The newest MAX trikes now appear to have a front chainring guard, which, as you mention, is a great idea (I bet Catrike watched your review and decided to add one). I agree that not having one, even with this Megatooth ring design, was not the best decision by the manufacturer. Regarding the stiffness of the SPD pedals, there is a small screw on each SPD mechanism that allows for making it easy or hard depending upon rider preference. So check that ... the screw may be adjusted too tightly. I have always adjusted my screws as light as possible, which I prefer on long distance trips because I get in and out many times each day. Regarding the Presta valves, I have always kept a Schrader adapter in my toolkit in the event I would ever have to pump up my presta valve at a gas station. Catrike uses presta due to the narrow rim design where the valve pokes through so that the rim hole size is kept to a minimum for rim strength. Regarding flat tires, something to consider is the Tannus Armor tire liners, which increase the Big Apple flat-resistance rating of 4 (according to Schwalbe), up to probably a 7, similar to the famous Schwalbe Marathon PLUS tires. Not getting flats in the first place is my preference, haha. Here is a link if interested: www.tannus.com/pages/tannus-armour steve
@EZSteve12 күн бұрын
Very nice and complete review of the Catrike MAX ... thanks for taking the time to show us! I was curious why the cable to the rear derailleur is so long. I definitely agree that Catrike took the cheap way out with regards to the front single ring crank ... they should change that to the typical single cranks found on trikes like the HP Velotechnik Scorpion, which has the side protection edge around the circumference of the ring. Not only would it look much better aesthetically, and help keep a rider's pants off the chain, but it would also keep the chain on the ring if for some reason it went slack if the tension loosened up in the rear (it would not derail). steve
@hobieone983322 күн бұрын
Great Video. I am converting my wife's Rambler with a Nuvinci N380. Did you install a gear shift sensor with your Bafang upgrade? 👍
@markhubbs196422 күн бұрын
I did not install the sensor. I never had a situation where I shifted under load, so it was not necessary. Just hesitate while peddling when shifting and all will be good.
@TheSouthernTrikerАй бұрын
This looks soooooo fun, now I have to take a trip up that way! ❤
@jamesmchugo9422Ай бұрын
Your storage pockets, the large one on the back is for tire repair kit and spare tubes and to carry things like your wallet and ID. My Dumont has a pocket that looks to be about half the size of yours and I can stuff everything in need including tubes, an alien multi tool CO2 cartridge tire pump tire levers, house keys tire repair kit and still have for my ID and and some money. The other pocket on the right is for a compact air pump. You should look under the right side of your seat as well. Unless Catrike changed things up, you probably have a cell phone pocket on the under side of the seat as well. If you have one it’s surprisingly easy to access while riding.
@neilmccaffery5196Ай бұрын
Good video! Great combination Trikes and historic bullet molds. Keep up the good work.
@markhubbs196422 күн бұрын
I've been found out!
@paullyle3461Ай бұрын
Great job with your video many a folk can learn from it. Thanks for sharing it, Happy Trails from Northern California Paul.🌈😎
@markfeldman6509Ай бұрын
Great video. Looks like a fun time with friends. Were most of the riders using e assist? Was there much elevation change on the route?
@karenleclerc31422 ай бұрын
Our favorite also followed by Rattlesnake Ridge
@philipcaldwell31872 ай бұрын
Wax the drive chain, no grease on clothes! Extends chain life also. Look at Silca
@didierdebuck11873 ай бұрын
Hello Marc You once rode with a greenspeed magnum, which is narrower than the Catrike Max. Was it the regular magnum you owned or was it the magnum XL, which is also wider and has a wider seat. I would like to compare this with the max. The Magnum XL has a seat with many positions.
@Trikes-Trails3 ай бұрын
Mine is the standard Greenspeed Magnum, not the XL. The Magnum is an excellent trike and can take up to 400lbs, but it was just too narrow in the cock pit. My legs would rub against the accessory mounting posts.
@joblessalex3 ай бұрын
How stable does this frame feel when you're at high speed? Tempted to do this, but I'm a high speed rider and some of these get sketchy going over 15 or so.
@erasgonehistoricalmolds24003 ай бұрын
The Rover is more of a touring trike instead of a speed trike. You sit up higher and more erect than some other trikes. As such, it will not be as stable when cornering at higher speeds. However, I never had any trouble with it in that regard. If you want speed, you will need to look at some of the other Terra Trike models.
@raymondomit63863 ай бұрын
Mark, curious what brand of battery do ya have on this?
@Trikes-Trails3 ай бұрын
This one is marked "HL." It came with the motor kit from BafangUSADirect.
@AMorgan574 ай бұрын
May I ask what brand of shoes you wear. I have long narrow feet (size 15 or 50) and your shoes look like they might fit.
@msnormand4 ай бұрын
Excellent video, just bought a used rover, thinking about doing same, already have a 750 Bafang kit on my bike that I may pull off.
@markhubbs19644 ай бұрын
Thanks, if you have converted a bike, this should be easy for you. You will need a couple of extension cables. Good Luck!
@KarigHutje20244 ай бұрын
Looks really good this Catrike. I own the Greenspeed GT20 and I must say, for what it is, it's a pretty good recumbent trike (the only thing I don't like is how heavy it is to cycle uphill....almost impossible even in the lowest gear, unless you go over the hill with a fairly high speed). Other good points of the GT20 is the square pole, ultra responsive steering and that it's foldable and fairly light. I think the dream trike is an ICE VTX (but the price is too high for me).
@davechenier1235 ай бұрын
I have a Terra Trike ROVER and have ordered the BAFANG kit. Thanks for your advice!
@Lhaffinatu5 ай бұрын
Congrats on the Max! I bought the Greenspeed Magnum XL because it was a bit wider than the normal Magnum and I wanted something that I could felt wouldn't break easily over long term use. It's been a great trike to ride! Surprised that I've already worn through a set of tires! I got it with electric assist pre-installed and have been very happy with that decision. When I'm out riding my local lake trail, I normally turn the e-assist down so I get the benefit of the exercise time, but I turn it back up for the street sections to get to and from my home faster. It helps provide more confidence on the road, deal with the large hills where I live, and adds to my ability to stay out and ride longer/farther.
@bentrider19726 ай бұрын
The little "pocket" on the right hand side of the seat is for one of those small tire pumps like Topeak sales..There is a just above where your hand was to help keep it in the pocket...I have the Catrike 559 and have been riding them for a few years now..The ecat boom with the Bosch motor you would love...And it is just a fast boom change..And if you want even more speed you can order it from Utah Trikes with a class 3 Bosch..28mph :) ..I have the stock Bosch(20 mph) on mine and get around 75-80 miles on eco(lowest setting) and cruz at around 13-15 mph on level trails and roads..Really a great system.
@brianbassett43796 ай бұрын
Fat people seem to love the _idea_ of driving a recumbent.
@Lhaffinatu5 ай бұрын
Aside from just being cool, trikes have many advantages over traditional upright bikes. They are far more comfortable to ride. They don't put strain on your back, neck or arms like an upright bike does. They don't tip over when moving slow or stopping so they're great for folks who have balance issues. They make a great platform for enjoying the environment or attending events. It's like having a built in lawn chair where ever you go. The seating position has your head upright so you can easily look around and enjoy the view. Accessorize with some side bags and you've got places to keep a camera, binoculars, a book, etc to enhance the enjoyment! My trike is a SMILE MACHINE! Everyone seems to want to know about it, or ask questions, etc. While most adults are too reserved to come right out and talk to me about it, the kids are far more honest. They all stare and point and I hear them say "Mom! Dad! Look at that!", "What is that?", "Cool!", etc... I would never hesitate to recommend someone try riding a recumbent trike for exercise or enjoyment. It's just too bad they're so darn expensive.
@TheSouthernTriker7 ай бұрын
Oh wow you were in my neck of the woods ❤
@Trikes-Trails7 ай бұрын
I grew up in Little Rock. I left in 1980 when I joined the Army. It was fun to come home and ride the Arkansas River Trail and the Big Dam Bridge.
@TheSouthernTriker7 ай бұрын
@@Trikes-Trails that’s what’s up my guy, well if you plan on coming back any this year let me know and maybe we can do some riding together. It’s always better to ride with a group.
@TheSouthernTriker7 ай бұрын
Interesting conversion video mark
@keithmo7 ай бұрын
No I’m sorry we are not. We live about 5 hours away in Southwest Virginia. We found Neal and Kathy at their Piedmont store and bought our first set of trikes from them there. These were delta trikes and thought we’d try the tadpoles. My wife got a used Trident that she loves and I came back to Neal for the Greenspeed. You know the rest of the story. There is nowhere nearer to us that sells recumbent trikes so that we had to look further away. Thanks for the invite, we would love to ride with you sometime.
@keithmo7 ай бұрын
Hello. Just ordered my Max from Neal. I too tried the Greenspeed Magnum but was concerned about the same issue as yourself but also had problems with seat angle. I purchased mine just a few weeks before the announcement of the Max. I had an EBO rear hub assist on the Greenspeed which Neal is installing on my Max. I enjoyed the video, it’s nice to see others with similar concerns. Thanks so much for your input.
@Trikes-Trails7 ай бұрын
Thanks, Keith! Are you in North Alabama? We have a small group who get together for rides occasionally. Our FB page is "Tennessee Valley Trikers"
@anthonyhargis94117 ай бұрын
With all of the trees, it would be nice in the summer with the shade.
@johnmabry97287 ай бұрын
Would be nice if you followed traffic laws.
@BlackWarriorLures8 ай бұрын
I was wondering what Rocket City Trikes was like.
@OhioBikeRider8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Would like to vacation down at Nashville and then head down to Huntsville I used to drive truck and head down to Garden City, Alabama quite often the number of years ago. Would be great to get back down in that area and see how things have changed? And ride the trails down in that area down there.
@neilclaypoole75298 ай бұрын
If you take the reflectors off your peddles the is a little set screw to adjust your clip on shoes it can be loosened or made tighter
@Thomas-pq4ys8 ай бұрын
A friend has a tadpole trike. He rode it a few times, parked it in his basement. He's having mental issues now, I suspect Alzheimers.... he said I could have it. I'm going to add a Bafang to it. I used to ride a lot, 200-300 miles per week. Now a retired old guy with property to maintain, its time to get back to riding. I'm taking the trike to the rail trails to get my legs back,, as well as hitting the gym to get strength back as well. Aging sucks... but like you, I miss riding. Still have a real nice racing bike, a touring bike, and a couple nice mt bikes... The trike will get me back in the saddle... the Bafang will add fun to that, since trikes are slower than bikes. Enjoy this vid below... She's been on the road for quite a while. Inspired me to ride a trike, and about Bafang motors. She really has trike touring down. I'm inspired. Heal up that damage... riding is probably your best medicine. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fG2Lss2rdcK5nps.htmlsi=aXpXzLonjEaVpUY-
@paulfallon93518 ай бұрын
Small pocket is for an air pump.
@brianwiirre51109 ай бұрын
Nice video. I hope you enjoy it!
@quadbike30999 ай бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏
@tomboyd90539 ай бұрын
My son & wife just purchased a Catrike Max e-Cat this week. We have asked to have a tensioner (chain adapter) to meet the needs of both their heights. The boom will also need to be cut. We also added a rear rack, side bag mount, and an extra 500 W battery for longer rides. I've owned 2 different recumbent trikes and a handcycle over the past 8 years. I added Tannus Tires to my current HP Velotechnik Scorpion + FS26. But the tires for the Max are 20" 2.0 (width). Tannus "no flats" do not come in that width. So we settled on the Tannus Armour for Max e-Cat extra protection. We can't wait to ride together. It will be the first trike for both of them.
@yukonjack.9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info, do you by chance know what year they added the bigger wheel on the rear of the Rover? Standard external gears, 8-speed.
@Trikes-Trails9 ай бұрын
I think the Rover was always three 20 inch wheels. A larger rear wheel on the Rover would probably be an aftermarket change.
@SolarizeYourLife9 ай бұрын
You can convert your pumps to dual valves by replacing the pump head...
@Deinonuchus9 ай бұрын
I have a question about shoes. I wear a 11.5 - 12 men's shoe and I've had a heck of a time finding shoes that fit.
@Trikes-Trails9 ай бұрын
I wear 14s and found some on Amazon. They are a cheap pair that were on sale ($22), but I'm sold on the concept. I'll invest in a better pair soon.
@paulahavens27649 ай бұрын
That one pocket is to hold a small hand air pump.
@Trikes-Trails9 ай бұрын
Thanks! After I finished the video I noticed the little velcro tab above the pocket. I downed on me then what it is for. My hand pump now resides there.
@marknelson981910 ай бұрын
I'm 6'2" and fat guy fits me fine. I did get wide handle bars. Did get the versabars and moved the front of seat closer to the frame cross members. Had to extend front boom(enough boom inside to do this by moving it farther out and use predrilled hole farther back.) I needed longer chain and after doing this it's a lot easier to get in and out of. Looking hard at adding Bafang mid drive and changing rear wheel. Or maybe upgrading to Terratrike EVO.
@cmthomas386710 ай бұрын
Super helpful!!!!! Thankyou!!! Can you do mine?!?
@TechDude5611 ай бұрын
Rover has been around since 2011. I have 10,000 miles on my 2012 Rover.
@yukonjack.9 ай бұрын
Awesome👍 do you know what year they added the larger rear wheel to the Rover? I was looking at a used one, has the standard hub& external gears.
@worldclassish11 ай бұрын
I have a terra trike sport that would be fun with a bafang kit but i may just get the lectric XP trike. Its not much more than converting. Your video helped me a lot thanks.
@ericd.636811 ай бұрын
I'm a big feller. 6' tall and fat. Attempting to stay the same height but reducing my width. You mentioned yours being a little small for you. Do you mind telling how big you are? Also, did you put the wider handlebars on it? Thanks! Great video.
@Trikes-Trails11 ай бұрын
I'm 6'4" and about 280lbs. The Rover handles up to 400 lbs and I can get enough lenght on the boom for my legs. The issue I had was the width between the handle bars. My legs slightly rubbed the cables and versa bar as I peddled. I could ride comfortably, but it was enough to be irritating as I rode.
@ericd.636811 ай бұрын
Thank you for your reply. I took one for a test ride on sunday and ran into the same thing. Nice riding bike though. I had been riding a delta and I liked the tadpole much better. @@Trikes-Trails
@TechDude5611 ай бұрын
@@Trikes-Trailsyou can buy extensions to widen the distance between the handlebars. With it’s 400# capacity the Rover is a great trike for long hauls.
@paulolson739411 ай бұрын
So appreciate your video! I have a 2012 Rover ( purchased for the same reasons as you.....though thankfully without as much body damage as you had!) that I am adding the Bafang mid-drive kit, and you have helped a lot in answering my questions! Thank you!
@drivestorage177911 ай бұрын
Love it. We are interested in their tandem. Don't own one yet but eager to learn. Subscribed. My questions are ... what happens in a down pour, can the motor (and battery) be protected? Also, how do you lock it?
@Trikes-Trails11 ай бұрын
There is some rain resistance with these systems, but we have never tempted fate. We don't ride in the rain or when the roads are very wet. Fortunately we have not been suprised by a sudden downpour. I have seen covers for bike batteries that will provide protection from rain/dust/mud, but have never invested in one. The batteries have a key to lock it to its mount. We use cable locks on those rare occasions where we have to leave or trikes unattended.
@karenleclerc314211 ай бұрын
I love my Charge. Looks like a wonderful trail and bridge
@shaunbrowne3963 Жыл бұрын
Well done! Your repurpose of the trike makes perfect sense. Adding motive power to an already existing trike created a new class of vehicle, And, you are correct, a complete'how-complete 'how--to' video is in order. Your innovative design work on mounting the battery and peripherals the as very helpful!
@JamesMiller_ShadowWalker Жыл бұрын
What size of sprocket on the n300? 23T (teeth)? What about the front chainring?
@Trikes-Trails Жыл бұрын
The front chain ring is 52t. I'm not certain on the rear, but I think it is 23t.
@rodmanct Жыл бұрын
Where did you buy the chainring and chain guard?
@Trikes-Trails Жыл бұрын
I belive it got it from BafangUSAdirect dot com.
@mobilemiall Жыл бұрын
I rode that trail a few years back on a work trip. Great fun!!
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The newest MAX trikes now appear to have a front chainring guard, which, as you mention, is a great idea (I bet Catrike watched your review and decided to add one). I agree that not having one, even with this Megatooth ring design, was not the best decision by the manufacturer. Regarding the stiffness of the SPD pedals, there is a small screw on each SPD mechanism that allows for making it easy or hard depending upon rider preference. So check that ... the screw may be adjusted too tightly. I have always adjusted my screws as light as possible, which I prefer on long distance trips because I get in and out many times each day. Regarding the Presta valves, I have always kept a Schrader adapter in my toolkit in the event I would ever have to pump up my presta valve at a gas station. Catrike uses presta due to the narrow rim design where the valve pokes through so that the rim hole size is kept to a minimum for rim strength. Regarding flat tires, something to consider is the Tannus Armor tire liners, which increase the Big Apple flat-resistance rating of 4 (according to Schwalbe), up to probably a 7, similar to the famous Schwalbe Marathon PLUS tires. Not getting flats in the first place is my preference, haha. Here is a link if interested: www.tannus.com/pages/tannus-armour steve
Very nice and complete review of the Catrike MAX ... thanks for taking the time to show us! I was curious why the cable to the rear derailleur is so long. I definitely agree that Catrike took the cheap way out with regards to the front single ring crank ... they should change that to the typical single cranks found on trikes like the HP Velotechnik Scorpion, which has the side protection edge around the circumference of the ring. Not only would it look much better aesthetically, and help keep a rider's pants off the chain, but it would also keep the chain on the ring if for some reason it went slack if the tension loosened up in the rear (it would not derail). steve
Great Video. I am converting my wife's Rambler with a Nuvinci N380. Did you install a gear shift sensor with your Bafang upgrade? 👍
I did not install the sensor. I never had a situation where I shifted under load, so it was not necessary. Just hesitate while peddling when shifting and all will be good.
This looks soooooo fun, now I have to take a trip up that way! ❤
Your storage pockets, the large one on the back is for tire repair kit and spare tubes and to carry things like your wallet and ID. My Dumont has a pocket that looks to be about half the size of yours and I can stuff everything in need including tubes, an alien multi tool CO2 cartridge tire pump tire levers, house keys tire repair kit and still have for my ID and and some money. The other pocket on the right is for a compact air pump. You should look under the right side of your seat as well. Unless Catrike changed things up, you probably have a cell phone pocket on the under side of the seat as well. If you have one it’s surprisingly easy to access while riding.
Good video! Great combination Trikes and historic bullet molds. Keep up the good work.
I've been found out!
Great job with your video many a folk can learn from it. Thanks for sharing it, Happy Trails from Northern California Paul.🌈😎
Great video. Looks like a fun time with friends. Were most of the riders using e assist? Was there much elevation change on the route?
Our favorite also followed by Rattlesnake Ridge
Wax the drive chain, no grease on clothes! Extends chain life also. Look at Silca
Hello Marc You once rode with a greenspeed magnum, which is narrower than the Catrike Max. Was it the regular magnum you owned or was it the magnum XL, which is also wider and has a wider seat. I would like to compare this with the max. The Magnum XL has a seat with many positions.
Mine is the standard Greenspeed Magnum, not the XL. The Magnum is an excellent trike and can take up to 400lbs, but it was just too narrow in the cock pit. My legs would rub against the accessory mounting posts.
How stable does this frame feel when you're at high speed? Tempted to do this, but I'm a high speed rider and some of these get sketchy going over 15 or so.
The Rover is more of a touring trike instead of a speed trike. You sit up higher and more erect than some other trikes. As such, it will not be as stable when cornering at higher speeds. However, I never had any trouble with it in that regard. If you want speed, you will need to look at some of the other Terra Trike models.
Mark, curious what brand of battery do ya have on this?
This one is marked "HL." It came with the motor kit from BafangUSADirect.
May I ask what brand of shoes you wear. I have long narrow feet (size 15 or 50) and your shoes look like they might fit.
Excellent video, just bought a used rover, thinking about doing same, already have a 750 Bafang kit on my bike that I may pull off.
Thanks, if you have converted a bike, this should be easy for you. You will need a couple of extension cables. Good Luck!
Looks really good this Catrike. I own the Greenspeed GT20 and I must say, for what it is, it's a pretty good recumbent trike (the only thing I don't like is how heavy it is to cycle uphill....almost impossible even in the lowest gear, unless you go over the hill with a fairly high speed). Other good points of the GT20 is the square pole, ultra responsive steering and that it's foldable and fairly light. I think the dream trike is an ICE VTX (but the price is too high for me).
I have a Terra Trike ROVER and have ordered the BAFANG kit. Thanks for your advice!
Congrats on the Max! I bought the Greenspeed Magnum XL because it was a bit wider than the normal Magnum and I wanted something that I could felt wouldn't break easily over long term use. It's been a great trike to ride! Surprised that I've already worn through a set of tires! I got it with electric assist pre-installed and have been very happy with that decision. When I'm out riding my local lake trail, I normally turn the e-assist down so I get the benefit of the exercise time, but I turn it back up for the street sections to get to and from my home faster. It helps provide more confidence on the road, deal with the large hills where I live, and adds to my ability to stay out and ride longer/farther.
The little "pocket" on the right hand side of the seat is for one of those small tire pumps like Topeak sales..There is a just above where your hand was to help keep it in the pocket...I have the Catrike 559 and have been riding them for a few years now..The ecat boom with the Bosch motor you would love...And it is just a fast boom change..And if you want even more speed you can order it from Utah Trikes with a class 3 Bosch..28mph :) ..I have the stock Bosch(20 mph) on mine and get around 75-80 miles on eco(lowest setting) and cruz at around 13-15 mph on level trails and roads..Really a great system.
Fat people seem to love the _idea_ of driving a recumbent.
Aside from just being cool, trikes have many advantages over traditional upright bikes. They are far more comfortable to ride. They don't put strain on your back, neck or arms like an upright bike does. They don't tip over when moving slow or stopping so they're great for folks who have balance issues. They make a great platform for enjoying the environment or attending events. It's like having a built in lawn chair where ever you go. The seating position has your head upright so you can easily look around and enjoy the view. Accessorize with some side bags and you've got places to keep a camera, binoculars, a book, etc to enhance the enjoyment! My trike is a SMILE MACHINE! Everyone seems to want to know about it, or ask questions, etc. While most adults are too reserved to come right out and talk to me about it, the kids are far more honest. They all stare and point and I hear them say "Mom! Dad! Look at that!", "What is that?", "Cool!", etc... I would never hesitate to recommend someone try riding a recumbent trike for exercise or enjoyment. It's just too bad they're so darn expensive.
Oh wow you were in my neck of the woods ❤
I grew up in Little Rock. I left in 1980 when I joined the Army. It was fun to come home and ride the Arkansas River Trail and the Big Dam Bridge.
@@Trikes-Trails that’s what’s up my guy, well if you plan on coming back any this year let me know and maybe we can do some riding together. It’s always better to ride with a group.
Interesting conversion video mark
No I’m sorry we are not. We live about 5 hours away in Southwest Virginia. We found Neal and Kathy at their Piedmont store and bought our first set of trikes from them there. These were delta trikes and thought we’d try the tadpoles. My wife got a used Trident that she loves and I came back to Neal for the Greenspeed. You know the rest of the story. There is nowhere nearer to us that sells recumbent trikes so that we had to look further away. Thanks for the invite, we would love to ride with you sometime.
Hello. Just ordered my Max from Neal. I too tried the Greenspeed Magnum but was concerned about the same issue as yourself but also had problems with seat angle. I purchased mine just a few weeks before the announcement of the Max. I had an EBO rear hub assist on the Greenspeed which Neal is installing on my Max. I enjoyed the video, it’s nice to see others with similar concerns. Thanks so much for your input.
Thanks, Keith! Are you in North Alabama? We have a small group who get together for rides occasionally. Our FB page is "Tennessee Valley Trikers"
With all of the trees, it would be nice in the summer with the shade.
Would be nice if you followed traffic laws.
I was wondering what Rocket City Trikes was like.
Thanks for the video. Would like to vacation down at Nashville and then head down to Huntsville I used to drive truck and head down to Garden City, Alabama quite often the number of years ago. Would be great to get back down in that area and see how things have changed? And ride the trails down in that area down there.
If you take the reflectors off your peddles the is a little set screw to adjust your clip on shoes it can be loosened or made tighter
A friend has a tadpole trike. He rode it a few times, parked it in his basement. He's having mental issues now, I suspect Alzheimers.... he said I could have it. I'm going to add a Bafang to it. I used to ride a lot, 200-300 miles per week. Now a retired old guy with property to maintain, its time to get back to riding. I'm taking the trike to the rail trails to get my legs back,, as well as hitting the gym to get strength back as well. Aging sucks... but like you, I miss riding. Still have a real nice racing bike, a touring bike, and a couple nice mt bikes... The trike will get me back in the saddle... the Bafang will add fun to that, since trikes are slower than bikes. Enjoy this vid below... She's been on the road for quite a while. Inspired me to ride a trike, and about Bafang motors. She really has trike touring down. I'm inspired. Heal up that damage... riding is probably your best medicine. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fG2Lss2rdcK5nps.htmlsi=aXpXzLonjEaVpUY-
Small pocket is for an air pump.
Nice video. I hope you enjoy it!
👏👏👏👏👏
My son & wife just purchased a Catrike Max e-Cat this week. We have asked to have a tensioner (chain adapter) to meet the needs of both their heights. The boom will also need to be cut. We also added a rear rack, side bag mount, and an extra 500 W battery for longer rides. I've owned 2 different recumbent trikes and a handcycle over the past 8 years. I added Tannus Tires to my current HP Velotechnik Scorpion + FS26. But the tires for the Max are 20" 2.0 (width). Tannus "no flats" do not come in that width. So we settled on the Tannus Armour for Max e-Cat extra protection. We can't wait to ride together. It will be the first trike for both of them.
Thanks for the info, do you by chance know what year they added the bigger wheel on the rear of the Rover? Standard external gears, 8-speed.
I think the Rover was always three 20 inch wheels. A larger rear wheel on the Rover would probably be an aftermarket change.
You can convert your pumps to dual valves by replacing the pump head...
I have a question about shoes. I wear a 11.5 - 12 men's shoe and I've had a heck of a time finding shoes that fit.
I wear 14s and found some on Amazon. They are a cheap pair that were on sale ($22), but I'm sold on the concept. I'll invest in a better pair soon.
That one pocket is to hold a small hand air pump.
Thanks! After I finished the video I noticed the little velcro tab above the pocket. I downed on me then what it is for. My hand pump now resides there.
I'm 6'2" and fat guy fits me fine. I did get wide handle bars. Did get the versabars and moved the front of seat closer to the frame cross members. Had to extend front boom(enough boom inside to do this by moving it farther out and use predrilled hole farther back.) I needed longer chain and after doing this it's a lot easier to get in and out of. Looking hard at adding Bafang mid drive and changing rear wheel. Or maybe upgrading to Terratrike EVO.
Super helpful!!!!! Thankyou!!! Can you do mine?!?
Rover has been around since 2011. I have 10,000 miles on my 2012 Rover.
Awesome👍 do you know what year they added the larger rear wheel to the Rover? I was looking at a used one, has the standard hub& external gears.
I have a terra trike sport that would be fun with a bafang kit but i may just get the lectric XP trike. Its not much more than converting. Your video helped me a lot thanks.
I'm a big feller. 6' tall and fat. Attempting to stay the same height but reducing my width. You mentioned yours being a little small for you. Do you mind telling how big you are? Also, did you put the wider handlebars on it? Thanks! Great video.
I'm 6'4" and about 280lbs. The Rover handles up to 400 lbs and I can get enough lenght on the boom for my legs. The issue I had was the width between the handle bars. My legs slightly rubbed the cables and versa bar as I peddled. I could ride comfortably, but it was enough to be irritating as I rode.
Thank you for your reply. I took one for a test ride on sunday and ran into the same thing. Nice riding bike though. I had been riding a delta and I liked the tadpole much better. @@Trikes-Trails
@@Trikes-Trailsyou can buy extensions to widen the distance between the handlebars. With it’s 400# capacity the Rover is a great trike for long hauls.
So appreciate your video! I have a 2012 Rover ( purchased for the same reasons as you.....though thankfully without as much body damage as you had!) that I am adding the Bafang mid-drive kit, and you have helped a lot in answering my questions! Thank you!
Love it. We are interested in their tandem. Don't own one yet but eager to learn. Subscribed. My questions are ... what happens in a down pour, can the motor (and battery) be protected? Also, how do you lock it?
There is some rain resistance with these systems, but we have never tempted fate. We don't ride in the rain or when the roads are very wet. Fortunately we have not been suprised by a sudden downpour. I have seen covers for bike batteries that will provide protection from rain/dust/mud, but have never invested in one. The batteries have a key to lock it to its mount. We use cable locks on those rare occasions where we have to leave or trikes unattended.
I love my Charge. Looks like a wonderful trail and bridge
Well done! Your repurpose of the trike makes perfect sense. Adding motive power to an already existing trike created a new class of vehicle, And, you are correct, a complete'how-complete 'how--to' video is in order. Your innovative design work on mounting the battery and peripherals the as very helpful!
What size of sprocket on the n300? 23T (teeth)? What about the front chainring?
The front chain ring is 52t. I'm not certain on the rear, but I think it is 23t.
Where did you buy the chainring and chain guard?
I belive it got it from BafangUSAdirect dot com.
I rode that trail a few years back on a work trip. Great fun!!