One thing is for sure, our customers are fanatical about their TerraTrikes. Read these testimonials and first hand experiences with their trikes. If you are an owner, and would like the world to hear about YOUR experience, drop us an email with a photo and we'll make sure the world knows what we already do, that the TerraTrike is the worlds most comfortable, well built and fun vehicle on the planet.
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Lance N Franke
Staff LIaison, RSCC @ OVH
Just a note about a fellow bike club member’s rover 8 spd. This past summer we did a bike contest, i.e., a cone weave. I rode my Gary Fisher Piranha and Don’s Rover. I bested the Piranha time through the cones by 33 seconds! I was wasting no time with the Piranha MTB and was astounded, as was everyone else, by the HUGE time advantage of the Rover.
The secret was the 360 turn at the end of the dozen traffic cones set on a gravel drive. I could not turn about the last cone on two wheels (on gravel) as fast as I could on three. A hard lean and turn to the right with the right brake clamped whipped the Rover around and I was hammering the pedals.
The Rover is quite a machine. The Rambler should prove even better!
Our bike club has ordered an 8 spd for our Road Soldier fleet here at the Ohio Veterans Home.
Good job, TerraTrike!
The Silver Family
Jacksonville, NC
Our 11 year old son LOVES his TerraTrike! He has always dreamed of riding a bike with his brother and friends but hasn’t been able to due to a disability. Born an above knee amputee, Declan loves the outdoors and enjoys the freedom and fun his new TerraTrike provides. He summed it up in one word.... AWESOME!! I couldn’t agree more. The smile on his face and the joy in his heart is proof that buying a TerraTrike is wonderful investment.
Thank you so much for all of the help and great service you provided from ordering to delivery to our doorstep! You guys are the best!
Jake Scott
Jacksonville, FL
In early August I was struck by a drunk driver at a red light and broke my back, I had a 4 level thoracic fusion. I am a young 28 yr old former college offensive lineman and now a high school football coach and teacher, due to the crash I lost my job as a teacher and have been laying around losing all of my muscle for the past 3 months. I have recently decided I needed to start exercising again to try and regain some health for myself, so I took myself to a few bike shops her in Jacksonville, FL saw some recumbents with 2 wheels and really liked the comfort. It wasn’t until I went to Lakeshore Schwinn Cyclery that I saw the Rover I sat in it and immediately fell in love after riding it for a short time I knew I had to have it and bought it right there on the spot, and then decided I just had to ride it again immediately so they let me ride it down the road. I am going to get it fitted for me tomorrow and I can’t wait to bring it home and get on some of these bike trails these things are perfect for my injury and for anyone who has sever problems with backs or other joints that prevent them from riding normal bikes, I am so excited I can’t sleep thank you TerraTrike for making these and thanks to Lakeshore Schwinn for being so helpful and giving me a reasonable price for this amazing trike I hope it lasts forever.
Bill Cote
New Hampshire
OK, after back surgery years ago, I gave up conventional bike riding as regardless of bike set-up, I was in pain. I researched recumbents and was not thrilled with 2 wheels. Then I discovered TT! I located a Cruiser at the Bike Man in Maine, drove up from NH, rode the trike for an hour, bought it on site, loaded it directly into my Volvo wagon and drove home. I have never enjoyed biking as much as now. While safety is a concern, the view from "down below" is gratifying. I can soak in thesurroundings with confidence. Thank you TT for liberating a near retiree.
Mike Clancy
Waukegan, IL
I’m a slightly overweight, out of shape, 61 years old veteran who, because of physical problems, can’t drive and have some balance problems. I miss my independence and the sensations of speed and wind in my hair (what little there is of it). I was never a big bike fanatic but I always had one. After seeing a recumbent trike in a background shot on some TV show I started researching them. In my case everything pointed to a Rambler model TerraTrike. I just had to test drive one so my wife and I made the pilgrimage from the Chicago area up to Kentwood, MI. to TerraTrike. We were greeted by smiling staff members and when I stated that I was there for a test ride a very helpful, knowledgeable and pretty sales associate (Lydia) assisted me. She adjusted a Rambler Elite model for my size, explained the steering, brake and gearing systems and turned me loose on the indoor test track. I was thrilled with its performance and after a few NASCAR laps (no right turns) I asked if I could take it out to the parking lot. She opened the door for me and put a safety flag on the trike and away I went. It was comfortable, smooth and easy to operate and my balance issues were no problem. I was surprised at the turning radius and the ease of shifting. And above all it was FUN! I going to order one for delivery in the early spring and I can hardly wait.
If you are thinking of getting a TerraTrike by all means go to the source and try one out. The staff are friendly and eager to help you. You won’t be disappointed.
Stewart R. Mac Donald
Algonac Michigan
I’m not sure exactly what "Part of the Solution" means but here goes. My new Rambler trike arrived on Friday and it\’s just AMAZING!! Because of the bad weather here in Algonac, MI, I’ve only ridden it around the block 3 times (about 3/4 of a mile). This is a fabulous bike I er mean trike especially for an 80 year old geezer like me. In fact, it’s great for any age. Tomorrow the weather looks good so I can hardly wait for an extended ride.
Louise Reinert
I purchased a Rover from Hostel Shop in Stevens Point WI. Andy spent a couple of hours making sure I had a good ride. Am very happy with their service. I want to thank you for making a great ride for older folks with mobility problems. I have arthritis in my hips, knees and ankles. I would recommend this trike. As I ride around town I have people say cool bike. I call it a sweet ride. My husband is thinking of getting one also. Thank you for a great bike.
Neal Conners
Crown Point, IN
Just wanted to let you know how impressive your customer service is. You not only create a quality awesome trike, you stand by your product warranty in a fast and efficient way. I was lucky when I found and bought my Tour. Keep up the good work. I am looking to purchase a another in the future. Also I only missed one day ride.
Tony and Pam
Cadillac, MI
We have been remiss in writing to tell you how much we love our "new to us" tandem trike. We are on our third season with it now. Tony is blind, but likes to be active. He is a former long distance and marathon runner which much to my delight, makes for a a powerful stoker. We had tried riding a regular, upright tandem, but since I am short, and he is tall, we couldn’t get a safe and comfortable fit, even though we did some modifying. The bike was to big for me to feel confident in captaining. As a result we didn’t ride very much, and when we did, I didn’t enjoy it. very much. I was constantly concerned about being able to handle the bike if I got into a threatening situation, I had numb hands and tight shoulders because the bike was ill fitting for my stature. Those issues are non existent on our Terra Trike Tandem. My confidence in captaining has increased and the recumbent seats allow me to give word pictures to Tony as we ride along. We rode in our first group tour this year, a 283 mile, 6 day ride across the state of MI. Our tandem didn’t let us down once. We ride more often, and greater distances than we did with an upright tandem. We enjoy the talks we have while riding and the time spent together is priceless. We wouldn’t give our trike back to you, even if you paid us more than we paid for it. Your staff has been very accommodating, even though we didn’t buy the trike new. Keep up the good work, we’re glad you are there.
Andrew Moler
Michigan
I just wanted to tell you how wonderful my rover has been. In December I was in a headon collision that pretty much destroyed my foot. After several months in the hospital I was looking to get an recumbent exercise bike. I ran across your website and began to look into the rover. I contacted Pete at SpinZone Cycling in Granger,IN he was so helpful. I went and took a rover for a testride. Which is not easy with a cast on. I fell in love with it from the start. I purchased it and love it. As the business manager for the World Clown Association I talk to a lot of clowns that were getting ready for parades for the 4th of July. My family and I went through some classes to become clowns as we were not when I started the job. I am very limited on my activities so I thought a parade was not an option. My wife said what about your rover? So we took it to the Michigan City Summer festival Parade on July 2nd. I made the papers on the 2nd page, and it was a hit. The Rover has helped my foot, and hip so much. Thank you for a great trike, and for Pete as well.
Stephen Collette
Lakefield, ON
am writing to tell you about my experience with TerraTrike. I bought a used TerraTrike, serial #100333 and love it. I had questions, as it was my first trike and so I emailed your company, using your easy online website. I was answered by Kelli, who did her best and answered what she could, and then forwarded along to Ben, who has been an outstanding resource. Both of these people have answered my questions in crazy record time, like last night, Sunday, I emailed Ben a question, and he replied Monday morning before 9:30am. Ben and I have been sending emails back and forth as I tweak and adjust this trike back into shape. His emails have been super fast, clear, concise and always cheerful. He keeps saying, we want to give great service. He has done that in spades and then some. As a business owner myself, I try hard to deliver great customer service, as I know what it means to my business, and to be on the receiving end of your great service is fantastic. I\’m a die hard Terra Trike fan now, after only having my trike for 2 months. This trike has allowed me to get back into riding after 15+ years away from it and to get the \"bent buzz\" that is so common for those who ride them.
I am very grateful to Terra Trike for your professional, courteous and cheerful staff. I look forward to a long relationship with your company.
Peter Crockett
My Doctors told me I could not ride a bicycle any longer as it was too unsafe for me. My Ortho suggested a ’recumbent trike’ as a way I could continue to ride. In DEC of 2010 I bought my Rover from TerraTrike, and it was love at first ride~! Frank (my 13 month old replacement knee) didn’t complain one bit.
Fast forward to today, which is day 31 post hip replacement surgery, and I am riding my Rover almost daily as part of my physical therapy. I can ride more comfortably than I can walk at this point. The relaxed riding position, combined with the security of three wheels allowed me to start riding 18 days after surgery.
The Rover is easy to care for, does not require constant ’adjustment’, and I simply sit down and start riding! No special clothes (padded) required, and I am comfortable all day long in the seat.
I call this a gift from God, but it came from TerraTrike~!
A few facts:
Some 20lbs lost.
Resting Heart-rate is down 7 points
Thanks to my riding, I can now ’chat’ when walking with friends and family.
My Ortho, PT Doc, Heart Doc, and my Pain MGNT Doc all support and encourage me to ride my Rover~!
Thanks to TerraTrike, I am now getting almost daily Cardio exercise that I otherwise would not be getting.
I’ve gone from seeing my heart DR bi-weekly, to my next APPT being 8 months from now!
The Rover by TerraTrike is truly accessible to people regardless of weight, or general health conditions. I can honestly say that prior to getting my Rover, walking 100 yards was very stress-full to me, and yet, even 31 days after having my right hip replaced, I can easily and happily ride 8 miles around in my neighborhood~! That’s the freedom my Rover gives me!
Jeff Kenoe
This is my second year with my Path 8. I look forward to getting a second , a cruiser for Florida.
W. Peabody
Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy riding my Terratrike Tour. I had to stop riding a diamond-frame two-wheeler because of occasional balance problems, and chronic pain. With the trike I can ride as slow as I like, and accompany my daughter on walks. Even on days I am not feeling so great, I can still go out and ride, and take my time if necessary. Also it’s very comfortable to sit in. It’s a good quality machine, it shipped here in perfect shape and without any delays. Thanks so much!
Dennis
I love my Rover because not only do I tip over way less frequently ( I don’t even spud at stoplights anymore) the 400# payload capacity means I can pack a lunch with me on my way to work.
Gail Scriver
South Dakota
I love riding and sitting up so I can see what is out there. My favorite hobby is photography, so I ride and take pictures of wildlife along the way. Everyone should have a TerraTrike! You won’t be able to stop smiling!
Neil Kirst
Sheboygan, Wi
This will be my 3rd summer on my Cruiser without any problems what so ever! If you want a comfortable ride, then this is the Trike for you. Easy pedaling and the brakes will stop you on a dime. The bike trails and the city streets are my friend on my Cruiser!!
Charles Beesley
Dallas/Ft. Worth Texas
I had been researching trikes for about a month after I discovered that my extensive accumulation of years and injuries has caused a big problem with my balance. After a winter of feeling bad and a broken ankle, I dusted off my two wheeler when spring finally rolled around. I fell 3 times in about a two week period before I figured out that I had to park the bike. No problem going fast, just getting started and stopping. Oh well.
The TerraTrike jumped out at me when I started looking at trikes on the internet. I immediately liked the Tadpole concept with the recumbent seat. Found several brands of tadpoles in the Dallas area and was able to test ride 3 different trikes. I found the TT to be superior to the rest in style and engineering.
I was able to ride a Rover and a Cruiser at Ft. Worth Cycling and Fitness and when I decided within a week, the Cruiser had sold. I prefer the frame and steering on the models other than the Rover so I went back and ordered a Path-8 even though I hadn’t even seen one. Ordered it on Thursday afternoon and picked it up the following Wednesday. I love it. Wish I had found TerraTrike years ago.
Also I might add, anyone reading these testimonials trying to make a decision, go for it. They are not exaggerations. This product is that good. Now if I could just figure a way around the Texas heat.
Rod Simas
Wally’s bike works sold me one of you rover 8. May I say after 2 years of research I finally own in my opinion the best bike for me. I drove over 2 hours to get this product. It is now my work commuter doing over 10 miles a week. I am a disabled veteran with multiple injuries to my spine and legs. I am now exercising again. Thank you for a wonderful product and dealer.
Al Swanson
Truly, you guys are the standard when it comes to customer service. Now if we could just get you to bottle up ...the formula and send it to the DMV. And IRS. And ATT.
John Dennis
By the way since purchasing the rover I have lost 32 lbs and off my meds. Great trike! Keep up the good work.
Cal Olson
Grand Rapids MI
My TerraTrike has made me realize that I don’t like the person I become when I drive - impatient, frustrated and angry. More and more I’m convinced that the more I ditch the car and ride my trike, the happier I am. Everywhere I go now, I’m thinking "what route can I take to use my trike to get here?" Riding my Rover has changed not only my life, but how I think about the world. Thanks!!
Karen Ballentine
My TerraTrike arrived on Friday and I love it. Took three rides today - I can hardly stand to be off it. I was sad when my BikeE was totaled last summer, but if that hadn’t happened, I wouldn’t have a Rover now. The Rover is easier to ride and easier on my arthritic knees. In fact, my knees already feel better after riding at least one good ride every day. South Padre Island temps in the middle 70s make riding even more fun.
About half a dozen people in the RV park have ridden it and all have been very impressed. My FB friends are intrigued and looking forward to seeing it when we meet up with them again.
Thank you for making such a fine and fun product and getting it here so fast. I am so very pleased with it!
Dennis Slauson
Ankeny Iowa
We picked up our Rovers from Barr Bicycles in Des Moines last week. They were fantastic in helping us to get our Rovers set up correctly. I have had 3 back fusion surgeries and my wife has had 3 knee surgeries. We can no longer ride a regular bike without pain and discomfort. Well I have to tell you we rode 3.5 miles first time out, 8.5 the second time out and 12 miles the 3rd time. I have had no back pain, no neck pain and my wife is rehabing her knee by riding pain free. The Rover is so easy to get on and off as well as having the stability we need. This was a great choice for us and we couldn\’t be happier with the Rover. It was worth the wait.
Michelle Burke
Cocoa FL
LOVE my Rover! Got it Saturday afternoon and I have 20+ miles on it already. For a 61 year old that’s just plain amazing! Doesn’t hurt my knees and it’s a blast to ride. You guys have put the word FUN back into my concept of exercise! Thank you!"
Mary Ann Peck
I had a severe stroke in 08. The only bike the Dr, will let me ride is one of your\’s. I have a Rover. I was paralyzed on the right side but with my foot clipped on the pedel I am now riding 2 miles. I have gotten stronger and am now able to walk and do about everything I did before- just slower. Thanks for this bike. Didn’t think I’d ever be able to ride again.
Carol Schultz
Purchased the Terratrike Rover in June 2010 for my husband who is a stroke survivor.(2003) He is not able to use his right arm/hand &has limited use of his right leg. We were avid bike riders before his stroke. Finding the Terra trike Rover gave him a new interest on life. The bike shop was most helpful in changing the gears & brake to the left side. A distinct advantage is the trike is easy to get on & off - he is able do this by himself. We have built up to riding 4 miles per trip. This Trike is the BEST. He once again has his freedom & confidence.
Lisa Sebastiano
We purchased my son’s TerraTrike from your company this past spring. He’s just delighted that he can participate in family bike rides and charity events now. Your company is amazing and we cannot say enough about how hard you worked to pinpoint the correct model for him and have it assembled the way he needed it. He’ll be riding it for MANY years to come. Thanks so much!
Dick Usewicz
Beekman N.Y.
I recieved my 2 terratrikes this morning .They are everything you said they would be .I’m having fun again Thanks for being there for me
Loree Pryc
Ventura CA
I want to share with you an inspiring application of the TerraTrike and how it is being used for stroke recovery. My husband, Dennis, suffered a catastrophic stroke at age 43 which resulted in the right side of his body being severely limited in movement. Before his stroke, Dennis was an avid mountain biker as well as active in tennis. Thus, this event was earth shattering, for he was initially unable to do any of the activities he loved to do. Initially Dennis was confined to a wheelchair, and persevered to regain mobility. My goal was to help find activities that he could perform and regain some sort of normality again. We rented a two seater trike and we realized that he could ride the bike with the help of securing his feet and hand to the bike. Soon after this, about 1 year ago, Dennis purchased his Terra trike. We changed the foot pedal to lock his shoe. I sewed a glove that he could velcro his hand around the handle bar. Dennis has been able to ride his bike several miles a day and enjoying a more independent, pleasant therapy. His movement has been regaining slowly. We have taken the bike on travels and Dennis even rode the Terra trike off road in Mammoth.
Leo R. Comeau
Springfield MA
Just a recap on how much I am enjoying my Rover. It is running flawlessly. Well built with quality components. I cant get over the perfect welds and paint job. But the best part of purchasing the Rover from your company was your employees that I had contact with. I want to thank you Ben, Jessica, and Kelli are just the ones that I can remember. Your company is over the top with putting Customer Service first and Price second. I wish your company and employees a long and prosperous future.
Dr. Trent Tilton
Cascade, MI
I recommend Terratrikes to all my patients. Not only is riding a Trike super enjoyable, it’s very back friendly and an excellent form of both resistance and cardiovascular exercise.
Linda J. Burchett
Memphis, TN
Thanks for thinking out of the box and into the hearts and health of others!
Chris Robson
FAR BEYOND WAY COOL !
Bob Cardone
Norcross, Georgia
I have had my Rover 8 speed for about a month and have already put 400 miles on it . I am a very experienced cyclist having biked for many decades, and I have had more fun riding my new Rover than any other bike I have previously owned. Great product, great customer support, and a joy to ride. Problem is, now I am addicted to riding it.
Mr & Mrs Kirby
Lithonia, GA
The original plan was just to buy one Trike for me. Okay, we get to the store and spot a Zoomer on sale for $1549.00 with the works. Gotta have it,it’s a steal. Meanwhile my wife decides that she wants one to, but will settle for the cheaper model the Rover. Get them home, I ride mine then hers, hers then mine. For some reason the Rover felt so much easier to ride then the Zoomer. Just a few days later we took the Zoomer back exchanged it for another Rover. With the savings we bought more accessories for both bikes. I’m able to sleep at nite now. A day hasn’t gone by yet without us riding them. We love em. Get all kind of questions and smiles from everybody. It’s a great product. Thanks so much.
Randy S Green
Stinnett Texas
Recently, I was dianosed with conjestive heart failure, and will have a defibulater hard wired in a couple of weeks. I’ve had my Terratrike Cruiser for about four years now and ride it ever chance I get. That is when the outside temp is less than 100 degrees, but above 0. When the Dr ask me if I exersized, I told him that I rode a bike. He said " Dont quit". I am in good shape, and this heart thing has come as a shock to me and everyone that knows me. It’s either do a lot of walking, or buy another one for my wife so we can ride together. I like this idea better, and so does she. If you are ever in the panhandle of Texas, drop in and we will get to know one another and make a few miles.There is nothing much more healthier than riding in the fresh air, thumbing your nose at the gas stations, and not adding to the polution problem. I’m about as GREEN as I’m going to get, but the way I see it, I’ll also be a part of the solution.
Bette
I attached the headrest and mirror and took my first trip out on the road today on my Rover. I haven’t been able to ride a bicycle since my MVA in 1992 and haven’t been able to walk beyond my driveway for several years. What a thrill it was to explore my neighborhood this morning on the Rover. I’m a freed woman! It’s everything I hoped.
David Sakrison
Ripon, WI
I am truly impressed. Your response says a lot for the integrity of your company and of your trikes. I have called on several other occasions for spare parts (idlers, brake pads) and accessories, and I have always been given fast, effective, and cheerful service. It all makes me even more confident that I made the right choice when I chose my Terratrike--not that I had any doubts.
Suzy Showen
Idaho
I can fit my new Rover in the back end of my Prius . Lower the back seats of the car.Turn the handle bars in and lower the reclining seat all the way. Up and in pedals first and all I need is a very short cord to put in hook on hatchback and connect to the little loop of the strap that opens wheel well cover. Next I am going to try the back wheel in first and see how that fits. I wouldn\’t drive a long way like this but it will surely do to get me to all of the local bike trails in Coeur d\’Alene and Spokane without having to take apart to get it in. I love my Prius and my Rover!!!!!!!!!!
Cal Olson
Grand Rapids, MI
My life is totally changed, and Rover has been a huge part of that. Over 100 lbs since the surgery in March, more than 160 lbs down from January 2009, and I’m presently lower than what I weighed when Vicki and I were married 28 years ago. Riding almost every day, and feeling restless on the days we aren’t able to get out on the trail. (Lord help me this winter - no idea how I’m going to cope without riding... You guys ever consider renting your test track to trike junkies who’ve just GOT to ride?... :-D) The TerraTrike has changed my life, and I’m so thankful! Thanks to everyone there, and thanks to you specifically for helping us get moving on this new path!
Al Wagner
I picked up my Rover a week ago and have ridden it twice--I love it more each time! I now take it apart and it fits completely in my Saturn’s trunk WITHOUT folding the seats down! I thought avoiding bumps would be a problem with 3 wheels, but it actually rides better than my 2 wheel recumbent (a folding Linear). And it’s a lot quieter. What an amazing design.
Bill Power
La Crosse, Wisconsin
I ordered my Rover 8 late in April, and it finally arrived in early June. Believe me it was well worth the wait. This is the most wonderful experience I’ve had. Over my 67 years, I have owned many bikes but nothing has been as much fun or rides as well as my Rover 8. It moves with ease where ever it takes me. I am always hearing compliments like, cool, neat, great bike from people on the streets here is La Crosse. I am often asked is it comfortable and I always say it is very comfortable. A big thank you to Terra Trikes for an outstanding product! It is really wonderful!
Dwain Hartzler
Completed my second week with my "Tour" and have put in over 200 miles. I am having a blast. I started riding again 2 months ago and now with the trike riding more than ever. I am 61 years old, used to be very active and have put on weight over the past 10 years. That weight is coming off now.
Thanks for a great product and the support in getting the trike set-up.
Garulous Gary
Fabulous Florida
Well, now you know what I do besides take up space. I keep about twelve and a half miles of boulevard here in Sunny Hills, beautiful. And, it ain’t all flat! It really is sunny and it really is hills. Because I zigzag all over from one side of the boulevard to the other, to the tree line, and make numerous "U" turns and circles to target the trash, I have no idea how far I really pedal my TerraTrike. Neighbors have estimated I actually do over twenty miles split into two halves, one half one day and one half the next. I try to do two trips per week or more. I let the weather dictate actual timing. This brings up a cute incident concerning the weather:
My daughter Rochelle, Bay County Animal Control Officer, called Karen to warn of a bad weather forcast for the following day, so her father would not go trash picking. Well, I checked the weather radar and it showed two storm fronts stradling Washington county. Naturally, being the villiage idiot, I thought it was incumbent on me to get the trash up between the storms, come hell or high water. I got both. I got soaked by a thunderstorm which is actually a nice cooling experience here in hot Florida. Then I got hit with a "Micro Burst" which blew me and the TerraTrike, and the trash, right off of the boulevard and I rolled over, trike, trash and all with the whole works and landed on my head. (See attached photo of extra hard head created by 22 years in the service.) I was very lucky. I could have landed on my butt and been seriously hurt! The TerraTrike came through the rather violent roll over with out a scratch! Darned good machine, dontcha think? I think I know why I feel so spry in my old age. I think God is keeping me alive because I’m so damned entertaining.
Caryl Darby
Rochester, NY
I actually purchased 3 Terratrike Cruisers last fall. They were for myself, my partner and my sister. We are now totally obsessed with riding. What’s more, our new passion comes with a "built in" bonus. It is helping these Baby Boomers lose weight and get into shape again. All while having a blast. We usually go out for rides of 20 or more miles. Our longest ride so far was on April 3rd. We rode 52 miles!!!
I must say that I have owned regular bikes a few times in my life but I never really rode much, it was too uncomfortable. Now, even though I am MUCH older, I can (and do) ride for hours. I love it and I find that riding my Trike is a great calorie burn.
I can’t say thank you enough
Mark S. Caronna
Tomball, Texas
I just bought a 8spd Path and can not say enough good about this trike. I have cycled since I was a child, and this is the most fun I’ve had pedaling in years! I bought it in Houston, Texas, and ride in my area of Magnolia/Tomball Texas. It gets lots of looks and comments like "That’s cool." Never got that on my expensive mountain bike. Can’t wait till my next ride.
Bud Jameson
Dear TerraTrike,
I have owed you a response for some time now. I am IMMENSELY pleased with my TerraTrike and have taken every opportunity to get outside and exercise with it. I am constantly stopped and asked questions about where I got your eye-catching trike, how much it costs, and if I like it. I always give an unqualified "YES" to liking it and have hopefully sent some customers to your website.
One of the great upgrades to my Zoomer is the 26" rear wheel kit. I now am able to actually ride with "the big boys" instead of wearing myself out with the "kid’s bike" 20" wheels. I literally do "zoom" along with the racing bikes due to the more efficient lay out of the recumbent. Only when they stand up to sprint do they finally pull away . . . and then I immediately gain back on them when they wear out!
Your product is "way cool", as my kids say.
John R. Ferguson
Atlanta, GA
Thanks for the opportunity to meet with you and your outstanding team. It is obvious why your company and your products are so first class. It is refreshing to see such a well run organization. You can each be proud of the job you have done and are doing.
I was encouraged to hear you all speak of the companies 5 year and 10 year plan. The 5 year plan was a corner stone of my organizations in the past and served me and my people well.
I was most impressed with the people that make up your team. From yourself right through to the young lady that assisted me with my order, each was bright, personable and a pleasure to deal with. I feel very much a part of the TerraTrike family and am tickled with my new aquisition. I look forward to a long future with your company and it’s products.
It was worth the 30 hour drive just to meet the team and experience your operation first hand. You and your organization are proof positive, that hospitality is not just a southern trait.
Thanks again,
Judith Cooley
Just got my terratrike and wanted to let you know how happy I was with your service! In a time when it seems no one provides service, you not only provided service you did it well. I also love my terratrike and have all ready given out some of the business cards provided. Thank you
Bob & Jill Waxler
A few months ago while visiting the bike shop I had my wife Jill test drive a tadpole. She has not been able to exercise very much for many many years as she has a bad back, and she has not rode a bike since college because of balance problems. Nonetheless she loved riding the trike and so I bought her a Terratrike Path 8 for her 60th birthday. Her first day on the bike she went 10 miles and I can’t keep her off it! Every time we go out she tells me how it has “changed her life”, she never felt athletic and now we go out for 20 mile rides on the KATY trail here in Missouri. She is so into riding now that we just had to order a wind fairing so we could ride all winter. She just loves her bike (which she has named Boody)....I did add a double “flag pole” for a windsock and we swapped out the front gear for a smaller one, sacrificing some top end speed for the ability to climb almost any hill, no matter how steep.
Al Hoffman
Scottsdale AZ
I’m a former long distant runner/racer who has given up running due to some physical limitations. I formerly enjoyed daily 18 mile runs in the mountains and desert and seeing all the local creatures and plants. I’m past my 8th decade on planet earth and yearned to find a way to go back outdoors. Regular bikes were also out of the picture. Then I saw a terratrike ad in a magazine. I sent for the brochure. When it arrived I went on their website. After looking at the videos I got excited. They gave me a local dealer in Phoenix.. I drove over and saw a Cruiser hanging on the wall. After the dealer took it down, I jumped in and road it around their front yard. I then bought it. I have had it for a few months and ride it 6 days a week. I’m now enjoying the scenery, local animals (quails, doves, rabbits, lizards, etc. who come up close to my Cruiser). My wife who has limited mobility hopped in when I brought it home with Molly (our dog) on her lap and took off. Our family, friends, cleaning lady, lawn guy, neighbor’s kids, etc. all have rode it and love it. I want to add my appreciation for new found freedom to all those Wizwheelz. I look forward to riding each morning and am not bothered by our 110 temperature. All passing cars give a friendly wave. My picture is on my Facebook page.
Mark T. Sullivan
Mountain View CA
My brother does not have use of his left arm or hand and so I purchased the Cruiser with the One-Hand Control accessory. This is Fantastic! Michael is able to ride again and not be worried about two-wheel instabilities during steering and braking. He is really enjoying his new trike.
Thank you for your excellent product. It has worked out better than expected for my brother. His kids love it too.
Ralph & Linda Hollingsworth
We have had our awesome TerraTrike Tours for three wonderful weeks and want to thank you for creating and producing this quality recumbent trike! It was great being able to test ride one at your facility; as you know we were immediately sold!
Everywhere we ride people smile when they see us and want to know about our trikes...and of course we tell them what a great time we are having with them. The additional accessories are wonderful additions, including the double carrier that fits the hitch on the back of our truck. They are light enough for us to lift them up and down easily, making it possible to widen our triking experience across many areas of the state. Thank you so much!
Dan Warthen
Friendswood, TX
I’ve been wanting a trike since 2005, when I saw Bud’s Wiz Wheels trike on the MS150 from Houston to Austin (TX). I carefully studied the various makes on the market before settling on the Terra TrikeCruiser. I’ve upgraded to 9 speed components and 100 psi tires. I have logged over 7,000 miles on road bikes, including 1,000 miles on a lwb Rans recumbent, all of which are all now gathering dust in the garage. I usually ride 30 to 60 miles a week. I absolutely love this trike. My wife rode it before I adjusted it to my size, and she laughed like a school girl the whole time she rode it. I plan on getting her one in the very near future.
Kelly Reed
I am very excited about my trike. Due to MS & the associated balance issues, riding a regular bike is not always an option. My trike will allow me to ride on camping trips, with friends, for exercise, at home & especially with my 9 year old son. My son is pretty excited too & already wants his own trike when he is big enough!
You guys have been a pleasure to work with. You were not the only company I contacted, but were certainly the best.
Jeanne Atkinson
In 2001, I had to have lower back surgery and it was done rather poorly. After 4 more in 2002 to try and fix the damage, I was left unable to walk without pain, stand, sit comfortably, dance, run, jump and ride a bike. I miss riding a bike I think more then dancing! Then I saw "Part of the Solution" and thought, "Hey! I could ride one of those!" After all, I ride a stationary bike at the gym! I workout every other day to get my body back and as soon as I can afford it, a TerraTrike is in my future. I just wanted to thank you for giving me hope. Hope that I can have that feeling of freedom that one gets riding down the road, rubbing against the wind. You guys have done a very special thing.
Bob Nussbaum
Kimberly, Wi.
I got my trike, after years of "doing without", having had a good bike stolen, I feared another heartbreak....but living in the home of the "Midwest Recumbent Festival", I couldn’t help but be envious of the smiles, as the trikers rolled by! It took a long time, and a move to another career and town, to save up for my trike, but when I got it, it was all that I could have hoped for. I lost my Dad shortly thereafter, and, giving up my career, to take care of him, and now, Mom, I’m living a simple life of caregiving, and my trike gives me the care, the freedom, and the grace, to go on......
Gary and Kathy Wells
Burlington, WI
I bought my Cruiser in May 2008 and it wasn’t long after that my wife wanted her own trike. We are always looking to ride on one of our many cycling paths throughout Wisconsin. We love our TT’s and can’t wait for fair weather again. We turn many heads during our rides and we are constantly answering questions about what it is like. We are addicted to our TT’s!
Jason Witt
Island Lake, IL
I just unpacked my new Trike and gave it an initial test ride. I didn’t even get 50 feet from my door and I already had someone say "Hey! That thing is awesome!". Not only does your Trike have a cool factor but being a larger guy, for years I have tried to find some way to get me to be more active outside. This Trike fits the bill. Each of my co-workers tried out the Trike and each one said they wanted one after they rode it. This is the most comfortable ride I have ever experienced on a bike. I also received my Trike in two days and I was so happy to see that I could just pull it out of the box with all my accessories attached already, get right on it and go! Awesome product! Awesome customer service! Thank you for helping me get off the couch this summer!
Fred & Dorry Gerdeman
We recieved our trike mon. afternoon 4:30,loaded box on truck.wife went back in office to thank girls,fred got box back out of truck was riding trike around parking lot when she came back out.WOW what a ride.what a crowd attention getter!
Dave Smith
I’ve had 6 outings with my our and it is an incredible experience. It has renewed my interest in cycling. As a 64 year young cyclist, the Tour has eliminated my neck and butt pain and numbness in my hands when riding. The giant mirrors allow me to see everything behind me. I’m also enjoying the "view" more as I ride with my head upright. Animals don’t seem to be as intimidated by the Tour as actually had a squirrel pace me for a while. I get on the machine and i don’t want to get off. Dropped 5 pounds in the first week of riding and i still eat like a horse! I race vintage sports cars and the Tour has been my means of getting around the paddock at racing events. What a hoot to ride!
Carl Larsen
Richfield Springs NY
WOW!
So quick!
Your company is a dream to deal with and I am so glad I bought a trike from your company to replace a Catrike.
It always needed work or was broke down waiting for parts all of which were not covered and all they could say was sorry. Not worth much when I am broke down fifty miles from home.
I hope you keep it up and in a year or two I will need a new one and it will be a Terratrike.
To date my trike has needed two new sets of tires a chain and two idlers and the covered steering assembly and seat frame and web, for nearly five thousand miles not bad at all in my mind.
Thanks for everything
W. Kleinbrook
If all American companies did business like you, I have the feeling that we would be in a lot better commercial position here at home and around the world.
When we bought our Cruisers from Hostel Shoppe two years ago they had the standard SRAM twist grip shifters, and in fact we did install Mirrycles on both. They worked like champs.
The following year my wife developed a fairly severe case of carpal tunnel syndrome and switched to Shimano bar-end shifters. This immediately solved the problem with her pain, but left her blind behind. I cobbled together a mount from a Minoura Space Bar for the Mirrycle, but it never really worked well, and made the trike miserable to pick up and carry.
Last winter she talked me into switching to the Shimanos, too, and I love them as much as she does -- but wound up with the same problem with rear view mirrors. I was delighted to learn about Blackburns and look forward to having something that’s right for our equipment from the get-go.
This is the second time you have really impressed me with fantastic personalized customer service. We absolutely love the trikes themselves, and we absolutely love the company that made them!
Gail Scriver
Hi- Just want to tell you that I have had my Zoomer trike for a few weeks now and I just love it! I feel like a kid again! My husband was skeptical and yet he was the first one to get on and ride all over town. By next summer, we may be placing another order! Thanks so much for the great service!
Dave Gross
This is a note of thanks to all of you at TerraTrike for your fine products and excellent service. Although I was shocked when the frame of my five-year-old TT3.4 cracked for no apparent reason, your quick replacement of the frame under warranty demonstrated your deep concern for your customers.
Comparing the new frame with the old one shows a surprisingly large number of detail improvements. Nothing radical, just little things that make what was a good product into an even better product. And you managed to do that while greatly expanding you product line!
TerraTrike is a truly impressive company. I can heartily recommend you to anyone considering buying a recumbent trike.
Live long and prosper!
June Angelos
Ft. Meyers, FLWe are a group of approximately seventeen women living in Ft. Myers, Florida ranging in age from the mid-forties (1) to the mid-seventies (6) who enjoy cycling with our TerraTrikes. Our biking group, which is constantly growing, hits the road every Saturday with a least a fourteen mile ride.
The bikes were introduced to us by two women, Bucky and Judy who discovered them while touring the Mid-West. They arrived back with them in the fall and the rest of us looked at them with silly grins and raised eyebrows! As we all hesitantly road tested the trikes, we became converts on the spot!!! It is hard to send an updated photo of the group as it seems to grown on a weekly basis.
I personally love riding my Zoomer and when not out with the group, ride it an average of six miles daily while taking in the surroundings and listening to my IPod. It is an incredible way to exercise. There is absolutely no strain on the back or wrists..it just like sitting in a recliner chair! I used to ride my golf cart around the park that I live in but I have hung up the keys and now use my Zoomer all the time.
This summer I took the bike with me to my summer place in the mountains of North Carolina and joined a local biking club. Naturally, I was the only one with a trike and everyone was very curious about my bright yellow Zoomer. I was asked if I could manage the ride and keep up with the group. Needless to say the Zoomer lived up to its’ name...I was one of the "pack leaders" and finished the 18-mile ride without breaking a sweat, having an aching back or sore wrists. I cannot say the same for the rest of the group!!!!!
All I can say is, Have Zoomer, Will Travel".
(Read the complete story as well as view photos in our Stories page)
Mark Ellis
Portage, MI
Well, it’s been 1 week and this is the most amazing machine I have ever ridden. I have been able to ride it to work 4 of the 5 days this week plus ride on my lunch hour. The hills I climb are nothing now. Thanks for making such a great Trike.
Marty
Englishtown, NJ
My son just purchased a 05 3.6. After 4 hrs of riding and tweaking I am happily amazed of the improvements over my 3.4. No pedal steer, minimal brake steer and just plain fun. I sold my 3.4 and purchased 2 other trikes since. Had I known the improvements I would have purched another WW. Your product and service is outstanding.
Stephen Hamelin
Goodyear, AZ
Hi guys, Well I’ve had the TerraTrike for about a month now. My compliments on everything!! Lets start with the assembly instructions. I write technical stuff for a living, and your’s were pretty good. I assembled the trike myself and then took it to my lbs for a fine-tuning of the derailleurs. I was a little perturbed for the first couple of weeks at how it just wasn’t as fast as a "real" bike. I ride with my wife with her on a mtn bike, she said the wheels didn’t look quite right when I was peddling. I c-clamped two straightpieces of striping to the wheels and realigned them. What a difference!! They weren’t off visually to me but my avg. speed went up 3 mph and my cruising became a dream!! I run along on the flat at 16-18 mph regularly. I’ve got about 600 miles on it now. And wow is the "TT" cool. Thanks so much for a fine machine.
Robert F. Koch
Newark, DE
(On how he first heard about the company): Believe it or not. One evening bright lights woke me up and on the wall written in FLAMES, "Robert, purchase a TerraTrike." Well, what would you do under those circumstances? Not knowing what a TerraTrike was, I searched the internet, found WizWheelz and the TerraTrike. Although I admit that I looked at all the trikes that I could find, the flaming message had to be obeyed, and hence my purchase order.
Ken Barnett
Falls Church, VA
Riding home from work on New Year’s Eve about 4:45PM another cyclist coming towards me at at least 30 mph (at the bottom of a good hill) ran into me hitting the Terra Trike on the logo of the left wheel arm. The cyclist sailed over my head and his bike stopped dead and fell over in front of me. Not surprisingly, his front wheel was deformed beyond repair. Additionally his top tube had crumpled and bent in two places (about where the double butting would end I suppose) at about 30 degrees. Incredibly, all I had was a flat tire and the wheel was only slightly knocked out of true. This Terra Trike is a tank among trikes! Oh, I almost forgot to mention, at the point of impact there is a black smudge that I can’t clean off the bike but the paint job is not compromised! You all have put together a fabulous vehicle as far as I am concerned, the quality really shows in a circumstance like this. The other cyclist and I are all right and he said he’d seen me and thought he had compensated. We were at a busy intersection with me turning right and him turning left. Thanks again for such great product. This thing is so much fun to ride I suspect it will be my primary HPV even though my original plan was to get it for foul weather riding.
Les Weiser
Glendade, California
My name is Les Weiser and I’m a 60 year old 48" xseam big guy who has ridden recumbents exclusively for several years. I now own a Bacchetta Corsa, a Rans Stratus and I recently acquired a Terratrike 3.4. I’ve now owned the trike for about a month and I can’t seem to make myself ride anything else. I ease through traffic, and unlike the Corsa and the Stratus feel totally at comfortable with my little Wizwheelz flag flying. I ride almost as fast on the Trike as on my two wheelers but I just have more fun. I also tackle hills on the Trike that made me get off and walk with my bikes. I’m a convert and I may just get rid of the bikes entirely. Thanks Wizwheelz for a great product.
Larry Myers
Fort Wayne, IN
Just how strong is a TT? I had been out for a several hours on my TT and was two blocks from home when I found out just how well made a TT is. I had just turned a corner and was riding in the center of my lane of traffic when I saw a car coming towards me crossing the center line and was heading directly for me. I did all I could do to get out of the path of the car heading towards me but there wasn’t enough time. The car struck my TT in the left front wheel and spun me around and knocked me off to the side of the street. I wasn’t sure at first if I was seriously hurt but I felt sure my TT must be totalled. The driver was nineteen, no job, no drivers license, no insurance, and didn’t own the car. At that time figured then I would be buying a new TT out of my own pocket. The next day when I felt a little better I looked over the TT and all I could see at first glance was a badly bent rim and blown out tire. I got the new rim, tire and tube ordered and disassembled the TT to inspect everything close up. There was no frame damage of any kind. The wheel hub, axle, brake and everything was as new! Now with a new rim, tire and tube I am back on the road. So if you ever here any one questioning How strong are the frames on the TT, do they flex much? Tell them you heard it from one of those test crash dummies "My TerraTrike took on a car head on and had so minor damage it still looks and rides like new" That’s one strong tuff made Trike!!
Steve Salley
Indiana, PA
I have taken my TT to Key West City twice on vacation. In March, we hit the same week as Daytona Bike Week. I was humored by the ’respect’ Harley riders gave me on my TT. I took a smaller version of a dive flag, and use that for my flag. (seemed like an appropriate theme in the Keys...) What surprised me the most, I have been there twice with my TT, and have never seen another TT. What’s wrong with this picture? Oh well, I never was one to shy away from being different
Les Weiser
Glendale, CA
Lock it up!!! Unlike other recumbents, the Terra Trike is so darned easy to ride that when I let my 3.4 out of my sight for a few minutes some #@*#@!! rode away on it and I haven’t seen it since!! I own several other recumbent two wheelers but I missed my trike so much that I ordered a 3.5. I’m back on three wheels and my bikes are once again hanging in the garage. I love my trike because.... 1. Stability - Get tired going up a hill, stop and have a sandwich!!! 2. Safety - No more "Artie Johnson" falls. I’m even more comfortable in traffic than on a two wheeler. 3. Range - I can spend hours and hours on it and when done I just want to ride more. 25 Mile rides with hills and all are now the norm. 4. Fun - You’ll have to ride one to find out what pedaling fun really is. Did you ever ride a "Big Wheel" as a kid. I didn’t but I watched my kids ride them and now I get to do it at age 60!!
Mark Garvey
Cedar Rapids, IA
I would like to say that in most cases, when you dream of owning something and anticipate receiving it, the reality is very seldom, if ever, as good as your hopes are. I have been dissappointed many times over my 51 years. The Terra Trike is a happy exception to that. the trike is every bit as wonderful to ride as I had hoped and it is great fun. I just got back from a pleasant ride to our downtown area and back, a trip of about 7 miles total. All along shaded back streets, past a Middle school football game, and along a street that has become an outdoor sculpture display and to our public library. I rode a short distance along the walkway along the river then turned home. I don’t know how far I added by my side trips, or the added time due to slowing to see something, or chat with people. You can count me among your most entheusiastic supporters. I wish I could afford a new one! Even though this one is perfectly nice! Best to you folks and best wishes for your continued success!
Bill Reeves
Munroe Falls, OH
Earlier this year I bought a Cadillac SRX. Since then I have been overwhelmed by their stupid questionaires asking whether I bought a Cadillac not for the mechanical and comfort considerations but to impress my friends and improve my virility. I thought "What kind of people buy a car for such shallow reasons?" OK, I just got back from our first ride on our TerraTrike Tandem and I feel so God damm COOOOL. Everybody was stopping, asking and drooling! Now I understand Cadillacs questions. I’ve just never had a toy that immediately had so many people standing in line to talk to me. With my ego now inflated to this degree what will I ever do to get my helmet to fit again? Did I mention that that it rides great and my "10 mile wife" is suggesting we take a TRIP on it!
Phillip Harding
Ann Arbor, MI
I am 52 y.o and have progressive MS. Getting on/off a two wheeler was becoming dicey at best. Then my friends put together a fund raiser last year and bought me a Terra trike. What a dream come true! No balance issues at all and the best part is, it allows me to run my new 2 year old dog, Bogie -- he loves it and was not freaked by it from day one.... Without this roadster, I would be dog-less and bike-less (or trike-less). Thanks Wizwheelz for a dynamite vehicle!
George Jueckstock
Grand Ledge, MI
I’m 62 years old and in pretty good health, I’ve ridden mostly Cannondales and always thought they were a good way to go. Then I discovered while surfing the web that just 30 miles from my home was the WizWheelz factory that made this funny looking thing called a trike. After spending much time lurking around on the web site, I thought I might just call over there and go visit and see what this is all about. I made the appointment and drove over there. After spending some time talking with Randall and the other guys, I took a test ride in their parking lot. Oh Oh!! first mistake. Now I had to convince my wife that this is what I wanted because it didn’t hurt my back, my shoulders, my butt, my arms or my hands. Now that in it’s self is worth writing home about. Then I needed to convince myself that I need one. That part wasn’t bad. I had already decided that I was going to own a Trike, that my butt needed a Trike and I’m sure parts that I won’t mention needed to get off that skinny seat and be comfortable while riding. I could go on and on here, but I’ll get to the bottom line. I have one!! And I love the thing. I got the TT 3.6 and all the trimmings. Seat bag, Flag, thing to put my computer (speedo) on, pedals with the shoe clamps on and fenders. Oh am I on a cool machine. This is the smoothest thing on wheels. I do get some funny looks from people in cars and walking. I even get people that are polite and will let me go first at a corner even though they actually have the right a way. If you are reading this and don’t have a WizWheelz TerraTrike, You need to correct that. Get one, Ride one, go test ride one, I’ll bet you too will want a Trike. Not just any trike, A WizWheelz Trike. If you are lucky enough to live where you can visit the Factory, or a retail store that handles them, Please do your self a favor and check them out. You can even order from the web site and get it all assembled and ready to ride except for airing up the tires. Randall and the crew will treat you like your are Family. I’m so happy with mine that I put a link to the WizWheelz site on my web site, and a picture of the trike on my home page. www.quali-tied.com There must be more cyclist out there that are also fisherman. Right?
Robert Kodis
Cheyenne, WY
Love the TT 3.6, got about 150 miles and rides like a dream. What a difference from a 2 wheel bent. I am impressed, came with no scratches, and ready to ride. Met Randall down in Colorado about two weeks ago. Guess it was the first TT at a bike shop in Fort Collins, Colorado. Thanks Randall and thanks to the building TT team. I and 29 other Air Force personnel called the World Space Team, just completed the Ride the Rockies, a tour of 2000 riders riding 409 miles in 7 days. It is sponsored mainly by the Denver Post. This is the ninth time I have been selected as it is a lottery. I have two pictures enclosed. One of my TTR overlooking the Moument Valley in Colorado National Park and the other picture is of part of the Space Command team. You will notice the TTR is front and center where she belongs.
Michael White
Bloomington, IN
There’s a local guy here who’s loaned me his trike for a couple of weeks. I went out for a spin around the block on Saturday, then two hours later I realized I was miles from home and very thirsty. Either I just had an amazing time on the TerraTrike or I was abducted.
Barry Cucchi
Rillton, PA
I got the TT! Great packaging, and whoa! the trike is just, ummm pretty! maybe "elegant" is a better word to describe it. It arrived in a smallish box, and was flawless. Thanks so much for your prompt responses to my emails, as well as your communications to me throughout this purchase. I look forward to updating you on the maiden voyage, scheduled for this weekend. So far, an awesome experience! The TT looks really great in the family room too, note to self, buy trainer. Thanks again Randall- your most excellent customer service makes an outstanding product even better!
David Marks
Newport Beach, CA
After suffering a stroke, I was so jealous of my son who had just completed a bicycle tour of the west coast that I dreamed all night about riding. When I woke up on Christmas morning I saw Joe (Rajacic) ride by on a TerraTrike - It was like divine intervention!!
David Lawson
Santa Barbara, CA
TerraTrike 1, Segway 0 This morning, a fellow University employee and I were out riding on a campus errand, me aboard my TerraTrike and James on his dept-issue Segway--those two-wheeled self-propelled gyroscopically-balanced $5K people movers. Along the way, another staff member hailed us and exclaimed, "I’ve always wanted to ride one of those!" Thinking that she meant the ’trendy’ Segway, James stopped next to her, to which she said, "ok I’ll try that too, but it’s the TerraTrike I really wanted to ride."
Commodore Collins
LaQuinta, CA
What a fantastic machine! WizWheelz was first recommended to me by a friend. When I looked at the web page, my interest in the beginning was the fact that it was made in America. Second the simplicity of putting it together and operating it. I purchased a TerraTrike for the purpose of losing weight. I’ve lost weight, but more than ever I have really enjoyed the peace and tranquility the TerraTrike has given. I highly recommend it to everyone.
Gerry Santomassimo
Aurora, CO
I’ll just start off with, I LOVE this trike!! The trike arrived a day earlier than I expected. The first ride: BETTER than advertised. Have spent most of my free time since riding it. This is more fun on a pedal-powered machine than I’ve ever had. My bike-riding friends are totally impressed with the finish, quality, and how nice it rides. THANK YOU, WW crew, for an outstanding product!!
Maury McDonald
Nashville, TN
Thank you for your prompt response to my emailed questions! I will take your advice. As usual, you represent one of the great features of Wizwheelz--expert and prompt customer support. I feel like I am communicating with my own, personal bike mechanic. Even if I was not impressed with my TT, I would give you all the businesss and references I could because of your company’s demonstrated attitude toward your customers! Thank you, again.
Joe Abrams
Plantation, FL
I purchased a TT and have to say it is FANTASTIC. Originally I bought it for my wife who LOVES it, but finds it difficult to say the least to get me off it. She told me to get my own, which as soon as I can sell my Titanium Easy Racer I plan on getting a TTR or maybe just a TT with speed drive, not sure yet. One thing FOR SURE is another trike in my stable, I just cant seem to wipe the grin off my face after riding one of your fantastic machines. Thanks for doing such a great job and I have to agree with everyone else who say’s RANDALL is one super guy and a person who really know’s his stuff. I have always said that you can have the BEST company but with out the best PEOPLE a company will never survive. GOOD LUCK and keep up the good work, you will be hearing from me again in the near future.
Dave Misisco
Carmel, CA
Randall, It’s been almost two weeks now since I took delivery of my Wiz Wheelz Edge and I wanted to drop you a note to thank you and your outstanding team of builders and designers. What a trike! I love it. You guys built me my dream machine. Everything said about Wiz Wheelz and in particular the Edge is true. When my Edge arrived I opened the box, pulled it out, connected the seat to the rear stays, pumped air into the tires, swapped out the cleats on my shoes, and was off on a ride around the block. You set everything to my X-seam so precisely I didn’t even have to adjust the position of the seat. This has been by far the best purchase experience of my life. The trike is smooth and responsive, just like the reviews claim. Climbing those steep hills has been no problem. In fact there is one hill on one of my favorite rides that on my previous recumbent marked the turn-around point on my ride. I could never get up the steam to climb it. With my new Edge I attacked that hill and made it to the top. Maybe not as quickly as an up-right bike would have, but hey, I’ve now extended my range and no hill is an obstacle. Thanks WizWheelz.
Andy Jones
Tukwila, WA
The other night I was on a long ride and a guy rode up along side of me to talk. He said he’d been trying to catch me for the last 5 miles. His next question was great..."Does it go fast?" Yea, it goes fast. I’m absolutely thrilled with this bike. For the first time in my life, I’m able to ride over twenty five miles at a time without my wrists hurting, my neck stiff or my butt sore or numb. The only feeling was the satisfaction of a great workout. Thanks for a great product.
Linda Davis
Benicia, CA
I just love my trike! She is named Trixie. I find that I get a wonderful workout on her, especially going up hills. And, on downhills, she goes really fast, much faster than my regular mountain bike. When I ride her, I get smiles from pedestrians, people passing by in cars, and other bicyclists. I think they are jealous because I am having so much fun on Trixie. I wish I had found out about recumbent tricycles 20 years ago. They are so much more comfortable than an upright bike. Unlike the 2 wheeled recumbents, I don’t have to worry about balancing or falling. So, I can enjoy my rides and get a wonderful workout! Thank you, WizWheelz, for making such a great product.
Penn Jillette - Penn and Teller
Las Vegas, NV
I have ordered the first tandem trike that WizWheelz is making. It’ll be mine and keep your hands off it. In the meantime, I have one of the TerraTrikes, and . . . .well, I’m not going to sell it when I get my tandem. I love this trike so much. I’ve always enjoyed a bike ride, but my TerraTrike has taken away all the minuses and left all the pluses. You can use fancy bike shoes that attach to the pedals without embarrassing yourself by falling over at intersections (oh yeah, like that hasn’t happened to you). It’s faster than spit. Of course, that’s true for any recumbent trike, so why WizWheelz? Well, Goudeau (The juggler in Lance Burton’s show here in Vegas) and I went to the Interbike show and knowing how important a comfortable seat is, we rode every trike there. I don’t think we missed one. And WizWheelz was the best. Now, there were others that were the "Best" too. More than one trike can be best and there are some great ones on the market. But there were none better than the TerraTrike. The ones that were just as good cost a lot more money. Now, for big successful Vegas guys, money doesn’t matter (and if you believe that, try going to lunch with Siegfried and Roy and see how fast they dive for the check), buy hey, TerraTrikes were just as good, so what am I an idiot? Now, the WizWheelz boys are right in the middle of these great United States of America and I’m not going to get all xenophobic on you and say that you have to buy American, but, hey, it’s closer, right? You can talk to the people in good old American English and they understand and things won’t take the rest of your life to get to you from overseas. The WizWheelz guys are really good guys. Every question we ask, gets an email right back and believe me, we’re asking stupider questions than you’re ever going to. They either really care a lot about their customers or they do a great job of faking that, and what do you care how they really feel? They came to see our Penn & Teller show (at the beautiful Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - a wonderful show that everyone loves and no Vegas trip would be complete without), and after the show we went over to our shop and they hung out, told us all about the company, and then put together a couple trikes in a flash for us to ride. We rode them all around behind the Strip and we all had to have them. We’ve let a lot of people take them for a ride, and every single one that’s sat on ours wants to buy one. We’ve sold so many of these things that the WizWheelz guys should give me my damn tandem for free. They’re just great guys and it’s a great product. It’s the best and it’s the cheapest. If that isn’t enough to get you to buy one - well, you and I aren’t really going to agree on anything, are we?
Greg Petrolati
Champaign, IL
I bought my TT3.6(Tour) last September. I had gone through some major changes in my life and wanted to try to get back into shape. Walking, like I had previously, wasn’t a good option. I had a rather wonky knee that needed to be babied. After riding a friend’s TerraTrike I was determined to go recumbent and WizWheelz was going to be the bent I chose. It was a very simple process. I called the folks at WizWheelz and talked to Randall. I don’t like ordering online; I want to talk to the folks I buy from. Randall’s enthusiasm convinced me I had the "right" company. I "priority" mailed a bank check that same day. I think it was a Tuesday. The following Monday when I went home for lunch, the carton was in my driveway! I could hardly wait to get home from work to get on it and ride. Since then, I’ve put over 400 miles on the trike. Now that the weather is getting warmer I’ve started to ride it to work nearly every day. It’s so much fun to ride I ride it as often as I can. It’s a great Trike! Like most folks "bents," my TT hasn’t stayed the way it came. Originally, I ordered the fenders and the trainer (which was a big help when it was too nasty to ride outside). I’ve since bought the rear rack, panniers, a bike computer, two different headlamps, and tail flashers.
Greg LeMond
3 time winner of the Tour de France
It is so comfortable!
John Hansen - Red Cross DAT Coordinator
Dorchester County, MD
I bought this TerraTrike recently and can’t ride it enough. My ten month old daughter Catherine loves it just as much. We live on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and it’s flat as a pancake here. Rivers and marshes everywhere so we have plenty of wildlife to ride around and look for. Last summer, I’d had spinal surgery and can no longer ride my two-wheel. The seat on this trike is really comfortable and allows me to ride for a fairly long time without taking a break. Since my surgery, I can’t walk any distances without feeling pain. However, I can ride my trike. I guess the design and shape of the seat is such that my back is completely supported and there is no ’vertical’ pressure on the spine. My girl and I go riding everywhere - to the store, to the park... It’s just nice to be able to get around again! Thanks for a great product.
Dick Smothers
The Smothers Brothers
I LOVE riding this machine!!
Frederick Mills
Syracuse, NY
The TerraTrike Race arrived yesterday in perfect condition! After a couple of adjustments (my wife made these since right now I am disabled) I managed, with considerable assistance, to position myself on the seat, and took off. Though I had never ridden one before, it took off like a Ferrari, easy to ride, comfortable, fun! My right leg, paralyzed when I suffered a massive stroke last year, will become much stronger by a lot of riding, And I expect almost a full recovery. I have to say the trike is of the highest quality, and the components are superb. I am very happy with it! Thank you for all your help in purchasing it, and having it shipped so quickly. I am going to enjoy being a member of your "club," and look forward to a friendly association with all of you. By the way, did I tell you that I am almost 78 yrs. old, and that I’ve been an Episcopal priest for 50 years? It has been a wonderful fulfilling life, and now on this great trike, in retirement, I’ll happily zoom around the city of Syracuse! What more can I ask? My love and gratitude.
Sherry Goff
Payette, ID
I’ve had my TT for a little over a year, and I love it! I get a lot of long looks and smiles and even had a car load of teenagers go around the block for a second look and more laughs...I’m very overweight (but losing) so it is quite a display. I don’t know if people are laughing with me or at me, but I’m having too much fun to really care! Anyone who rides with me can’t keep up, so I have to go in circles to keep them with me. I tried riding an upright bike and could only go a few blocks and felt like I would need to have the seat surgically removed! With my trike I could ride all day it is so comfortable. I am enjoying the trike more than I ever dreamed. Thank you for a wonderful product, it’s the best thing I’ve ever done for myself.
Barry Cucchi
Rillton, PA
I have had my TT for 3 months and now have 1655 miles on the odometer. I ride every day, except when weather stops me, and the minimum ride is 12 miles and the maximum has been 85. Usually, I do a 22 mile circuit. I have not had any flats or malfuctions other than the brakes squealing. The squeal was adjusted out easily. The tires, chain, and idlers still look ok to me, although I did replace all three tires/tubes a few weeks back just to play it safe. My average speed on the trike is 11mph, and the maximum speed is 28 mph according to the cycle computer. Elapsed time for rides have been a minimum of 1 hour and a maximum of 10 hours. The comfort of the TerraTrike has been the biggest factor in finally getting into an exercise program that I can consistently stay with. I did a lot of conventional biking prior to the TT, but all the discomfort associated with that discouraged me from consistent daily riding. After each ride, there is only the "good soreness" associated with a nice workout- there is no butt, wrist, or lower back pain. It’s so nice to just sit back in that comfortable seat, pop in a good CD in the Walkman, and pedal the miles away, enjoying the scenery as you go along. Just the other day, another trail rider told me it looked like I was about to fall asleep as I went down the trail -- talk about relaxation! You should market your product as one of the best weight-loss health improvement methods available. The effects of TerraTrike riding on my health have been substantial. My blood pressure has come down, my chloresterol levels have come down, and I have dropped 28 pounds so far -I actually lost 6 pounds over the Thanksgiving - Christmas period- it’s not alot, but given the amount of chow I crammed down- it’s AMAZING! Maybe you guys can market "the Terratrike Diet"??????? The formula is simply...pig out, then RIDE! Anyways, just a note of thanks. The TT continues to exceed my expectations and continues to improve my health. I am 46 years old, and feel better than when I was 30, no kidding.
Michele and Gary Schleuning
Clive, Iowa
Just wanted you to know that my husband and I received our Tours yesterday and they are "AWESOME!".....we knew they would be fun, but we had no idea how fun!!!! We have been on three trips in 2 days and can’t way until daylight again! The only true downside is getting bugs in your teeth because you can’t quit smiling when you ride! Oh well, protein is good for you. I also wanted to let you know how much we appreciate not only your assistance, but the assistance of Dave at Barr Bike and Fitness in Iowa. He always made time to answer our questions, and he’s patient and very knowledgeable. He is obviously selling a product he believes in (and now we know why)...... Thank you all so much for an awesome product and exceptional customer service.....now can you give us any ideas on how to improve the taste of bugs? ;)
Christian Appold
Bay City, MI
It hasn’t been a full 48hrs since I left your shop with my Cruiser and I’ve already put about 50 miles on it. It is a joy to ride. I have had more than a dozen people ask to try it and where it came from. I’ve met more of my neighbors in the past two evenings than I had met in the 18 months that I’ve owned my home. I had a guy offer me $2,000 for it and a lady sit at a green light to wait for me to pass her so she could take a picture with her cell phone. I know that you are busy, but I find that too often in business we only hear about the customer with the problem. Your service was top notch, the price was the best on the market, and the trike is more than I could have asked for. Thanks again for making me part of the WizWheelz family.
Will Richardson
Talent, OR
I picked up my Cruiser a little over a week ago and the only thing wrong is I can’t stay on it 24/7. I love it and it is all I hoped for. Thanks so much for all your help and for getting it to me as soon as you could (way too slow for me, but if it had been here the next day, even that would have been too slow). This has brought me back to my childhood, and the joy of riding with comfort (I’m 66). I missed this joy, as I have never been able to find a bike seat that was comfortable. Now I have comfort, stability, freedom, fun and oh so much joy. Thanks for all of you who had a hand in this marvelous machine. I LOVE IT.
Dave Glielmi
Carol Stream, IL
Excellent product! A ridable work of art! I’m very happy - thanks for giving me my mobility back.
Bob McClune
Lancaster, PA
I have had the time of my life on this machine! (Bob is 84 years young and logged 4000 miles in his first 6 months on his TerraTrike Tour. He’s out there getting it done. Way to go Bob! You are adding years to your life and inspiring others.)
Chris Sullivan
Kanata, Ontario, Canada
I went 10 miles on local asphalt trails (with some gravel) with a destination of a local park, which I actually got to. This may not sound like much to you young folk, but I am 52, have MS, and use a walker because I can’t walk without it. This trike is the best thing that’s happened to me in a long time. I keep my feet on the pedals with clip-on sandals, because otherwise, they fall off. I am usually wiped out for several hours after a ride like this, but it is worth a hundred times that. Thanks for making this tricycle.
Stephanie VanDeventer, Ph.D.
St. Petersburg, FL
Hi, My name is Stephanie and I’m a Wiz-aholic. It’s been five hours since my last ride. In pursuit of my newest addiction, whizzing around bike paths across Florida, I have given up all social pursuits, friends, family, and pets unless they can accompany me on my Terra Trike. My cat was not comfortable in the panniers so I’m seeking alternate accomodations for her. I have spent hundreds of hours on web sites searching for paved bike trails within 100 miles of my house and am lobbying local parks to allow night-time cycling. It’s 8:00 p.m. and I can ride again at 7:00 a.m tomorrow morning - a mere eleven hours from now. If anyone knows of a job that can be done from the seat of a Wiz Wheel, please write and let me know. Recumbently yours, Stephanie
Shawn Miller
Fairfax, VA
Just when I thought my day couldn’t get better after work let out early for the holiday, I find the package you just sent in my mailbox. I really do appreciate the excellent customer service you have provided. I plan to continue to use the WizWheelz website to order future accessories for my Cruiser when the need/money presents itself.
Tom Briggum
Virginia Beach, VA
I bought one of your trikes last fall, and just wanted to tell you that I couldn’t be happier with it. I lost my leg in a motorcycle accident 18 months ago, and riding a recumbent trike is great exercise for an amputee. In fact, it’s the only exercise program I’ve ever been able to keep doing for more than a month or so. Following is a picture of me and my Weimaraner Maggie, who counts our 4-mile rides five days a week as one of the best things in her life. It’s neat to watch her running beside the right front wheel in perfect pace. She likes to run around nine miles an hour, and that’s comfortable for me too.
Mark Garvey
Cedar Rapids, IA
Well, I can’t be absolutely sure of it, but I believe that I am one of your biggest fans! WW has ALWAYS treated me very well and I make a point of aiming people in your direction! Not to be irreverent (though I often am!) but asking me about my WW is about like going up to an evangelist and saying "So, tell me about this Jesus guy!" (My father is a minister, so I know wherof I speak on this!) I wish you and WW the very best in the new year!
Hands down, we have the best dealers in the world. They all provide the service we demand and the knowledge you need. Check out what they have to say about TerraTrike.
Matthew Wallin
Round Trip Bike Shop
We are believers. Last summer a customer came in the store looking to get a Terra Trike. Being "real cyclists" we referred him to a dealer known for the "weird and fringe" cycling products. He went to the shop we referred him to and he wasn’t treated real well. Too boot, they didn’t carry Terra Trike so back to us he came. I told him we weren’t set up to be a dealer but I would call and see what we could do. I figured at worst it would be a little experiment that would let me test the waters for such a product. The first person I spoke to was Lori who was so nice and helpful, I was immediately impressed. We filled out the dealer app and ordered some trikes for the floor and our customer. Since then, the bikes have been steadily selling. This far exceeded my expectation of sitting on what I ordered for the year only to be discounted and sold off at the end of the year. The bikes have been a big hit with the customers that own them and seem to be gaining ground in our neck of the woods. The worst part is (don’t tell any of my "real cyclist" buddies) I really want one for myself. They are really well made, economical and FUN. We look forward to continuing our "little experiment" and selling the heck out of the Rovers when they come out.
Lastly, I love the news letter. It’s one of the best ones out from any manufacturer. I DO read it and wish you did one more often to let us know what’s up. I’m happy with how Terra Trike has handled our account and with the products you produce. Please keep it up!!
Mike Librik
Easy Street Recumbents
These goddamn TerraTrikes are paying my bills. What a f***ing great product!
Bob
Oklahoma Recumbent Road Bikes
I look forward to your newsletter every month. Informative, energizing, cheerful.
Richard Swartz
Sun Cycle Centers, Inc
The New Rover’s point out how forward thinking TerraTrike is. Rovers are game-changers for us as dealers, but they are opening up a whole new world of opportunity for customers we couldn’t serve because a product like the Rover didn’t exist. Better products, better margins, and a customer friendly company: TerraTrike is leading the way into the future.
Ross Randrup
Velo Verdé Recumbents
TerraTrike has always been very responsive to my requests for exchanges and spare parts requests. getting them to me, and my customer, quickly
Joe Reichert
Amling’s Cycle & Fitness
We love the way the folks at TerraTrike respond to our needs, whether it be quick shipping, technical questions, or the rare warranty issue, they are outstanding!
We deal with a lot of suppliers in the bicycle business, and TerraTrike stands out as one of the best.
Jim,
Bike Center
Your new TerraTrike Cruiser was the easiest trike we’ve ever assembled. It’s worth more than ($1399). You should be charging $1599 for it. Send me four more.
Grant
Bentley Cycle & Trading Post
When compared with any of the competitor trikes that I sell, WizWheelz sells and satisfies my customers. As far as I’m concerned, they are the best of the best!
Dave,
Stillwater Recumbents
WizWheelz is an easy company to deal with. For a small shop like myself, I can just pick up the phone and get any problem resolved.
Jessie
Hostel Shoppe
Excellent quality and customer service…and speedy delivery!
Ashley
Utah Trikes
There is no other line of human powered vehicles that offers so much value to such a wide audience. The TerraTrikes are the perfect car replacement, and make a great platform for commuting, touring and just having fun. All it takes is a test ride, and they come back wanting one.