Cost of recumbent trikes

Recumbent bikes and trikes are available from a variety of manufacturers. Some of these manufacturers include entry-level models in their line up, others concentrate on more premium models.

There are several well-respected brands offering recumbents. Two-wheel recumbents currently represent a smaller segment, and are primarily available through Bacchetta and AZUB. Tadpole recumbent trikes are available from Catrike, TerraTrike, Greenspeed, ICE Trikes, HP Velo, AZUB. Delta trikes are available from Hase Bikes and Greenspeed. At Cosmic Bikes, we represent a number of these brands, and have many demo models in stock. Others are available by special order.

 In general, new, good quality recumbents range in price from $1500 to upwards of $15K. It’s fair to say that within that range you're likely to find something that will fit your needs and budget. 

With most consumer goods more sophisticated products command higher prices. The same is true for recumbents. The unique design, more complex frame and additional comfort features, such as specialized seats, suspension systems, etc. cost more to produce. The resulting end-user experience is superior to conventional bikes in terms of comfort, safety, speed, usability, and ride quality. You definitely get your money’s worth with recumbents.

Despite booming popularity, recumbent bikes and trikes remain a niche product category, with relatively few players providing products globally. Although, according to the laws of supply and demand, this means prices remain relatively high, in the case of recumbents it also means there’s excellent quality control, and you’re far less likely to end up with a shoddy product from an unscrupulous vendor.

A recumbent is a long-term (sometimes a lifetime) purchase, and it’s likely to continue serving your needs as you get older. Because it can be so enjoyable to ride, you’re quite likely to get a lot of mileage out of your initial investment. 

In fact, some people consider a recumbent bike to be life-changing. And that’s difficult to put a price tag on.