The Difference is in the Ride

Catalogue 2014

INDEX

Cover Photo Courtesy of Sharyn Jones © 2011

01. The MagnumThe culmination of over twenty years of re-search and development in trike design at Greenspeed. 20” wheels; Seat adjusts up and down. At last – a trike which can be used off road as well as on road!

02. The AnuraMany of our customers asked for a delta trike that would enable easy entry and exit, a higher viewing position. Anuras can be connected to form a tandem or train.

03. The GT SeriesThis series is available in three options: 1, 3 and 5. The GT is a small trike with a big personal-ity. The GT3 has long been a Greenspeed best seller.

04. The Hand MagnumAll the features of the Magnum in a Hand Trike! The cockpit is roomy for arm rotations and the higher viewpoint is ideal.

05. AccessoriesGreenspeed offers many must have accessories such as a mirror and headrest. Our Scorcher tyres have long been considered some of the best on the market

06. Greenspeed StoriesOur customers have the most amazing stories. We are proud to feature Paul Pritchard, Janet Buckwalter, Mary Arneson & Dale Hammer-schmidt and Danna Pentes.

07. Greenspeed HistoryThe famous Greenspeed handling can be traced back to Ian’s earlier innovations. Take a look through history complete with racing sidecars and wooden automobiles!

8. A Word from IanGreenspeed founder, Ian Sims year in review. Ian is considered the foremost pioneer in trike design.

2. Seat Adjusts Up and Down

1. Heavy Duty Aluminium Frame

3. Pop Off Front Wheels

01 The Magnum

4. Oversized 20” Tyres

3. For tight storage or hauling the front wheels of the Magnum pop off with the push of a but-ton. This feature also helps in certain mainte-nance situations involv-ing tyres, spokes or hubs.

4. The Magnum has 20” wheels all around. This gives the trike greater ground clearance when encountering road or terrain obstacles. The first high performance on road and off road recumbent trike.

2. The Magnum is the first trike to allow the seat to change position-ing up and down and to and fro. A true feat of engineering. Changing the degree of recline and seat height lets the rider adjust for riding in traffic or open country.

1. The frame of the Magnum is heavy duty aluminium with a cross form designed to aid easier entry and exit. By using aluminium, we were able to make the trike lighter and easier to fold and transport in a car boot.

Frame Aluminium 7005 alloy with quick release seat and center fold

Width 34”Length 76”*Height 30” to 35”Seat Height 12” to 17”Seat Angle 30 to 48 degreesX-Seam Range 40” to 48”Ground Clearance 5”Turning Circle 14’Track 31.5”Wheelbase 41.3”Front Wheels Push button quick releaseRear Wheel Standard bike quick releaseRims 20” alloySpokes Stainless steelTyres 20” x 2.0” Schwalbe Big AppleGears 27 speed Cranks FSA Omega 165 mm, 52/42/30tCassette SRAM 9 sp. 11/34Front Derailleur Sun Race Touring TripleRear Derailleur Sun Race Long CageChain KMC nine speedShifters Shimano Dura Ace Bar EndGear Range 18 to 95”Brakes Twin Sturmey Archer 90 mm drumsRider Weight Limit 400 lbsLuggage Weight Limit 80 lbs.Trike Weight 42 lbs. MSRP $3,290

* With Crank Extension at Max.Specifications and prices subject to change without notice.

The Magnum Specifications

Magnum in the low position

Ian testing the Magnum prototype in Taiwan

Magnum in the high position

In the summer of 2010, Ian Sims set off on an ambitious cross country tour of the United States to accomplish two things:

Find out what customers wanted in a trike

Meet new and existing customers and dealers and listen to them

Folks had a lot to say. Namely, many wanted a 20” wheel option in a folding trike, like the famous Greenspeed GTO.

Surprisingly, Ian also learned that some men wanted a beefier trike - one that didn’t look so delicate. Greenspeed had long held the be-lief of simplicity and elegance in their frame designs. However, while this philosophy ap-pealed to women, Ian wanted his male cus-tomers to feel comfortable on his trikes.

He certainly did not want them to feel vulner-able while riding.

Ian visited old friends, engineers, trike enthusiasts and made new friends. They shared their ideas of the perfect trike. Wouldn’t it be great, they said, to have a trike where the seat adjusted for recline AND height.

This had never been done before and right away presented a myriad of design challenges.

Ian spent almost a year living in Taiwan, working with the best frame engineers and welders in the bike business. Could a trike be designed that allowed for seat height and recline? Would it work?

The Magnum made its debut at the Recumbent Cycle Con-vention in October 2011. It was very well received and many orders were taken upon the first batch, delivered in February of 2012.

Its sales have been unparalleled. While there were no prob-lems with the prototypes, a few customers had issues with the seat attachment and the adjustment of pop-off wheels.

Thus improvements were made to subsequent batch-es from customers' feedback and where Greenspeed could see room for improvement. Plus fixes were made for existing trikes.

This give and take between customers and company sets Greenspeed apart. Customers seem to innately understand that these issues are part of the whole, anytime design boundaries are pushed and new ground is explored. Greenspeed is grateful for cus-tomer feedback and patience.

The Magnum is the first high performance trike suit-able for off road as well as on road riding.

The shock cord lacing of the mesh seat - Greenspeed’s trademark virtual suspension - pro-vides hammock like comfort when riding over bumpy terrain.

This is especially true when combined with the ride of the Big Apple balloon tyres.

2. Tandem Coupling

3. 2-Wheel Drive

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4. 3-Wheel Braking

1. High Seat

The Anura

3. Unlike most delta trikes, the Anura is two wheel drive which means better traction in harsher elements such as snow or gravel.

4. To make the Anura more stable and lessen brake steer, it was es-sential that each tyre be an equal part of the whole braking system - an important feature not found on any other delta.

2. If desired, the Anura can easily be trans-formed into a tandem. It only takes a few min-utes. Any delta trike may be added to the back for twice the fun and power!

1. The Anura’s high pad-ded seat makes it easy to get on and off. Some riders feel more com-fortable in traffic being higher up.

Frame Aluminium 7005 alloy with detachable seat and front frame

Width 28.3”Length 69" - 79" and 75" - 85” *Height 30” to 35”Seat Height 17" - 18”Seat Angle AdjustableX-Seam Range 34" - 44" and 40” to 50” *Turning Circle 12' - 15' *Track 26.4”Wheelbase 52" - 62" and 58 - 68” *Hub Front Chosen Co. discHub Rear Greenspeed discRims 16 x 1⅜” alloy (349 bsd)Spokes Stainless steel 14gTyres 16 x 1½ Greenspeed ScorchersBottom Bracket Schlumpf Speed DriveCranks Shimano Sora 165 mm, 52/42/30tCassette SRAM 9 sp. 11/28Front Derailleur Shimano Sora TripleRear Derailleur Shimano Sora Mid CageChain SRAM PC - 951Shifters Shimano Dura Ace 9 Speed Bar EndGear Range 18’ to 80”Brakes Avid BB5, 160mm disc, cable actuatedGround Clearance 2" - 6" depending on modelRider Weight Limit 300 lbsLuggage Weight Limit 80 lbs.Trike Weight 40 lbs. Optional Equipment: Fenders, luggage racks, Schlumpf Drive, Internally Geared Hubs, 20" Wheels, Tandem Hitch, Light MountMSRP $2990

*Varies with frame size and front frame adjustment. For more information, visit www.GStrikes.com Specifications and prices subject to change without notice

The Anura Specifications

• Can Be Parked Upright

• Fits Through Standard Door Opening

• Quad Kit Option

• 3 Wheel Disc Brakes

• 12' Turning Circle

• Aluminium Frame

• Internally Geared Hub Option

• Comfortable Padded Seat

• 20” Wheel Option

• Dura Ace Bar End Shifters

• 27 Speed

• 2 Wheel Drive

• Tandem Option

• Schlumpf Drive Option

Anura: The Famous Greenspeed Handling in a Delta Style Trike

4. Folding Frame

03The GT Series

1. NSR Steering

2. 16” Wheels

3. Compact Size

3. The small frame of the GT series makes it easy to store, fit through doorways and transport.

4. When folded, the GT trike easily fits into the boot of a car. It can also be broken down to fit into a case for airline travel.

2. Although the 20” wheel may be more popular, many still prefer the lighter and faster-sweet 16s.

1. The GT Series was the first Greenspeed Trike to have NSR (Negative Scrub Radius) steering. This type of steering eliminates brake steer and makes the trike more stable at high rates of speed.

Model GT1 GT3 GT5Frame CroMo 4130 folding CroMo 4130 folding CroMo 4130 foldingWidth 32.7” 32.7” 32.7”Length 69” 69” 69”Height 27” 27” 27”Seat Height 10” 10” 10”Seat Angle 40 degrees 40 degrees 40 degreesX-Seam Range 37" - 45" and 41" - 49” 37" - 45" and 41" - 49” 37" - 45" and 41" - 49”Ground Clearance 2.6” 2.6” 2.6”Turning Circle 12’ 12’ 12’Track 29½” 29½” 29½”Wheel Size 16 x 1½ 16 x 1½ 16 x 1½Wheelbase 39” 39” 39”Front Hub Sturmey Archer Sturmey Archer Greenspeed DiscRear Hub Shimano Greenspeed GreenspeedRims Jetset CH-11 Jetset CH-11 Jetset CH-11Spokes Stainless steel 14g Stainless steel 14g Stainless steel 14gTyres Greenspeed Scorchers Greenspeed Scorchers Greenspeed ScorchersCranks Driveline 170mm Shimano Sora 165mm Shimano Tiagra 165mmChain Rings 52/42/30t 50/39/30t 50/39/30tCassette 11/30t 8speed 9/26t 9speed 9/26t 9speedFront Derailleur Shimano 2200/T Shimano Sora/T Shimano Tiagra/TRear Derailleur Shimano Altus Shimano Sora Shimano TiagraChain KMC HG - 40 SRAM PC-951 SRAM PC-951Shifters Ultegra Bar End Dura-Ace Bar End Dura-Ace Bar EndBrakes SA Drum SA Drum Gator Hydraulic DiscGears 24 Speed 17 - 80 G” 27 Speed 19 - 94 G” 27 Speed 19 - 94 G”Rider Weight Limit 265 lbs 265 lbs 265 lbsTrike Weight 37 lbs. 37 lbs. 37 lbs. MSRP $2190 $2690 $2990

Specifications and prices subject to change without notice

The GT Series Specifications

In any componentry configuration: 1, 3, or 5, the GT Series is a rock solid trike. Perfect for touring, com-muting and recreation.

When Ian Sims realized a lot of people - especially in America - were loading their trikes in their cars and driving to a riding place, he realized a folding option could be useful.

After almost two years in the research and develop-ment, Greenspeed came out with the GT trike - the first recumbent that easily folded.

The folding option is now available on most trikes but way back in 2004 it was revolutionary. The GT became Greenspeed’s best selling trike and is still the smallest folding trike on the market.

Greenspeed has always placed a high value on custom-er feedback. One of the complaints most often heard concerned brake steer - a tendency for the trike to veer when only one brake was employed - something a lot of people do, especially if they are transitioning from a two-wheeler.

In 2007, Greenspeed announced an overhaul of the GT that eliminated brake steer.

Like many design challenges, Ian found the solution was simple. By applying the geometry of Negative Scrub Radius, when a rider braked with one hand, the steering automatically turned in the opposite direction, thereby cancelling out the machine’s natural tendency to swerve. It is subtle enough for the rider not to no-tice anything except the trike going in a straight line.

04 The Hand Magnum

3. For tight storage or hauling the front wheels of the Magnum pop off with the push of a but-ton. This feature also helps in certain mainte-nance situations involv-ing tyres, spokes or hubs.

4. The Magnum has 20” wheels all around. This gives the trike greater ground clearance when encountering road or terrain obstacles. The first hgh performance on road and off road recum-bent trike.

2. Unlike many hand trikes in which you have to lean the trike to make it turn, the Hand Mag-num turns in an even smaller circle than its foot powered brother. Plus the handles are made so that you don’t have to accommodate the spindle with your fingers.

1. The crank column folds forward for easy entry and is held firm in the upright position with a Quick Release lever. The cranks are also adjustable both up and down, and fore and aft. Together with the seat adjustment, this provides for a very wide range of adjustment .

Frame Aluminium 7005 alloy with quick release seat, center fold and folding column

Width 34”Length 76”*Height 30” to 35”Seat Height 12” to 17”Seat Angle 30 to 48 degreesX-Seam Range 40” to 48”Ground Clearance 5”Turning Circle 12’Track 31.5”Wheelbase 41.3”Front Wheels Push button quick releaseRear Wheel SRAM DualDrive HubRims 20” alloySpokes Stainless steelTyres 20” x 2.0” Schwalbe Big AppleGears 54 speedsCranks Schlumpf Speed DriveCassette SRAM 9 sp. 11/34Rear Derailleur Sun Race Short CageChain YBN S9 nine speedShifters Shimano Dura Ace Bar EndGear Range 12 to 110 gear inchesBrakes Twin Sturmey Archer 90 mm drumsRider Weight Limit 400 lbsLuggage Weight Limit 80 lbs.Trike Weight 42 lbs. MSRP $4,290

* With Foot Rest at Maximum ExtensionSpecifications and prices subject to change without notice.

The Hand Magnum Specifications

Hand Magnum with the seat back and the column folded forward. This is a useful entry/exit feature especially when the rider is also handling a wheel chair.

The origin of the Hand Magnum can be traced back many years to when Ian’s daughter Rachael met Chris Bland on the bike path in Ferntree Gully. Chris was a paraplegic whose racing wheel chair was his only option for riding fast.

He was excited about the trike Rachael was riding and asked her where she got it.

“My Father built it,” she replied.

Chris dared to be hopeful and looking down at his legs, asked Rachel if Ian could build one for him.

With daughterly pride Rachael announced, “Oh yes, he can build anything!”

A meeting was set up, measurements taken, design possibilities explored and the result was Greenspeed’s first hand cycle.

The Chris Bland model is rudimentary compared to today’s Hand Magnum, but it was the one that started Greenspeed on its way to building trikes for special needs people all over the world.

Some had only one leg or the use of only one leg. In fact by using one leg and both arms, many found themselves as fast, or faster than able-bodied people on an ordinary bike.

Bruno Morretti, who has not had the use of his legs since birth, could out race many cyclists using only his two arms!

With the event of the Magnum, with more adjusta-bility than previous trikes, a number of people asked for hand versions.

After a few successful conversions, including two for the Australian Army, Ian realized that there was a

market for a quality hand trike that could make peo-ples' lives better, including wounded warriors.He designed one to be made with a folding column to make entry and exit easier. After further refine-ments at the Greenspeed factory, the Hand Magnum is now ready for production in 2014.

In keeping with the ruggedness of the Magnum, the hand model has a massive one point five steering head, the largest available.

It retains all the Magnum’s popular features like the pop off front wheels, the quick height and angle ad-justment of the seat, the fold ability, the aluminium frame and the small turning circle.Plus it has the Schlumpf Speed Drive as standard equipment, to eliminate awkward front derailleur and post from in front of the rider’s chest. This ma-chine will debut at the 2013 Recumbent Cycle-Con. in Pomona, CA, USA.

Evolution of Greenspeed's Hand Cycles

Hand Cycle for Chris Bland Bruno Morretti The GTH The Hand Magnum

05Head Rest · Trunk Bag · Rack · Mirrors · Accessory Posts · Fenders · Grab Bars

AccessoriesHead Rest

This device is the best on the market. It has a large, firm foam roll which can be adjusted both up and down, and fore and aft. It is designed to sit in the nape of the neck, so that it does not interfere with a helmet. While many peo-ple may feel that they are holding their head forward after chang-ing to recumbent after riding an ordinary bike, this feeling often disappears after a couple of hun-dred miles, as the neck muscles adjust. So we suggest only buying the head rest if needed.

These are designed to assist get-ting in and out of the trike and are attached to the top of the accessory posts. The plugs can be removed from the end of them to accept the mirrors. If used as well as the fenders, then the longer post should be used, to lift them clear of the fenders. They can also be used to steer the trike if it is being pushed short distances from the side. Plus they can be used as mirror mounts on the Anura handle bars.

Grab Bars

This coupling mounts in a special boss, which is welded into the integral towing bar of the Anura, so that it converts to a tandem, by joining another Anura or any other delta trike to it by the front forks. Unlike many tandems, this allows each rider to pedal at their own rate or one rider not to pedal at all! By adding more couplings a triplet may be formed, or even a train of Anuras. Plus by carry-ing the front wheel from the 2nd trike, the trikes can be used inde-pendently at any time.

Adjusting the length of the chain to suit different riders’ heights can be time consuming if it needs to be done often. Whereas the Gobbler gobbles up excess chain and ena-bles the leg length to be adjusted in seconds without having to touch a dirty chain. It can be very useful, if you like to share your trike with other family members, friends, or strangers. Essential equipment for shops or hire companies.

Tandem Coupling

Chain Gobbler

AccessoriesMirror

We use and recommend the Mir-rycle mirror which fits into the end of the accessory/mirror post, or into the end of the grab handle. It is normally used on the trike without the intermediate elbow, as this will reduce vibration. If it is screwed up firm, but not tight, it is easy to adjust. When used with the grab handles it can be spaced out further to give a better view behind the rider.

If you have gearing requirements which are not met by the standard Greenspeed gearing, then talk to your dealer about it. Most dealers are prepared to upgrade the gearing should it be necessary. All GS tad-pole trikes are designed to fit the German Rohloff 14 speed Internally Geared Hub as an option, and have the Rohloff OEM dropouts and extra cable guides. Other popular fitments are the SRAM Du-alDrive 3x8/9/10 hub, the Nu-Vinci infi-nitely variable hub and the Schlumpf two speed bottom brackets. Unlike upright bikes the Greenspeed, will accept BOTH the Rohloff and the Schlumpf Mountain Drive. For 2014, the IGH Anura is also available to be fitted with the full range of Internally Geared Hubs that the market has to offer.

Gearing Options

Dynamo hubs are available for the Anura and the GT5 and they will be available sometime in 2014 for the Magnum. Coupled with the LED headlights, dynamo hubs provide good lighting without any noticeable drag, unlike dynamos of old. Unlike batteries, which always seem to be flat when you need them the most, a dynamo light is always ready.

After testing most of the bicycle tyres on the market and finding them want-ing, Greenspeed developed a new type of tyre for trikes, called the Scorcher. This was first made in a new size for the GTs as previously the largest size in 16”, 349-bead seat diameter was the 1 3/8” or 37 mm. The 16” Scorcher is 16 x 1 ½” or 40-349. Independent tests have confirmed that this tyre has the lowest rolling resistance and best ride of all the bicycle tyres on the market. It is also available in the 20 x 1.5” or 40-406 size and later in 2014 will be available in 20 x 2.25” or 57-406 for the Magnum.

SON Dynamo Hub

Scorcher Tyres

AccessoriesLuggage Rack

The Greenspeed luggage racks are made from high tensile alu-minium tubing so they are feather light, yet they have withstood the 100,000 cycle vibration test at their full rated capacity with flying colours. The GT rack is rated at 30 kg, (66 lbs) and the larger Mag-num rack at 40 kg (88 lbs). Each one has a universal light/reflector mounting plate on the rear.

The front fenders are an option that people in wet climates may want. They require two accessory posts and clamps and are fitted to a pair of Grab Handles on the GTs, while the Magnums, with their cambered wheels, require two of the shorter accessory mounts. The fenders are made from a tough black plastic, have a three point mounting, and are adjustable both in and out and up and down to accommodate differ-ent sized tyres.

Fenders

Greenspeed’s accessory/mirror post is a “must have” item for the Magnum and the GT. It allows you to attach a number of accesso-ries to the threadless kingpin via the accessory post clamp. You can then attach a mirror, a computer mount, a grab handle or/and a fender. The fact that the post is offset from the kingpin means that you can adjust both the angle and the position of the post.

If you want to mount a typical bat-tery light which has a handlebar type mounting, rather than a dy-namo light, then this device screws on to the light mount tab on the top of the front derailleur post. They come with a long M6 cap screw so that you can mount just one, or two together – one on each side of the tab.

Accessory Post

Light Mount

Paul Pritchard is a born explorer. He was one of the best rock climbers in Europe until 1998 when a climbing ac-cident almost killed him. Paul spent a year in the hospi-tal and much longer reteaching himself basic skills like walking and talking. He said he felt like a baby.

The accident left Paul hemiplegic - meaning he could only use the left side of his body. Paul’s adventurer’s heart beat as strong as ever and in 2012 he set off with his Greenspeed Magnum on his most ambitious journey: 1100km (640 miles) from TIbet to Nepal.

Many cyclists consider this pilgrimage through Himalaya terrain the ultimate challenge. Paul wanted to film the adventure and thus show others that disabled does not mean unable. Indeed!

The Journey is now available on DVD and is showing at select film festivals.

06 Greenspeed Stories �  Paul Pritchard

Photos Courtesy of Sharyn Jones © 2011

Learn more about Paul and his adventures:

Trikes on the Roof of the World

Paul’s Blog

“ This journey was probably the most severe test run any trike could endure, and the Magnum stood up admirably.” Paul Pritchard

Many told Janet Buckwalter she was crazy to ride her trike from Virginia to Oregon (4200 miles) and the more reasons they gave for not going, the more determined she was to go.

That’s the way Janet is: a lover of life, she wants to be out living life, not talking about it. She had maps and passion and she knew how to change a flat. As she saw it, “That was all I needed.”

Her most recent book, One More Mountain, is a moving account of road warriors exploring America on their own terms and for different reasons. Some are coping with loss and obstacles and some like Janet, are drawn to the beauty of the countryside. A beauty which can be espe-cially appreciated touring with a trike.

Greenspeed Stories �  Janet Buckwalter

One More Mountain

“ Greenspeed is the gold standard of trikes. Mine took me down the Rocky Mountains at white knuckle speeds but I felt safe. I felt like I was in a Porsche.” Janet Buckwalter

Bike Writer USA

Greenspeed Stories �  Mary Arneson and Dale Hammerschmidt

Nothing stops Mary and Dale from biking. They are well known in the recumbent trike commu-nity as the couple who tandems their Anuras for touring. So far they have tallied more than 4,000 miles.

They are great advocates for cycling year round. Mary calls the grey Anura on the left,

their "ice" machine. Note the studded tyres for traction. When riding on pavement, Mary says it sounds like bacon frying.

Unlike other deltas, two-wheel drive (a $700 option) is standard on the Anura. That's impor-tant when you live in Minneapolis because when you hitch the Anuras together as Mary

and Dale often do, the rig becomes a four-wheel drive.

When conditions are extra harsh such as pounding rain or sleet, Dale and Mary smile at passing cars. They say there is no need for the motorists to think they are suffering. They give hard core meaning to the phrase "trike grin."

"The Anura tandem is a great vehicle for picking people up. My husband was flying home from New York. I met him at the light-rail station near the airport with this rig, and we rode home together, stopping for gro-ceries on the way." Mary Arneson

More and more younger riders are choosing recum-bent trikes over traditional uprights.

Danna is doing her best to start a trend in the large city where she lives. She said when she went to the bike shop to pick up her Greenspeed GT3, a woman in the store was fascinated and wanted to buy it!

The common pain areas such as the wrists, back and neck are unaffected when riding a recumbent trike and the reclined posture reduces drag as much as 35%. This allows the rider to go further without fatigue. It also makes the trike the ideal vehicle for touring and commuting.

Greenspeed Stories �  Danna Pentes

“ I was looking for a different riding experience. One day I borrowed a friend's Greenspeed Trike. We rode 20 miles- through the woods, on trails, and on pavement.

There was nothing this trike could not do, and when the ride was over my body felt refreshed and exercised and it was super fun.

I could have easily peddled another 20 miles. The ride sold me- it was awe-some to lay back and take in the world from a different perspective.” Danna Pentes

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Ian builds an efficient mid-engined sports car with a plywood body. It doubled as a camper.When Ian became interested in recumbents he sold it, but it still runs today!

Ian develops a reputation for building the fastest sidecar racing outfits. He perfects a method of cornering that enables his outfits to round corners in 4th gear while other sidecar racers are using 2nd gear.

This Electrathon Vehicle would go 40 kilo-metres (25 miles) in an hour on two 12 volt batteries. Because of the shape, the nose cone doubled the efficiency. The rocket exterior enclosed a three wheeler frame.

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Ian builds a recumbent bike using scraps of metaland a deck chair cover for the seat. His sons tell him it is faster than their friends’ racing bikes. That givesIan confidence, however, he finds the bike hard tobalance and he feels unsafe on it. So in his home work-shop, he begins working on recumbent trikes.

Paul Sims demonstrates how much the trike's performance can be improved by using 20” wheels instead of 26" wheels and a lighter frame. Lab testing confirms the superiority of 20” wheels over 26”and 700c wheels for weight, strength, and speed. Thus the Greenspeed GTS Sports Tourer and the GTR Touring Trike, are born, both with 20” wheels all round.

Ian is so enthusiastic about the performance of his 1st recumbent trike, he rides it 540 kilometres (336 miles) in The Great Victorian Bike Ride.Photographers followed him everywhere, thus giving Ian and the recumbent a lot of press. Ian knew then he was on to something special and the Greenspeed name was registered to market recumbents worldwide

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Greenspeed moves from the family work shop to a factory “five minutes down the cycle path.” Within five years, they triple the factory space in order to meet demand.

Ian gets a request for sports tourers from a couple who plan to tour Australia. They ride 14,000 kilometres (8,600 miles) over 14 months. It was the first major tour ever completed via recumbent trikes.

The Glyde epitomized much of what Greenspeed stood for: a true alternative to the automobile. It was over a decade in the making. Not a detail unattended and it showed. Unfortunately, It was so expensive to produce that it nearly ended Greenspeed. Ian pulled it from pro-duction only two years after its debut.

With it's muscular frame and 20" tyres, the Mag-num makes a bold appearance at Recumbent Cycle-Con Trade Show & Convention in 2011. It is the first trike that allows for different seat heights and recline positions. It becomes Greenspeed's best seller.

Greenspeed enters the delta market with The Anura. 3 Wheel Disc Brakes and 2 wheel drive is standard.

The GTT becomes a popular transport for transcontinental tour-ing.

Greenspeed introduces the GT3, the 1st folding trike. This trike takes advantage of further performance, space and weight saving gains with the use of 16” wheels.

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A Word From Ian

One of the things I enjoy the most is designing a new trike.

I like a challenge. After the dealer tour of 2010, the challenge was to design a trike that was suitable for off road as well as on road riding.

Thus I designed the Magnum, with its adjustable seat height, and very versatile capabilities. Obviously by the demand, which we have not been able to satisfy, it has appealed to a broad range of people.

The Hand Magnum will now join it, for those of us who have special needs. Sometimes, determination is your best tool, but it helps to have a good machine under you.

I find it very interesting that when I started over 20 years ago, re-cumbent bikes were far more popular in the USA than recumbent trikes, yet I found I was selling over ten times as many trikes than bikes.

Then just 4 years ago, I noticed that most of my dealers in the USA had started to sell more trikes than bikes!

So I guess we have to ask ourselves, “where will this lead?”

I often look at the number of cars on the road versus the motorbikes.

Could it be that trikes will eventually take over from ordinary bikes, in the same way the safety bike took over from the Penny Farthing?

I have discovered that so much is about perceptions rather scientific facts.

So what form will the next Greenspeed design take? I invite you to take a peek at the RC-C show in Pomona, CA, November 1-3, 2013.

Contact Greenspeed in AustraliaIan Sims, DirectorGreenspeed, Unit5/31 Rushdale StreetKnoxfield VIC 3180Phone: +61 3 9753 3644Email: info@gstrikes.com

Visit us Onlinehttp://www.gstrikes.com

Contact Greenspeed in the USAJerome Hediger3030 Cally LaneHighland, IL 62249Phone: 618-514-3955Email: jerome@gstrikes.com