UTCustom Catrike Annihilator X-Series Recumbent Trike
Starting at $4750
Availability to make custom builds: Call for Availability
The Catrike Annihilator X-Series trike is the ultimate touring machine. We took everything about the classic Expedition and ANNIHILATED IT! Bigger Gearing (up to 252 speeds!) + Bigger Wheels (29 in Back / 24 in Front) + Bigger Comfort (Custom Headrest & Custom Seat) = Annihilator X-Series. The X-Series can traverse terrain that would stop lesser recumbent trikes.
So many gearing choices!
Triple rings in front,
or an 18-speed Pinion Drive!
10-speed Cassette in the rear,
or a 14-Speed Rohloff!
The Catrike Annihilator X-Series is the perfect trike for commuting, touring, and everyday riding. The Annihilator X-Series features adjustable handlebars and a boom that can be sized to fit riders from 5'1" to 6'6". Its higher seating position and larger profile make the Annihilator X-Series more visible on the roads and highways. The higher ground clearance, larger tires, and INSANE gear range let you take the roads less traveled.
GEARING ANNIHILATED
Triple rings in front,
or an 18-speed Pinion Drive!
10-speed Cassette in the rear,
or a 14-Speed Rohloff!
The EXPEDITION became the X90 and now becomes the X-Series - It's lightweight, fast design and the riding comfort it offers made it an excellent candidate for some incredible upgrades. We recommend the 90-Speed version with the Pinion C1.9XR up front and 10-speed DRAM cassette in the back because, let's be honest, you can never have enough gears when you are on the road. But, the choice is yours! Whether you need low gears for the long climbs on a fully loaded tour or want crazy high gears for all out racing, we have the options to give you lower low gears and higher high gears than standard derailleur gearing can offer.
We are offering two choices of cranksets with the Annihilator X90. For all you speed demons, we offer the FSA Gossamer 30/39/52 with 165mm cranks and an amazingly high gear range of 17-174 Gear Inches.
Or, for the spinners who want more climbing gears, we have a custom Lasco 22/32/44 crankset with a lower gear range of 13-147 Gear Inches and 152mm cranks. Both cranks come with an integrated chain guard.
WHEELS ANNIHILATED
We took the wheels to the next level and BOOSTED all of them up in size. We replaced the Expedition's stock 20-inch front wheels and upgraded them with 24-inch MTX Custom wheels. On the rear we took the stock 26-inch wheel and BLEW IT UP to a WHOPPING 29-INCHES with the Velocity Blunt 35 rim. We matched the wheels with Schwalbe Big Apple tires to make the ride SUPER comfortable while keeping rolling resistance low and the speed up high.
COMFORT ANNIHILATED
Speaking of comfort, we even swapped the smaller Catrike Neck Rest to our acclaimed Super Headrest with its integrated taillight mount.
For ultimate comfort and ventilation on the road, the Catrike ANNIHILATOR X-Series features our custom UT performance mesh seat. We've been perfecting this seat mesh for nearly a year! Not only does our custom mesh have extra padding and awesome RACING STRIPES, it's a full 2-inches longer for even BETTER back support. And that's not all! Our Performance Seat Mesh has a HUGE built-in cargo bag that includes an insulated pouch for a 3-liter water bladder and LOADS of room for your daily travel gear. If you want even more storage we recommend adding our cargo rack with integrated fender ($65) which allows you to mount any of our pannier bags and/or a trunk bag.THE ULTIMATE IN ANNIHILATION
If you've ever ridden the Catrike Expedition, then you know how AWESOME the Annihilator X-Series is. With our larger-diameter, custom wheels it is even faster and rides smoother than ever. In order to fit that HUGE 29er in the back we extended the wheelbase about 3 inches which gave us even more high-speed stability. We've road tested this trike at over 60MPH coming down from the summit of Mount Nebo!!! The high-speed handling is the best of any trike we've taken down the course, and we've tried nearly every trike available. That's the truth and not just marketing BS. If you are going to be doing a lot of downhill runs, we do recommend adding the rear disc brake option so you can stop more quickly at higher speeds. The rear brake option also adds a locking parking brake lever.
Not only is the Annihilator X-Series an amazing trike to ride, but it looks incredible, too. For a limited time, you can choose the Annihilator X-Series in any of or 30+ custom colors at no extra charge! We like the Satin Black, but with this trike you can't go wrong with any of the Candy colors or Metallics. Or, the Fluorescents. Or, the Mango Yellow. Heck, even white looks great!Internal Gearing?!
We also have a ton of internally geared options if you want to take the jump from your regular cranksets. We have great options for both your front and rear gearing. If you're looking to get rid of derailleurs and like the idea of being able to shift while stopped or coasting, maybe an internal gearing solution is the right choice for you!
Electrify and ANNIHILATE
We can also replace the front gearing all together with a motor! The Annihilator series can have any motor system that can be applied to a Catrike!
All of our motor kits allow you to choose the level of assist you want. That means that as you pedal the motor kicks in automatically providing additional power to your own pedaling efforts. We also provide a thumb-actuated throttle with our Bafang motor systems that act like the gas pedal in your car. Don't want to pedal? No worries, just push the throttle and go!
Currently we offer three different options here at Utah Trikes: the Bafang mid drive motor which ranges from 750 watts, 1000 watts, and our Ultra which is a 1000 watt motor with a 1400 watt max output. We also offer the "eCat Bosch Active Line Plus" which is a pedal assist only motor that comes as the factory motor upgrade for Catrikes. And Our newest option which is the "UTcustom eCat Bosch Sport Upgrade" which takes the configuration of the regular eCat motor system and replaces the Active Line Plus with the "Bosch Performance Line Sport" a class 3 motor with a 28 mph top speed.
Boom-Mounted Bafang Middrive Motor The Bafang Middrive comes in a 750 Watt, 1000 Watt, or Ultra. You'll want to choose the motor size based on your style of riding. We install the Bafang motor on your bottom bracket, which means it replaces the front crankset of your trike. The motor being mounted here means the motor can utilize the rear gearing ratios, making it the best for speed and climbing ability
Boom-Mounted Bosch Motor The Bosch line of motors comes in two varients; The classic "eCat Active Line Plus Kit" which is the Catrike factory motor option, or our new "UTcustom eCat Bosch Sport Upgrade" These are both pedal assist motor that do not feature a throttle, but make up for it with their built in torque sensor. Unlike the Bafang motor systems which have a cadence pedal assist system the Bosch motors utilize a torque sensor which allows for a more natural feeling assist that adjusts to the amount of torque you apply to the pedals. The Active Line Plus is a class 1 electric motor with a top speed of 20 mph, coming equipped with a 400 watt hour battery. The Performance Line Sport is a class 3 electric motor with a top speed of 28 mph, that comes equipped with a 500 watt hour battery.
Custom Mounting We make our own custom battery mounts to keep the weight down low and near the rear axle. This keeps the weight of the battery from affecting handling and puts the battery in an easily accessible spot of the trike. All our battery systems come with an AC charger and a two-year pro-rated warranty. We make our own mounts to put the control console, throttle, and other buttons where you need them.
Detailed Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 7005 Hardened Aircraft Aluminum |
| Trike Weight | 43lbs |
| Wheelbase | 48in |
| Wheel Track | 29.5in |
| Total Length | 85in |
| Total Width | 32in |
| Total Assembled Height | 33in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.5in |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 17in |
| X-Seam Range | 30-45 |
| Gear Inch Range | 17-172 |
| Steering Type | Direct Steering with Ackerman and Cetner Point |
| Ackerman Steering | Yes |
| Brake Steer | Minimal |
| Self Centering | Yes |
| Center Point | Yes |
| Turning Radius | 18ft |
| Seat Height | 12in |
| Seat Width | 15in |
| Seat Angle | 37° |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Warranty | 5 year limited |
