01-27-2012
Laid Back Cycles Makes Premiere Status
Fair Oaks California TerraTrike Dealer Laid Back Cycles have reached Premiere Dealer level in less than 3 months!Way to go Mickey and staff. We are glad you are aboard and part of the TerraTrike Family!. 2012 is going to be a great year!
01-23-2012
Grand Rapids among Top 25 bicycling cities in the US
A used merchandise consumer pricing website has listed Grand Rapids as not only the cheapest large market in which to buy a used bicycle in the United States, but ranks the city among the Top 25 nationwide for bicycling overall.
It’s a ranking sure please proponents of bicycle lanes, bike racks and other pro-bicycling policies they feel are essential to creating a bicycle culture in West Michigan.
Researcher and Priceonomics co-founder Rohin Dhar sifted through six month’s worth of used bicycle postings nationwide on Craigslist to find cities with the most listings per capita.
Read the entire article here
01-17-2012
New Sportster Review on BROL
One recumbent trike manufacturer that has seen much success in recent years is TerraTrike. Part of the reason is price: the Rover opened up an entirely new entry level trike pricepoint. And yet, some people wanted a little bit more – and then they unveiled the Rambler. Both of these trikes offered features that many buyers wanted, especially a comfortable ride on a trike that did not force them to squat very low. Yes, both trikes have been big hits, and while many of the more vociferous owners rebelled against any talk of “performance” – after all, they were riding them for far better reasons than “speed” – there were some out there who were thinking, how nice it would be to have the no-squat attribute with not just a bit more speed, but considerably more. In fact, these buyers would be willing to pay more, too. The result? Come join me in a ride on the new TerraTrike Sportster.
Read the entire review here.
01-09-2012
All Trikes Are In Stock!
Rovers!Ramblers!
Tour 2!
Sportsters!
Tandems!
All models, colors and sizes are now available and ready to become yours! Give us a call or visit your local dealer and start 2012 with an investment in your health.
12-12-2011
Picture Request For New Marketing!
For the first time, we would like to feature our actual customers in our ads. So, we are asking for photo and testimonial submissions to be considered for your chance to be immortalized in TerraTrikes marketing materials.
We have a very specific look in mind, and if you want to be considered, need to follow these guidelines for your photos:
- High quality / high resolution photos please - no cell phone or blurry images
- Photo should have you riding the trike
- Take photo from a low perspective - waist or knee height preferred
- Wear what you would normally wear to ride - helmets, bike shorts, etc. are NOT needed if you don’t normally ride with them.
- Pick a picturesque spot where you normally ride - preferably with little background distractions (i.e. people, signs,trash, etc.)
- The less accessories on the trike the better - or multiple shots with and without them.
- Leave lots of room in photo of background - I.E. don’t zoom in to fill photo with the trike. Use the rule of thirds if possible.
- Do not add any photo filters, color correction, blurring, touch up, etc.
- Include a short, 1 paragraph testimonial about how much you love your trike/how it’s helped you/etc.
- Zip up photos and testimonial and email to: Photos@terratrike.com
- No more than 5 photos per email
- Try to keep it under 2 mb
We are hoping to debut the new marketing this coming spring.
12-07-2011
New Tour II Assembly Videos Available
Geared (pun intended) mostly toward our dealers and their mechanics, these videos have proven to be a great tool even for the trike owner who like to work on their own trike.
12-02-2011
New Stocking Stuffer Accessories Added!
Choose from:• 3 Different Bike Pumps
• CO2 Inflators
• Pizza Cutter
• Magnetic Trainer Roller
• Training Mat
• Trike Alarm
....and more!
Click here to see them all!
11-25-2011
Free Bag & Flag Promotion Is Back!
That’s a $70 value!
Just send in a copy of your registration card along with a receipt showing where the trike was purchased and the accessories get mailed right to you. If you order a trike from us, we’ll ship right along with your trike.
With 5 different models that fit any type of riding, the most comfortable fully adjustable seat in the market and a lifetime warranty, there is no better time to buy a TerraTrike than now.
11-15-2011
Holiday Hours
Thank you and happy turkey day! Gobble Gobble!
11-14-2011
TerraTrike Unveils New Tour II
In celebration of TerraTrike’s 15th anniversary, they have promised to release 15 new products this year. Their latest offering, which finishes out the 15, is a new trike named the Tour II. The New Tour II is an upgrade to the platform which included the Path, long-time best seller Cruiser as well as the original Tour models. TerraTrike earlier this year discontinued both only to now be rolled into the new Tour II.
The new Tour II will feature the same award winning frame design along with a few new twists. Standard now on all models are the locking ProMax brake levers as well as a new tighter turning radius and still featuring linkage steering. It also comes standard with the new sliding seat bracket that is currently being used on the Rambler model. This allows for quick adjustments between riders of similar leg length and gives the seat a sleeker look.
The new Tour II will come in the popular Sunset Gold color and ship with 3 different decal colors for customization - Silver, Brick and Blue. It will also be available in four different component levels starting at $1399.00.
“The Path, Cruiser, and Tour have all been rolled into one model now”, says Jeff Yonker, Marketing Director at TerraTrike. “This makes it much less confusing to the consumer and streamlines our line now to where we have only four different model plus our Tandem - The Rover, The Rambler, The Tour II and the Sportster - Each available in three to four different component level packages.”
“The Tour II is the culmination of 15 years of refinement to the platform that started it all” says Yonker. “With the new improvements, it’s ready to take on another 15 years.”
The Tour II will be available in four different component levels beginning in December of 2011. TerraTrike is taking pre-orders now.
Click here to learn more
11-01-2011
TerraTrike Welcomes New Dealer - Laid Back Cycles
Laid Back Cycles started in the 70′s when owner Mickey at the age of nine had a crazy idea of starting “The Bike Shop” in his back yard shed. Eventually Mickey’s mom asked him to clean up the shed and he sold his collection to a local bike shop. Years later in the mid 90′s he bought a local bike shop in Folsom California and grew it to one of the most productive bike shops in the area selling over 400 bikes a year.Welcome to the family Mickey!
11-01-2011
TerraTrike Welcomes New Dealer - Bent Up Cycles
Bent Up Cycles began in 2003 and over the course of seven and a half years, they’ve not only grown into becomming one of Californias largest recumbent dealers, but grew out of their first shop.In 2010 they decided to move to an even better location - North Hollywood! North Hollywood is close to public access, including the Red and Orange lines, the 170 and 101 freeways, and the Orange Line bike path. NoHo has a large cycling population, and they’ve settled in nicely. The local neighborhood provides more walk-in business than their location in Van Nuys, and recumbent customers still don’t have a problem finding them.
Congrats and welcome to everyone at Bent Up. We’re happy to have you aboard!
10-31-2011
More Fall Ride Pictures
10-31-2011
TerraTrike Attending Fiit4Life Expo This Weekend
TerraTrike along with thie Casa Grande Arizona dealer Round Trip Bicycles, will be attending the Anthem at Merrill Ranch - Fitt4Life Expo.The Expo exists to connect, educate and inform the residents of the southeast valley, specifically Pinal County, with the resources they need to live a healthy, happy lifestyle.
TerraTrike will be one of the hundred vendors attending and will have several models available for sale as well as a large track for test riding.
Put on by the community of Anthem at Merrill Ranch, the FITT for Life Expo is an interactive educational experience for the whole family. At this free event, you’ll be able to learn about new technology and products, interview local health & wellness providers, attend seminars led by regional medical experts, receive an array of free health screenings, experience world-class cooking demos by a local celebrity chef, enjoy extreme rides (that would be us) and attractions like our 150’ zip line, and so much more! Whether you’re six or sixty they’ll have something for you.
10-05-2011
TerraTrike Featured on Good Morning Sacramento
10-04-2011
2011 Dealer Awards
It’s time again where we award our top 10 highest grossing dealers. However this year, we extended it to include our Top 20 dealers. These dealers all will receive a special Top 10 or Top 20 decal for their store.
This years Top dealers:
- Barr Bike and Fitness
- Utah Trikes
- Suncoast Bicycles
- Sun Cyclery
- Hostel Shoppe
- Peddlers
- Penn Cycle and Fitness
- Fairfield Cyclery
- Coventry Cycle Works
- Northwest Recumbent Cycles
- Jersey Bents
- Easy Street Recumbents
- Bike America
- Tandem, Touring and Recumbent Bikes
- Wheel & Sprocket
- Spin Zone
- Mt. Airy Bicycles
- Paradise Bicycles
- Heartland Bicycle
- Bicycle Man
In addition, we are debuting a new award titled "Dealer of the Year". The DOTY award is open to ALL dealers and voted on by the staff of TerraTrike. With over 20 different criteria ranging from local marketing to product knowledge, we tally the scores and award that dealer with a special certificate and decal. This years inaugural recipient is:
Barr Bike and Fitness - Des Moines Iowa Honorable Mentions:
Runner up: Fairfield Cyclery
Growth in Sales: Sun Cyclery
New Dealer: Heartland Bicycle
Customer Service: Northwest Recumbent Cycles
Marketing: Fairfield Cyclery
Store: Angletech
Custom Shop: Utah Trikes
Congrats to all of our dealers for making this another banner year.
09-26-2011
New Rambler Review on BROL
I have not seen a more eagerly anticipated trike – posters on our forum greeted the anouncement of its impending release with cheers, and each subsequent delay with jeers. Finally, it is released. Some early adopters have already received the trike, but many more are pestering dealers with questions about details, how it differs from existing TT models, and how long before there are more in stock for test rides and possible purchase. I was lucky enough to get my hands on one for a review.
Click here to read the complete review
09-13-2011
Meet Brett Houdek and Read His Inspiring Story
By Brett Houdek - Racine, Wisconsin
I am a 270-pound, 6-foot, 28-year-old guy, who participated in the Cream City Cycle Club Century Classic’s 55-mile ride on Sunday, August 28, 2011. It was my first official ride and I was extremely excited, as well as a little bit nervous, to participate in the long adventure. I traveled through the following Wisconsin areas: Waterford, the Village of Rochester, the Town of Rochester, Honey Lake, Elkhorn, Troy, and East Troy. Throughout my ride, I had conversations with various members of the Cream City Cycle Club. I told them my personal story and why it would be a great triumph in my life to complete the 55-mile ride. After listening to my tale, they strongly urged me to write my story down so that others could read about it. Well, this is that story – my story – and I sincerely hope it offers a glimpse of inspiration to others.Read the entire story here
09-08-2011
Rover Tandem review on BROL
BentriderOnline.com has reviewed the Rover Tandem attachment: TerraTrikes entry-level Rover has been an unmitigated success. It’s sold in huge numbers and has brought a lot of new riders into the recumbent trike segment. It’s also proven to be a very adaptable design that has spawned several rather major modifications. The most major of these is TerraTrike’s $899 tandem attachement. I got a chance to try one of these out with my son recently. We didn’t ride it long enough for a full on review, but I thought I’d share what we learned here
At first glance, the Rover tandem looks like… well… a Rover tandem. The tandem kit retains the same square tube, industrial look of the single. I don’t think that anyone will ever call it pretty but it works. I didn’t have a scale handy but when we moved the Tandem around I found that it didn’t feel nearly as heavy as I expected it to be.
My stoker was my 12 year old son. He’s about 5’2” and around 90 pounds. I’m 5’11” and about 200 lbs. We both fit on the Rover Tandem just fine with plenty of room for adjustment either way..
Read the entire review here
09-01-2011
Ramblers are HERE.......
Well, they will be once we ship them all out, which we are working hard at doing. If you have a Rambler on this first order, be a little more patient - they are coming!
If you haven’t ordered one yet, you better jump on it as the second shipment due in October is also almost entirely pre-sold.
Doors opened - Ready to start unloading
The birth of a new model!
Of course it had to be 90 degrees today
Order #1 goes to Irene in Las Vegas via Utah Trikes
08-30-2011
New How-To Videos Are Up
08-30-2011
Labor Day Hours
08-29-2011
Meet Ken & Jen Who Pedaled 7000 Miles For Organ Donor Awareness
Read their story here
08-29-2011
TerraTrike Announces New Trike Carrier
Click here to order
08-01-2011
TerraTrike Featured In AARP Article
A Whole New Ride: Three-Wheel Bicycles David Lawson first tried a recumbent tricycle when his chiropractor told him that commuting to his job at the University of California, Santa Barbara, on a mountain bike was wreaking havoc with his neck and posture. Lawson had been an avid mountain biker for years and was determined to find another exercise he enjoyed.Read the entire article here
It was like sitting in a lounge chair," says Lawson. "Before, I was all tensed, with my shoulders to hold up." Now retired and 63, Lawson says, "If I don’t get to ride every couple of days, I’m sad. I need that endorphin fix."
Today, more older riders than ever are riding recumbent trikes. As the price has come down, more younger buyers are trying trikes, but the 50-plus crowd continues to lead the trend. TerraTrike and Catrike, the two biggest companies that sell the style, estimate that at least 75 percent of their customers are over 50. It makes sense: Recumbent trikes benefit riders who experience many conditions common in older people.
07-19-2011
Shipping Costs Increasing on August 1st
If you are on the fence about purchasing a trike - now is the time to place your order. We will honor the $149/$249 shipping cost on any trikes purchased or pre-ordered - regardless if in stock or not - up until August 1.
07-14-2011
My Trike Ride With Ralston
They rode 7 hours to their performance destination at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts.
This is a short video of their journey.
07-13-2011
TerraTrike Experiences Unprecedented Growth - Inventory Runs Low
This season has been a crazy one. Besides un-veiling 15 new products for our 15th anniversary year, we’ve been operating at 100 mph since March. We have experienced a phenomenal growth this year. We planned for it and even re-adjusted mid season and we still are out-selling our predictions. So we would like to say “Thank You” to everyone who has purchased product this year and to our fabulous Dealers who have enthusiastically embraced our brand and are also having a great season.
It’s been hard. It takes a lot of work and dedication to run TerraTrike and our staff is by far the best in the industry. Jack often says “There are a lot of other things we could be doing if we wanted to get rich” - running a trike business is not one of them. However, we all love what we do, are passionate about the product and enjoy seeing people get back to riding that before didn’t have any options to do so. This is why we do what we do.
So with that, we are running very low on certain products - completely sold out on others. “Good product sells out” one of our dealers recently said. Although I’m frequently told that this is a GOOD problem to have, I still want everyone to be able to ride this season. So pre-ordering your trike is especially important at this point. We have more product coming shortly, but at the rate we are moving, the next shipments might be entirely pre-sold. So, don’t delay. Jump on the bandwagon. Join the family. Make an investment in your health and call one of our sales assistants and get on our list before it’s too late.
Jeff Yonker
Marketing Manager
06-29-2011
4th of July Hours
Please take some time this weekend to remember the troops and celebrate with a trike ride.
06-22-2011
New Shirts Are In - Sizes Up To 5XL!
We just got in a shipment of new shirts.Both Womens and Mens in both long sleeve and short sleeve. Pick from various colors and select shirts have sizes now up to 5XL!
Click here to see
06-14-2011
Man Builds SUV Velomobile From a Rover
Dan Kellers winter project was to build a velomobile using the TerraTrike Rover as a base platform. To say he took it to the next level is, well, an understatement."Last fall, I discovered velomobiles through a website on electric vehicle projects. Having built a recumbent bike from scratch way back in the mid-1980’s, when I saw the velomobiles, I thought to myself, "I could build one of those!" It didn’t take me long to start the design process. Well, a few weeks later, in December 2010, I fell off the roof of my house while shoveling snow. I broke my right heel and three vertebrae in my lower back. By God’s grace, I didn’t require any surgery, but I wasn’t supposed to walk for 3 months. Since I couldn’t do much else, shortly after the accident, I got out my drafting paper and started drawing the blueprint for the "SUV" (Sustainable Utility Velomobile), built around TerraTrike’s Rover. That project became my "work" for the winter to keep me from driving myself crazy with a severe case of cabin fever. Instead, I drove my family crazy, as I transformed our family room into a velomobile factory! As I progressed in my recovery, the "SUV" developed from idea to reality. Now I ride my Rover "SUV" nearly every day. It’s been a great way to restore my strength."
The SUV, which closely resembles a Jeep Liberty, has working tailights, headlights, working windshield wipers and an interior that rivals many peoples cars.
SPECS:
Built around the TerraTrike Rover recumbent trike frame.
Length 7’ 1”
Width 34” (It will fit through a 36” door.)
Height 51 ¾” (Taller than some sport cars.)
Turning diameter 21’ (It can easily do a U-turn in most streets and roads.)
Wheelbase length 42”
Sturmey-Archer 8 speed internal hub.
Brakes Zoom mechanical disc.
500 watt mid drive 24 volt motor
30 Amp hour 24 volt LiFePO4 battery.
Complete 12 Volt lighting system and horn. 9 Amp hour battery
Total weight including the batteries 149 lbs.
Combined (You and your cargo) Load Limit 250 lbs.
Three 20” wheels
Gear inches 24-80
Two side mirrors and a rearview mirror.
More photos can be found here.
06-06-2011
TerraTrike Unveils New Sportster Trike
Kentwood, MI (June 6, 2011) – In celebration of TerraTrike’s 15th anniversary, they have promised to release 15 new products this year. Their latest offering is the brand new Sportster recumbent trike. The new Sportster combines the Zoomer and Sport models in to a sleek new design. It’s aluminum frame, direct steering and artisan build quality is the culmination of their 15 years experience with trike design.
With a wider track width and longer wheelbase, the trike was designed to go fast.
“This trike is definitely a speed demon”, says Jeff Yonker, Marketing Director at TerraTrike. “We started with a no-compromise approach to design and have come up with a trike that not only accelerates faster, climbs better and maintains high speeds easier than any trike we’ve ever ridden, but is also a beautiful work of art. On top of all that it’s completely built in the USA.”
“If your goal is to simply move as fast as possible under your own power, then look no further. This is the supercar of trikes, and a complete thrill to ride” says Yonker.
With this announcement TerraTrike has also discontinued the Zoomer model.
The Sportster comes stock with a 26” rear wheel and will be available in four different component levels beginning in Fall of 2011. TerraTrike is taking pre-orders now.
Learn more by clicking here
06-03-2011
New Lights In Stock
Q-Lite Superlight Tail Light
Q-Lite Star-Win Head Light
Q-Lite Smooth Ultra Head Light
Q-Lite Owl Head Light
Q-Lite Super Bright Tail Light
06-01-2011
TerraTrike featured in Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
WizWheelz in Kentwood, Mich. sell recumbent trikes. Despite the state’s dismal economy, the company has seen 40 percent growth for the past three years, marketing manager Jeff Yonker says. Their original clientele consisted primarily of Baby Boomers who wanted to stay in shape. But many buyers are considering their TerraTrikes as an alternative to automobiles for their commute.
"Whenever the gas prices go up, our phones ring even more," Yonker says. "But it’s almost become a non-factor.
"A lot of people like to ride them just for the fun of it. They’re kind of like a small mini-go cart," he says. "People are riding longer distances now. They’re looking for something that’s a lot more comfortable for longer rides. The recumbent trikes are like sitting in a beach chair."
Read the complete article as well as more about other 3 wheeled trikes here.
06-01-2011
TerraTrike Hires Christy Yonker
TerraTrike has hired Christy Yonker as an additional sales/customer service assistant to assist with the growing department. Christy, who also happens to be the wife of Marketing Director Jeff Yonker, comes to the TerraTrike family from a lifetime of working in the customer service field.
It’s a safe bet that you will be talking to her sooner or later if you call us.
05-25-2011
Closed For Memorial Day
We will however be taking phone orders during the hours of 9:00-5:00 EST on Monday only.
05-24-2011
TerraTrike Rovers Featured on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Two TerraTrikes were featured on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Monday night.Jimmy and special guest Queen Latifah Raced 2 Rovers around the studio for 2 laps with Jimmy eventually winning.
The trikes were supplied by Top 10 Dealer Jersey Bents in Hamilton Square, NJ.
Watch the video below
05-12-2011
TerraTrike Featured at TEDx
TerraTrike is proud to participate in this event that supports "Innovation worth sharing""For West Michigan, it’s a great opportunity to continue to increase the sophistication level and bring new ideas to the region" says Rick Glasser, vice president of marketing and product management for office and educational furniture maker Izzy+.
Read the complete story in the Grand Rapids Press
05-03-2011
TerraTrike (re) Hires Pete Hall
TerraTrike has hired long time summer mechanic Pete Hall to a permanent position of R&D Assistant. Pete has worked with us for several summers while pursuing his Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Industrial Design from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Now graduated, Pete has returned to help with the many projects we have in house.
He brings a skillset that works well with our future projects as well as a familiarity with the company and it’s workings.
Besides being an avid biker and sporting a mean beard, Pete enjoys taxidermy, animal husbandry and small engine repair in his spare time.
Welcome Back Pete!
05-03-2011
"Like" Us On Facebook For Free Stuff This Summer
We are going to be giving away some fun items and accessories to random fans of TerraTrikes Facebook page this summer!Sign up and then tell your friends to sign up to recieve a chance to win these cool prizes. You never know what we might give away!
Click here to become a fan
05-02-2011
BROL’s Larry Varney Reviews The Zoomer
It’s been a long time since I have reviewed a TerraTrike. In fact, it was the debut Edge, the carbon fiber trike with the chain running through a frame tube. Wow, that was a long time ago! So, I think I’m due, right? I thought so – and I grabbed the opportunity to ride a TerraTrike Zoomer.
This isn’t a new model – in fact, a friend of mine had one a couple or so years ago, even bought the optional 26″ rear wheel for it. He rode it all over the place, put lots of miles on it. He rode it so much, that I never did get a chance to try it out – which helps explain my eagerness in grabbing some time on this Zoomer.
One of the first things I noticed on my friend’s trike, as well as on this one, is the handgrip position. I am so used to haveing vertical handgrips on trikes, that it just seemed so odd, looking at the horizontal ones on this Zoomer. But after riding it for a while, I thought: why aren’t there more like this? It’s comfortable, and feels so natural.
For those of you familiar with some of the other models in the TerraTrike lineup, the feel of the steering may be a bit different, a result of the Zoomer having direct steering, as opposed to the indirect in most of the other TT trikes. At first, you may think oh my, this is “twitchy”. Give yourself a bit of time and a handful of miles, and you’ll be thinking “responsive” instead. This trike does not hesitate to go where you point it!
Read the entire review here
04-23-2011
TerraTrike & Top 10 Dealer Barr Bike Puts Theft Victim Back On The Road
After hundreds of NewsChannel8 viewers called in to ask how they could help, there is a happy ending to the story of a man who lost his recumbent trike to thieves.
View video here
04-13-2011
Rambler Color Update
We’ve just added a new Orange color option for the Rambler.See the new color on the Rambler page.
If you have pre-ordered a Rambler, you will need to call and designate if you would like the Orange or Green color option.
04-13-2011
TerraTrike on Buses
TerraTrike owners William and Linda Newman of Omaha Nebraska are featured in an ad that will be displayed on buses throughout the metro area.
The ad is for an organization called Live Well Omaha that seeks to improve the communities health by promoting cycling - Something we here at TerraTrike agree whole heartedly with!
Thanks and congratulations to William and Linda for submitting. they win a free TerraTrike T-Shirt. Get one of our trikes featured in YOUR newspaper, TV news program or local advertising and win a free T-shirt for spreading the word!
04-08-2011
TerraTrike Announces New Trike Named Rambler
In celebration of TerraTrike’s 15th anniversary, they have promised to release 15 new products this year. Their latest offering is the brand new Rambler recumbent trike.With its sleek styling, higher seat, round tubing and adjustable seat, the Rambler is the love-child of their popular Rover and Cruiser models, taking the best of both and creating an exciting new trike.
The Rambler starts off with a newly engineered "crossbow" style frame thats adds even more stabilty and comfort. Fabricated from round chro-moly steel tubing with an adjustable aluminum boom the frame is sleek and stylish. TerraTrike then gave it a new “Coffee Shop” color scheme of an asparagus green color with custom color decals so you can customize your trike to your liking. Custom colors are also available for an additional charge.
They’ve kept the direct steering and comfort-grip horizontal handlebars of the Rover design, but shortened the overall length and wheel base more similar to the Cruiser.
However, the most exciting feature of the Rambler is its gearing. Available as an internal 8 speed, externally derailluered 24 or 27 speed and features 4 different component levels.
“The Rover was, no doubt, very well received in the market, and we are very pleased to see the trike helping so many new people get into or back into cycling. But, there are still a lot of people asking for something similar but with a more refined design and more gearing, so we created the Rambler.” says Jeff Yonker, Marketing Director at TerraTrike. “We think this design combines all the great features of the Rover and Cruiser and then takes it to the next level.”
The Rambler also comes with a new improved TerraTrike adjustable seat. Recline adjustments from 40 to 90 degrees allows the rider, not the manufacturer, to set the angle at which you feel most comfortable - and at 15" high, it’s still a full 5" taller than most trikes. Similar to the Rover, the seat also slides along the frame allowing for quick adjustments for riders with similar leg lengths. This trike is easy to get in and out of and adjusts in seconds.
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 Rambler into places that had never before been accessible to trikes. They’ve also included locking brake levers as a standard component so you’ll stay put once you get to where you’re going. No more rubber bands or velcro straps!
The Ramblers will retail at $1399 to $2399 depending on the component level you choose and will be available mid-July. TerraTrike and their dealers are taking pre-orders now.
Click here to learn more
04-07-2011
Saturday Showroom Hours Change
,br> We are now open from 10am to 2pm EST.
04-01-2011
Saturday Hours Begin!
We will be open from 11:00am - 3:00pm.
03-31-2011
Alien Aircraft have been spotted over TerraTrike
03-15-2011
TerraTrike Unveils New Rover Tandem Attachment
The conversion requires the disconnection of the rear section of the trike and the addition of the new tandem frame extension in the middle. New included chains and chain tubes, stoker seat, crank, handlebars and all necessary fastners and hardware are also included. The stoker seat features the same adjustable quick release as the original Rover seat and allows for a wide range of rider sizes.
The Tandem kit will retail for $899.
“This new Tandem attachment not only adds more value and functionality to any Rover,” explains marketing Director Jeff Yonker, “But this also means there is now a Tandem recumbent trike out there for $1598”.
“We think this will have huge implications in the rental and special needs market”, said Yonker. “But we also think that it allows everyone with a Rover to now have that second rider capability. We are constantly innovating, improving and adding value to your TerraTrike - and this is no exception.
The Rover Tandem claims to have the tightest turning radius of any Tandem in the market and works with any single and 8 speed Rover. 3 Speed Rovers require an additional 8 speed wheel. They are taking pre-orders now.
Click here to order
03-10-2011
Insider Information - Price Increases Coming
03-08-2011
Like Running A Business Selling Tricycles To Adults?
Men’s Journal Names Grand Rapids The City Where You Can "Take A Chance On A Crazy Idea"
Taking note of Rick DeVos and his idea of holding an art competition where the public uses new media to vote (ArtPrize), Men’s Journal calls Grand Rapids a city where crazy ideas can take root.
As part of it’s "Best Places To Live 2011" issue, the magazine featured Grand Rapids under the tag "Take A Chance On A Crazy Idea."
The article pointed to the area’s art and design heritage, with Kendall College of Art and Design and the presence of Steelcase and Herman Miller.
The short feature also mentioned that Grand Rapids has the largest number of LEED-certified green buildings, has a thriving restaurant and brewing scene, and is home to a noted "culinary institute," which is located at Grand Rapids Community College (the school was not mentioned by name).
The recognition is a contrast to a recent online Newsweek article that listed Grand Rapids as among the nation’s "dying" cities. Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell sent a letter to the magazine’s publishers taking exception to the label and inviting them to come see the place for themselves.
03-08-2011
TerraTrike Adds 3 New Employees
These new team members will not only make us run smoother but also keep your customer experience with us at the level you expect - The best in the industry!
Meet our new team members:
James Sherwin - Sales Associate
Brett Lynch - Production Assistant
Jenny Schlatter - Sales Assistant
03-02-2011
Rover Sighting on Local News!
Click here to see the video and FF to 1:25
Thanks and congratulations to Kevin for submitting. He wins a free TerraTrike T-Shirt. Get one of our trikes featured in YOUR newspaper or TV news program and win a free T-shirt for spreading the word!
03-01-2011
Rovers Now Available With New Frame Improvements
The new improvements include a the absence of the four main frame bolts. In their place are four corner mounted set screws. This allows for a tighter joint that makes the trike easier to assemble and disassemble as well as allowing the seat to move freely over a much greater length of the main tube. The set screws also prevent users from over-tightening the bolts and deforming frame tubes. In addition to these improvements, chain tubes will now be held in place using a custom clamping method, thus eliminating the zip ties that were used in the past. And lastly, the rubber grips are being replaced with a more comfortable foam style (Rover 1 model only).
“These improvements add even more value to the Rover platform,” says Marketing Director Jeff Yonker. “The assembly, dis-assembling and adjusting of the size of these trikes have just gotten light years easier.”
The Rover 3 speed will also be increasing in price to $899 on March 15th.
The Rover frame improvements are available now on all new orders.
02-25-2011
Breaking The Law...on his Rover!
NOPD Mounted Division Prepares for Mardi Gras
By Eliot Kamenitz, The Times-Picayune
Bill Hay took his recumbent trike for an afternoon ride and found himself having to share the road as the New Orleans Police Department Mounted Division along with supporting riders from the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office gave a brief demonstration of maneuvers for the Media on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 near their stables at Harrison Avenue near Marconi Drive in City Park. NOPD Superintendent Ronal Serpas gave a briefing about the officers who were once again preparing for patrol, crowd control and parading for the Mardi Gras Season. NOPD said there would be 23 of their officers working on horseback with seven additional deputies from the Sheriff’s Office.
Editors Note: Travis from RecumbantJournal.com alerted us to this photo of Bill and his Rover. Thanks to Travis and congratulations to Bill who gets a free TerraTrike T-Shirt. Get one of our trikes featured in YOUR newspaper or TV news program and win a free T-shirt for spreading the word!
Read the complete article here
02-14-2011
TerraTrike Announces New $699 Single Speed Rover Model
In celebration of TerraTrike’s 15th anniversary, they have promised to release 15 new products this year. The first offering is a single speed version of their highly popular Rover model. Designed for the person who doesn’t need multiple gears, it will be the perfect runabout trike, perfect for rentals, campgrounds or just running down to the coffee shop. “We discovered that there was a segment of our customers where even 3 gears were not needed,” explains Jeff Yonker, Marketing Manager for TerraTrike. “The beauty is that the Rover 1 has a great entry level price point and it’s still easily upgradeable should they desire more gears at a later time.”
The Rover single speed also comes with some new improvements to the platform. First is the absence of the four main frame bolts. In their place are four corner mounted set screws. This allows for a tighter joint that makes the trike easier to assemble and disassemble as well as allowing the seat to move freely over a much greater length of the main tube. The set screws also prevent users from over-tightening the bolts and deforming frame tubes. In addition to these improvements, chain tubes will now be held in place using a custom clamping method, thus eliminating the zip ties that were used in the past. And lastly, the rubber grips are being replaced with a more comfortable foam style.
“This single speed model really excites us and our dealers. There are multiple applications this trike will be perfect for.” said Yonker.
The single speed Rover will retail for $699 and will be available at the beginning of March. They are taking pre-orders now.
Click here to see more
02-14-2011
TerraTrike Announces New Aerospoke and Samagaga Wheel Availabilty
In celebration of TerraTrike’s 15th anniversary, they have promised to release 15 new products this year. The latest offering is a custom line of Aerospoke and Samagaga wheelsets for their popular recumbent trike models. The 20” Aerospoke models will be available in a carbon fiber grey color and custom colors by special order. The wheels, which are specifically made to handle the unique forces imposed by recumbent trikes have been reinforced for stiffness and the use of disc brakes.
“These wheels are not only solid as a rock, but gives any trike a sleek look”, says Jeff Yonker, Marketing Manager at TerraTrike. “Pair these wheels with a custom color that matches your trike and just watch the heads turn.”
The wheels, which currently only come in a 20” version, work on every TerraTrike except the Rover and Path models. Pricing for the carbon fiber grey will be $1299 per wheel set (set of three) with the custom colors being an additional $250 per set. Aerospoke wheels are U.S. made in Michigan.
The Samagaga wheels are an aluminum spoke “Mag” style rim. Also only available in a 20” model, these wheels will only be available in a silver color. The 3 wheel set will retail for $599 and again will fit all models except the Rover and Path.
Both wheels sets will be available the first part of April and they are taking pre-orders now.
Click here to order Aerospokes or Click here to order Samagaga
02-10-2011
TerraTrike Featured on RapidGrowthMedia.com
2011 is the 15th year anniversary of WizWheelz and the TerraTrike brand, but there won’t be any party -- just more work, innovation and growth.
Not content to pedal by serenely on the success of 2010, during which they shook up the industry by introducing Rover, a $795 radically designed trike, which ended up being the "Trike of the Year" on BentriderOnline.com, TerraTrike will rolling out 15 new products this year including 8 new trikes and 7 accessories.
Read the whole article here.
02-02-2011
TerraTrike Garage Sale Is Back
It’s that time of year again where we clean out the backroom and warehouse. Over the year we accumulate a variety of gear for various reasons and when it’s time to clean them out - you benefit! From demo trikes to one-of-a-kind prototypes, slightly used parts, misprints, over-stocks and closeouts, there is plenty for you to rummage through and find a deal. Click here to check out the deals
01-26-2011
TerraTrike Celebrates 15th Anniversary With 15 New Products
Beginning in February, the company will release a total of 15 new products in celebration of their 15 years in business. “We’ve got some pretty exciting things coming out this year,” explains Marketing Director Jeff Yonker. “Last years Rover model introduction was just the tip of the iceberg”.
The Rover model, released last Spring, was a ground breaking design that featured a higher seat, modular frame design, tighter turning radius and a unheard of $799 price tag. Both the 8 and 3 speed models were highly successful and because of that awarded “Trike of the Year” from BentriderOnline.com.
“Anyone who thought we were going to just rest on the laurels of the success of the Rover will be surprised at what we’ve got coming next.” said Yonker.
No exact dates have been announced for the debut of the new products, except that they will begin sometime in February and continue throughout the year.
01-10-2011
TerraTrike Dealer Changes Lives Once Again
With a smile and a flourish, Gary Dagastine pulled off the white sheet that covered Kate Danner’s new bike.
She clambered aboard and settled into the wide seat, her shoes on the metal floorboards, her hands on the big crank that powered the three-wheeled machine. Dagastine gave her a push, Kate turned the handles and the bike started rolling.
"It’s cool," said Kate, a soft-spoken 13-year-old from Coeur d’Alene. "It felt good. I like it."
The one-of-a-kind contraption was unveiled Saturday at Northwest Recumbent Cycles in Post Falls, a company Dagastine
owns and operates. About six months earlier, Kate’s parents, Suzie and Jason Danner, had contacted Dagastine and inquired about a special bike for their daughter.
"Now that I think of it, he never actually gave us a quote," Suzie recalled in an e-mail. "I told him it wouldn’t be until this next spring, but he said he wanted to meet her to see what would work for her, so he could start working on it."
Click here to read the entire story.
01-10-2011
TerraTrike Featured In Prominent Marketing Blog
Lagniappe defined: A marketing lagniappe, i.e. purple goldfish, is any time a business goes above and beyond to provide a ‘little something extra’. It’s that unexpected surprise that’s thrown in for good measure.See the article here
How do you stand out in the sea of sameness? How do you win repeat customers and influence word of mouth? What’s Your Purple Goldfish?
01-04-2011
Rover Wins Trike Of The Year Award
"The TerraTrike Rover isn’t the prettiest trike that came out in 2010. It’s also not the most technologically advanced. However, the simple fact that it is a truly good trike available at a price point that was complete unheard of a year ago, makes it an easy choice for Trike of the Year. The Rover handles well, is easy to get on and off of, comes apart for easy transport and is highly customizable… all for a starting price of just $799. TerraTrike reports that a vast majority of Rovers are being sold to first time recumbent riders. And they’ve sold A LOT of them. Will this be a trike we look back at and call a “game changer”? I don’t know… But I do know that it is very worthy of this award."
12-28-2010
Need To Spend Your Flex Money?
Every year we have have customers who don’t realize that most Flexible Spending Accounts will allow for the purchase of a TerraTrike.
We will be open every day this week and until 12:00 noon on the 31st to take your orders!
USE it or LOSE it! - Get a trike now!
12-28-2010
New Years Eve Hours
12-08-2010
Get It By Xmas Shipping Cut Off Dates
TRIKES – Guaranteed before Christmas if ordered by December 10th (by the 20th – see below)
KNOW THIS: ““December 20th through Friday December 31st we cannot guarantee time in transit due to the holidays, but your product is guaranteed and you can always file if you have a claim. Its just the time in transit can’t be. This is normal with freight carriers during this season. Urgent service through 800-333-7400 will guarantee time in transit during those days but they will charge a higher rate. Most shipments experience no issues…but they want you to know that they cannot guarantee the time, but usually everything is fine.” – UPS Freight
*Customers MUST call the 1.800 number to schedule a delivery to have it delivered on Dec 22 or before (Freight does not deliver Dec 23-27). Once again, last delivery date is Dec 22 – if they’re closer to Michigan, they will have a couple days extension.
SMALL PKG – Guaranteed before Christmas **
UPS Ground: 12.16.10
UPS 3day Select: 12.20.10
UPS 2ndday Air: 12.21.10
UPS Next day Air: 12.22.10
12-06-2010
Pardon Our Dust!
From now until mid-January our inside track might be temporarily unavailable so please call first if you’re planning on making a special trip to our showroom.
12-01-2010
New Shirts & Improved Cart
We’ve added 2 new shirts!We have a short sleeve shirt that features the TerraTrike Trikers logo and is 100% ring spun cotton. It comes in a variety of colors in bot mens and womans sizes.
And we now also have a long sleeve cotton shirt that features the new single TerraTrike triker logo. Also available in assorted colors and sizes.
What better way to show off your TerraTrike pride!
And when ordering online, check out our new and improved - easier to navigate shopping cart! We’ve made the categories and navigation easier for you to find the products your looking for.
11-25-2010
Black Friday Sale
All available items have been discounted within our shopping cart and will also be honored for all called in orders.
This is the perfect time to get those holiday gifts for the triker on your gift list!
11-24-2010
Thanksgiving Store Hours
We will be open for phone orders and phone support only on Friday November 26th (Showroom Not Open) and then back to normal hours on Monday November 29th.
Have a Great Thanksgiving Everyone!
11-08-2010
TerraTrike Heading West!
TerraTrike will be heading out west to the Phoenix Arizona area from Nov 12th through the 17th.We will be attending the Del Web Sun City Anthem Fit For Life Expo from 10-4pm on Nov 13th, and then we will be at our Casa Grande dealer, Round Trip Bikeshop on Nov 15th for a little dealer event. We will have trikes to test ride (including the Rover!) as well as some new accessories and all kinds of stuff!
Stop by and say hi if you’re in the area. We’ll have goodies!
(note: It’s just Ben and Jeff going - the rest of the staff will still be around to help you with your orders/concerns)
10-19-2010
Top 10 Dealers Announced
They are in order:
- Utah Trikes
- Suncoast Bicycles Plus
- Hostel Shoppe
- Barr Bike & Fitness
- Peddlers, LLC
- Edina Bike and Sport
- Northwest Recumbent Cycles, Inc.
- Easy Street Recumbents
- Jersey Bents
- Fairfield Cyclery
Congratulations to ALL of our dealers for making 2010 a great year.
10-18-2010
New Instructional Videos
Click here to see them all
10-01-2010
FREE Bag and Safety Reflector Package
We’ve brought back our popular Bag and ... deal and changed it up a bit.From October 1st through December 31st, you can receive a FREE seat bag and the new Reflective Safety Package when you purchase a new TerraTrike from one of our qualified dealers or from us directly.
Thats a $70 value!
All you have to do is send in your warranty card and a receipt showing where you purchased it and we’ll mail it right to you. Customers purchasing directly from TerraTrike will receive their bag and reflective safety package in with their trike delivery.
Now is the best time to purchase your trike! Lead times are short and this offer only runs through December 31st, so hurry before it ends.
09-01-2010
Labor Day Holiday Hours
08-19-2010
Yet Another Happy Rover Rider
08-03-2010
More Rovers Are Here!
We’ve received yet another shipment of Rovers to accommodate the overwhelming response and surge of orders we’ve received.As before, we will be working as fast as we can to get them out to everyone who has pre-ordered theirs.
However, even this shipment is going quick. If you are thinking about ordering one, now is the time. Get yours before we run out again!
07-27-2010
TerraTrike Coming To Midwest Recumbent Rally
The Hostel Shoppe in Stevens Point Wisconsin (www.hostelshoppe.com) will be holding their annual Midwest Recumbent Rally on August 6,7 and 8th. TerraTrike will be there on Saturday the 7th with trikes available for test rides and to answer any questions.Stop by the booth to say hello if you are a current owner, or if you are someone who is interested in one our trikes. This is a great event to ’try em all out’.
07-19-2010
Northwest Recumbents Help Officer With New Trike
Way to go Gary!
07-14-2010
More Rovers Are Here......Well They Were...
Another Shipment of Rovers came in today but since they were all pre-sold - away they went again. We will be working feverishly to get the fully built rovers that were ordered directly from us built and shipped out as soon as we can. As for anyone considering to get a hold of one of these revolutionary trikes, you’d better act fast! We only have a few Rover 3 speeds in stock and our next shipment will be in around the middle of August and already that batch is 95% sold.
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07-09-2010
Terratrike Film Festival Winner Announced
Troy Bryant
With his entry titled; "It’s a TerraTrike or nothing"
Thank you to all the participants and their wonderful films. You can click here to view the other entries.
4525 Stauffer Ave SE Suite A
Kentwood, MI 49508
616-455-5988 800-945-9910
Kentwood, MI 49508
616-455-5988 800-945-9910
