style=font-size:large;| Catrike

Manufacturer	Big Cat Human Powered Vehicles
Cycle line	Tadpole style tricycle Tricycle A tricycle is a three-wheeled vehicle. While tricycles are often associated with the small three-wheeled vehicles used by pre-school-age children, they are also used by adults for a variety of purposes. In the United States and Canada, adult-sized tricycles are used primarily by older persons for... s
Introduced	2000
Status	In production
Models	9
Website	www.catrike.com

Catrike is a brand of lightweight tadpole-design recumbent

Recumbent bicycle

A recumbent bicycle is a bicycle that places the rider in a laid-back reclining position. Most recumbent riders choose this type of design for ergonomic reasons; the rider's weight is distributed comfortably over a larger area, supported by back and buttocks...

 tricycle

Tricycle

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s manufactured by Big Cat HPV, LLC, which is based in Winter Garden

Winter Garden, Florida

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, Florida

Florida

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, United States

United States

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. The company was founded in 1999 by Paulo Camasmie.

Catrike riders have an annual factory-sponsored rally in March. Big Cat builds more trikes equipped with direct-steering than any other manufacturer in the world.

Models

The 2009 Catrike line consists of eight models. All Catrikes have heat-treated aluminum frames, front disc brakes and a nylon mesh, non-adjustable seat. Steering is via direct side levers with Ackerman compensation. Rider size variations are accommodated via a telescoping boom that mounts the pedals.

Road

The Road was the first Catrike model and was introduced in 2000. As a result of experience developing the Speed model, the Road was redesigned in 2003. The new version became available in 2004. The 2005 model introduced indirect steering, which proved more difficult to set the toe-in on and so in 2006 direct steering was reintroduced. The Road has 20 in (51 cm) wheels and is designed for general recreational use and touring.

Speed

The Speed was the second Catrike model introduced and was first available on the market in 2003. It has a 20 in (51 cm) drive wheel and 16 in (41 cm) front wheels and, while it is designed to be fast, reviewers have also found it suitable for touring.

Pocket

The Pocket was introduced as a 2005 model year. It has 16" front wheels and a 20 in (51 cm) rear wheel with a 37 in (94 cm) wheelbase, shorter than that of the Road or Speed models. It is described as a "light trike that is compact and easy to transport." Reviewer Bryan Ball termed the 2005 model Pocket: "a light and spunky little trike with good handling and good comfort." It is especially intended for riders shorter than 5' 8" (173 cm) tall. The Pocket has a 45-degree seat angle.

700

The 700 was introduced as a 2007 model year. It is a performance trike with a 700C rear wheel and 16 in (41 cm) front wheels. It is the most reclined of all the models, with a 27-degree seat angle. It is also the most expensive model.

Expedition

The Expedition was introduced as a 2007 model. It is a recreational/performance/touring trike with a 26 in (66 cm) rear wheel and 20 in (51 cm) front wheels. It is the largest trike Catrike currently makes.

Trail

The Trail was introduced in the 2007 model year is a recreational/touring trike. It has 20 in (51 cm) wheels and is smaller than the Road but larger than the Pocket. In reviewing it Bryan Ball said: "It’s quick, it feels light and responsive and it didn’t give me any nasty surprises."

Villager

Introduced in 2008, the Villager is designed for urban settings with increased ground clearance, a higher seat of 12.5 in (32 cm) and a 50 degree seat angle. The Villager has 20 in (51 cm) front and rear wheels. The 2008 model was introduced as a nine-speed with no front dérailleur. The 2009 model included the option of a front triple crankset, giving 27 speeds.

Dash

The Dash was introduced in 2009, is designed for children and has 349/406 wheels. In reviewing the Dash, Parker Ball indicated that it is stable and that the rear wheel stays on the ground in fast stops.

Musashi

In early 2010 Big Cat HPV introduced their first two-wheeled design, a short-wheelbase recumbent bicycle

Recumbent bicycle

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 marketed under the Catbike name.

Achievements and awards

• The first Catrike to complete a transcontinental crossing was a 2007 Catrike Road ridden by Lucinda Chandler in the spring of 2007 (58 days from California
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• BentRider Online Trike of the Year, 2003.
• BentRider Online Trike of the Year, Readers Choice 2004 - Catrike Road.
• BentRider Online Trike of the Year, 2005.
• BentRider Online Trike of the Year, 2006.
• BentRider Online Trike of the Year, 2007.