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The AlphaBENT Catrike Concept Store stocks and services the full lineup of USA-made Catrikes ready for you to test-ride.

Catrike trikes are characterized by: efficiency, top-notch components, lightweight design, and sexy good looks -- which means they look and ride like sports cars.

Innovations Catrike has pioneered include:

  • direct steer - lightweight and responsive
  • space frame - lightweight and efficient
  • peace boom - boom extrusion with internal stiffening ribs and anti-twist keyway
  • seat pockets - integrated seatpockets and emergency pump carrier

Catrike includes standard features with all trikes. This minimizes your out-of-pocket costs when purchasing.

  • integrated light mount - a stub that accepts most conventional handlebar-mounting lights
  • computer sensor mount - a bracket to put a sensor pickup for most cycle computers
  • clipless pedals - pedals with cleats that anchor your foot for added safety
  • TerraCycle idler pulleys - top-quality idlers with sealed bearings and durable materials
  • 30-speed barend shifting and drivetrain - bar-end shifters have less effect on steering

It's hard to say if Catrike is more engineering, design, or production. Paulo, Mark, and co. have seemingly waved a magic wand and incarnated a US factory producing world-class products in real-time.

Whatever it is, Catrike does it all, and, on our end, not much gives us more pleasure than calling in another order for another Catrike. We know the Catrike products inside and out, and are consistently amazed at how this outfit accomplishes so much.

The Catrike success story is well worth following.

Made in USA: The Catrike factory at work.
Catrike Rally 2012
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News

The all-new MAX offers a higher/wider seat and incorporates a larger diameter cross-Member and wide sturdy rims to accommodate up to 425 lbs of rider and gear weight. For comfort, it is equipped with Schwalbe Big Apple balloon tires. A 1x11 SRAM drive train delivers power to the rear wheel.
4 Jun 2023 - 4:57pm

Catrike introduced some tempting views of the Eola, a new recumbent trike model that will hit the streets sometime in 2019.

20 Sep 2018 - 5:27pm

Catrike recently removed the Road rear-suspension recumbent trike from its model line-up and replaced it with a full-suspension Road-AR.

The change was made with little or no notice to dealers and potential buyers, and has taken Catrike aficionados a bit by surprise.

20 Apr 2017 - 10:18am

Catrike has resolved its production issues for the eon-green color and is now producing recumbent trikes in this color again.

27 Mar 2017 - 10:09am

Catrike has announced that production of the full-suspension Dumont recumbent tricycle will begin on October 1, 2016.

6 Jun 2016 - 8:19am

In an increasingly competitive market, HP Velotechnik is taking pre-emptive measures against the impending arrival of Catrike's new full-suspension Dumont model.

7 Apr 2016 - 5:33pm

Catrike expects to begin production of the Dumont in May 2016, but has not yet announced exact dates.

We'll keep you posted when we find out more.

26 Mar 2016 - 11:32am

This just in from Catrike...

Price increase on Road, Trail and Villager March 1, 2016

New Pricing effective March 1, 2016

18 Feb 2016 - 9:07pm

Catrike has introduced a new trike to compete head-to-head with the ICE and HP Velotechnik full-suspension folding trikes.

This trike, dubbed "Dumont", is full-suspension with Catrike-style. It melds the

17 Sep 2015 - 7:27am

Overheard

Thanks for all your patience. I only wish every company I dealt with was like yours.

I certainly am hoping that I have seen the last of the inside of a hospital for a good long while. Here's to my trike helping me on the road to recovery 

-DT

19 Mar 2014 - 4:25pm

My new 700 really smokes! --DM

18 Jun 2014 - 5:09pm

I don't know if I will write a testimonial or not, but, if I do, it will be a good one.

I'm impressed with how this Catrike Expedition has held up. --JJ (13,000 miles)

30 Jun 2014 - 11:51am

It should be almost illegal for old people to ride road bikes. They should ride these... --JCS

[Editor's note: Notice the shifter / brake setup on that 700.]

21 May 2015 - 3:20pm

Products

recumbent trike

5.5.9.
559 Grand Touring

Catrike has taken their best-selling Expedition and resolved the key issues keeping it out of some people's garages: transportability and seat adjustability.

700
Performance in all-out speed Catrike. Aerodynamic seating position, fast rolling 700C wheel and high gears, give it top performance. Signature Color: Liquid Black
Dumont

Full-suspension comfort with a long-wheelbase 26" drivewheel and Catrike's signature steering and components gruppo.

Eola

A broad-appeal, comfortable, high-performance trike with 20" wheels and a 1x11 wide-gear-range drivetrain.

Expedition
A long wheel base Sport-Luxury Catrike. Capable of handling heavy loads for long distance touring and a fast performance ride. Signature Color: Lava Red
Pocket
Perfect for smaller riders. Small Space Frame Catrike with big features. It has a narrow track, is quick and lightweight. Signature Color: Eon Green
Road
Air shock suspended Catrike with truly triangulated frame. A versatile ride for your favorite trail, commuting or any adventure. Signature Color: Electric Blue
Trail
Adjustable multi-purpose Catrike. With stable geometry and friendly ergonomics it is great for novices and veterans alike. Signature Color: Shiny Mango
Villager
Easy access high seat and extra wide cross member. A high quality, adjustable user-friendly Catrike. Adjustable seat from upright to laid-back. Signature Color: Alpine Whit
Villager/EXP
Villager w. fullsize 26" drivewheel, easy access high seat, & extra wide cross member. A high quality, adjustable user-friendly Catrike. Adjustable seat from upright to laid-back..

This just in

The Road and the Speed were the first two recumbent trike models designed and built in the USA by Catrike. The Road is now being discontinued and follows in the Speed's footsteps from several years ago.

19 Jan 2020 - 10:25pm

Catrike introduced a mid-season change to its large-wheel recumbent trike models including the Expedition, 5.5.9., 700, and Dumont. All future models will use a 12x142mm through-axle hub.

21 Oct 2019 - 6:44pm

Catrike introduced some tempting views of the Eola, a new recumbent trike model that will hit the streets sometime in 2019.

20 Sep 2018 - 5:27pm

This is a short (4 minute) video of folding and unfolding a Catrike Dumont full-suspension trike at the recumbent trike shop in Sacramento.

19 Mar 2018 - 10:23am

Researchers in Britain studying elderly endurance cyclists have discovered profound benefits to cycling at an older age.

13 Mar 2018 - 11:34am

Recumbent trike makers are revising their OEM safety flags for 2018 with a priority on safety over self-promotion.

5 Dec 2017 - 8:29pm

Catrike is giving the venerable Catrike 700 racing trike a makeover for 2018 and addressing rider feedback gained over the years.

6 Nov 2017 - 9:11am

HP Velotechnik has sold the last of its US supply of Gekko FX-26 folding recumbent trikes to its premium stocking HP Velotechni

26 Sep 2017 - 9:33am

[Disclaimer: This item was posted on April Fools Day, 2017. It is not to be taken seriously, though, perhaps, half-seriously. The rack and the trike are real and not Photoshopped. The trike is a Terratrike (perhaps an older Tour) and the rack is based on HP Velotechnik design.]

1 Apr 2017 - 8:16am

Catrike has resolved its production issues for the eon-green color and is now producing recumbent trikes in this color again.

27 Mar 2017 - 10:09am

Catrike has discontinued its popular Hyper-yellow and Eon-green colors due to supply issues with the green powder-coating ingredient used in both colors.

16 Mar 2017 - 11:55am

Catrike is finally shipping their first Dumon full-suspension folding recumbent trikes.

Just in time for Thanksgiving, the first Dumont has arrived, and we are very Thankful!

24 Nov 2016 - 9:27am

Kyle Bryant rallied the Ataxians and their supporters at the 7th Annual Ride Ataxia NorCal. Riders, families, and friends gathered in picturesque Winters, California for the 4 June 2016 event.

5 Jun 2016 - 1:40pm

Ride Ataxia comes to NorCal this coming weekend!

Come out Saturday, June 4, 2016 to support this worthy cause and these fine individuals.

1 Jun 2016 - 2:20pm

Many Catrike owners are probably wondering:

23 May 2016 - 7:33pm

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Join Kyle Bryant and the Ataxians for the RideAtaxia Norcal 2018 on June 2, 2018 in Winters, California.

This annual ride raises much-needed funds for research to cure Friedrich's Ataxia (a progressive neurological disease.)

We raise funds for research by cycling. And, we raise hope by joining together in support.