TerraTrike Rover 8 Recumbent Trike Review

Review by Vincent K.

My Overall Rating:

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Great way to get around town!

The best feature of this trike is that it has a high seat compared to many other similar models. Using the higher seat makes it easier to get on and off for someone like me who is a bit older and has a hard time bending. While I was concerned with the cost of the TerraTrike Rover 8, I was looking for something with a few specific features like stability, maneuverability, portability, and, of course, I was also working with a budget.

The stability on this trike is probably the best of all in that price range and it has a weight capacity of 400 lbs. While that is a bit much for me, occasionally a friend of mine might borrow it for a weekend and he’s a bit bigger than I am, so it comes in handy. The lifetime warranty was a must for me, I don’t want to be throwing my money away on something that isn’t what I’m looking for and won’t be working for me for years to come. I’ve got a lot of miles left on my tires and I need a trike that was built with that same attitude.

I drive a simple 4-door sedan and being able to take the trike with me when I leave for a long weekend is great, it folds up easy enough and I like being able to take it to a state park and enjoy riding on the trails and at this time of year, the weather is perfect for a ride and the scenery is stunning. There is nothing better than being outside in perfect weather, getting some exercise and enjoying a nice view.

I picked the Rover 8 Trike for how high the seat sits from the ground – rather than being less than 10” off the ground like most trikes, this one has the seat 18” from the ground – it’s much easier on the knees, which is a huge bonus for me. The other main reason is the 8 speed makes it easy for me to adjust how hard I want to work to get moving – some days I really want to push myself, other days I want and slow and leisurely ride that lasts for hours. The adjustability of the speeds is great and when you come to a stop, it’s easy to change gears.

The seat is very comfortable, it allows you to relax and has decent support – you don’t feel like you’re hanging off the seat or constantly shifting to get comfortable. It’s a very smooth ride, very stable, and at the lower range of what trikes like this run for, it’s a pretty decent bargain. It’s my first trike and I like how easy it is to use and how enjoyable it’s been to ride. Read more user reviews.

Here are some of the good and bad I found about TerraTrike Rover:

The Good

Higher seat position make it so easy to get in and out of
Pretty stable for sharp turn
Gear shifting is very smooth, no problem on hills
Cool looking!

The Bad

The price is not the cheapest you can get, but is a good deal for lifetime warranty

Perfect for

Basically this trike can be for anyone, even senior citizen

Tricycle	TerraTrike Rover 8

Type	Recumbent
Frame Material	Hi-Ten Steel
Steering System	Direct
Seat Type	Chromoly Steel Frame w/ Nylon Cover
Seat Adjustment	19" Fore/Aft Infinate 50-65 Degree Recline
Boom Type	Adjustable Boom
Wheelbase Length	42
Overall Length (medium)	73
Track Width	30.25
Overall Width	33
Bottom Bracket Height	13
Seat Height	16.5
Total Weight	42 lb.
Combined Load Limit	400 lb.
Turning Dimensions	5' Radius, 10' diameter
Speed	8 speeds
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