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TerraTrike

For TerraTrike specifications, please refer to their website, as the chart exceeds the boundary sizing of this Trike Asylum website. It has been included below despite the sizing issue, however.

http://terratrike.com/

Meet the TerraTrike family HERE.

TerraTrike Spyder:

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TerraTrike Rover:

The Rover is bringing triking to the masses! However, be assured this is NOT your grandmother’s trike! With its higher seat, tighter turning radius, easy adjustability and simple assembly / dis-assembly to allow for easy transport, you may find the Rover to be the last trike you ever buy. And at this price, everyone in the family can afford one!

The main feature of the Rover is it’s new seat. A full 4 inches higher than most other tadpole trikes on the market; it is the same height as a standard office chair. This makes getting in and out of it a breeze – even no-handed! This also puts the rider at almost eye level with most standard car drivers for better visibility and safety. The seat is also fitted with a special adjustment clamp allowing for quick adjustments from very short sizes to very large sizes – all with the quick flip of a lever. The frame is also easily adjustable giving you even more sizing options. Go from your young child to Shaq sized in just minutes. All with the same trike.

The Rover’s ingenious design also provides for easy transportation. The trike is comprised of 4 elements that all bolt together within 5 minutes. This makes it very simple to break down and transport in a standard car. Now you can easily take your trike with you on vacations, camping and family trips.

Because of the design, it has a very small turning radius (In most cases even shorter than a standard upright bicycle). You can take your Rover into places that had never before been accessible to trikes. Another great factor of the design is the absence of any idler wheels. The simple chain routing along with the internally geared rear hub makes the trike extremely quiet, efficient and nearly maintenance free.

The Rover also ships with an assortment of 8 different colored decal packs. Customize your Rover to your preferred color or mix and match to produce a one-of-a-kind trike. We’ve designed the Rover so that all of our custom accessories fit, assuring compatibility with your other trikes or with upgraded components.

All this plus a LIFETIME WARRANTY TOO! What more could you want?

The Rover has revolutionized the triking industry and made it even easier for people to enjoy the fun of riding in comfort. Use it for everyday commuting, riding around town, riding the bike trails, or for that quick run to the coffee shop.

TerraTrike Path:

The TerraTrike Path is the perfect trike for the no-nonsense rider looking for a simple, comfortable ride. The 3 or 8 speed internal hub is great for riding the bike path, heading to the beach or pedaling to the coffee shop. It’s also the perfect solution for the health conscious individual looking to ditch the gym membership and exercise with scenery, or for the commuter looking to save money and be environmentally responsible by pedaling to work.

But don’t be fooled by the price. This entry level TerraTrike is not lacking in quality. You’ll still find many of the quality components you’d see on more expensive trikes like dual disc brakes and alloy wheels.

We’ve brought affordable triking to the masses. Hitch up one of our BOB trailers and you’ve got a grocery getter; add a rear rack and some panniers and you’ll be ready to spend the weekend exploring the bike paths around your town.

TerraTrike Cruiser:

The TerraTrike Cruiser brings affordable comfort for the weekend rider or the more dedicated triker. With a 24 speed drivetrain, you’ll be triking long and short distances, hills or flat terrain effortlessly, all while co fortably relaxed in the “beach chair-like” seat. Boldly attack that hill down your street on your Cruiser.

Equally at home, on the bike path or the road, this trike stunned the industry when its aggressively low retail price included the quality components found on more expensive trikes. Because of that, the editors of Bentrider Online awarded it their Trike of the Year award. It is now the best selling trike in the world.

TerraTrike Tour:

The Tour is the result of the original TerraTrike design developed in 1996 and has been refined into the perfect long distance trike. The chro-moly frame and upgraded components make this the perfect touring platform that allows you to find your own road. This is the trike that Dan Price and the Altmans used to cross the United States.

With a standard 27 speed drive-train and slightly lighter set-up, it allows you to pack tents, sleeping gear, and camping supplies in optional panniers or trunk pack without creating any instability or unwanted vibrations. This TerraTrike is rock solid and comfortable for the long haul.

Couple this with a BOB trailer and you have as much storage potential as a small car, without the gas expense. The Tour is just as well suited for retrieving groceries, running to the laundromat or a quick run to the coffee shop as it is for crossing the country.

TerraTrike Zoomer SL:

The new Zoomer SL is the flagship of the TerraTrike line. We’ve added top of the line components that will make any gear head drool. This trike is not for the feint of heart!

Clocking in at only 29 pounds, the SL is based of our popular Zoomer Aluminum frame. A 26″ rear wheel and Schwalbe Durano tires are installed on custom Velocity alloy wheelset with alloy nipples C-X-Ray spokes. These wheels scream high performance! Add an FSA SLK carbo crankset, Avid BB7 brakes, Sram XO shifters and derailluer, Avid BL-FR5 brake levers, Sram PG-980 18 gear cassette and then wrap it all in a stunning new sparkle copper finish with updated graphics and you’ll be turning heads as you fly by the competition.

Another great feature of the Zoomer SL is the locking telescoping boom, which allows for the trike to be quickly adjusted for different leg lengths. This is perfect for younger trikers that need to be able to “grow” into a trike or families that share a trike and have closely similar x-seams.

TerraTrike Zoomer Elite:

The Zoomer and Zoomer Elite are perfect for the triker that wants the feel of a sports car and is addicted to speed. With an aluminum frame and entry level pricing, these trikes will give you responsive and sporty handling, lightweight frame and gears to put you at the head of the pack. Upgrade to the Zoomer Elite and you get even more high-end components and features.

Another great feature of the Zoomer and Zoomer Elite is the locking telescoping boom, which allows for the trike to be quickly adjusted for different leg lengths. This is perfect for younger trikers that need to be able to “grow” into a trike or families that share a trike and have closely similar x-seams.

But don’t be fooled by the speed. The Zoomer and Zoomer Elite are also capable of taking you on those longer trail rides, commutes or tours. You will just have to make frequent stops to allow the others to catch up.

TerraTrike Sport:

SPORT

Simply put, the Sport is a lighter weight version of the Cruiser. The heat treated aluminum frame and linkage steering provide a stable, efficient ride. You wonÕt believe your eyes when you see the incredible anodized finish and artisan quality welds on these frames. Retaining all the adjustability and comfort of the Cruiser’s time tested seat and frame geometry allows you to ride all day without the pain associated with traditional bicycles. The Sport comes with a tough, lightweight TerraTrike wheelset. Rounding out the package is the same great durable and reliable component group used on the Cruiser. For those looking for an affordable value packed weight conscious machine, the Sport is the perfect choice.

SPORT ELITE

Take all the features of the Tour and couple that with a lighter weight aluminum frame and you have the Sport elite. Perfect for the rider who is looking for predictability and speed in an affordable and light-weight runabout. Paired with a workhorse set of components, this trike will be the envy of all your friends. Similar to the Zoomer, the Sport frame has an adjustable boom, which allows adjustments for different leg lengths. This is perfect for younger trikers that need to be able to grow into a trike or families that share a trike and have similar x-seams. The Sport is just as comfortable on the longer rides as it is zipping down the bike trail. You will find yourself riding longer because of the comfort and sheer fun of piloting this exhilarating machine.

SPORT PRO

Take quality components, pair them with a light-weight aluminum frame, add a Velocity AeroHeat hand built wheelset and you have the Sport Pro. It is the perfect touring or competition platform for those interested in high-end components, comfort and speed. Similar to the Zoomers, the Sport Pro has an adjustable boom, which allows the trike to be adjusted for different leg lengths. This is perfect for younger trikers that need their trike to grow with them or families that share a trike and have similar x-seams.

The Sport Pro is not for the faint of heart. You will notice how light this trike is when you accelerate from zero to top speed in no time at all. Whether fully packed with cargo and heading to the next tour stop or speeding along the bike trail, the Sport Pro can do it all. One ride on this machine and you’ll understand why it is consistently heralded as one of the finest trikes on the market.

TerraTrike Edge:

The Edge is designed for those who demand the best. The carbon fiber tubing, shock absorbing compliance and lateral rigidity make the double main tube frame a superior design. Each Edge is individually hand built in-house with painstaking precision and attention to detail.

Designed from the ground up to be the ultimate trike, the Edge has set the bar and continues to be a force within the triking community. The carbon fiber frame brings the trike’s weight in at an astounding 29 pounds. It is also considerably narrower and lower to the ground, which translates into faster speeds and greater control.

So if you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to drive a Formula One racecar, this is as close as you can get in a human powered vehicle. Take the Edge out and show off to your two-wheeled friends.

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SPECIFICATION Chart:

Rover
Path Cruiser Tour Zoomer Zoomer Elite SL
Sport
Sport Elite Sport Pro
Edge
Tandem
Frame Material
Hi-ten steel
4130 chro-moly
steel
4130 chro-moly
steel
4130 chro-moly
steel
6061-T6 Heat Treated Aluminium
6061-T6 Heat Treated Aluminium
Alloy uniframe
6061-T6 Heat Treated Aluminium
6061-T6 Heat Treated Aluminium
6061-T6 Heat Treated Aluminium
Carbon fiber/
aluminum
4130 chro-moly
steel
Number of Gears/Speeds
Sturmey-Archer
3 or 8 Speed
Sturmey-Archer
3 or 8 Speed
24 – Stock
16 – Hi Speed Drive
32 – Speed Drive
27 – Stock
18 – Hi Speed Drive
36 – Speed Drive
24 – Stock
16 – Hi Speed Drive
32 – Speed Drive
27 – Stock
18 – Hi Speed Drive
36 – Speed Drive
18
24 – Stock
16 – Hi Speed Drive
32 – Speed Drive
27 – Stock
18 – Hi Speed Drive
36 – Speed Drive
27 – Stock
18 – Hi Speed Drive
36 – Speed Drive
27 – Stock
18 – Hi Speed Drive
36 – Speed Drive
27
Gear Inch Range
Steering System
Seat Type
Chro-moly Steel frame
w/ nylon cover
Chro-moly Steel frame
w/ breathable mesh
6061 T6
aluminum frame
w/ breathable mesh
6061 T6
aluminum frame
w/ breathable mesh
6061 T6 aluminum frame
w/ breathable mesh
6061 T6 aluminum frame
w/ breathable mesh
6061 T6 aluminum frame
w/ breathable mesh
6061 T6 aluminum frame
w/ breathable mesh
6061 T6 aluminum frame
w/ breathable mesh
6061 T6 aluminum frame
w/ breathable mesh
6061 T6 aluminum frame
w/ breathable mesh
6061 T6
aluminum frame
w/ breathable
mesh
Seat Adjust
19″ fore/aft infinate steps 50-65 degree recline
4.25″ fore/aft 7mm steps
40-70 degree recline
4.25″ fore/aft 7mm steps
40-70 degree recline
4.25″ fore/aft 7mm steps
40-70 degree recline
fixed bottom
35-70 degree recline
fixed bottom
35-70 degree recline
fixed bottom
35-70 degree recline
4.25″ fore/aft 7mm steps
40-70 degree recline
4.25″ fore/aft 7mm steps
40-70 degree recline
4.25″ fore/aft 7mm steps
40-70 degree recline
19.75″ fore/aft infinite
35-80 steps
3″ front/7″ rear
50-70 degree front/40-70 degree rear
Boom Type
adjustable
boom
interchangable
4 sizes
interchangable
4 sizes
interchangable
4 sizes
adjustable
boom
adjustable
boom
adjustable
boom
adjustable
boom
adjustable
boom
adjustable
boom
fixed boom
3 sizes
interchangable
3 sizes
Pedals Type
standard
platform
standard
platform
standard
platform
standard
platform
standard
platform
standard
platform
None (at this level you want to choose your own)
standard
platform
standard
platform
Shimano
SPD clipless
Shimano
SPD clipless
standard
platform
Crankset/Rings
Alloy single 170mm 32t
RPM City Single 170mm 46t
Forged RPM triple 170
30/42/52
Hollow forged FSA triple 170
30/42/52
Forged RPM triple 170
30/42/52
Hollow forged FSA triple 170
30/42/52
FSA SLK Light carbon crankset (53/39t)
Forged RPM triple 170
30/42/52
Hollow forged FSA triple 170
30/42/52
FSA Gossamer MegaExo 170
30/42/53
FSA Gossamer MegaExo 170
30/42/53
FSA Gossamer MegaExo 170
30/42/54
or
IPS Triple 170
30/42/52
Bottom Bracket
Square taper
Square taper
Sealed Cartridge square spindle
RPM sealed cartridge
square taper
Sealed Cartridge square spindle
RPM sealed cartridge
square taper
Integrated into crankset, Mega XO
Sealed Cartridge square spindle
RPM sealed cartridge
square taper
Integrated in crankset
Integrated in crankset
Integrated in crankset
or
Square Taper (with IPS)
Chain Type
KMC Z72 8 speed
KMC Single Speed
KMC Z72
8 speed
KMC Z9000
9 speed
KMC Z72
8 speed
KMC Z9000
9 speed
KMC X9
KMC Z72
8 speed
KMC Z9000
9 speed
KMC X9
KMC X9
KMC Z9000
9 speed
Front Derailleur
N/A
N/A
Shimano Sora or Microshift
Shimano Tiagra or Sora triple
Shimano Sora or Microshift
Shimano Tiagra
triple
Sram Force
Shimano Sora
triple
Shimano Tiagra or Sora triple
Shimano
Ultegra
Shimano
Ultegra
Shimano Tiagra or Sora triple
Rear Derailleur
N/A
N/A
Shimano Altus or Microshift
Shimano Tiagra. Wide range option comes with LX long cage
Shimano Altus or Microshift
Shimano Tiagra. Wide range option comes with LX long cage
Sram X0
Shimano Altus
Shimano Tiagra. Wide range option comes with LX long cage
Sram X.9
Sram X.9
Shimano XT
Rover
Path
Cruiser Tour Zoomer Zoomer Elite SL Sport Sport Elite Sport Pro
Edge
Tandem
Cassette Size
19t or 25t cog
22t or 25t Cog
Shimano HG-40
11-30 8 speed
Shimano HG50
9 speed.
Wide range
option 11-32 9 speed
Shimano MegaRange
11-30 8 speed
Shimano HG50
9 speed.
Wide range option 11-32 9 speed
Sram PG-980 (11-34t)
Shimano MegaRange
11-30 8 speed
Shimano HG50
9 speed.
Wide range option 11-32 9 speed
Sram X.9
11-32 9 speed
Sram X.9
11-32 9 speed
Shimano HG50
11-32 9 speed
Shifters Set
Sturmey Archer twist shift
S-A
Sram MRX Comp
Gripshift
Shimano Dura Ace
bar end (optional Grip Shift)
Sram MRX Comp
Gripshift (optional Bar End)
SRAM Rockit Grip Shift (optional Bar End)
Sram X0
Sram MRX Comp
Gripshift (optional Grip Shift)
Shimano Dura Ace bar end (optional Grip Shift)
Sram X.9
Grip Shift (optional Thumb Shifter)
Sram X.9
Grip Shift (optional Thumb Shifter)
Shimano Dura Ace
bar end
Brake Levers
Promax Linear Pull
Promax Linear Pull
Promax Linear Pull
Avid Linear Pull
Promax Linear Pull
Avid Linear Pull
Avid BL-FR5
Promax Linear Pull
Avid Linear Pull
Avid Linear Pull
Avid Linear Pull
Avid Linear Pull
Brake Set
Zoom mech. disc
Unique
mechanical disc
Unique
mechanical disc
Avid BB-5
mechanical disc
Unique
mechanical disc
Avid BB-5
mechanical disc
Avid BB-7
mechanical disc
Unique
mechanical disc
Avid BB-5
mechanical disc
Avid BB-5
mechanical disc
Avid BB-5
mechanical disc
Avid BB-5
mechanical disc
Wheel Set
WizWheelz silver
machine built
WizWheelz silver
machine built
WizWheelz silver
machine built
WizWheelz silver
machine built w/ black hubs
WizWheelz silver
machine built
WizWheelz silver
machine built w/ black hubs
Custom Velocity AeroHeat wheelset with “superlight” rear hub, DT C-X-ray spokes and alloy nipples
WizWheelz silver
machine built
WizWheelz silver
machine built w/ black hubs
Velocity AeroHeat
hand built
Velocity AeroHeat
hand built
Velocity AeroHeat
hand built
Tires/Size
CST blackwall
w/ reflective strip
20 x 1.75 (406)
CST blackwall
w/ reflective strip
20 x 1.75 (406)
CST blackwall
w/ reflective strip
20 x 1.75 (406)
Schwalbe Marathon w/reflective strip 20 x 1.5 high pressure
CST blackwall w/ reflective strip
20 x 1.75 (406)
Schwalbe Marathon w/reflective strip 20 x 1.5 high pressure
Front 20×1.1, Rear 26×1.1
CST blackwall w/ reflective strip
20 x 1.75 (406)
Schwalbe Marathon w/reflective strip 20 x 1.5 high pressure
Schwalbe Marathon w/reflective strip Hi pressure
20 x 1.5 (406)
Schwalbe Marathon w/reflective strip Hi pressure
20 x 1.5 (406)
Schwalbe Marathon w/reflective strip Hi pressure
20 x 1.5 (406)
Wheelbase Length
1067 mm
42 inches
991 mm
39 inches
991 mm
39 inches
991 mm
39 inches
914 mm
36 inches
914 mm
36 inches
965 mm
38 inches
978 mm
38.5 inches
978 mm
38.5 inches
978 mm
38.5 inches
940 mm
37 inches
2337 mm
92 inches
Overall Length (med)
1854 mm
73 inches
1803 mm
71 inches
1803 mm
71 inches
1803 mm
71 inches
1778 mm
70 inches
1778 mm
70 inches
1879 mm
74 inches
1727 mm
68 inches
1727 mm
68 inches
1727 mm
68 inches
1753 mm
69 inches
3086 mm
121.5 inches
Track Width
768 mm
30.25 inches
800 mm
31.5 inches
800 mm
31.5 inches
800 mm
31.5 inches
699 mm
27.5 inches
699 mm
27.5 inches
692 mm
27.25 inches
749 mm
29.5 inches
749 mm
29.5 inches
749 mm
29.5 inches
705 mm
27.75 inches
800 mm
31.5 inches
Overall Width
838 mm
33 inches
864 mm
34 inches
864 mm
34 inches
864 mm
34 inches
768 mm
33 inches
768 mm
33 inches
762 mm
30 inches
838 mm
33 inches
838 mm
33 inches
838 mm
33 inches
800 mm
31.5 inches
864 mm
34 inches
Bot. Brkt. Height
330 mm
13 inches
337 mm
13.25 inches
337 mm
13.25 inches
337 mm
13.25 inches
394 mm
15.5 inches
394 mm
15.5 inches
406 mm
16 inches
356 mm
14 inches
356 mm
14 inches
356 mm
14 inches
324 mm
12.75 inches
337 mm
13.25 inches
Seat Height
740 mm
18.5 inches
241 mm
9.5 inches
241 mm
9.5 inches
241 mm
9.5 inches
216 mm
8.5 inches
216 mm
8.5 inches
229 mm
9 inches
241 mm
9.5 inches
241 mm
9.5 inches
241 mm
9.5 inches
241 mm
9.5 inches
241 mm
9.5 inches
Total Weight
19.1 kg
42 lb.
18.1 kg
40 lb.
16.8 kg
37 lb.
16.3 kg
36 lb.
15.4 kg
34 lb.
15.4 kg
34 lb.
13.2 kg
29 lb
14.9 kg
33 lb.
14.9 kg
33 lb.
14.1 kg
31 lb.
13.2 kg 29 lb. (Carbon Fiber)
13.6 kg 30 lb. (Aluminum)
27.2 kg
60 lb.
Combined Load Limit
181.4 kg
400 lb.***
136.1 kg
300 lb
136.1 kg
300 lb
136.1 kg
300 lb
124.7 kg
275 lb.
124.7 kg
275 lb.
113.5 kg
250 lb
113.5 kg
250 lb.
113.5 kg
250 lb.
113.5 kg
250 lb.
102.2 kg
225 lb.
204.3 kg
450 lb.
X-Seam Range
Available Colors
(custom colors can be run for an additional charge)
Green, Red, Blue, Orange, Yellow, Purple, Pink, White
Sunset Gold
Michigan
Blue
Sparkle
Red
Ultra Banana
Sunset Gold
Stock SL color is Sparkle Copper, custom colors available upon request Anodized Red, Silver, Blue, Green or Brass
Anodized Red, Silver, Blue, Green or Brass
Anodized Red, Silver, Blue, Green or Brass
Natural Carbon w/ Black Anodized Aluminum
Sparkle
Red
Turning Dimensions
5′ Radius
10′ Diameter
9.5′ Radius
19′ Diameter*
9.5′ Radius
19′ Diameter*
9.5′ Radius
19′ Diameter*
6′ Radius
12′ Diameter*
6′ Radius
12′ Diameter*
6′ Radius
12′ Diameter*
9.5′ Radius
19′ Diameter*
9.5′ Radius
19′ Diameter*
9.5′ Radius
19′ Diameter*
11.5′ Radius
23′ Diameter*
18′ Radius
36′ Diameter*
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