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WizWheelz TerraTrike Cruiser Starting at: $1399 No Payments, No Interest for 3 Months available Click here to CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIKE This TerraTrike is in stock. VIDEO - Watch this trike in action! Customer Quotes: “As a college student, every penny counts. With my gas-guzzling car, my commute was just getting too expensive. After switching to a Utah Trikes Cruiser, I’m saving money on gas and am having a great time. For only 20 minutes each day, my commute helps me get in shape and fits perfectly into my busy work and school schedule. I recommend this intelligent switch to anyone.” - Krysti Gomm of Spanish Fork, UT “When I got my TerraTrike Cruiser I knew it would be a fun ride but I didn't realize what a great investment it would be for my four small kids. My youngest two love it when I attach a bike trailer and take them on my rides. Because I sit low to the ground they can talk to me the whole ride, not to mention that they love to make faces at me when I look in the rear view mirror! My older two daughters love that I sit and ride at their level. It is so easy to ride at their pace on my trike and not have to mount and dismount, like I did on my bike, when I do have to stop and wait for them. I have riden my trike nearly everyday since I bought it, by myself and with my kids...all I can say is that I should have bought one years ago. It's a great ride!” - Starr Anderson of Spanish Fork, UT Our TerraTrike Cruisers are the most adjustable recumbent trikes in the world and adjustability equals comfort. Don't settle for the welded seat position other companies decide is best for you when you can dial in your seat recline angle, leg length, hand position and fore/aft seat position to locate your optimum center of gravity point between the three wheels. Comfort is the name of the game and adjustability wins! The WizWheelz TerraTrike Cruiser Features: • Affordable comfort • Great trike for riding the trails, touring an just cruising around • Tough Chromoly Steel Frame • Adjustable Seat (both fore/aft position and recline) • Adjustable handlebars • Multiple frame sizes for a perfect fit • Mechanical Disc brakes to stop on a dime • WizWheelz custom aluminum wheelset • Shimano Altus/Gripshift drivetrain • Michigan Blue powder coat paint job • Many custom options Read our review Specifications Frame Material: Number of Gears/Speeds: Steering System: Seat Type: Seat Adjust: Boom Type: Pedals Type: Crankset/Rings: Bottom Bracket: Chain Type: Front Derailleur: Rear Derailleur: Cassette Size: Shifters Set: Brake Levers: Brake Set: Wheel set: Tires/Size: Wheelbase Length: Overall Length (med): Track Width: Overall Width: Bottom Bracket Height: Seat Height: Total Weight: Combined Load Limit: X-Seam Range: Available Colors: 4130 chromoly steel 24 Stock Linkage 6061 T6 aluminum frame w/ breathable mesh 230mm fore/aft 12mm steps 40-70 degree recline Interchangable 4 sizes Standard Platform Alloy triple 170 30/42/52 Alloy Sealed Cartridge square spindle KMC Z72 8 speed Shimano Sora Triple Shimano Altus Shimano MegaRange 11-34 8 speed Sram MRX Comp Gripshift 8 speed Promax Linear Pull Unique Mechanical Disc WizWheelz silver machine built CST blackwall w/ reflective strip 20 x 1.75 (406) 991 mm 39 inches 1803 mm 71 inches 800 mm 31.5 inches 864 mm 34 inches 337 mm 13.25 inches 241 mm 9.5 inches 16.8 kg 37 lb. 136.1 kg 300 lb. 39 - 49 inches (aprox. 5'-2" to 6'-4") Michigan Blue (Custom colors can be run for an additional charge) For a Detailed Comparison Chart of All WizWheelz Trikes, Click HERE. WizWheelz TerraTrike Cruiser by Ashley Guy of UtahTrikes.com After putting about 5,000 miles on my Cruiser I decided that I should finally write a review for it. I ride the Cruiser nearly every day, as it has become my regular commute vehicle. It’s very common for me to put 30-40 miles on it every day during the week and use it for a 50-mile ride on weekends. I’ve made a lot of modifications and upgrades to the stock trike, so I have a really good idea of what this machine is capable. The Cruiser is made by the WizWheelz Trike company and is officially known as the TerraTrike Cruiser. It belongs to the same class as their Tour model and shares most of the same features and design elements. Besides the drive train components, brakes and frame color, the Cruiser and Tour trikes appear to be identical. The Cruiser is marketed by WizWheelz as being “Affordable Comfort” and is currently their lowest-priced trike. According to David Lintemuth, WizWheelz Sales Manager, "(If you are) looking for a trike to cruise around with family, to get back into shape, and not spend a ton? The Cruiser is perfect." At $1399 for the base model, the Cruiser is a great entry-level machine. Adjustable Seat The most prominent feature is it’s black mesh seat. All of the WizWheelz trikes feature a high level of adjustability built into their seat. This has become one of their main trademarks. The main seat frame is made out of black aluminum and connects to the frame on the bottom and the rear. There are two mounting holes on the bottom frame tube and four mounting holes on the bottom of the seat frame. This gives a total range of about 9 inches with 8 positions. While this range of adjustment means that one trike can easily accommodate a variety of different sized riders, I should note that because the seat is fastened to the frame with a bolt and locknut, It does take about 5 minutes to change the seat position. In addition to being able to adjust the seat distance from the pedals, the rear of the seat can be adjusted to recline from 40-70 degrees. This is done by pulling the pins from the rear seat rods and lining up the holes to a new position. There are six positions total, so it’s pretty easy to dial in the right level. The seat itself is comprised of a heavy mesh fabric that is strapped across the back and bottom of the seat. There are 13 straps total and they can be tightened to whatever level is the most comfortable for the individual rider. My trike is parked in the parking lot during the day, and has been subjected to thousands of miles of me sitting and sweating on it and still looks as good as new. The mesh material breathes very well, and as I often say, “It’s like riding a big comfortable lawn chair.” The Cruiser Frame The heart of any trike is its frame. The Cruiser’s frame comes painted in “MICHIGAN BLUE”, and is made of 4130 chromoly steel. To simplify fabrication, provide strength and alignment, the main frame is made of straight tubing, which is welded to a special cross member piece. I’ve examined many Cruiser frames up close, and the welding is top-notch and very professional. The main advantage of the chromoly steel frame is its incredible strength. The Cruiser and Tour both have the highest weight limit of all the single-passenger WizWheelz trikes. With a 300 lb weight limit, the Cruiser can accommodate heavy riders, and is very forgiving with heavy loads, making it suitable for touring and everyday commuting. The main disadvantage of the chromoly steel frame is that it does weigh more than other materials such as aluminum. The stock Cruiser weighs in at 37 pounds, making it the heaviest of all the WizWheelz trikes. The design of the frame is fairly simplistic, with the main support consisting of a good-sized tube. This simple one-tube design does give the frame some flex and provides for a very smooth ride. The frame itself is not adjustable and comes in four different lengths, based on the front boom. Depending on your X-seam size, you’ll want to choose the boom size that best fits you. Of course, with the large range of adjustment possible with the seat, a single Cruiser will fit a lot of riders no matter what size it is. If you like a higher bottom bracket then I recommend getting the longest boom that will fit you. Because of the angle of the front boom, the longer it is the higher it is. Front End The Cruiser comes with standard platform pedals. While being familiar to most people and easy to figure out, I recommend upgrading to Clipless pedals as the first upgrade modification. Platform pedals may be fine at low speed pedaling around the neighborhood, but eventually your foot will slip off the pedals and hit the cross member bar or worse, get caught by the bar and twist your foot underneath. Fortunately Clipless pedals aren’t tremendously expensive, but in most cases you will need special shoes. All the WizWheels trikes come standard with 170mm cranks. This is a fairly typical size on bicycles, but depending on your size and pedaling habits you may experience knee pain associated with the recumbent position. I started noticing that about 20 miles into a ride my knees would start to ache a little. I thought it was just my joints getting tired until I swapped out the cranks for 152mm ones and my knee pain disappeared. In addition, my cadence went from 70rpm to 90rpm and I can easily do 125rpm when I need to. On the Cruiser, the stock cranks are integrated into the chainring spider, so keep that in mind if you want to play around with different crank sizes. Gearing The Cruiser’s stock gearing is going to be the first criticism by any one that wants to ride fast. While the sprocket sizes and different ratios sound impressive, the 20-inch rear tire has the effect of reducing the top end (see our article for details), resulting in a gear inch range of 18-90. This stock gear range is adequate for cruising around town, but you’ll never set any speed records with the stock gears. In the highest gear you’ll have to pedal 85 rpm to hit 22 mph. If you pedal faster you can hit 34 mph at 120 rpm, but you may need some modified crank arms for that. After that, you’ll typically start “spinning out” and won’t be able to pedal any faster. I’m a speed junkie and like to keep my cruising speed at 25 mph at about 80 rpm, so I had to make some modifications. Of course, high speed isn’t for every one. My wife, for example, usually rides her Cruiser around town with a bike trailer and seldom goes over 7mph. That is her cruising speed and she has lots of gears left. At the low end, the Cruiser’s gearing is about 17 gear inches, which is lower than most mountain bikes. Climbing hills is usually no problem once you learn the technique. Unlike a bike, where you can stand on the pedals and use gravity to help push the crank, on a trike your best approach is to gear down low and spin your way to the top. The stock Cruiser gearing is comprised of three chainrings in front and eight sprockets in the back. While technically there are 24 combinations possible, some of the gear ratios are nearly identical, and others are unachievable. For example, when using the smallest chainring you don’t want to use the smallest rear sprockets, and when using the largest chainring you can’t use the largest rear sprocket. This is called “cross chaining” and is common to many recumbents due to the longer chain needed and the inability for the derailleur to take up all the slack in some positions, and not having enough chain to fit around the biggest rear sprocket and largest front chainring. In the front, the chainrings are 30, 42, and 52 teeth. The front derailleur is a Shimano Sora. I’ve found this stock setup to work OK, but the derailleur seems to need adjusted frequently to shift to all three gears properly. While in town I usually stick to the middle chainring and there are times when it doesn’t want to shift to the big ring. Luckily, adjustment is fairly easy and the derailleur is easily accessible. Usually a couple turns of the limiter do the trick. The rear cassette on the Cruiser is the Shimano MegaRange 34, which is a little different than what WizWheelz lists on their website. It is an 8-speed cassette with sprockets ranging from 11-34 teeth (vs. 11-32 as per the WW site). This is as wide of a range as you can get without going to an internal hub. The rear gears are managed by a Shimano Altus derailleur, which performs adequately. Shifting does not seem as smooth as I’ve experienced with a higher-end derailleur, but when properly adjusted I can easily shift to all the gears. In some gear combinations the limit of the derailleur mechanism is right at its limit. Pedaling forward is fine, but I’ve gotten the chain jammed a couple times pedaling backwards at a stop sign. Chain Line Like most recumbent cycles, The WizWheelz trikes have to use long chains to get the power from the power from the pedals to the rear wheel. The WizWheelz approach has been to use two sets of idler wheels that route the chain under the seat along the frame. This approach gets a lot of criticism from the recumbent community because as the chain goes over the idler wheels there is a loss of efficiency due to drag. Other trike manufacturers try to minimize their idlers to one set and use Teflon tubing for the remaining chain management. I’m not convinced that bending chain through a tube is a better solution than idlers though. When I got my first Cruiser I noticed Idler performance issues within only a few hundred miles. The front idlers were very loud and upon inspection the power-side idler was badly carved up. My solution was to get the Terracycle Idler kit and all my problems went away. That’s an expensive solution though. Thankfully, WizWheelz has remedied the situation by creating a new idler out of Delrin. The Delrin material is a much more durable and lower friction material than their previous idlers. All the new Cruisers come with the new Delrin idlers, and after a few hundred miles they still look nearly new. Tires WizWheelz offers two choices of tires on their trikes, the Schwalbe Marathon Hi-pressure tires and their CST 40 psi tires. The Cruiser comes standard with the CST and can be upgraded to the Marathons. On my own Cruiser, the CSTs did not last even three weeks on my daily commute. I live out in the country and they just cannot handle the barrage of thorns and thistles that abound in the shoulder of the road where I have to sometimes ride. After 6 flat tires, I swapped over to the Marathons and haven’t had another flat yet (knock on wood). In town it’s a different story though. I’ve put hundreds of miles on the stock CST tires riding through town, and I’ve never had a flat yet. The lower pressure of the CST tires does make for a very comfortable ride. With the stock Cruiser, comfort is the name of the game, so the CST tires are a good inexpensive choice. David Lintemuth says, "40 psi tires- These are made for comfort. You don't NEED high pressure tires as much as you do on a two wheeled bike, because you have the extra wheel to distribute the weight. People rave about the Big Apple tires all the time, these are the same, but don't cost as much." Wheels The Cruiser comes with WizWheelz-branded aluminum wheels on the front and rear. They are lightweight and support a variety of high-pressure tires. They were designed for the stock 40-psi tires, so if you put anything too hard you run the risk of bending the rims. I’ve found the wheels to be plenty strong though. I get up on two wheels all the time (intentionally), routinely max out the weight limit, and have even on occasion jumped the trike. I’ve only had to true one of the wheels after a few thousand miles. Brakes The Cruiser has two front brakes and no rear brake. There are times I wish I had a rear brake, but only for doing tricks and sliding corners. The front brakes provide all the stopping power you’ll need. In the Cruiser’s standard configuration each front brake has it’s own brake lever, which promotes an effect called “brake steer.” At high speed you can use a combination of steering and one-sided braking to make very fast turns. I sometimes hear the term “brake steer” being referred to negatively. I’ve found it to be easy to control the Cruiser while braking with one hand. When I first saw that the Cruiser’s brakes are listed as “Unique Mechanical Brakes” I thought the word “Unique” was being used as an adjective. Upon investigation, it appears that Unique is the actual brand name of these brakes. I couldn’t find any information specifically, but they do the job, and that is to stop the trike. When I first started riding the Cruiser, I thought that I’d be swapping the brakes eventually for some Avid brakes, or the like. So far, I’ve had no problems with the brakes rubbing or stopping the trike. As a matter of fact, I can stop on a dime! I adjust my brakes about every 2-3 weeks and my only criticism is that you have to stick an Allen wrench through the spokes to get the job done. Steering The Cruiser features an indirect linkage steering system, which uses tie rods connected to a steering bar. This steering method works very similar to that of a car’s, where the movement of the steering wheel is different than the amount of wheel travel. This method increases leverage and isolates road bumps from the steering bar. According to WizWheelz: “This steering arrangement provides a very slow, smooth, comfortable feeling that is great for touring, going very fast in a straight line, or just cruising around in comfort.” While I find the Cruiser’s steering to be very comfortable, it tends to require a light-handed approach. At low speed the cruiser is fast and maneuverable and feels like riding a small sports car. At high speed decent I find it is best to keep the pedals going at a high cadence and to just barely rest my hands on the steering bar. Contrary to some users reports I have found no problems or twitchiness at high speed. I think a lot of this has to do with dialing in your seat position to get the best center of gravity, and conditioning your self to maintain high pedal cadence instead of slower/harder pedal pushing. I routinely go over 45 mph on one of my commuting routes and have never felt like I would lose control. To the contrary, I have found the Cruiser to be very stable. With sloppy pedaling and improper holding of the steering bar it is possible to experience what is known as “pedal steer”. The best way to eliminate this is proper training and experience. The steering is loose and responsive and has a tendency to float if you take your hand off the wheel. Surprisingly, the “Look Ma, no hands” is something you won’t want to do too much with this three-wheeled vehicle. To minimize tire scrubbing at high speed and increase maneuverability at low speed, the Cruiser features full Ackerman steering adjustment, which turns each wheel at a slightly different angle when turned to maintain proper contact on the road. WizWheelz’s Ackerman adjustment is accomplished by means of their center linkage offset, just like the setup on a good RC car. Cool stuff! Cruiser Safety Many people new to trikes are concerned with their visibility to cars. Recumbent trikes tend to sit very low, and the cruiser is no exception. The base of the seat is only 10 inches off the ground, which makes riding very exhilarating, but also puts you lower than most drivers’ eye line. The black seat and blue frame do little to call attention to the Cruiser, but since most people have never seen a trike drivers will give you the whole lane and slow down as they pass you. When you are riding in traffic in town you will probably want to increase your visibility. Besides bright clothing and a helmet, you may want to consider a flag or even a Tailsok. Even by making yourself more visible, you should always assume that no one sees you and stay aware of your surroundings. The Cruiser does not come with any mirrors, but the twist grip shifters make it easy to add a mirror. If you don’t have a mirror I wholeheartedly recommend adding one. If you enjoy the occasional night ride you’ll want to add a headlight and taillight. A taillight can be added easily enough to one of the rear seat stays, but more optimal placement will be on the back of the seat or on a rear rack if you have one. The front headlight will require an accessory mount affixed to the front derailleur post. Extra Features The Cruiser does not come with any “extra” features, and in this respect reminds me of a stripped-down economy car. To use the Cruiser as a commuter vehicle, or even for day trips, you’ll need to add some storage capabilities. At a bare minimum, you’ll need to add a rack, and then a bag or panniers. It was precisely this reason that we developed the Utah Trikes Commuter Bag. If you’re lucky your baggage option will have water storage capacity, otherwise you’ll need to affix water bottle holders to the frame. The Cruiser does come with mounting holes for a standard water bottle cage. Due to the front boom design, they put the water bottle mounts at a less than ideal position, so it’s nearly impossible to grab water while you are riding. An easy solution is to use hose clamps and mount the cage higher on the front tube. Cruiser or Tour? Unless you really insist on getting the red frame, I will always recommend the Cruiser over the Tour. Since the only real difference between the two are the drive train components, I think you are better off getting a Cruiser with a Schlumpf High-Speed drive which will give you more gear range than the Tour for even less than the stock Tour’s price of $1899. Need more power? WizWheelz has also released a motor assisted version of the Cruiser called the Power Cruiser. It features the Bionx electric motor on the rear hub and is a good solution for weaker riders, those living in hilly areas, or the ambitious considering the car-free lifestyle. Depending on the power of the motor there are models costing $2399 and $2999. WizWheelz also has a power kit that can upgrade the Cruiser with a motor for $1199 or $1799, depending on the motor. Upgrades Buying the Cruiser is the next best thing to buying a rolling chassis if you’re into upgrades and modifications. My own personal Cruiser is far from stock. I’ll go into all the specifics of my upgrades in another article, but here is a list of the modifications I’ve made: Schlumpf High-Speed Drive, Schlumpf 152mm cranks, Shimano M540 pedals, front and rear Terracycle idlers, Shimano Nexus-8 Red Band Internal Hub with custom Rhino Wheel, Utah Trikes Commuter Bag, WizWheelz Rear Rack, Rear Rack Bag, Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tires, Modified Mirricycle Mirrors, Garmin Edge 305 GPS Computer, Misty Mate air conditioner, Mueller Windwrap fairing, Terracycle Tailsok, and probably a couple of other things. Over all value Considering the Cruiser’s low price, extreme adjustability, weight capacity, smooth ride, durability, and ability to be upgraded, I consider the Cruiser to be the best-valued trike currently available. Someone that is considering upgrading his or her machine over time will be happy with the Cruiser. A triker looking for a high-performance out of the box experience will be better off getting a RACE or EDGE model. The stock Cruiser is perfect for the daily commute and even longer weekend rides. Depending on your commute you could save $60-$200/month triking to work instead of paying for gas. For any kind of serious touring you may want to consider some upgrades. The Cruiser can accommodate a wide variety of riders and at only $1399 it’s a hard deal to pass up! So, come on in for a test ride and judge for yourself. Cruiser Review Summary First impressions: The Cruiser looks great and is not intimidating. Controls are easily accessible and comfortable. Frame: The chromoly steel frame is a good combination of strength and flexibility. Its heavy weight limit makes it suitable for touring and everyday commuting, but you probably wouldn’t race with it. Seat: The seat is extremely adjustable and will accommodate most riders. When adjusted properly the rider can go all day without any pain. Adjustability: The seat adjustments allow a rider to dial in their comfort level, but you will need to choose the appropriate boom size. Riders of more than eight inches difference of height may not be able to comfortably share the same trike. Gears: The stock gearing only provides a gear-inch range of 17-90, which means most riders will max out at about 20 mph. Great for cruising around town, but most conditioned riders will eventually want to upgrade to a faster gearing option. Tires: The Cruiser’s stock tires provide a nice smooth ride and will be a very comfortable choice for most riders. If you are looking for more speed, or live in a puncture-prone area, you’ll want to consider upgrading to a faster, more thorn proof tire or using Kevlar liners. Dimensions: The Cruiser is not the biggest or smallest trike around. At just over 34-inches wide, it is very comfortable to ride, but it’s too wide to roll through most standard doorways. Front end: The bottom bracket height is different depending on which size of boom you get. If you like a higher BB, you’ll want to get the longest boom that will fit you. Pedals: The Cruiser comes with standard platform pedals, which I think is the first thing any serious rider will want to upgrade. Wheels: The stock WizWheelz aluminum wheels are fairly lightweight and durable enough. They are strong enough to handle a variety of higher-pressure tires. They may need truing after a few thousand miles. Weight: At 37 pounds stock weight the Cruiser does not pretend to be a high-performance race machine. As soon as you add racks, bags, and other accessories, this trike’s weight can easily surpass 50 pounds. Components: The stock drive train components are entry-level Shimano stuff that you’d typically find on a $100 bike at Wal-Mart. The components do work well, but if you use your trike more than casually an upgrade may be in order. Steering: The trademark WizWheelz indirect steering controls work great. While not as responsive as direct steering, the Cruiser’s steering is like power steering on a big Cadillac. Safety issues: The darker colors of the Cruiser do not stand out in traffic, so you’ll want to make sure that you wear noticeable clothing. Also, the Cruiser does not come standard with a mirror or flag. Accommodations: The cruiser comes with a brazed-on bottle holder mounting holes, but does not come with a bottle holder. It also does not come with a rack which limits its use as a commuter vehicle. Fortunately it is easy to add bags or storage racks. Mounting a headlight or bike computer will require that you get some accessory mounts. Bare-minimum Upgrades & Accessories: Clipless Pedals – Reduce fatigue and risk of accidental foot slippage. Mirrors – Always assume that nobody can see you, so make sure you see them. Flag – Increase your visibility Commuter Bag – Add storage and beverage holders without having to install a rack. Rear fender – If you ever ride through a puddle and don’t want water splashing your back. Overall Value: At $1399 I think the Cruiser is the best-valued trike on the market right now. While the stock Cruiser will be outgrown by many serious riders, it can easily be upgraded to grow with the rider. Most casual riders will be perfectly happy with the stock Cruiser.

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