Quads are an absolute blast to ride! They can take you anywhere! More wheels also mean more stability which means you can take on rough trails without worry. Now we know how great quads are but how do you which is the right one for you? In this article we'll explore some of the quad options available at Utah Trikes.

Quad Options

UTCustom Catrike Fat Cat-4 Quad

The Catrike Fat Cat-4 Quad is equipped with 26x4 fat tires. This quad is an absolute blast to ride. This quad is great for the beach, rough roads, or anywhere you're wanting to go.

The stock gearing on the Fat Cat 4 features a FSA Gossamer Triple Crankset. The Gossamer has an external bearing bottom bracket and comes with an integrated chain guard. The chainring sizes are 52, 42, and 30 teeth, so you get a wide range and smooth shifting.

The first thing people notice with the Fat Cat-4 are the humongous tires. We went with a custom rim by Origin8 that has cutouts to keep the weight down. For some added bling, we can add some color with the WIDE Surly rim strips that show through the cutouts. Where the rubber hits the pavement we chose the Vee8 26x4in folding tires. The tire tread is good for riding on the road, the beach, snow, or anywhere you want to go.

Revolution eQuad RS - Pedal-Electric Hybrid Recumbent Quad

The Revolution eQuad is the perfect all-terrain vehicle you need in your life! This vehicle is not only highly versatile, but it also serves a variety of purposes, including being an excellent replacement for your car, a fun golf cart, and all-around fun riding vehicle. With standard equipment like a powerful motor and rear suspension, the eQuad is incredibly customizable to meet your specific needs. Rest assured that this vehicle is designed to tackle any terrain with ease, giving you the confidence to take on any adventure.

The steering on the eQuad is out of this world. Our patented tiller steering mechanism is intuitive and easy to adjust. Unlike other forms of steering, the tiller steering feels like more of a "push/pull" motion that is easy to get used to. We've implemented quick-release rod ends that allow you to fold the handlebars down completely for storage and transport. Simply pull back on the tie rod spring to release the corresponding ball joint and voila! the handlebars are folded neatly out of the way.

UTCustom Catrike Cat-4 Recumbent Quad

The Catrike Cat-4 Quad turns the Catrike recumbent trike platform into the ultimate utility vehicle with our custom two-wheel drive rear axle. With enhanced stability, increased weight capacity, and lots of room for cargo, the Cat-4 quad is the pedal car you always wanted.

When we first talked with Catrike in 2009 about making a Quad they were excited about the prospect. There were several designs built and tested over the following three years, but it was really the year of 2012 that things started coming together. Not only did we finished building our own machine shop and fabrication facility, but also several members of the Utah Trikes staff have been trained and certified in Solidworks, TIG welding, general fabrication, and powder coating. The stars lined up, and just before the 2012 Catrike Rally in Florida we completed our last prototypes and were able to demo them at the Rally.

The Quad has been designed for those looking for a true pedal car. The additional cargo capacity, traction, and 4-wheel disc braking make it the perfect utility vehicle for touring and commuting. The Quad conversion of the Catrike changes the handling characteristics of the base trike. The stability of the Cat-4 Quad is the best we have encountered on any cycle. The unique change to the geometry makes the Catrike ride like its on rails. It wants to go straight like never before.

Get Out and Ride!

We hope this article gave you some ideas about what quad is right for you! Quads are excellent options for off roading and adventuring.