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Catrike is a brand of lightweight tadpole-design recumbent tricycles manufactured by Big Cat HPV, LLC, which is based in Orlando, Florida, United States. The company was founded in 1999 by Paulo Camasmie. Catrike riders have an annual factory-sponsored rally in March. Big Cat builds more trikes equipped with direct-steering than any other manufacturer in the world. ==Models== The 2012 Catrike line consists of six models, the Expedition, Pocket, Road, Trail, Villager and 700. All Catrikes have heat-treated aluminum frames, front disc brakes and a nylon mesh seat. Steering is via direct side levers with Ackerman compensation. Rider size variations are accommodated via a telescoping boom that mounts the pedals.〔 ;Road :The Road was the first Catrike model and was introduced in 2000. As a result of experience developing the Speed model, the Road was redesigned in 2003. The new version became available in 2004. The 2005 model introduced indirect steering, which proved more difficult to set the toe-in on and so in 2006 direct steering was reintroduced. The Road has wheels and is designed for general recreational use and touring.〔 ;Speed :The Speed was the second Catrike model introduced and was first available on the market in 2003. It has a drive wheel and front wheels and, while it is designed to be fast, reviewers have also found it suitable for touring. The Speed was discontinued in 2011.〔 :The Pocket was introduced as a 2005 model year. It has 16" front wheels and a rear wheel with a wheelbase, shorter than that of the Road or Speed models. It is described as a "light trike that is compact and easy to transport." Reviewer Bryan Ball termed the 2005 model Pocket: "a light and spunky little trike with good handling and good comfort." It is especially intended for riders shorter than 5' 8" (173 cm) tall. The Pocket has a 45-degree seat angle. ;700 :The 700 was introduced as a 2007 model year. It is a performance trike with a 700C rear wheel and front wheels. It is the most reclined of all the models, with a 27-degree seat angle. It is also the most expensive model.〔 ;Expedition :The Expedition was introduced as a 2007 model. It is a recreational/performance/touring trike with a rear wheel and front wheels. It is the largest trike Catrike currently makes.〔 ;Trail :The Trail was introduced in the 2007 model year is a recreational/touring trike. It has wheels and is smaller than the Road but larger than the Pocket. In reviewing it Bryan Ball said: "It’s quick, it feels light and responsive and it didn’t give me any nasty surprises."〔 ;Villager :Introduced in 2008, the Villager is designed for urban settings with increased ground clearance, a higher seat of and a 50 degree seat angle. The Villager has front and rear wheels. The 2008 model was introduced as a nine-speed with no front dérailleur. The 2009 model included the option of a front triple crankset, giving 27 speeds. ;Dash :The Dash was introduced in 2009, is designed for children and has 349/406 wheels. In reviewing the Dash, Parker Ball indicated that it is stable and that the rear wheel stays on the ground in fast stops. The Dash was discontinued at the end of 2011 due to low sales volume. ;Musashi :In early 2010 Big Cat HPV introduced their first two-wheeled design, a short-wheelbase recumbent bicycle marketed under the ''Catbike'' name. The Musashi was discontinued at the end of 2011 to concentrate on trikes.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Catrike」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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