Anaheim DOWN Hills on a recumbent Catrike

Here are a few segments of mostly un-edited downhills that I shot while riding my recumbent trike (Catrike Road) down some of the roads in Anaheim Hills (Peralta hills) in Anaheim California.

[@jannettebecker6223]

Ok that was a "HBBBOBB" ride.!! Sorry but this is my personal saying and I can't give it away. Yes it's Good. Just watching have me goosebumps..Wow?

[@TrikeSquadron]

i would love to have a velomobile... maybe someday

[@michaelrowe1343]

Glad the traffic lights were green.

[@Fozzfreedommachine]

Great video Glenn! I bet it takes just a little longer to get to the top of those rides than it does to get down :) Its the only problem with great downhills, having to do the uphill part too :)

[@Utuber33]

Yeah - it flashes by pretty fast at 41 mph - lol - but I was able to see the Trucks Maximum stuff. I would be scared to go that fast on my scorpion - sit too high/upright. I need to get a Catrike instead.

[@TrikeSquadron]

That part of the ride... the downhill in the video was a drop of about 300 feet over about 7 tenths of a mile... nothing really over 9 or 10 % grade although some parts of it might vary. as you saw most of it was at 40 ish MPH and the one little spot after that one street where I hit 50 might have had a small dramatic drop that pushed me up another 5 or 10 mph for that section. ;-)

[@TrikeSquadron]

Yes, I used to ride a Terratrike Tour. Currently a Catrike Road. They are both good trikes but I do consider the catrike an upgrade from the TT. The Catrike is more laid bake seat angle, lower, steering is tighter (more like a sports car than the steering on the TT). Ride might be a little more rough (like a sports car) on the catrike too... but I like the feel of it. Both are good trikes for what they do. the TT was a good starter for me because of price, but I love the Catrike!

[@fallrookmike]

I would love to ride with you guys. I was on the 700 going the other way in the "Trikes Along The Coast - San Juan to Oceanside" Video. When is your next ride? Regards Mike

[@TrikeSquadron]

HA! ok... I will give you 12 mph handicap... gives you a little wiggle room. Yeah, I don't think I would want to ride a velo downhill as my first try! Does it give you room to lean right and left for weight shifting or are you pretty much in your seat shoulders to the walls?

[@TrikeSquadron]

I have only done the north side of Imperial downhill once. It is fast... but there are so many lights and cross streets there now... I did not really like it. a little scary. So usually I only go UP Imperial. ;-) Cannon on the other side is nicer for the roll down.

[@leftistelf]

Oh, I want to see north bound imperial highway. Heading towards the 91. "Extreme descent earns triker ticket in a 40mph zone" winner! Please, please??? :)

[@donaldblankenship7541]

Trikes are faster than bikes. I had a recumbent bike at 50 years old that wld easily passed the racers, who believe me didn't like it all. My max speed was 39 mph, but just TRY to get a racer over 32--can't be done. And I'd pull up at a light and tell them, "I'm 50 years old!" They were not generous about that. Then they'd say, "but they can't climb." For me and my bicycle, that was true. But as I'm walking my bike up hill in Maine, I'd look BACK at them trying to crank their bikes up hill an eighth of of a mile away. If they didn't feel like idiots, they should have. --Rocket Scientist

[@TrikeSquadron]

yeah I had to go back and look at it again... not to say there are not other speed signs that I pass where I am not exceeding the limit ... a little. ;-) but I do try to stay with the flow of traffic speed if there are other cars. ;-)

[@willie92708]

20 MPH? That means 70+ MPH, OUCH! I've hit 66 MPH before, but that's scary fast on a trike! Obviously I'm a wimp. :) Sure, you can borrow sometime, but not for downhill speed records until you learn how the Velo handles in the wind. On the SART, no problem at all.

[@TrikeSquadron]

HA! that is one of those small world things! Felt great and in control on my catrike... I think I might be a little more freaked out going on a big heavy scraper down an undeveloped dirt hill!

[@bitmap47]

Did you used to have a Terra trike, and how does your Catrike Road compare? (From a researching future trike owner) Thanks, Rick...

[@FivelingoPilotVieuw]

First downhill, almost 100 Kmh, yes that's fast, seeing it from the perspective of sitting on the trike makes it even look more faster :) No room for steering mistakes here !

[@TrikeSquadron]

We don't usually have a long term schedule of our rides... but we could plan something and let you know. shoot me an email ... OCrider@trikesquadron [DOT] com

[@willie92708]

I go 50+ MPH all the time on my trike! OK, really I go 50+ MPH "in" my trike. I suppose it's cheating to have an aerodynamic shell. youtube watch?v=mWHakeD7uA0

[@LarsKomm]

Great video, Glenn! Could you tell me how steep the first downhill was? 50MPH on a bike! Wow, what a blast!

[@jrhstl6769]

I too ride a recumbent and its such a rush to head downhill on the trike. I love it! Great video, thanks,

[@draganstojkovic8462]

Once again a great video Glen! This one is the best of all, I too like fast downhills, but we had rain for last seven days. GREAT!!!!

[@bitmap47]

Thanks for the reply, I will definitely keep that in mind. Awesome videos, Keep safe out there!

[@kennethbradley2222]

I have a 12 speed pinion drive for chain gears. Look in to then the way you ride you would love it

[@wbuttry1]

awesome vid glen I would love to come up there one of these days and ride with the squadron

[@TrikeSquadron]

you have to add another 20 MPH handicap because of your veloshell Wilie... :) Wanna let me borrow it?

[@TrikeSquadron]

Yep... gotta be steady on the steering, ready on the brakes and lean into turns. ;-)

[@MTJLT]

I chicken out at 30 mph. If you hiccup at 50 you change lanes.

[@repr26]

Personal curiosity, what's the speed limit on these roads?

[@Utuber33]

Got up to 45+ on my Volae Expedition once - yikes!

[@Utuber33]

You were going to fast for me to catch that - lol.

[@driewiel]

Don't go any faster or I need a new graphic card!

[@SuperSer886]

Hi! Very amazing video hehehe, this trike was corner hard well??? I am looking for a change mi old KMX tornado F7 with schlumf hsd for an trike faster... I commute every day 15km house-work-house with flats and hills, my average speed is 20-21km/h (the same as a mountain bike whit all round road tyres)... But trike is much more fun and comfortable... Researching for a change I see interesting a catrike speed and road(unsuspended) for the lightweight(I up to house by stairs jejeje)... The speed is comfortable and valid for commuting? The road is stable and corner as hard as KMX??? Wath is the overall difference in average speed to an KMX to an catrike???

[@TrikeSquadron]

Hi, Yes I commute on my Catrike Road about the same distances and speed you do. I have never ridden a KMX trike but the Catrike is lightweight and corners well. Because it is lighter, it might require more lean in to the corners and more brake on the inside wheel to stay in corners but I like mine and it handles well when I lean in at speed.

[@lawrose4]

Pardon my naivete, but how did you get to the top of the hill to ride down? I mean what goes down a hill must have first gone up the hill, yes?

[@TrikeSquadron]

Low gear and lots of pedaling!

[@lawrose4]

@@TrikeSquadron impressive! No motor, right?

[@TrikeSquadron]

@@lawrose4 no motor on my trike. But it climbs like a mountain bike in low gear, low and slow.

[@lawrose4]

@@TrikeSquadron I recently bought an ICE Adventure HD 26 with no motor, no suspension, and after over 20 years of riding "ordinary" bicycles I was still amazed at what I could do with low gears (it has 30). However, I do not think I would - or could - climb the hills you rode down. I would need a motor for that. Maybe some day, or some day I will be strong enough to do it without a motor. Thanks for the video and the replies.

[@jimmo]

Add 20MPH for a velomobile downhill ;-)

[@mikeswierbut9546]

You are crazy man. What happens when a car, truck or dog darts in front of you going at that speed????? That aside, I noticed you have shifter on the ends of your hand bars/grips and also have found a way to mount your rearview mirrors. How do they attach and where did you purchase them if you don't mind me asking. Ride safe.

[@TrikeSquadron]

Well, all you can do is be as visible as possible. I have front and rear 400 lumen daylight bright flashers on, I ride in the center of the right lane so that I am not hidden my side of the road clutter and have room to take evasive action (not pinned against the curb). Also have an airhorn to warn off dogs and drivers alike. but yeah... there are no guarantees. As to the mirrors: they are attached to mountain bike handle extensions connected to the bottom of the handles near where the brake handles are attached. see here for an overview of my accessories and how they are attached... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYXKiKhmppaJaJYm25s

[@SRHurst-kj5mx]

Sure wouldn't want to go back up those hills! Good thing the lights were all green too!

[@Utuber33]

41 mph in a 25 mph zone.

[@Utuber33]

That is one FAST Cat!

[@shtumpa1]

I have done 61 MPH was my record and it was a BIG hill .. Man what a blast it was. I only did it the once ...

[@lorik.6669]

Mark A, Now crippled...? I know, not funny.

[@3dMerge]

Nice rides! Digging the music at the 3:21-5:16 mark too! Who/what is that!? :-D Happy trails!

[@TrikeSquadron]

+Tony Walker Thanks... I did a credit roll of all the music at the end of the video. I think the songs are in order of appearance, so that would be "Hitman" ... all music was from Kevin MacLeod's music at www.Incompetech.com

[@3dMerge]

Oh sorry, I guess I should have hung around to the end. Nice job! Thanks! I'll check em out.

[@TrikeSquadron]

+Tony Walker No problem. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@TrikeSquadron]

:-)

[@TrikeSquadron]

Thanks, yeah... only goo reason to climb a hill.. is the downhill reward! I love how a trike feels on a downhill too. It scares me to death on a conventional bike (don't think i have ever been above 30) but 45 and 50 is just plain FUN on a trike!

[@Rollin558]

Wow! I just purchased a Catrike Road last week after riding a demo. I hope to pick up my trike within the next 2 weeks. Will ride mostly on crushed limestone trails, so I won't get up to your speed. The video was amazing.

[@TrikeSquadron]

Congratulations on the new trike! Thanks for the comments!

[@Rollin558]

dregerclock Thanks. I look forward to seeing all your videos.

[@TrikeSquadron]

Meow! Zooooom

[@palmvictory]

Super video, Glenn! Gotta love a descent. I've only had a brief experience doing 57 mph in the 700 years ago. I'd LOVE to do it again!

[@TrikeSquadron]

Nice! I test rode an Optima HighBaron once and hit 42... I was a little wobbly since I had never done that before! youtube [DOT] com/UQBLiygwFlU?t=6m39s

[@Joel-hr1uw]

The best downhill I've ever done has got to be the blue ridge parkway coming down from Apple Orchard Mountain. It's twisty, but almost 9 miles of nothing but down.

[@TrikeSquadron]

Thats great... This is one of my favorite downhills I have ever done on Glendora Mountain Road in Glendora California... about 7.5 miles of downhill decending 2100 feet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5bcl6Ota8uUfZom32s

[@Joel-hr1uw]

dregerclock Yeah, that's gotta be a good one I can't remember how much the parkway drops, but I'll make sure to get some video of it this may when I do the ride again

[@TrikeSquadron]

Joel Staubs I would love to see it! ;-)

[@iannicely1]

is your trike electric assisted?

[@TrikeSquadron]

No it is not... it is only BIO-ELECTRO-CHEMICALLY powered by my muscles. :-P

[@TrikeSquadron]

Thanks. We have had scorching heat for the past few weeks. I have had to find shadier hills to climb!

[@TrikeSquadron]

yep... it is like 35 minutes up... 2-3 minutes down! ;-)

[@lorik.6669]

Where's the traffic? I would be concerned some car would pull into the intersection not expecting to see a tri-bike, especially at those speeds. Brave or dumb?

[@TrikeSquadron]

Neither brave or dumb. I ride to be a part of "traffic", positioning my vehicle so other drivers will best see me - as the vehicle code states I should. When it is safe for me to safely share the right lane with another vehicle I do that. When it is not safe to be too far right with no safe passing space in the lane because of lane width, debris in the street or speeds, I use the full lane as allowed by the law. I also choose to ride in areas and at times when motor traffic is lighter. So.. it is neither brave nor dumb, it is being smart and following the laws of the road.

[@lorik.6669]

Dregerclock, You're missing the point, how can one stop a tri-bike at those speeds (30-50 mph) fast and safely enough if someone pulls out and not expecting to see a trike with much less visual mass and the rider with virtually no body/brain protection? I'd be conservative in a car too. I've done a lot of urban and countryside touring and with a fast bike (top of the line Gary Klein custom frame bike with all "jewelry"). ???

[@lorik.6669]

I agree with all your riding approach, it's all about appropriate speed for traffic and location. Not lanes etc. The tri rider was all over the place and way too fast to avoid possible disaster. You follow safe traffic riding at controlled speed. A totally different situation.

[@TrikeSquadron]

Thanks for your concerns. But I think you dont understand the stopping ability of the trike. I have test emergency stopped it and the wide angle camera is also probably giving a different impression of things than it is in real life. Ride safe.

[@TrikeSquadron]

Visibility, stopping power and stability are all better on a trike than on an upright bike. I have ridden down hills on bike and been at only about 26 mph and felt like I had no way to stop or turn, not to mention visibility with my head pointed down more than forward. the Trike is a MUCH more stable and safe platform for downhills and any bike.

[@hendrikplumer6814]

Great vid, keep'em coming. Ever thought of adding a fairing, maybe a tail fin or something? Take care and be safe!

[@TrikeSquadron]

I would love to try out a velomobile.

[@TrikeSquadron]

Never trike with the hiccups. ;-)

[@TrikeSquadron]

If you stop the video there... and read the whole sign... it says "AUTOS WITH TRAILERS / TRUCKS 25 MAXIMUM" that 25 mph does not apply to all vehicles on the street.

[@cockedcap]

50 is pretty quick but I've gone faster (a little bit) on shorter hills on my regular road bike. Were you on the brakes? I've never ridden recumbent but I'd have thought the aero advantage would have you going faster than that.

[@TrikeSquadron]

+cockedcap If you have done 50+ on a road bike downhill then you are braver than I. 30ish on an upright bike for me is more than I care for. on the Trike I still felt in control. and no I was not on my brakes. :-P