The Road AR is one of the top trikes available. If you want full suspension and don't need a folding trike, the Road AR saves weight by not having a hinge. On this build the stock 30-speed gearing has been replaced with the Patterson two-speed drive on the front and the Nuvinci CVT hub in the rear.
FSA Metropolis Patterson Crankset 28/45t 165mm - Black - -Provides a 1.6 to 1 gear ratio and shifts instantly under any load
-Features die cast alloy crank arms and external bearing bottom bracket
-8/9/10sp - Compatible with any twist or STI style of shifter
Schwalbe Marathon Plus 20x1.75 (47-406) HS440 Tire - The Marathon plus tire has a thick protective liner to keep foreign objects from reaching the tube. Schwalbe has a protection level 7 out of 7 for all Marathon Plus tires. This is our most popular tire by far because it's affordable and they will outlast any tire out there. You'll be surprised at how smooth and quiet they roll.
-WIRE BEAD
-PSI: 50-70
TerraCycle Sport Power Idler (2019 and Later Version) - The TerraCycle Sport Power Idler is the second best power idler on the market (second only to the Elite Power Idler). With aerospace grade ballistic nylon side plates, tough metal core, durable aluminum cog and top of the line ABEC-7 steel bearings, this rugged, workhorse idler will give you years of trouble-free improved drivetrain performance. It's solid, it's quiet, and, quite frankly, it's beautiful. For miles and miles, the Sport Power Idler will prove itself a reliable, quality addition to your recumbent.
8mm Standard Bearing15 Tooth
Avid BB7 Front Disc Brake Kit (pair) - This kit includes everything you need to upgrade your trike's brake system to the best mechanical disc brake system available. Perfect for for any home builds.
