Fat Trike for the Apocolypse - Fat Tad CXS from SunSeeker - Utah Trikes Special Builds

You've seen it before: The Sunseeker Fat Tad CXS. It's one of the most affordable fat recumbent trikes that we carry and one that is growing in popularity. It's base price of $1999 makes it an excellent platform for some awesome upgrades. This video features three different builds with different configurations. There's some custom powdercoating, some custom fabrication and a whole lot of cool upgrades that we think you'll love. If you're thinking about getting a CXS but are having a hard time deciding what kind of options to go with, hopefully this video gives you some good ideas.
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Factory Red w/ 500W Bafang: www.utahtrikes.com/RECENTTRIK...
Get started on your own Fat Tad CXS: www.utahtrikes.com/PROD-11619...
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40 S Main Street
Payson, UT 84651
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:31 Highlights of the Fat Tad CXS
3:06 Candy Blue CXS
4:38 Shimano CXS
8:11Bafang CXS
9:10 CXS Ride
10:20 Even More Upgrades
12:17 Outro
13:10 Ride
14:16 Bloopers

[@notpopimp8346]

4 years later and these actually went up in price

[@freakygardener8033]

Everybody watch out! TRYKER gang running rampant over the town, hyped up on caffeine! 😂😷😂

[@Recumbenttrike]

I rode the Auzb Fat trike for 10.000 km across Europe and Africa. And a Auzb tricon 20" for 30.000 km across Europe and Asia. No motor on both. I will soon start a new long trip across Europe and Asia on a Azub Fat again.

[@daveyJ213]

You guys are an amazing shop. You can do it all. So cool.

[@toddbrisbois6788]

Great videos, I have been already ordering parts from you, and my Fat Tad is still on the way to my local bike shop!

[@paulchristiansen7014]

these are soo cool..you guys look like fun to roll with

[@mariotti.jerome]

So cool !

[@robertjordon5782]

I like to build one! I will be calling for a quote soon Fat tad sounds good!

[@ImBooX2]

I have been talking to a few lady friends about them getting trikes. The size intimidates a couple of them, they worry about the weight being too much for them, so it is good to see somebody like Summer riding in a video. Two of them are similar builds to her. It is easy to see she handles one well. Could you do a video perhaps talking about that? Explaining how easy they are to ride for lighter people.

[@brainmaker4495]

Fred FredEx Ross great point. I’m so on board with these but I’m not that strong and have wondered about handling the bike weight. They look so fun! I want the electric version.

[@tomprentice6935]

⚔️💪😎👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@thisgustin]

you guys sold me.

[@conantdog]

Great info , I talked to harold today about building me one 👍

[@darrylcarden1851]

When you do a custom color on the fat tad, do you guys also paint the inserts in the center of the wheels to match or do they stay the factory red? Love the vids! Thanks for all the info on sooooo many different trikes!

[@stevepittman2735]

Kate’s freaking beautiful

[@donsowinski1078]

I would like to see a build where you install 6 batteries as this is one of your options .... and also what frame would you use or platform frame you would use for this build

[@wayneC7]

Just found your channel. Any side car upgrade, so I can take my Corgi along? For a full suspension with electric.

[@jeanfeuillette2899]

Good morning, sir, I'm French and I live in France, I've been watching your videos which are great for several weeks, too bad they don't have a shop like yours in France. My only concern is the language barrier. Best regards,

[@JSEENTERPRISES]

Where is the installation video on the front suspension/ steering modification for fat tad

[@outthasky]

Good morning ma’am, I’m Californian and I live in California, I’ve been watching your videos which are great for several months, too bad they don’t have a shop like yours in California. My only concern is the corona virus, as it has apparently quarantined tassels and Lewis music videos. Best regards,

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

The Lewis music videos will be back soon. Considering doing a documentary with Lewis as the Triker King. Will keep you posted on the status of the tassels.

[@outthasky]

Utah Trikes genius. Best strike while the iron is hot!

[@markdeitch3389]

What do you lose in gearing w the added bafang motor? And if you want to pedal more is it a big loss?

[@smallnuts2]

Looks like a cool trike. One con probably would be no wrist support so your holding your arms up for awhile. 2nd con since it has big tires that suspension probably helps with energy loss and you already have big tires for comfort.

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

The chainline is setup to minimize loss of efficiency due to pedaling. The suspension definitely makes for a softer ride than the tires alone.

[@smallnuts2]

@@UtahTrikesOnline what about arm rest?

[@JSEENTERPRISES]

If you’re buying an entry-level trike like this, you’re not buying it for efficiency and top speed, it’s more for stability and comfort and affordability, which is what the average person wants, not like you hard-core guys.

[@BillShondaguy59602]

I like how you mention the guys that perform the actual work on these things but would these be a good idea for someone with back issues??

[@duncancoolidge4041]

I have had years of back trouble and surgeries. I found my recumbent road trike to be more comfortable to sit in than any chair our couch in our home. Pedaling was absolutely no problem.

[@arthurjames1944]

You have a kit to make a greenspeed Anura into a Electric assist or you do that there.

[@srinivasangps9260]

Do you ship your trikes to overseas? If so, what will be the price tag?

[@roberttony001]

Can you just buy the frame and seat, what price is that.

[@pbergonzi]

This seems like such a great shop, however being as big as it is, and moving as much stock as it does, I'm a little surprised there's no veteran's discount.

[@jerrystill3512]

Peter Bergonzi I Agree. Maybe the owner is a Democrat? Most democrats and or liberals don’t really appreciate veterans. It’s sorta like some people don’t like cops or attorney’s, or guns... unless they really...REALLY need one. I peace time, the towns close to military bases will have yard signs “Dogs and Soldiers Keep off the grass”. In war time the signs disappear and it’s “can I buy you a drink or pay for your diner soldier? Thank you for your service”. My brother is a commercial appraiser. He just did an appraisal for the sale of bike business that specializes in elect bikes/trikes/ Quads. I read the whole 75 page appraisal. I was shocked at what the difference was in the factory I wholesale price the bike shop owner paid and the retail price he sold them for.... WAY more mark up (profit) than a car dealer or boat dealer gets. Anywhere from 40 to 60% ! Trike assessory’s even more (she said “we Love assessory’s”). Amazing... we now have 35 million people out of work in the USA and we have not hit bottom yet. The news said it’s 35% now unemployed in the US. And Utah says “please send us email’s, we’re so busy we can’ answer the phone” The advertised price for an elect quad starts a $6,000. Most are over 8K! You can buy a super deluxe new golf cart that seats four people and does 25+ mph for $7,000. You can buy a damn nice late model used car for 10k. Many Utah Trike’s and quads sell for over 10k. Many in another 6 months this picture will change and cash money at 30/50% will look pretty good to these trike/quad dealers? Time will tell... What goes around most likely will come around, given enough time. 10% Off to a veteran? They will wish they could get that vet sale back to buy then..... Please

[@paulchristiansen7014]

@@jerrystill3512 yes are strange times like no other that most people witnessed only veterans understand..cheers and piece

[@royw.barrett3621]

How much is shipping cost on this trike

[@nobrakes7247]

360 Yeewwll

[@peterlenyk4418]

How fast can we get out of this trike

[@acattledog]

I'm running Schwalbe Marathon Plus out of the fat tires compare in flat protection to those?

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

Currently, to get that level of flat protection on the fat tires you'll need to add tire liners.

[@aarongoodsir8713]

(Great video👍) do you ever do prize giveaways ?

[@janeblanco6526]

Hello. I am looking for Trike to use on different terrain, can do adaptation for my needs. I might also need Electric assist to be install in the Trek to help on my leg. I am QUAD amputee and using my Legs ands Hands Prosthetic for driving,. Do you have store location in California or Arizona? The Semper Fund is helping me for any purchase. Is there a Catalog that I can see to check all the Recumbent. I am really like this FAT TAD .

[@hybredmoon]

So what does the fat cat v3 have that the fat tad cxs doesnt to justify the increased price point?

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

Lighter aluminum frame, easier to adjust with quick release levers, more comfortable seat, higher quality components (drivetrain, headsets, levers, etc). Comes stock with wrist rests, flag, and a mirror. No suspension though.

[@hybredmoon]

@@UtahTrikesOnline Ok, so it sounds like the difference between an entry level vehicle and one with a bit of a nicer trim package. Could probably run those big tires at a lower PSI to account for the lack of suspension. I think I've made my mind up. Been going back and forth between the fat tad and the V3 for a couple of weeks but if your gonna drop dollars on something, you may as well drop enough to get the nice version of it.

[@CheekyMonkey888]

anybody ever tried putting three motors on these things?

[@gr4p3k1lla]

2 grand??

[@Jkauppa]

could you make a gyrocopter version with back-fold wings, ultra light, with aluminium-air single-use batteries, supercap pedal charging?

[@Aethelbeorn]

5:15 Surprised there isnt a guard on that cutting wheel.

[@babayaga8419]

Hi kate..hi Louise

[@markwhite9148]

Paint your steel ramp! It looks tacky the way it is.

[@HaroldLegoGuy]

You're tacky

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

Ha. It gets new stripes every once in a while.

[@davidwarner6755]

No need for the horrendous music