Catrike Expedition Recumbent Trike
Starting at $2950
Availability to make custom builds: 9 In Stock
The Expedition is Catrike's most simplified touring trike. No flashy gimmicks or unnecessary inclusions to weigh you down. This is a flat simple touring trike that will get you anywhere you need to go. It's also a great platform for customizations if you wanted to add some of your own gimmicks to your ride.![]()
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Lots of Gearing
The Catrike Expedition 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 Expedition 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!
A Rear Wheel Perfect for Speed and Touring
The 26 inch wheel optimizes speed and consistency on flat roads. Accelerating and going up hills can be more difficult with this larger rear wheel though. As the size of your rear wheel increases the amount of energy needed to power the trike will increase as well.
The 26 inch rear wheel on the Catrike Expedition is what gives you the option for a better high end gear and better rolling resistance. On the Expedition with the highest gear on the front crankset and the rear cassette you can expect to get up to 18-20 MPH with ease!
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!
A Stripped Back Trike for Simple Riding
The Catrike Expedition can often be overlooked compared to trikes like the 559 or the Dumont. All being solid touring trikes in the Catrike line up. But many don't realize the integral niche that the Expedition fills in Catrike's Catalogue.
On the Expedition there's no folding, there's no adjustable seat, and no suspension. Just an ergonomic, light weight, and straight forward touring trike. And with the lack of luxury features it keeps the price of this trike one of the most affordable that Catrike manufactures. All while keeping Catrike quality, and safety.
Detailed Specifications | |
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| Frame Material | 7005 Hardened Aircraft Aluminum |
| Trike Weight | 35 lb 15,9 Kg |
| Total Weight Capacity | 275lbs |
| Wheelbase | 43 in 1092 mm |
| Wheel Track | 29 in 737 mm |
| Total Length | 77 in 1956 mm |
| Total Width | 32.5 in 826 mm |
| Total Assembled Height | 26 in 660 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 4.5 in 114 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 16.5 in 419 mm |
| X-Seam Range | 39/46 in 99/117 cm |
| Steering Type | Direct Steer 3-Way Adjustable Handlebars |
| Steering Pivot Type | FSA Zero Stack Headsets |
| Ackerman Steering | Yes |
| Self Centering | Yes |
| Turning Radius | 9 ft 2,7 m |
| Turning Circle | 18 ft 5,4 m |
| Seat Height | 10 in 254 mm |
| Seat Width | 14 in 356 mm |
| Seat Angle | 37 deg |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime |
