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Welcome to Triketech!

Nearly all of us began our free-wheeling adventures on a tricycle and some of us have returned to our roots. Well sort of. Today's recumbent trikes are a flying leap ahead of those tricycles we rode as kids. Recumbent trikes offer a variety of technologies and configurations to suit the needs of nearly any rider. The trouble is most riders have so many options its difficult to know exactly what features and adjustments each rider needs to suit them perfectly.

While its true that the internet offers just about every piece of knowledge, the trouble is finding it.

That's why we created Triketech. Triketech is resource providing technical information about Recumbent Trikes that reaches out to all levels of technical understanding. Whether you're new or a veteran to riding Recumbent Trikes we hope you'll find this site helpful.

Oh, yeah, one more thing; we don't sell anything. The ads on the site are only there to help pay for the server. That way everything is unbiased.

Rider Specifications covers physical aspects of the rider and how to provision, fit and adjust all aspects of a Recumbent Trike to the rider

Trike Stuff discusses technical elements of Recumbent Trikes along with some long term Trike Reviews

Drivetrain provides both technical and rider benefits for popular Internal Gear Hubs, Derailleurs, Chains, Idlers & Brakes

Power Assist covers both basics and details on selecting the best Electric Assist system for your needs and budget

Rolling Stuff explains bearings, hubs, rims & tires with some comprehensive Tire Reviews

  • Bearings - ABEC, Sizing, Lubrication, Steel & Ceramic benefits
  • Wheel Dynamics - Sizes, Weights, Performance Impacts
  • Tires - Sizes, Robustness, Performance Impacts

Accessories will help you get the most bang-for-the-buck on all those must have little gizmos & gadgets for your Recumbent Trike

  • Lights - How to see & be seen without breaking the bank
  • Flags - Visibility, Illumination & Drag
  • Cargo - Racks, Bags, Hydration Systems
  • Mounts - Phone Mounts, Bottle Mounts, Computer Mounts, etc.
  • Computers - Features, Wired, Wireless, Illumination & Mounting
  • GPS Phone Apps

Places to Ride offers an informal review of some rides worth taking a vacation to try

Links to the most valuable resources on the internet for Recumbent Trikes

  • Trike Centric Forums
  • OEM's
  • Rides
  • Using Google Maps