Catrike Dumont Full Suspension Folding Trike
Starting at $4950
Availability to make custom builds: 10+ In Stock
You wanted a full suspension recumbent trike? You wanted a folding trike too? You want it to be made in the USA? You want the Catrike Dumont! The Catrike Dumont has all the qualities that make a top-notch Catrike, a Catrike. It handles great, and the 30-speed gearing is fast and accurate. Check out our motor options if you want an electric trike.
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The Catrike Dumont is for riders looking for comfort and impressive handling characteristics on long stretches of beautiful roads or for everyday use. the Dumont is an incredibly practical trike thanks to Catrike's exclusive folding mechanism incorporating the seat, frame, chain managing kickstand and rollers. It will fit in your car, apartment or you can fit it in your garage for easy storage and portability.
Suspension
Combining their award-winning engineering, design and techniques, Catrike has created a front suspension for the Dumont that creates a more dynamic ride with anti-dive and anti-roll behavior without needing a torsional bar between the front ends of the trike. Simplifying a front suspension setup that is notoriously difficult to master.
Front suspension is not the Dumont’s only design innovations. Catrike also redesigned the rear suspension to increase lateral stiffness with a new yoke, yoke pivot, axle and a fully triangulated swing arm. The result of these changes is a 53 percent increase in stiffness. Creating a better ride and more absorbing power.
Folding
Catrike has had folding models for a number of years, and the Dumont is no different from other models. It features Catrike's well-designed folding hinge. Folding is simple and quick so that you can pack it up and take it on the road. Folding and unfolding the dumont takes a matter of seconds.
The hinge is durable and functions incredibly well. Why complicate things? The folding mechanism incorporates the seat, frame , chain managing kickstand and rollers. The small wheels on the frame make it a breeze to roll from location to location, and the kickstand is great for storage in your garage. Catrike doesn't do anything half way, which means this hinge will last for miles to come.
The Catrike Dumont 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 559 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!
Boom-Mounted Bafang Middrive Motor
The Bafang Middrive comes in a 750 Watt, 1000 Watt, or Ultra (all with a top speed of 20 MPH). 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 variants; The classic "eCat Active Line Plus Kit" (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
The Verdict?
We love it. Catrike has released a recumbent to rival other models. The Dumont features full suspension, a wide range of gears, a large 26-inch rear wheel, and it folds! If you're looking for a comfortable ride, look no further. We found one for you.
Detailed Specifications | |
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| Frame Material | Aircraft grade 7005 Aluminum |
| Trike Weight | 43 lb |
| Total Weight Capacity | 275 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 45.5 in |
| Wheel Track | 29.5 in |
| Total Length | 82 in |
| Total Width | 32.5 in |
| Total Assembled Height | 28 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4 in |
| Folded Size | 45 x 32.5 x 25 |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 16.5 |
| X-Seam Range | 39-46 in |
| Rear Suspension Travel | 50mm |
| Steering Type | Direct Steering with Ackerman and Center Point |
| Ackerman Steering | Yes |
| Brake Steer | Minimal |
| Self Centering | Yes |
| Turning Radius | 9 ft |
| Turning Circle | 18 ft |
| Seat Height | 10 in |
| Seat Width | 14 in |
| Seat Angle | 42-49 degrees |
| Country of Origin | USA |
