TerraTrike Cruiser: Value Packed, Feature Rich Recumbent Trike

Recumbent trikes are comfortable, efficient and fast little machines are an absolute blast to ride. With all the choices available on the market, choosing the right one can be a difficult task.

The TerraTrike Cruiser is one of the most popular recumbent trikes.
For this review we'll take a close look at the Cruiser. It is a tadpole style, which means there is one wheel on the back and two on the front. It is a touring style of tadpole trike with a nice wide cockpit. The frame of the Cruiser is made of 4130 chro-moly steel tubing. This trike is lightweight at just 37 pounds, yet very strong and is capable of handling a total weight load up to 300 pounds!

The seat is very comfortable and made with a breathable, heavy duty mesh. The seat sports a lightweight aluminum frame. A huge benefit of the TerraTrike brand is that their trikes are very adjustable. Sometimes, a small adjustment to your seat can make all the difference in the world in terms of comfort.

The Cruiser seat will adjust from 40 to 70 degrees in recline and approximately nine inches fore and aft. The TerraTrike Cruiser is available in four boom sizes. The riders leg length will determine which boom length that you need. The steering is a linkage system, which provides a very controlled feel to the Cruiser. Handling is nice and predictable, great for all day riding.

The Cruiser is a 24 speed trike using indexed Grip Shift shifting matched to Shimano derailleurs. The wheels are custom built by TerraTrike. CST tires are mounted on the aluminum alloy rims. The disc brakes mounted at the two front wheels provide the stopping power.

Any product is only as good as the company that backs it. The Cruiser is made by TerraTrike of Kentwood Michigan. This company is impressive. The people at TerraTrike are courteous and obviously love what they do. The company offers several models. Their models range from casual touring to racing styles. TerraTrike also has a tandem, or two-seater trike.

The TerraTrike Cruiser is a value packed and feature rich tadpole recumbent trike. The ride and handling is predictable and a pure joy. The comfortable seat and riding position will will make you feel as if you could ride all day long.

When you take to the street or local bike path with this trike, you can't be shy! You will get a lot of looks and shouts from people as you go zipping by. People will want to know what this unique machine is, if it's fast, if it's comfortable and how well it climbs hills. The one thing you can always count on while riding a TerraTrike Cruiser is a big smile on your face!