Catrike Trail Folding Recumbent Trike

It FOLDS!

It folds? Yes. It folds in half. The folding feature is a favorite feature of those who like to take their trike with them on the road, but don't have access to a rack or trailer to haul it. The Catrike Trail folds right up and can fit in the back of your car, SUV, van, or what have you. It's a durable and reliable hinge that's easy to operate.

Catrike Comfort

The frame of the folding trail is very similar to the previous non-folding version of the Trail. Why mess with success?!? The most noticeable change (besides the folding features) is the new and improved upper seat. The Trail is Catrikes first adjustable-seat-trike to feature the "ergo curves" found on the Expedition. In addition they made the seat a bit taller for better upper back and shoulder support. You'll also notice that the previous mesh has been replaced with a lightweight mesh with velcro supports for the new seat pad.

Avid BB7s and Ergonomic Design

The Catrike Trail comes stock with the Avid BB7 mechanical disc brakes and Avid Cleansweep 160mm rotors. These are a proven brake. They work great and are easy to adjust. This American-Made trike is a fantastic example of Catrike's engineering skill. The new folding Trail features a redesigned seat with a curved lumbar support and higher mesh area for better upper back support. The seat also features a breathable pad making the Trail arguably the most comfortable trike in the world.

The Catrike Trail comes stock with the FSA Gossamer triple crank up front and Catrike's adjustable boom. We have many different gearing options available. Use our configurator above to see what options are currently available.

Gearing options are virtually endless. 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!

We are building more and more electric trikes and the Catrike Trail is a great candidate for a motor. 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.

Want a motor?
Motor options are available through the configurator above in the FRONT GEARING sections. Need something custom? Just let us know! Colors Catrike Manuals