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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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! 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Nice video. I hope you enjoy it!
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).
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"
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.
Wax the drive chain, no grease on clothes! Extends chain life also. Look at Silca
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I was wondering what Rocket City Trikes was like.
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.
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.
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.
Small pocket is for an air pump.