How to Pack a TerraTrike

TerraTrike bicycles are recumbent style three-wheeled bicycles. These designs are made for a relaxed body position on bike rides. Due to the frame size and the three wheels, the TerraTrike requires some breakdown in order to pack it away, such as in a trunk or SUV cargo area, for travel. TerraTrikes use a coupler on the frame, allowing frame tubes to separate for packing and travel.

Things You'll Need

  • Adjustable wrench
  • Metric Allen wrenches
Show More

Instructions

    • 1

      Pull the ring pins out from the seat and remove the seat post and seat. Set this aside in the packing area.

    • 2

      Loosen the clamp on the side-boom, or middle of the frame, and pull the tubes apart. Leave the side-boom and coupler on the frame tubes once the sections are apart.

    • 3

      Unscrew the front and rear frame couplers. Pull the frame sections apart. Unscrew the two rear derailleur cables apart at the connection point.

    • 4

      Remove the front wheel off the frame. Turn the quick release lever, pinch the brake calipers and pull the cable out. Pull the wheel out.

    • 5

      Pack the frame pieces, wheel and seat in the storage area.