison guard and became injured and have some mobility issues that this has made access for me available.
@karlgoebeler1500
@karlgoebeler1500 7 ай бұрын
Question Can balloon tires be put on these trikes??
@LaidBackCycles
@LaidBackCycles 7 ай бұрын
Most of the trikes you can put up to a 2.0 size tire.
@karlgoebeler1500
@karlgoebeler1500 7 ай бұрын
Thank You@@LaidBackCycles
@rossbrumby1957
@rossbrumby1957 3 ай бұрын
Greenspeed magnums can fit 4" fat rim kits. If you get a magnum big wheel, a 24"×4" wheel will fit in the back.
@karlgoebeler1500
@karlgoebeler1500 3 ай бұрын
@@rossbrumby1957 Thank you Really needed the info.
@not-fishing4730
@not-fishing4730 8 ай бұрын
Why not conventional "racing" trikes? (basically road bikes with two rear wheels)
@TechDude56
@TechDude56 Жыл бұрын
You forgot about the Terratrike Rover.
@LaidBackCycles
@LaidBackCycles Жыл бұрын
The Rover was a game changer when it came out. It was a low price that got many people riding again. Since they have essentially discontinued it, the Rambler has sold more units, at least in my store.
@fredsamuels3431
@fredsamuels3431 Жыл бұрын
Got it just saw your website.. the reason you don't every include the TOP end trikes is because you don't carry them .... AZUB and HP is never represented. So when you say TOP selling you mean what you sell in your store....
@LaidBackCycles
@LaidBackCycles Жыл бұрын
Yes we mean both, top selling in our store and top volume in units sold overall. This video wasn't about price or best overall trike but about top selling. Thanks for chiming in. I love European brand like HP, Hase and Azub as well. I'll do some more videos on them at the next Recumbent Cycle Convention.
@gomountaintriking8460
@gomountaintriking8460 2 ай бұрын
You're right There is a saying that the arms are bent inwards. Terratrike is an American company. The channel owner is also American. Hahahahaha😁🤣🤣