More Testimonials

I built up a TerraTrike from a frame I got on the WizWheelz site. I talked to Peter Dolan and bought some specific parts. He and his whole staff are great to work with. I modified the front to put on two derailleur tubes (one for lights and eventually a removable fairing) and added a triple crankset. The back has an 8 speed cassette. The first couple of pictures show it with a Rans seat (another mod) but I prefer the sling seat. Its a blast to ride. Thanks Wizwheelz.

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Bob Koch
Enon, OH

I received my TT on 11/16/01.  Your assembly instructions were great.  I put it together and adjusted it without difficulty.  I have about 100 miles on it already and I love it.  Everything is perfect.  You are right, it does get a lot of attention.  Thanks for such a nice product.  I look forward to many hours of enjoyment from it.  I am glad I ordered the speed drive, it works great and I do use it.  I would not hesitate to recommend your TT to others.

William T. Hargrove, Ph.D.
Pocomoke City, MD

Randy Niere
Kansas City, KS

Thanks for putting fun into this world.

David Lawson
Santa Barbara, CA

WOW! ....
First impressions.

What an incredible machine!

The 14 gear inch low is so easy that I don't need any kind of assist. the high gear is more than adequate so far for my needs I will try pedaling down big hills as I get more  used to it and see if I run out of gear before I run out of courage. In first gear I think I might be able to climb trees! The 16% grade at the corner is almost trivial. Something tells me that I will be selling the zap drive. I don't think I need it (emotionally, this is like the moment when you realize you don't need training wheels anymore... thank you both for that moment.)

I am working on getting the brakes balanced for throw and sensitivity. The steering is set as you did on Touring, but I think I may go ahead and try it on commuting, as it really isn't that bad. It takes a gentle touch at speed, but as long as I pay attention to what I am doing it seems fine. I have it set to as close to 0 toe in as possible, and it seems good so far. I got re-weighed at the docs office yesterday and am  now 186, so perhaps with the tank frame neutral is the right way to go.  

I have a catch in the steering when the handlebar crosses over the steering tie-rod bars. Was the washer supposed to go on the top of the pivot bolt, or below by the nut? it scrapes at that point in turning. Did I misassemble it? It looks like a simple spacer of some sort would fix it. Tomorrow I am going to put the washer on the handlebar side, and see if that does the trick.

Subjective. I am using slightly different parts of my upper leg muscles, and a lot more of my gastrocnemius muscles in pedaling, which is good, as it feels more like my pedaling is more efficient.

Everyone sees me fine, including 18 wheelers (which I dance with crossing the westbottoms into Downtown KCMO from KCKS. I have handed out about 4 of your cards so far. I have mounted a trailer hitch for a WIKE super shopper, and it is an easy pull behind the TT. I figure this will be my shopping/touring cartage for all the gear and other stuff when I need to transport. I like the stiffness of the frame. Is good!

My biggest problem is that when I stop in a public place, I have a hard time getting going again, as people (cyclists in particular) crowd around me in droves. I got flagged over by a guy in a jeep yesterday so he could get the URL of your website from me.

I have to put the powerstraps on the pedals, and put the fairing on. I will let you know how that goes.
So if I sell a dozen of these, do I get a free 52 tooth chainring and mountain drive? Just Kidding. It would be too easy, anyway.

Did I mention that I love this machine?

Randy Niere
Kansas City, KS

I love the feel of the TT. it is reminds me of my DF road bike in that it really responds to steering quite well and it is very stable. Keep up the good work, for my part I will try to keep y'all too busy.  Like Dave Lawson and the rest of the TT fans, I am a believer.

Randy Niere
Kansas City, KS

I've had my 3.2 TT for about two months now. Wow! I needed a "fun" way to get some exercise, and boy did I find it! I love this thing. I've already lost 22 lbs., and still counting. My best friend rode it, and after one lap of the parking lot, said, "I want one!" Three weeks later, she had one. We ride together often, although she has to spend a lot of time waiting for me to catch up. I'm still figuring out how to trick it out. I have tentative plans for a shade top. We'll see. If you don't have one, shame on you!

John Fisher
Sunnyvale, CA

Having major physical challenges that now keep me from driving was very frustrating. After an abortive attempt at a retirees trike, I started looking at more functional machines. Fortunately, in my research I discovered Peter and Jack. The 3.2 TerraTrike is a joy to ride, light, responsive, stable, and amazingly efficient. As stated elsewhere, it is not about the speed for me at this point in my life, but the endurance. Fortunately, the TT did not make me give up much of the former for a huge increase in the latter.

My physician is amazed at the improvement in my conditioning, and it has helped my balance off the trike as well. For me recumbent triking equals a return to mobility and conditioning and TerraTrike means doing that with a high quality, well designed machine.
Thank you both for being so helpful and working with me.

Randy Niere
Kansas City, KS

I found myself on a rail trail which had been covered by a land slide. I managed to ride through about 1/2 mile of 3/4" mud (on my very bald stock tires!) pulling a Bob trailer loaded to capacity. I don't remember reading about the off-road capacity of the TT. I was impressed, I couldn't have done that on an upright bike. I had to get off and carry the trike and trailer over a 5' mound of rock and dirt on one part in the middle of the mudslide. I ended up with one very muddy TT which proceeded to fling mud 20' in the air on the way down the back side of the trail. You could probably put knobby BMX tires on the TT and call it an off-road machine if the ground clearance wasn't so low. I managed to pick up a bit of mud on the chain guides and handlebars (my custom USS hangs pretty low on the ends). I am glad I have been waxing the chain instead of oil, I probably would have destroyed it with all that mud.

The TT cleaned up nicely and is now sporting some BMX high pressure street tires. I am now planning to make up some studded tires  <http://www.enteract.com/~icebike/Equipment/tires.htm> for the winter ice racing  <http://www2.bitstream.net/~dkrafft/icebike/Ice99.html> in MN. I like ice boating and thought I might go cruising on the ice this winter on the TT. Think you guys could make up some ice skis for the front axles (ya, right)? If I sparked an interest I suggest putting the ski runners on suspension since the ice is usually kind of rough.   

Michael Baker
La Crosse, WI

I now have 1,500 miles on my Terra Trike, My friend Lucinda and I rode several sanctioned rides together, the toughest being the Seattle to Portland (STP), 200 miles beautiful scenery (mostly uphill!).

Now Lucinda and I ride just for fun, and my Trike always draws people and questions. It is VERY popular with the pre-teen and teenage crowd. My grand kids love just pushing it around with one steering, (they can't reach the pedals, it's set up for me, I'm 6'-3").  Have you thought of making a scaled down version?  I know kids would love it, and parents too. When kids are looking and asking you can see this look in the parents eyes that says, "Can I ride it? Can I?"

Riding my Terra Trike is a great workout, fun, and comfy!!  

Earl Miller
Marysville, WA

I have a TT 3.2 with 500+ miles on it.  I use it both for commuting and recreational riding.  The more I ride it, the more I like it.  I think the rear view mirror option is one of the most important pieces of equipment you can get.  It allows you to watch wedgies try and catch you after you pass them!

Alan Lewis
Carlsbad, CA

The first trike I purchased was a TerraTrike 2.3. Sight unseen, without every riding one I researched the internet high and low for the best trike for the buck. Time-and-time again I came across the TerraTrike.

I purchased two of them from Peter in 1999. When they got here I rode mine non-stop for the first few months. They are an absolute KICK in the pants.

Later, I decided I wanted to upgrade to a "better" trike. I ended up purchasing the Windcheetah out of England. First of all, let me say this. By going overseas you are going to deal with customs. Not fun. Then you are going to deal with an oversees company. Not fun. The customer service differences between AVD and WizWheelz is like night and day. I'll put it this way, it has been almost a year since I bought my WC and I have yet to receive my pannier bags and computer mount I purchased.

In all fairness, the WC is a nice trike. Much smoother than the TerraTrike, but far more squirrelly. With the TT I can zip around corners as fast as I want. The WC gives you the feeling that you are going to tip, and it loses its stability at higher speeds. Meaning, you don't dare twitch the steering wheel for feel of losing control.

If I had to do it over again I would stick with the TerraTrike. For the price vs. performance you can't go wrong.

One day I hope to say, like the old Ronko (spelling?) commercials, I liked it so much, I bought the company. Well, Peter knows I am interested ;-)

Today I own a Windcheetah and a Greenspeed tandem. I tried talking WizWheelz into building me a tandem but no such luck. I will likely purchase a TerraTrike in this coming year for my son and wife to share. I sold my other two to purchase the WC. And, on that note, you can always have two TT's for the price of one WC .....

Brad Grandorff
Franklin, TN

I am a disabled veteran and have had many back surgeries.  I was told a year ago that I could not ride a mountain bike anymore.  This was the worst day.  I have been an avid rider of bikes since I was 12 so this was not good news to me.  I asked the doctor if I found a bike that I could ride would he approve it.  He said sure.  I had looked all over the internet and did a lot of research and finally found WizWheelz.  I spoke with Mr. Peter Dolan and he gave me all the info that I needed.  I headed back to my doctor showed him this bike and now I own one.  This has been the greatest thing I have ever ridden.  Just to let you know I have an implant in my back and the 2000 wizzer, as I call it, does not give me any problem.  If you have any questions about this great bike send me an email and I will forward any info you might need to help you get into one of these excellent bikes.  Thanks Peter.

Richard Bogue
Danville, GA
rbogue@dellmail.com

I am thrilled with my TerraTrike fully faired recumbent. This is a truly great rig. The total simplicity and functionality is great.  It flies without any sounds.  The pictures show the simplicity and the beauty.  If there was a better rig I would be riding it. 

Geoffrey Wallace, PhD
Ventura, CA

Fairing purchased from Zzip Designs.

The trike arrived yesterday afternoon, and I spent the evening getting it together. Believe it or not, the seat was the hardest thing, balancing those washers. Of course, I was doing this at midnight, outside, holding a flashlight under my chin -- so, who knows?

Haven't attached the front derailleur yet, not having ever done heavy bike maintenance. I'm going to try to do it myself, but if it gets too crazy, I'll go to a bike shop.  Anyway, it's a tribute to your instructions that I was able to get the rest of the stuff working, and have been riding around. -- Maiden voyage in a parking lot nearby at about 12:30 am. -- My wife had given up on me and gone to bed some time before.  

The trike is terrific, sleek, responsive, etc. My wife rode it a little today and said it was cute and fun. I think you may have another customer before too long. Thanks for your quick shipment. I can't say enough good stuff about the TerraTrike.

Also, the post-sale service has been excellent, as Peter got right on a problem I was having with the front derailleur, promising to send a replacement boom with even a crank upgrade. Very class outfit.

Michael Santangelo
Iowa City, IA

I bought my red TT3.0 with the three speed mountain drive front boom late July, 2000 and just love it. It is such an attention getter, since I'm the only one in the St. Louis County to have a trike. This thing is great. It is so much more comfortable to ride than a two wheel bike. I highly recommend this high quality trike to everyone. It's awesome!

Kyle Bramstedt
Florissant, MO

You guys really know how to brighten a gloomy Monday.  UPS walked in my door this afternoon with a big box containing my new TerraTrike.  The topper was the changes you have made, bar end shifters, front derailleur and no "clicking" rear hub.  I can't wait until my LBS gets it assembled and dialed in.  I will let you know how it works if I'm off of it long enough to send an e-mail.

Randy Thompson
Ottawas, KS

I bought the version 2.3 in May.... I LOVE THIS TRIKE!!!! I have never had the pleasure of riding a more comfortable machine in my life.. I have a bad back, and have been unable to ride a bike for years. It's a great pleasure to ride without pain! The first time out, I rode 12 miles easily... The folks at WizWheelz are very helpful. I recommend this bike to anyone. No regrets!!! (Why didn't I buy this sooner????)

Jana Hagan
Snohomish, WA

This is the best bike ever. I have not wanted to get off it since I got it.  It's Wonderful!

Brandilyn Coon
Ovid, MI

First published on the IHPVA trikes newsgroup:

I thought that it might be of interest to any prospective trike buyers to hear of my recent experience with buying a TerraTrike from WizWheelz.  First, I am just a customer.  I have no connection to WizWheelz. 

I received my TerraTrike (TT) 3.0 in mid July.  The trike was very well packed for shipping.  It arrived partially assembled and unblemished.  The instructions for final assembly were very clear.  I managed to put mine together in a couple of evening sessions after work. 

I had 2 minor problems that I spoke to WizWheelz about: 

1)  One front drum brake (Sturmey-Archer) would squeal under braking. I tried a few simple fixes to no avail.  I then spoke with Jack at WizWheelz.  To my surprise, he offered to send me a new replacement brake  assembly and wheel with drum to cure the problem at no charge.  He did so, and my problem was fixed. 

2)  I noticed that my tie rod ends would bind a bit on full lock.  I spoke with Peter at WizWheelz.  He did some checking and agreed with my assessment of the problem.  He immediately sent me a kit containing some hardware to modify the attachment of the inner tie rods which reduced the angle of the outer tie rod ends.  The details are not important, but the fact that WizWheelz solved the problem correctly and promptly really impressed me.  

Bottom line:  WizWheelz has far surpassed my expectations. They really support their product. The TerraTrike is a blast to ride.  The fact that the TerraTrike is so much less expensive than the others does not mean that the quality or service suffer. This is a great product from a company that has provided great service. 

Michael Billesbach 
Santa Barbara, CA

Kris is extremely pleased with her TerraTrike. It has turned out to be very beneficial in several ways. First of all we spend more time riding together, and second; the therapeutic benefit for her previously injured knees has been tremendous.

Dean Hall
Burke, VA

This is the best bike or trike I have ever ridden.  It puts my BikeE all to shame - and my wedgie SuperSport.  I am not trying to run down other companies, this TerraTank kicks real butt!  I just about have my wife ready to purchase a TT herself!   Thank You To The Whole Team At WizWheelz For a GREAT TRIKE! 

James King, Sr.
Shelby, OH

Man this thing can fly!

Edgar Johnson
Denver, CO

My WizWheelz TerraTrike 3.0 is the only recumbent (and trike) I've ridden. I bought a "pig in a poke", but felt confident of the purchase because of WizWheelz 30-day money back guarantee, speaking to Peter, the great review in Recumbent magazine and in reading numerous favorable comments all over the web.

I **REALLY** love my TerraTrike!!! I have a high-end regular bike and as I grow older, it becomes more painful to ride. The TerraTrike is a true joy to ride - no pain at all.  

Via the web, I looked at various recumbents and felt that the two wheel concept was flawed - either they were too high (hard to balance on) or too long. The other three wheel designs either had you leaning too far back, had a steering yoke too high or had chain/brake/gear mechanisms that appeared too complicated - thus poor engineering.  

The WizWheelz design struck a chord with me. And now the actual riding proves the design to be very good.  

Steven Greenberg
San Rafael, CA

I've had the TerraTrike for 6 months now and couldn't be happier. The price comparison sold me on a domestic trike. The quality has been high and the after-sale service second-to-none. I can't say enough about how much I like the TT.

Richard Brenz
Cadillac, MI

I love the TerraTrike I received a few weeks ago.  I am disabled and haven't ridden a bike for 5 or 6 years.  I'm driving my family nuts now because I want to go all the time.  Any reservations I had about being able to operate one have been ridden into the ground.  I have not felt wind in my face that I created for a long time, but now I do regularly.

Ed Boyles
Spokane, WA

Excerpts from Bob Bryant's TerraTrike review in Recumbent Cyclist News Magazine (RCN) and the RCN Buyer's Guide.

The WizWheelz trike came in a bright yellow powdercoat and is a real show-stopper.

The component selection is excellent.

The WizWheelz TerraTrike scores highly in user-friendliness.

We found the seat comfortable - more so than some more expensive trikes we've tried.

I would say the handling is very close to perfection.

The WizWheelz TerraTrike is a pedal-powered Miata.  Climb down into it, put the power to the pedals and go find a twisty road.

WizWheelz kicks hiney over Earthcycles, Trice, Greenspeed and Windcheetah all over town.  WizWheelz has managed to make the product noticeably BETTER, while keeping the price lower than the competition by a LONGSHOT.

I was so jazzed at the way the WizWheelz TerraTrike had been improved - and their market leading price-point, that I don't have much room to criticize.

This is the best deal in recumbent trikes.

A great value.

Easy company to deal with, they answer emails, their phone, and are in the USA.

Voted - Best New Trike.  Hey, it's a great trike for a lot less than the competition.

This is the most affordable enthusiast recumbent trike in the USA and we're pretty jazzed about that.

Bob Bryant
RCN Magazine
Issue #56 March/April 2000
and
Issue #57  May/June 2000

Dear Peter,   I just wanted to let you know that my TT 3.0 arrived safe and sound yesterday evening. I must compliment you and your team on this beautiful machine. It was immediately obvious that you took great care in packing it, and I'm glad, because such excellent craftsmanship and construction deserves to arrive in mint condition. (By contrast, my Aussie MR Components trike arrived in a broken-open box and with a misaligned rear end.)  I should add that a bit of the roller on the main frame was exposed through a small, torn opening in the box, though there was no damage to the roller itself. (We will work on this.)

And thanks for including all of the appropriate printed documents, and the nicely-done TT manual. That is just one example of the attention to detail that I find very impressive. I can't wait until I have it completely assembled and can take my trike out for its first voyage.

I've looked at the message board on your site several times, and found it very informative. In fact, I think it helped me decide that the TT would be a good choice for me, since you're willing to have an open forum that accepts both praise and criticism.

Richard Coffey
Longmont, CO

Hi Guys,
Just thought you'd like to know that riding a TerraTrike is so easy even a totally blind person can do it...and did...twice. A friend who has been blind since birth insisted on riding it herself. In order to accommodate her request, I removed the kiddie seat from my trailer and strapped in a fold up beach chair, then hooked the trailer up to the trike. As luck would have it, another friend wanted to go along but had recently broken his leg and couldn't walk or ride a bike, so I had him sit in the trailer and call out instructions (left, right, brake) to keep her from riding off the bike trail. I tie wrapped a mop handle onto the bottom of one of the shift grips which allowed an "emergency steering override" from his trailer position. Quite a sight our little caravan was, with two other members on short and long wheelbase recumbents all zipping along the trail together.

William Wood
Laguna Niguel, CA

I was lucky enough to test ride a TerraTrike from ETgar Johnson aka 'LandShark', during the 2000 Bicycle Tour of Colorado.  I was amazed, excited and completely happy with my experience.  I felt like a 50 year old kid.  Thanks LandShark, I'm hooked.

AJ Schwarz
Wheatridge, CO

Our compliments and kindest regards.

Dick and Stanlay Webber
Clemmons, NC

Recently after a particularly exhausting day at work, I was relishing the opportunity of getting into my TerraTrike, putting my feet up on the pedals, and lounging back into the reclining seat for a leisurely ride home along the bike path that parallels the ocean and then turns to follow a creek for a number of miles on my way home. Soon after beginning my ride, I noticed someone behind me on a road bike who proceeded to trail me for about half a mile before pulling alongside to ask: "Do you always ride this fast?" He had quite a laugh when I told him that "no, this isn't my normal speed: I'm having an off-day and normally go faster."

David Lawson
Santa Barbara, CA

I've been riding the TerraTrike version 1.0 for almost a year now, and have ridden both the Greenspeed and Dragonflyer in parking lots. Of the three, the TerraTrike is much lighter. I like it's handling better than the Dragonflyer. I saw the version 2.3 model at the CABDA show in Chicago last weekend. The new version has a much better seat for a trike and gives you an angle adjustment which the Greenspeed doesn't have, an important feature to me. 

The welds and finish on the TerraTrike and Dragon Flyer are a little better than the Greenspeed IMHO. The Greenspeed is incredibly rugged, although one person I ride with has had a major spoke breakage problem on his Greenspeed. 

The customer service and delivery schedule for the TerraTrike is the best of the three. I ordered my TT and received it in three days. The best part is the 30 money back guarantee. 

Chris Burkhardt
Woodbine, MD

This message arrived after David's descent of LaCumbre Peak.

Yes, not only am I alive and well, but the brakes were impressive.  I now look with disdain at traditional rim brakes.  Brake overheating was never a problem on the long descents.  Perhaps it's due to the brake drums being exposed to the air (unlike auto drum brakes) or that the swept area for a trike's weight is so much better than that of a tradition two-ton auto.  At any rate, those brakes, combined with the trike design* make for an ideal braking situation.  I made quick progressive stops without skidding and with total control.  And of course, the added feature of independent front braking made sharp cornering with one brake FUN!

I'd also like to add that it took some long descents to "break in" the new brakes on the Ike-Trikeman model.  Tim Taylor (who sold me the brake hubs) had told me that I would have "brake pulsing" until they had been worn in after a couple hundred miles of travel, but I had to do some serious downhill riding on the People Power Ride last October to finally accomplish the breaking in.  Kind of indicates that these drum brakes thrive on use!

So, tell the "doubting Thomases" to put the traditional-upright-bike-fade and the automobile-drum-brake-fade syndrome out of their minds:  TerraTrike drum brakes are a whole new ball game!

* The weight distribution of the TerraTrike made using the brakes on the long, winding downhills much improved from my past experiences on the same descents using cantilevered rim brakes on my mountain bikes.  First of all, the actual braking was so much more effective on the trike than the mtn bike that I didn't have to maintain a "death grip" on the trike brakes like I had to on the mtn bike brake levers.  Secondly, and even more comforting: my wrist and hands didn't suffer as they had when using mtn bike brakes.  On upright bikes, one is bracing most of their weight (as if doing a push up) while facing downhill--and trying to modulate the brakes at the same time...meanwhile fighting for balance over the undulating surfaces and potholes that characterize mountain roads.  Jack was certainly right about the joys of downhill racing on a trike!

It was incredible to arrive at the bottom and feel no more stress in my hands and wrists than if I had been out for a leisurely ride on the beach bike path.  Also, it was fun to be in the center of the downhill lane...since NO ONE was able to keep up with me.

David Lawson
Santa Barbara, CA

Read about David's mountain ride!

It took 33 minutes to drive home to my apartment building. It took another 95 minutes to get the trike from my car to my apartment. Two neighbors insisted on riding it. Then the apartment manager. Then the manager's two young sons. Please thank Peter and Jack once again for me and let them know the trike fits so perfectly into the back area of a 1999 Explorer 2-door Sport that one would think it was deliberately designed that way.

I took the TT out Monday afternoon. Amazing! I got the seat position and inclination tweaked just right and spent 2 hours comfortably breaking my personal speed records by about 5 mph for a given amount of exertion.

It's been a big hit with everyone who has seen it and I now get a lot more waves and smiles on the bike path.  Mechanically, everything's been pretty smooth. I extended the mirror a couple extra inches to the outside so I could see something more than just my left arm.

There was a bit of wobble kicking in at high speeds but I've dialed out most of it with toe-in/out adjustments. The info from your archives, especially as it applies to heavier riders, was very helpful. The level of comfort is incredible. I've even learned how to get on/off the trike without looking like an idiot or pulling a muscle.

The rolling resistance is so low as to approach perpetual motion. I have the luxury of riding through several measured miles of absolutely level, smooth asphalt and am thrilled to find that my cruising speed has increased by about 5-6 mph with the same level of exertion (as measured on a Polar pulse monitor). I no longer get passed by 70 year old ladies on roller-blades. 

After rejecting several expensive "bikeshop" solutions for onboard storage, I found that a cheap soft-sided Igloo Ultracooler fits nicely in the triangular region behind/beneath the seat. The cooler includes two 1-liter sports bottles in insulated compartments. A central compartment is large enough for a few tools and some granola bars. A short bungee cord holds everything firmly in place and keeps it away from the rear tire. 

There's a strong chance that I'll be attending People Mover's August bash and perhaps even the November Doo-Dah Parade.  I'll keep you posted of anything newsworthy.

George W. Siegel
Pasadena, CA

I have been riding my TerraTrike on the Centennial Trail between the towns of Lake Stevens and Snohomish Washington, about a 15 mile round trip, on an almost daily basis. When my riding partner and I stop to do some stretching which takes no longer than 5/10 minutes, I then have another 10/20 minutes of answering questions about my TerraTrike, so what I am requesting of you is to send me some business cards so I can hand them out, I'm quite sure a number of the people would be interested in buying from you.

It is amazing the positive, the "what is it?", "where did you get it?", the gawking, etc, etc, reactions of people when they see it, well, I could go on.. I am very happy with my TerraTrike, your company produces one very fine high quality and downright fun product!

Earl Miller
Boeing Quality Assurance
Marysville, WA

I've been riding a TerraTrike since spring. It's the previous 26" version with the Rans seat. Within the first couple hundred miles I went to a 20" rear wheel. The high speed handling went from marginal to extremely good. The v. 2.0 has a stiffer seat and shorter stays, so I suspect the handling is even better than mine. I live in a hilly area, so I get it over 40mph a lot.

Peter at WizWheelz is just great to deal with, and they offer a 30 day money back return policy. I ordered mine on a Tuesday, and was putting it together the following Friday. I don't think you'll go wrong.

Chris Burkhardt
Woodbine, MD

Huge event this year (People Movers Bent Bash)...really great fun.

Biggest surprises: ...
#2. TerraTrike Revision 2.0. This is now an all 20" wheeled trike that fixes pretty much everything I didn't like about the original model. 12mm axles, better seat (for a trike), zero offset steering, etc. etc... The handling is great, and it looks much more durable. This trike needs to be reviewed in light of the improvements.

I only had a brief ride on it .... but some things are obvious even from that ride. This is a far far better trike than the first models. It fixes a bunch of issues that many of us had with TerraTrikes .... it should hold up much better. It handles great, the turning radius is much tighter than the original machines. The seat is better suited for a trike that the Rans seat. I've got over 20,000 miles of riding on the Rans seat ... and it's tops ... but it's not a trike seat.

Bill Volk
Recumbent Cyclist News Reviewer
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA

Karen Kinsley
Murrieta, CA

First and foremost, it's a great toy. Even here in an area that has every trick toy ever made, this thing gets a lot of attention, particularly when I'm pulling the trailer.

...THIS THING KICKS BUTT!

For us old geezers, the joy is not in speed...it's the endurance. I can't go any faster on this than I ever did on my mountain or road touring bikes, but...I can now go one heck of a lot further with no hand, neck or posterior pain. Last weekend I did about 50 miles, and it was all smiles.

Thanks for building such an enjoyable machine.

William Wood
Laguna Niguel, CA

Chris Burkhardt
Woodbine, MD

Marsha Waterman-Johnson
Denver, CO

David Lawson
Santa Barbara, CA

Check out my latest FULL-faired trike design. The interesting thing is that while it goes faster (I love sprinting past roadies half my age), it takes me longer to get anywhere, 'cause people are always stopping me to talk about it.

(To learn how David built this beauty, check out his web page)

David Lawson
Santa Barbara, CA

Patty McKenzie
Katy, TX

In response to a newsgroup inquiry:

I own a WizWheelz TerraTrike v. 1.0 (sn #009) and I guess what could be called a v. 1.5 (with USS but the same 26" rear wheel and steering pivoting over the front axle. Love them both! Meanwhile, I've ridden the Greenspeed, Trice, and DragonFlyer and the new WizWheelz TerraTrike v. 2.0 ... the similarities of these four great performance trikes far outweigh the differences... with the exception of the price tag.

Wait a minute--add the lower weight of the TerraTrike, their new improved seat mounting, and their 30-day money-back guarantee and maybe the differences do outweigh the similarities...

David Lawson
Santa Barbara, CA

I bought my Trike from you a few months ago, and you painted it the perfect "paulewog" green. What I like most about it was that for someone like me who wants things my way buying the Frame Kit was the best. It is kind of nice to ride when not everyone is trying to hit you, there doesn't seem to be as much animosity towards me as when I'm on my two wheeler. My Trike WOG-1, is an ongoing project, soon to have a Zap DX drive. 

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Paul Richards
Seattle, WA

Hi Guys,
Hey, I just couldn't wait for you guys to add the option. I pulled the front chain rings from my old street wedgie and put them on my trike. It works great.  With all the steep hills around here I really need a wider selection than the stock 21 speeds. It's very easy to change gears by just reaching forward and nudging the chain left or right to one of the three rings. I was concerned that without a chain guide the chain would jump around - but it stays on the selected gear ring with no problem at all. It has significantly improved my top speed while not limiting my hill climbing capability (very, very important when pulling a trailer). The only down side to this is getting a little dirt (chain oil) spot on my index finger when changing gears.

William Wood
Laguna Niguel, CA

More great stuff from David!

(I had a) pleasant discovery when test-riding Bruce Tiffney's v. 2.0: once up to speed, I found that I could take my hands off the steering and fold them on my tummy (Budda-style) while merrily pedaling down the bike path and holding a very straight line. What fantastic steering!

David Lawson
Santa Barbara, CA

I spent the morning shoveling beach sand and ice plant off the bike path at the beach park below campus.  To get the garden tools and stuff out there I rode my old Stumpjumper and pulled my Burley trailer.  Wrong move!  I'd forgotten how much pain that bike can inflict on my body!  I think I'd have to give up cycling now if they took my TerraTrike away.  You guys spoiled me!

David Lawson
Santa Barbara, CA

In response to a newsgroup inquiry:

As someone with two recumbent trikes: both WizWheelz TerraTrikes, I think I can give some responses to your question (What is the reason you chose a 3-wheeled bent?).

1) Stability---I commute to work 9 miles r/t daily primarily on a Class 1 bike path--which I share with all forms of human and animal life. I want to be very stable when encountering or overtaking (virtually everyone, by the way!) since each lane is only 4 to 5 feet wide. I can hold the right front wheel to a line paralleling a few inches from the path's shoulder at cruising speed 20+ mph, which makes encountering people coming toward me in the other lane (sometimes side by side) a less than anxious experience. And conversely, when I slow to speeds of 5 mph when encountering little tykes-on-bikes or people using walkers, wheelchairs, or whatever, I don't have to worry about suddenly losing my balance. Additionally, my year-round commute means having one of the trikes as a nearly fully-enclosed HPV since I occasionally encounter very windy days (20+ mph gusts) or rain and roadway debris that would instantly send a two-wheel streamlining into the ditch (or into someone!)

2) Speed---With the rider situated between and not above the wheels, we trike-sters can get REALLY LOW. Heck, I even look up at 2-wheel recumbents from my position. What this says for decreased wind resistance and increased speed is volumes. Often when cycling with others I find myself laid back--not worried about balancing, and coasting along while others are spinning and maintaining their balance. (And this is even while leading the group!)

3) Increased Attention-Getting---Believe me, if you think a recumbent bike gets attention, you will be THE CENTER OF ATTENTION when out triking. People NOTICE me, which means increased safety on the highway. And I love the smiles, cheers, and thumbs-up from many people I encounter. BTW, if you are of the single-persuasion, this is one incredible ________ magnet (fill in the gender).

David Lawson
Santa Barbara, CA

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