PHAT WHEELS ON A BUDGET! The SunSeeker Fat Tad CXS - A Utah Trikes Favorite!

If you're wanting to get into a fat trike but aren't looking to break the bank, the Fat Tad CXS is a great option for you. Starting at $1,999, the stock Sunseeker Fat Tad CXS will let you have some cash left over for some upgrades (not that you'll need them). We have tons of options available for your CXS including lights, headrests, and gearing. There are even a few electric options if that's what you're looking for.
Check out the Fat Tad CXS: www.utahtrikes.com/PROD-11619...
Look at this ELECTRIC CXS: www.utahtrikes.com/RECENTTRIK...
Terracycle Elite Power Idler: www.utahtrikes.com/PROD-11617...
Minoura Swing Grip Accessory Mount: www.utahtrikes.com/PROD-32.html
Visit us at UtahTrikes.com for more information!
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:17 Overview
2:49 Upgrades
12:32 Ride
13:23 Bloopers

[@cavscout1418]

I just bought the sunseeker electric fad tad CXS. best purchase I've ever made. Glad I saved up all my allowance for this awesome trike.

[@arnegerhardsen3755]

Thanks for all the good videos with "the old" Utah Trike team, its nothing wrong with the new team but I'm sorry to say that I really miss the passion from Luis, Kait and the rest of that team. Regards from Norway.😢

[@timwoody3835]

Thank you Lewis for the extensive explanation of additional accessories.

[@jeffdible8171]

Love that integrated fender!! Great solution!

[@pedroclaro7822]

Great video! Love Lewis's enthusiasm as per usual

[@BobLinton]

They did a great job with mine. I love it!

[@teshuvahemmet3036]

Thanks for the information

[@TheStratman007]

Great intro, very informative, thank you!

[@hypnoticmasses859]

Great job and love the videos. I can't believe that trikes aren't more popular. I think one day, trikes will become the hippest thing and they will be mass produced. I wish I could afford one. Especially your amazing new quads.

[@darrelljacobjr2120]

"I can't believe that trikes aren't more popular." " I wish I could afford one." There's your answer. For something so simple the $2-3k price tag is a shocker. My disabled sister needs a new trike and i'm going to build her a recumbent. Should be able to do it for next to nothing with all the junk bikes i've collected. Hardest part is getting the steering geometry right.

[@jaylamothe4099]

This young lady does a good job of explaining things . Very intelligent .

[@motosportadv8177]

Now your getting closer to my price range Kate and Lewis ; And you got that snap thing down Kate 😉.

[@lancerudy9934]

Great video thanks

[@clayguinard3651]

Everybody at your shop makes it feel like we're all friends we've known each other and hang out our whole lives and I know that's not possible because I'm 59 years old so we haven't hung out for our whole lives at least not mine lol... But you guys are definitely making recumbent scene I want more inviting and I want to thank you for all the hard work on the videos

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

Thanks Clay, comments like yours really makes it feel like we are doing it for our friends.

[@verabegaye8479]

Awesome Louis. You are the YODA of trikes. You know your wheeled rides man. When I get my second round J. Edgar Hoover check I will come visit you. Pedal on.

[@josephnowoslawski3475]

Great group of folks

[@paullyle3461]

Good video, My sun seeker came to me bu way of Washington, it was a great video, I had problems getting the 500 watt bafang motor. butits a slow but sure project for me here in Northern California. 😉😎🇦🇹

[@genosails2]

Great video!

[@owlrecon6263]

Kate and Lewis my 2 favorite Utah trike peeps

[@jagster574]

Old videos (5-10 years old) not so good. Newer videos are amazingly informative and a lot less scripted. my favorite place to watch great content. i like the entire team and hope you continue for years to come. Later days!

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

Glad you like them!

[@sidneyjreading7826]

hi guys Sid from Brisbane Australia watch u all the time great job lots of information I had a thought sunseeker fat trike fat tad cxs with all up grades looks great with 26 back wheel, but what about changing back wheel to a 29er would you be able ,would that help with more speed and[ yes I don't know if they come in a fat yet not a need to have on ]

[@mikldude9376]

Great job illustrating the trikes and the mods (very professional ), wish you peeps where across this side of the pond (Australia ) not in the bushfire zone ;) .

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

Sorry about all the fires mate, our thoughts are with you all.

[@jimmysapien9961]

@@UtahTrikesOnline what is the height Recremended For this Trike ?

[@spectrumifs]

sorry if I possibly missed this in video but what are the red dots for, on inner circumference of wheel?

[@agenciamiranhas]

Muito foda eu adoro esses vídeos.❤ Foi assistindo esse canal q me apaixonei pelos triks

[@amtb70x7anunkwn9]

**** 1971?! I think I was riding my first 5 Speed bike that year. ( from the 3 speed I had in 69)

[@Billbobaker]

Post links to these add on upgrades please.. I want to up grade mine for the headlight and the chain stays... I have a 750 watt mid drive.. Wish I could have multiple chain rings on the mid drive. Maybe even the 26 inch rear wheel.. Great video..

[@ImBooX2]

Catching up on videos I had not seen. Another nice one. 1971...I was 16 and my future wife (now EX) was 3. :-O

[@ggolds5]

Great comments. I was 7 in 71, and my wife (current) wasn't born until 81. LOL!!.

[@yvonnelives]

@@ggolds5 funny, I was born feb 1971...wife was 10, ah we are up there now :-O

[@jimmysapien9961]

Great information thank You, my Question is Height “” what is the tallest And Shortage a person can be for this Trike ?

[@SeanRagsdale]

I have a wolf warrior 11. i want to switch the front to two wheels. would a welder take on this challenge?

[@conantdog]

I'm working on my trike configuration 🤔 👍

[@joybogar7258]

I would like to see more prices given so - we how are ready to buy, have some idea of the cost. Love your imformative videos!!!

[@Wog68]

If everything need to upgrade, does manufacturers sale just bare frames, so that customers would install whatever they want and save some $$$ as well?

[@paullyle3461]

Bought a cxs sunseeker with 20" fat tires brought down from Washington, from a purchaser who lived there, What is the cost of the new king pins upgrade for that trike, and also the bearing sets for both sides. Thanks for sharing.

[@wornoutwrench8128]

Loving the fact that you are back posting vids on a regular basis again. Lewis, can you keep that thing on 3 wheels please. Every time I get up on 2 wheels it is usually not good. (I have only dumped it once) Once the nice weather shows up again I'll probably be looking into a set or your UTCustom heel support pedals. I can't find a pair of cycling shoes that don't hurt so...

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

Maybe we need to make a video - Lewis shows you how to ride a trike on two wheels! Thanks for your comment!

[@wornoutwrench8128]

@@UtahTrikesOnline I would watch it, not saying I would try it, but I would watch. (Takes me wayyyyyy too long to heal up now)

[@j.ballsdeep420]

My carpal tunnel quivers looking at that hand position

[@goriverman]

Awesome thing about, I have built three and now I’m thinking about buying one with fat tires. How does it cost ship to Conn.

[@smallnuts2]

Looks like your arms would get tired. I haven't tried indirect steering. I wonder what that's like. How can I configure this to run my Doberman? Maybe put tow under boom to center of frame?

[@JessHull]

I like this guy and I like that trike

[@wayneC7]

Is there a side car recommendation for taking a Corgi with me?

[@djdyke47]

Do I need special tools to install your revolution headset? Its been decades since my wrenching days.

[@valerieharrington2040]

Is it addvailable in New Zealand

[@sleepingbearffg5008]

Thumbs up!

[@nobodyisprfct]

I wonder if the crankset can be manipulated for people uneven leg length. Maybe changing pedal thickness will be more financially effective 🤔

[@supergee1070]

Is this available in Australia?

[@johnmichaelmacoy8051]

Nice bike

[@merlinmagnus873]

Here's a great budget fat trike, here's how to make it cost 3 times as much. That Rohloff speedhub he mentioned is 3/4 of the price of this trike for just the hub. I do like the frame extenders though.

[@fredsmith275]

Merlin Magnus i

[@rubendarioarancibiagutierr2545]

Costo del vehiculo con envio?

[@carllarsen]

i'm not clear on what, exactly, the pinion crank set is. i get it somehow broadens the gear ratio, but what is it? how does it work? can it be combined with electrification/pedal assist?

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

This might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2rafnyIo5WIjZo The Pinion drive works similar to geared hubs you may be familiar with like the Rohloff or Nuvinci, but instead of being located in the rear wheel it replaces the front crankset. When you spin the crank the chainring turns away different ratios depending on the gear you select. It can be used in its own, which is how it is typically used on mountain bikes, or it can be combined with rear gearing to expand the overall gear range. It can be combined with a rear hub motor.

[@adammoon4087]

thinking about getting into something like this and being a bigger guy would you recommed larger(26in) wheels or the smaller (20in) im 6'4" and nearly 400lbs i had a back injury that limits my ability to ride a conventional 2 wheeler anymore but seem to remember the larger wheels where easier to bend

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

We will pretty much always recommend the 20x4s over the 26x4s as they are stronger, lighter, and perform better. We can definitely build something that will work great for you. Shoot us an email to [e-mail] and let us know what you are looking for.

[@normanwiedenman4687]

are fenders optional

[@bardaflavia4772]

Qual o valor de um triciclo

[@bobbypark6333]

What is the weight capacity

[@mikeoniones667]

I love mine,,Dr's recommended I get off regular bikes ( my prostate issues) anyway this bike rumbles dudes & dudets

[@robertkilpela9248]

Are you guys still on line? I am interested in a mobility trikes.... Or just an e trike. Recumbent not my first choice.

[@bassmentality]

do you use hollow hubs in the build of these bikes?

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

Referring to the front hubs, they are machined aluminum with hollow shaft and sealed ball bearings.

[@johnmichaelmacoy8051]

Want to try this trikes bike

[@johnsaunders6847]

I am commenting on your videos I’ve been watching quite a few of them and I have purchased one of the Sunseeker fat tats with a few options such as a 26 inch rim on back the Apache slicks,halt fender rack vertical handlebars, new headgear and new bearings haven’t received it yet just ordered it about two weeks ago. So this is about one of the videos I would hope you guys would make It has to do with locking a recumbent trike could you do a video on the different types and the best types of locks for a recumbent. Thanks John Saunders

[@ggolds5]

Can you tell me how you chose this over the V3?. I'm going back and forth between getting the Fat Tad Crawler and the V3. I want full suspension but it isn't offered on the V3, but the V3 is apparently a better overall trike. I can't seem to justify getting a trike with no suspension. Thanks.

[@johnsaunders6847]

It was price I had thought about the Cattrike villager but adding the 26 inch rear tire would’ve been over $700. I knew I wasn’t really going to do any hard-core off-road riding so I went with the fat cat crawler. The things that I added set the price from $1999 up to $3200

[@jimmysapien9961]

@@johnsaunders6847 wow are you satisfied

[@johnsaunders6847]

@@jimmysapien9961 I really enjoy my recumbent it’s very satisfying I’m thinking about maybe going to some thing with thinner tires. Right now I’m really satisfied with mine but maybe in the future I might trade up

[@jimmysapien9961]

@@johnsaunders6847 ok John -Thanks

[@edisonmallari4307]

dreaming to have ...one of this🙏🙏🙏☺️

[@v.e.7236]

Would really dig it if you guys would work on designing a handcycle version of your trike. I've seen one handcycle that puts the rider resting on their chest, while cranking w/ the arms?! Would not buy that design for any amount. I know the crank assembly would be the trickiest part of designing a handcycle trike, as I've put considerable amount of time thinking about and drawing my ideas for a handcycle trike, w/ that aspect being my "hang up" in execution of design. I have an older trike called a Lightening, but it is very (scary) unstable at speed and/or in a corner, due to its front-wheel-drive configuration and cambered rear wheels. A rear-wheel-drive trike would be optimal for both traction and stabillity through turns.

[@susanhopemason]

I love this trike...even the color is perfect. And, I love the fat tires. But, my budget will top out at little over $1,500. I like the two wheels in the front, better than the 2 wheels in the back. Maybe the prices will go down by next spring or summer when I get my settlement check.

[@chriscarpenter5160]

Im selling one for 1500 with electric motor

[@susanhopemason]

@@chriscarpenter5160 Thanks, but I decided to get a regular trike for now, and I need some other things more than I need that type of trike right now. I may think about it again in the next year or two, but for now...the trike I got was a whole lot less expensive.

[@stanramsey9109]

Can you get internal gearing on the cxs

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

We do have a Wide Body Rohloff hub that will work on the CXS. It is the only hub wide enough. Otherwise, you can also go with the Pinion up front.

[@mrblawncare8180]

I've been interested in the recumbent trike for 10 + years. I'm 6' 6" , 220# 's I like this trike for $1,900. My question is... would I fit ? And am interested in the 26" rear wheel upgrade, with the street tires in front. I like the mid drive for torque.

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

Yes, with the adjustable seat and adjustable boom we can size it for a 6ft6in rider. Shoot us an email to [e-mail] with your Delgado's and what you're looking for and we'll be happy to send you a quote for the configuration you want.

[@mrblawncare8180]

I bought a used catrike speed, do you offer a longer boom ? I extended this one out to it's max and I can pedal it, but another 4"s would be great. Also would like to do the rear frame extensions for a larger diameter wheel and if necessary larger diameter front wheels, it has the 750w luna cycle mid drive motor on it also. Thanks for any answers you can suggest.

[@jerrystill3512]

Utah Trikes 98

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

I was *_10_* in 1971...😊

[@ggolds5]

LOL. Funny, I was thinking the same thing watching this. Her parents, toddlers in 71. I was born in 64 and I feel like I am stuck at 26. Oyyy, how did this age thing happen!!!!.

[@robertmiller8578]

I like this trike and am wondering if along with the mid drive electric motor it can be outfitted with a gas engine and three liter tank with a jackshaft that also engages the gears to make it a hybrid bike also and maybe a small trailer to haul small loads long distances say if you wanted to use it for hunting/scouting?

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

The better way we have found to do the gas/electric hybrid is to use a small gas generator to charge the batteries and leave the main drivetrain electric.

[@TheStratman007]

Can I tow a trailer for say, laundry, or groceries?

[@verabegaye8479]

Yep look up Ja Yoe video about his second World tour. He bought a small trailer but the trailer had a Y bar that detached quickly and turn into a hand trailer. Awesome Doc.

[@daytriker]

How are you installing the NuVinci & Alfine hubs on this with 190 mm drop outs?

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

We have a 135mm version of the swingarm we use when that gearing is wanted.

[@daytriker]

@@UtahTrikesOnline So this would still allow using the 4in. x 20in. rear wheel?

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

Yes, there is just enough room for the chain to go around the 4in tire.

[@AI-xi4jk]

I wish you would be in my area

[@j.ballsdeep420]

😍🤤

[@zakarathedragonqueen7254]

in 1971 I was a toddler man I am getting old, btw what is the max weight of the rider?

[@yvonnelives]

I was born on the 25th of February. That was a great year :-) I am old!!

[@minniesaab7255]

❤❤❤❤

[@AI-xi4jk]

👍

[@lindawilliams5638]

Is the this trike foldable? Or do you offer a foldable fat tad?

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

Both the ICE Full Fat and the Azub Fatty 26 are folding models, but they are both a bit more expensive than the CXS.

[@gsin311]

Jeez the biceps on this girl. She lifts bro

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

This is true, Gabe. Kait frequently out lifts all the guys in the shop. 'Tis the season of gains - Kait

[@gsin311]

@@UtahTrikesOnline nice nice. Love strong women, nothing but respect to all of them

[@quest2outdoors]

How much on the tires I own the same trike

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

Here's details on the XL tires: www.utahtrikes.com/PROD-11619923.html

[@jd55636]

That same trike is now $2499 I was so bummed out😢

[@mikebecker5734]

How much weight can this trike carry?

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

We have plenty of 300lb riders on the CXS. That is the max of the front suspension.

[@mikebecker5734]

Thanks for quick response. I bought a used Liberty folding electric trike last year. It is what it is. I had the heavy duty sun recumbent trike but sold it big mistake. I live in Louisiana and ride on sidewalks bike paths. We have rough sidewalks curbs . I love your fat tad CXS trike. How much more is trike with electric motor? My Liberty trike is my only transportation so I need more exercise my knees are wore out. I like your upgrades the bearings.

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

@@mikebecker5734 You can view the options here on our CXS configurator: www.utahtrikes.com/PROD-11619824.html The motor options are available in the "Front Gearing" section since they replace the stock front gearing.

[@geraldshearon7264]

Why am I seeing so many minimal ratings for your company? Why does the Better Biusiness Bureau come up first when getting results for Utah trikes? I was ready to make the jump until I read them. It's a human business so there will be problems. But is that the only problem?

[@RobertMcClure]

I've always been wondering if the front wheels will kick up water/snow/slush up under your arms or hands based on where the handles are. Can anyone answer that?

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

If you ride in the water and play in the snow you are going to get wet. Generally, the tires will kick up water behind them but if you turn so the inside wheel is pointed at you you'll get it. Fenders are coming soon.

[@robertmiller8578]

Also what is the price of this trike

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

Here's the link to our configurator: www.utahtrikes.com/PROD-11619824.html

[@gottliebheinrich8413]

do you sell to Europe?

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

Yes we do! We ship worldwide

[@simonaldridge4099]

I don't like the fact that the front wheels practically brush up against your legs when turning. And the narrow wheelbase almost negates the entire stability advantage of the reverse trike. Super cool concept however.

[@muhammadansori2788]

biso kirim ke palembang say

[@mukeshsinghrawat8829]

Can I get it in India ❤️❤️

[@andrewprint7523]

Nice trikes and qauds only downfall is you can't get it in europe so allot of clients can't get one! why don't you guys sell international by dealers?

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

We sell direct and ship to Europe. If your dealer would like to bring some in gabe them contact us.

[@andrewprint7523]

@@UtahTrikesOnline thx

[@justanoldcowboy8326]

The local bike trail has a 15 mph speed limit. Why do people pay for racing gear to do 15 mph?

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

If your riding is limited to 15mph bike trails you are correct. Not much reason to be able to go faster than that.

[@justanoldcowboy8326]

@@UtahTrikesOnline yea it's not much of a trail, it's the Jedediah Smith bike trail. It hasn't been voted a number a 1 bike path since 2006. Other nice bike trails let you ride faster? Would the market shift if the speed limits were enforced or would they change the limits? Is the over pricing a filter to keep the trailer park trash off the trails? regionalparks.saccounty.net/Parks/Pages/JedediahSmith.aspx

[@vedanttripathi3685]

Hey guys, you should start a factory in India

[@vedanttripathi3685]

Be rest assured your production cost will go down drastically.

[@sold1million]

Capacity weight?

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

The CXS is rated for 300 lbs.

[@sold1million]

@@UtahTrikesOnline I'm 430 make anything for me ?

[@ivengideonv6428]

Have a optional sail

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

We have actually had some customers who have added sails to their trikes.

[@DUP68]

Хороша робота.

[@vernonwilloughby9248]

The up grades just another way to rip u off

[@BalwinderSingh-xq6sb]

I make the go kart from punjab

[@justanoldcowboy8326]

I haven't seen what I'm thinking of yet. I'm a boomer and I had to do e-bike thing to be sure of getting home and that screwed up the balance and I fell and that hurt and I don't like Delta trikes...(and on and on) I want to sit at traffic height. I want the trike to be long and narrow with the wheels, light bar and batteries in front of my feet. (If it has a face the drivers in traffic lose it in the background and forget you are there.) I know someone will steal it so I only want to pay a few hundred dollars for it. Why not use a drive shaft? And why am I the only one that wants one?

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

We've built several quads with the wheels in front. It makes the quad longer and heavier, so transporting it and storage can become issues. High seat? Sure, we can get the seat height up especially on a quad. Shaft drive? So you want it cheaper and more complicated? Chain is still the most efficient power transfer system and for low power vehicles we don't want to lose any power. It will be a long time before production numbers come up to get prices down significantly and it's unlikely we'll ever see them for a few hundred dollars.

[@justanoldcowboy8326]

@@UtahTrikesOnline Yea, walmart quality bike parts on a tee frame isn't going to happen. I was just hoping I wasn't going to be welding one up next winter. (I always end up with three of whatever it is.) The drive shaft is for smooth. Think old people and hub motors and we are on a trike because we fall. Sleek and fast yield to strong and steady.

[@RickF-dw8cl]

No offense to Utah strikes but the upgrades will certainly blow a budget to hell. Why wouldn't I consider a higher end product?

[@xtaxpayer1]

For 2 grand Ill just get a nice used high end KTM dirt bike with an engine! That is just too much profit for a bicycle.

[@MichaeljRichter]

Excellent information. The shaky camera was annoying however. Next video use an image stabilizer

[@BalwinderSingh-xq6sb]

Mam you beotiful girl 🌷🌹🤣

[@kengunnett2017]

Funny, my Terrain 26 is cheaper...

[@mr.skipper4544]

The girl talks to fast SORRY for being honest Very pretty Thanks

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

Maybe you listen too slow?

[@tomgillotti]

$2k and it's not electric!? 👎

[@gaviny-w3569]

I tried to contact you on messenger but unfortunately it is as if u don't understand English, don't know how to communicate as well! Not at all good! :-(

[@UtahTrikesOnline]

Try emailing or calling us since we don't use Messenger.

[@zatarrio]

I watched few minutes, but I quited because you show this guys face too much than show the bike