TerraTrike

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TerraTrike
Manufacturer WizWheelz Inc.
Cycle line recumbent tadpole tricycles
Introduced 1997
Status In production
Models 5
Website www.terratrike.com

TerraTrike is a brand of recumbent tadpole tricycles manufactured by WizWheelz Inc. TerraTrike is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan USA.[1][2] TerraTrike's 2013 product line consists of 5 models: Rover, Rambler, Tour II, Sportster, Tandem Pro.[3] Each model has 3 to 5 different component levels to meet each riders needs.

History

Jack Wiswell and Wayne Oom first discussed the concept of an adult tricycle, that Jack had doodled on a napkin, at a Christmas party in 1995. Along with former partner Peter Dolan each invested $1,000 from their savings to get things rolling.[4] Their first trike was released in March 1997.[5] In 2005 they hired Mike Kessenich as Production Manager to handle the complexity of their production needs.[6] Their marketing needs were met in 2007 after hiring Jeff Yonker who pushed the business into social media and numerous other non-cycling publications.[7]

Models

Rover - The Rover is TerraTrikes entry level model and is made of Hi-ten steel. It was the first of its kind with a higher seat, ease of operation and a low cost. It uses an internal hub and comes in a 3 speed, 8 speed or auto shifting variable speed. It won Bentriders "Trike of the Year"[8] in 2011 when it was introduced and claims to have "introduced more people to triking than any other recumbent trike on the market".[9] In 2013 an automatic shifting model using a NuVinci 360 drive named the Rover Auto NuVinci was introduced at their annual Dealer Day expo.[10]

Rambler - The Rambler was introduced in spring of 2011 and is a more featured version of the Rover. It is made from chromoly steel and comes in an 8 speed internal hub, a 24 or a 27 speed version.[11]

Traveler - On October 23, 2013 TerraTrike released their new folding model named the Traveler at their annual Dealer Day expo.[10]

Tour II - The Tour II is the combination of the Tour and the popular Cruiser models. It is made from chromoly steel and features linkage steering, a lower profile and heavy duty components designed around the touring rider.[12]

Sportster - The Sportster model is the lightweight, high performance model in TerraTrikes lineup. It is made from lightweight anodized aluminium and top of the line components.[13]

Tandem Pro - The Tandem Pro is a 2 person, tandem trike. It made of chromoly steel, features direct steering, 27 speeds, a quick coupler for transporting and an optional independent pedaling system.[14]

Achievements

  • May 31, 2013 - It was announced that CEO Jack Wiswell and CFO Wayne Oom are finalists for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2013 Award in Michigan & Northwest Ohio.[15]
  • March 26, 2013 - TerraTrike was featured on FOX's comedy show Raising Hope episode “Squeak Means Squeak”[16]
  • December 3, 2012 - TerraTrike featured on CNN iReport[17]
  • November 25, 2012 - Racing with ALS[18]
  • May 11, 2012 - Bike designed on napkin turning into big hit for Kentwood company[3]
  • May 24, 2011 - Late Night Host Jimmy Fallon races Queen Latifah in studio on TerraTrikes[19]
  • June 20, 2008 - TerraTrike featured on CNN iReport[17]

References

  1. ^ https://michigan.companiestowatch.org/index.ctw?page=honorees&honoreeYear=2013
  2. ^ Rick Haglund. "Look Ma! We're doing it on three wheels!". Bridge Magazine. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
  3. ^ a b Jim Harger. "Bike designed on napkin turning into big hit for Kentwood company". mLive. mLive. Retrieved 8 July 2013.
  4. ^ Aaron Ogg. "WizWheelz in the news". Recumbent News. bikeroute.com. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
  5. ^ Jose A. Hernandez. "Wizwheelz TerraTrike TT 3.6". BentRider Online. BentRider Online. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
  6. ^ "WizWheelz Introduces New Product Manager" (PDF). Recumbent Cyclist News. 087: 4. March 2005. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
  7. ^ Matthew Gryczan (April 7, 2013). "A bent for success: Maker of 3-wheeled recumbent bikes rides quest for comfort". Crain's Detroit Business. Crain's Detroit Business. Retrieved 11 July 2013.
  8. ^ Bryan Ball (January 4, 2011). "TerraTrike Debuts Folding Traveller, Rover Nuvinci Auto and Several Other 2014 Changes". Bentrider Online. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
  9. ^ "TerraTrike Rover".
  10. ^ a b Bryan Ball (October 25, 2013). "TerraTrike Debuts Folding Traveller, Rover Nuvinci Auto and Several Other 2014 Changes". Bentrider Online. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
  11. ^ "TerraTrike Rambler".
  12. ^ "TerraTrike Tour".
  13. ^ "TerraTrike Tour".
  14. ^ "TerraTrike Tour".
  15. ^ http://www.ey.com/US/en/About-us/Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneur-Of-The-Year/MNWO_article_finalists
  16. ^ http://www.fox.com/watch/215462979624
  17. ^ a b http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-37874
  18. ^ Leslie Linthicum. "Racing with ALS". ABQ Journal. ABQ Journal. Retrieved 8 July 2013.
  19. ^ http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/video/bike-race-vs-queen-latifah/n17362/

External links

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