The Catrike Expedition (with a few modifications)!

As an independent bicycle dealer I am not hamstrung by certain bicycle manufacturers by only carrying their brand of bikes.   I sincerely believe the customer should have options in choosing from many bicycles to meet their needs.  That is why May Street Bicycles is one of only three authorized Catrike Dealers in North Carolina.

Today we had a client pick up her modified Catrike Expedition.  She wanted a trike that she could ride on trails at Resevoir Park in Southern Pines.  So we made some minor changes to allow her to easily ride on gravel and sand.  The Expedition was the perfect bike to allow cleance for knobby mountain bike tires. The Expedition is a long wheel base Sport-Luxury Catrike that is capable of handling heavy loads for long distance touring and a fast performance ride. As well, by replacing the tires our customer will enjoy the trails.  Check out the picture below:)

The Expedition retails for $2,550.00 but my client hit the mother load by purchasing this bike for only $1,500.00.  We took this Expedition on trade in and it was in excellent condition.  Just an FYI, we have one more available in the shop for the exact same price of $1,500.00. So if you are considering getting a high quality recumbent stop in for a test ride... soon. This bikes do not collect dust at the shop.

So why consider riding a recumbent trike you ask? Below are many reasons recumbent cycles are preferred over traditional uprights:

• Spreading your body weight over a much larger area than on a conventional bike explains “recumbent comfort”.
• A much more comfortable seat means less back, neck, shoulder, and posterior pain compared to a conventional bike.
• No wrist pain from bearing your weight.
• Smaller frontal area means better aerodynamics which have allowed recumbents to set every bicycle speed record.
• The heads up position lets you enjoy the scenery instead of the grit on the road.
• In the event of an accident, there is a shorter distance to fall and the rider will fall feet first instead of head first.
• The high seat back allows you to leverage more pedal power by pushing with your back against the seat.  Human power is maximized under these conditions.
• The feet up position is more physiologically efficient because the body can circulate blood more effectively, providing more oxygen to the muscles.
• They are virtually impossible to flip forward (endo.
• Stability – loose gravel, sand, ice, tire blowouts, etc. will not send a trike crashing to the ground.
• Ride during the winter – hitting a patch of ice is fun on a trike.
• Do you have trouble balancing?  No problem with a trike.
• No need to drop a foot off the pedal in tight turns to protect against wipeouts
• Leaning into the turns makes cornering on a trike fun. They handle like a sports car or go-cart – you can even brake-steer on a Catrike.
• Pull up to a stop and never put your foot down on the road
• No wasted energy balancing the trike on those slow steep climbs – this is the reason that trikes are  better climbers than two-wheeled recumbents.
• More respect from motorists, they slow down and give you a wider berth when passing – primarily out of sheer curiosity.
• Easier to track a straight line on the side of a road – no need for wobble room during a steep climb in traffic.
• No need for a kickstand or leaning post.
• Less road friction/tire scrub from a rider’s side-to-side balance shift (wobble).
• Instant celebrity status – you may be the first person in your neighborhood with a trike – people will know who you are.
• Great platform for attaching fairings and accessories.

To learn more about Catrike and the numerous models check out the Catrike website or stop in at May Street Bicycles for a test ride!

Yours in Cycling and Fitness,
Greg Combs
President of Fun
​May Street Bicycles is not your typical bike shop. Sure we sell awesome bicycles, provide bicycle repairs, and rental bikes all at great prices. But we do a great deal more such as dynamic bike fitting, metabolic testing, altitude training, and personal training.  ​