";s:4:"text";s:18015:"Then a Speed. Velotechnik | ICE | Industrial Bicycles | Jersey Bents | John's Trikes & Bikes | KMX Karts | Labmake | Laid Back Cycles | Linear | Lightning Cycle Dynamics| Oklahoma Dumont The Catrike Dumont is a full suspension, folding trike which is easy to transport and super comfortable on the road. The larger rear wheel makes the same gears higher. Crazy On Three, My Bent Up Cycling Journal, http://poweroncycling.com/product/po-wheel-869.htm. . The Red crankset features carbon fiber Exogram crank arms. Furthermore, the best racing surface in Kentucky is their blue grass, and the Expedition would undoubtedly be faster than the 700 on turf. *All components are subject to change with an equivalent substitute based on availability. If you don't have the horsepower, you aren't going to see much of a difference between the two. The New
* weight includes pedals, mirror, flag, computer mount and neck rest if standard on the model.
It send any little pebble right to your body one fellow that writes a Blog even says he could tell the difference between a dime and a nickle. What ever CAT you decide on you will love it. I'm done with expressing all the reasons why I am faster on my 700 than my df, because the naysayers just keep coming. 3. so, my question is why a Speed instead of a 700? They may not have the tires you really want but they will get you back on the road. * weight includes pedals, mirror, flag, computer mount and neck rest if standard on the model. Perfect for training and racing. To be prepared for any adventure, the Expedition comes equipped with a space frame for heavy touring loads.
Tucking the idler closer to the front wheels effectively raises it up when going over speed bumps and such. Thats my 2 cents worth. Cycle | Angletech | Avenue Trikes | Archer | Azub The size of the Expedition makes it the ideal Catrike for larger riders. Brakes Compared with other similar trikes the Expedition is surprisingly stable but despite the wider stance not as stable as the ICE Sprint with a hardshell seat. Here is my test ride and walk-around of the Catrike 700 high performance recumbent trike. John, let me start by saying I have zero mechanical brains. The chainline was made more efficient by eliminating the upper chain tube and replacing the stock idler with the TerraCycle Elite Titanium idler with ceramic bearings.
With the exception of ground clearance, the 700 would be my 1st choice (I wouldn't have said that before I owned a 700). The frame has a 275 lb warranty weight limit, like many of the other Catrikes. For example, the ICE Full Fat big-tired adventure tricycle. 2019 Norcal FARA (Friedrich's Ataxia Research Alliance) Ride coming up June 1, 2019. Put everything aside, Just your seat lay-back angle on the 700 significantly reduces drag compared to all other Catrikes. Same rear wheel and gear ratio as Expedition but higher for more off-roadability Plus foldable like the trail. We chose a SRAM Red 53/39 double crankset to give us the desired gear range. Thank you all for your input. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our.
The Expedition is a beautiful and sleek machine designed with a comfortable body position for all-day riding. Find out what happens behind the scenes. All the stock Catrike wheels are black lightweight aluminum. If you prefer the ergonomics of the 700, then that's a plus in its favor. Making a race machine means keeping it lightweight and efficient. Catrike 700 Racing Trike Liquid Black
Christopher's Atomic Orange Catrike 700
Is it faster? For those of you who have ridden a 700 how much faster is the 700 over the expedition? Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Cycling | BicycleMan | Bike Hub | The Bike Rack | Catrike | Connecticut Yankee Pedaller | Cruzbike | Charlotte Cycles | Draftmaster & Topper Racks | Fairfield They both are tadpole trikes with aluminum frames and integrated seats, they have small front wheels and a larger rear one. I think the big rear tire also gives a bit less rolling resistance, certainly on rougher roads (chip seal) or gravel bike paths. Cyclery | Easy Street | Greenspeed | Hase | Hostel Shoppe | HP Both seemed to fit nicely. Add the lighter construction and in effect you fly the 700 while you ride all the rest. @Chuckhunder pretty much spelled out the affecting differences. I do not know where to purchase a set of fast front wheels that are trike specific, or what tires would help in the speed area. It also has far better ground clearance. Starting with the already fast Catrike 700 we spec'd it out with the best road components out there and made some other mods to get a final ready-to-ride weight of 29lbs10oz. The tierod and bolt were coated candy red. I have been looking at the catrike expedition and catrike 700. The 700 is designed to be fast and efficient. Just throw some fast tires on it and bring the speed up. Chester's Liquid Black Catrike 700
It is a few hundred less expensive too. My trike was outfitted with all my commuting gear, and weighed about 60 lbs. I have an idea for that with minimal effort. In fact, I rolled my expedition. 5, 26" vs 20" wheels This appears the main issue and I've read various views on this at BROL. The change promotes laterally stronger wheels and prevents movement within the dropouts under load at the expense of compatibility with equipment such as electric hub moters that are designed to the older 135mm dropout widths. Road is 4lbs lighter than the Dumont. View All Custom Catrike 700 Recumbent Racing Trikes
The Expedition will never have an ride quality as a "Pallet Jack". If you gear withequivalentGear Inches and comparable tires should they not be the same?Thanks. Most of my riding is city streets and some well traved bike paths. I have to say that they seat w/ angle is the most comfortable I have been on. The cassette body is milled out of a solid piece and then hardened. The lumbar curve on the Expedition is a nice addition I really like it. The 700c Thru-Axle rear wheel offers excellent power transfer, and high gearing gives you the shifting options needed to reach your personal best. The Catrike Expedition has been one of the most popular long distance touring tricycles for years.
Black is the color of choice for either, so the final cost difference is negligible. Richard's Liquid Black Catrike 700
There is a big difference in gear inches between the two Trikes in stock format. I got the 700 for the same reasons as the other people here. Recumbent | Recumbent Bikes of Tennessee |Recumbent Bikes & Trikes Denver | Recumbent Trike Store |Rose City Recumbents | Recumbent World | Rocky Mountain Recumbents | RTR Magazine | Schlitter | Seattle Trike | Sport Crafters| Steintrikes USA | Sun Seeker | TerraCycle Josh's Black Catrike 700
Azub will be at AlphaBENT on Wednesday, October 23 to show the latest Czech recumbent technology. Josh's Black Catrike 700
Larry's Liquid Black Catrike 700
1, Road is $600 + $50 tax=$650 cheaper than the Dumont. Eric's Liquid Black Catrike 700
He was on his racing bike. The result is a Expedition with the perfect combination of maximum efficiency, comfort and riding enjoyment. Gonna be a fun summer!, Catrike Owners Manual for the 700, Expedition, Pocket, Road, Speed, & Trail (pdf 2.95Mb). Stephen's Liquid Black Catrike 700
So I did pick-up a couple more mile per hour and maybe a bit smoother ride. I am thinking that a 650c wheel on the back would be a good start, but do not know the axel distance of the rear hub ( 130mm, or 135mm ).
They have very similar designs, and both companies are known for making a quality product. Catrikes and Their Owners -- Let's See You! It would beat me up pretty bad. Lawrence's Candy Purple Catrike 700
At our recumbent trike shop, we have addressed this issue for years simply by bolstering the upper part of the seat with large-pore open-cell foam, or with a Ventisitseat-pad. The longer wheelbase also helps eliminate brake steer which is already low on a Catrike. I am , however , still a lover of speed. Still, it is something to be aware of. Another nice addition is the TerraCycle chain idler. Based on my experience I would not recommend putting a 27" on the rear.
It is expensive but super light. Capable of handling heavy loads for long distance touring and a fast performance ride. Larry's Liquid Black Catrike 700
Catrike 700 Racing Trike Liquid Black
PBW and Alphabent are registered trademarks of Peregrine Bicycle Works, Inc. "Fun, Health, and Adventure" is a trademark of Peregrine Bicycle Works, Inc. Not extreme but comfy and pretty aero.
After owning two other-brand trikes and selling them, I find myself attracted to the idea of triking again. All the other models have 20-inch rear wheels. I saw a little pedal steer on each of them. Well, if they have no choice but to ride one because of their ailments, why bother coming onto a forum to dis them? Any suggestions? As long as its a Catrike you really can't go wrong. The Expedition offers a beautiful and sleek machine combined with a long, comfortable body position for all-day riding. BRC Featured in Trike Asylum January 8, 2014 . The Catrike Expedition Recumbent Tadpole Tricycle The 26" rear, 20" front tires are probably the most widely available sizes found on a recumbent. Paul's Lava Red Catrike 700
There are so many roads to explore that you . Made for speed, the SRAM OG1090 11-25 close ratio cassette. Like almost all tadpole trikes I feel it is too low for riding safely in heavy traffic.
Your young and sound uninjured I don't think you belong on one just yet. I promise you that these are the same guys who would ask exactly the questions raised in this thread. The 700 can be pretty fast on the open road when you get those big gears rolling. I just felt boxed in. http://www.youtube.com/wac0Ok&feature=related. Catrike's build quality and high quality componets makes the Expedition a real winner. Speed on a trike is determined by the gearing (which can be switched on any trike), weight of the trike, tire type, width and the strength of the rider. They may not have the tires you really want but they will get you back on the road. The Expedition and the 700 both have larger rear wheels with a 26-inch and 700c wheel, respectively. I like the Expedition. Much smoother. 123" for Catrike 700 = 37MPH @ 100 RPM. For normal riding, the Speed is just as fast and corners incredibly well. Stability on nearly any trike takes a while to give a fair evaluation. The Catrike seat cover has many buckles which allow you to in effect adjust the amount of lumbar curve but tightening and loosening them.
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The original racer tires and got 2 front wheels from Catrike and put on a little fatter tires and my friend built a complete rear wheel for me with the same kind of tire. Up The new Catrike 700 will also be significantly more expensive than the current $2950 price tag, though how much more is still not known. Ride them all..You will not pick the Cat it will pick you. Location: DFW area, TX. I think the long wheelbase of these trikes gives them very good high-speed stability. Catrikes are not cheap like a Walmart bicycle, they are a costly investment and most fear making the wrong choice. I sure wish being at a recumbent trike forum was a safe place for T-R-I-K-E enthusiasts. The 26-inch rear wheel provides a broad range of gears for a variety of terrain. Catrike has made wider hubs with through-axles standard equipment on all large-wheel models. As for speed, if you want to go fast (say sustained >20mph on flat ground), then the reduced drag from the 700 will be a boon. Price was not an issue, the Expedition just felt the best to me. I don't know how you guys have the legs to push those big gears?! I agree with you, this is one sweet trike. View some recent custom trike builds
Parking Brake ActuatorMicroshift Thumb Shifter, *All components are subject to change with an equivalent substitute based on availability. While I really like the 700 if I could only have one trike it would be the Expedition as a general purpose trike. This annual ride raises much-needed funds for research to cure Friedrich's Ataxia (a progressive neurological disease.). |Backcountry Recumbent Cycles 2009 Catrike Expedition CTE 586 2011 Catrike 700 CT7742 Sold bents Catrike Speed CS 74 Lighting Phantom Rans V2 Rans Stratus Performer JC 70 trike #5 04-20-2009, 10:34 PM bent eagle 'BentRider Legacy Partner : Join Date: Jan 2005. Copyright 2017 ~ Bicycle Man LLC ~ All rights reserved, Browse and Inquire about our Used Selection. Remember you'll be close to the ground, not so visible to car driver. | TerraTrike | Triot | Sun Cyclery | Trident | Utah Trikes | Victory Bicycles | Vite.
This is the lightest 10-speed chain available and perfectly matched for the SRAM Red componentry. with standard size chainrings that will shift well. I climb equally well with either trike. I am hard pressed to really chose only one. On paper, the 700 is going to be faster - but by how much, that's where the engine comes in. The diameter difference is only 1.3mm after all. Catrike 700 Racing Trike Liquid Black
The 700c Thru-Axle rear wheel offers excellent power transfer, and high gearing gives you the shifting options needed to reach your personal best. The space neck rest is a nice one but I dont like neck rests much myself. Hi, folks. | Bacchetta | Bent The Expedition can out accelerate the same 700 --- with the same rider doing a Performance Test to normal "cruising speeds". Catrike is a brand name of recumbent trikes that are known for high-quality design and engineering, and a very comfortable ride. Place for exchange of information between Catrike owners and prospects. Our most popular adult trike, the Catrike Expedition is a Sport-Luxury recumbent trike with a wide track and long wheel base. /sitemap.xml, Copyright 2021 Peregrine Bicycle Works, Inc., All rights reserved, Catrike discontinues Road recumbent trike model, Meet ICE: British trike manufacturer on US tour, Cheap trike carrier for folded recumbent trike, Meet Azub: Czech recumbent trike makers on U.S. tour, Catrike makes wider axles standard equipment on all large-wheel models, RideAtaxia 1 June 2019, Winters, CA - NorCal - Friedrich's Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA), 2019 Norcal FARA (Friedrich's Ataxia Research Alliance) Ride, Catrike Eola: new for 2019 recumbent trike model, new seat mesh incorporating upper support cushion, and side lumbar bolsters, slight frame change focusing on the upper seat, rear disc brake for drag and parking usage, new dropout system to accommodate the rear wheel and disc parking brake. You can find replacements at any bike shop. 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. Come to for test-rides, and bent-talk. When I want speed its the 700. Catrike is giving the venerable Catrike 700 racing trike a makeover for 2018 and addressing rider feedback gained over the years. Ultra precise, super lightweight and nearly silent. | Lancaster Recumbent | Midwest Trike Megastore |Recycled 2.
Quiet, smooth and durable, it may be the best idler in the business. I'm sure this has been debated before, but now that both models have been out for awhile, perhaps more data is available. The choices of tires for the Expedition is much larger than for the 700, which is what Larry was referring to. A low, aerodynamic body position and lightweight vertebrae-spaceframe put the rider it the perfect position to generate power and speed. I've only ridden my Road and test rides on a Speed, I for one don't miss the 100+ gear inch high gear(s). Catrike Road, and Catrike 700. The 26 rear, 20 front tires are probably the most widely available sizes found on a recumbent. Catrike 700 Recumbent Racing Trike Hyper Yellow
You just have to decide what you want to do with it. I have 2 sets of wheels for my 700 (600.00 later). A low, aerodynamic body position and lightweight vertebrae-spaceframe put the rider it the perfect position to generate power and speed. CAT Expedition vs 700 Trikes. But a Larry worried about losing teeth due to hard tires is not a fast and energetic Larry. To get a bit more speed on my expedition I just changed tires. The SRAM Force derailleur was used in the front because there is no compatible Red derailleur that will work with the Catrike derailleur post. I ran each of them over a speedbump and could tell a difference in the smaller frontwheels on the 700. Like all Catrikes the Expedition does not fold, but the pedal boom can be removed if you have to. This is the primary reason Catrike has been unable to increase the frame length to gain the extra space to dip the upper seat cross-tube backwards to move it away from the rider's upper back. And don't forget you want a molded seat back. Additional customer shipping charge: $100.00. | TerraTrike | Triot | Sun Cyclery | Trident | Utah Trikes | Victory Bicycles | Vite, I am getting near that age where a trike starts to make sense.
it Ask all of your questions. Visit CBD Store Please Support Our Sponsors Listed Below At 30 lb it's a bit lighter than the 700 too. Sounds like either would work for you. $125.00 . So for me it's fat tire, lower pressure. Making a race machine means keeping it lightweight and efficient. The pavement has a rather rough texture and is mostly a farm road. Care and Feeding of your E-Assist Battery, Ground Clearance 4.25 (108mm)Length Overall ~80 (set for 6 rider). I think there are only two considerations for you. To me they are pretty equal till you get above 15 mph and then the 700 really shines. The Expedition was the perfect bike to allow cleance for knobby mountain bike tires. ";s:7:"keyword";s:25:"catrike expedition vs 700";s:5:"links";s:229:"Second Hand Golf Clubs Gold Coast,
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