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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4Table of ContentsHistory[edit]Achievements[edit]References[edit]External links[edit]History[edit]Jack Wiswell and Wayne Oom first discussed the concept of an adult tricycle that Jack had doodled on a napkin at a Christmas party in 1995. Along with former partner Peter Dolan each invested $1,000 from their savings to get things rolling.[6]  Their first trike was released in March 1997.[7]  In 2005 they hired Mike Kessenich as Production Manager to handle the complexity of their production needs.[8]  Their marketing needs were met in 2007 after hiring Jeff Yonker who pushed the business into social media and numerous other non-cycling publications.[9]Rover \u2013 The Rover is TerraTrike’s entry level model and is made of hi-ten steel. Introduced in 2009,[10] it was the first of its kind with a higher seat, ease of operation and a low cost. It uses an internal hub and comes in three-speed, eight-speed or auto shifting variable speed. It won Bentrider’s “Trike of the Year”[11] in 2011 when it was introduced and claims to have “introduced more people to triking than any other recumbent trike on the market”.[12]  In 2013 an automatic shifting model using a NuVinci 360 drive named the Rover Auto NuVinci was introduced at their annual Dealer Day expo.[13]Rambler \u2013 The Rambler was introduced in spring of 2011 and is a more featured version of the Rover. It is made from chromoly steel and comes in an eight-speed internal hub, a 24- or a 27-speed version.[14]       (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4Traveler \u2013 On October 23, 2013 TerraTrike released their new folding model named the Traveler at their annual Dealer Day expo.[13]Tour II \u2013 The Tour II is the combination of the Tour and the popular Cruiser models. It is made from chromoly steel and features linkage steering, a lower profile and heavy duty components designed around the touring rider.[15]Sportster \u2013 The Sportster model is the lightweight, high-performance model in TerraTrike’s lineup. It is made from lightweight anodized aluminium and top-of-the-line components.[16]Tandem Pro \u2013 The Tandem Pro is a two-person tandem trike. It made of chromoly steel, features direct steering, 27 speeds, a quick coupler for transporting and an optional independent pedaling system.[17]Charge \u2013 Introduced in 2023, the Charge model is an e-assist tricycle with mechanical disk brakes and an 8-speed drivetrain.[18][19]Achievements[edit]May 31, 2013 \u2013 It was announced that CEO Jack Wiswell and CFO Wayne Oom are finalists for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2013 Award in Michigan and Northwest Ohio.[20]March 26, 2013 \u2013 TerraTrike was featured on the FOX comedy show Raising Hope episode “Squeak Means Squeak”[21]December 3, 2012 \u2013 TerraTrike featured on CNN iReport[22]November 25, 2012 \u2013 Racing with ALS[23]May 11, 2012 \u2013 Bike designed on napkin turning into big hit for Kentwood company[4]May 24, 2011 \u2013 Late night host Jimmy Fallon races Queen Latifah in studio on TerraTrikes[24]June 20, 2008 \u2013 TerraTrike featured on CNN iReport[22]References[edit]^ “TerraTrike launches the Spyder and Spyder ATC: Two performance road trikes for unmatched speed and efficiency”. Outside Business Journal. 2021-10-20. Retrieved 2023-02-08.^ https:\/\/michigan.companiestowatch.org\/index.ctw?page=honorees&honoreeYear=2013[dead link]^ Rick Haglund. “Look Ma! We’re doing it on three wheels!”. Bridge Magazine. Archived from the original on 1 January 2014. Retrieved 11 July 2013.^ a b Jim Harger (11 May 2012). “Bike designed on napkin turning into big hit for Kentwood company”. mLive. mLive. Retrieved 8 July 2013.^ Kanowtiz, Stephanie (2018-10-09). “Tricycles for adults growing in popularity”. The Washington Post. Retrieved 2023-02-08.^ Aaron Ogg. “WizWheelz in the news”. Recumbent News. bikeroute.com. Retrieved 11 July 2013.^ Jose A. Hernandez. “Wizwheelz TerraTrike TT 3.6”. BentRider Online. BentRider Online. Retrieved 11 July 2013.^ “WizWheelz Introduces New Product Manager” (PDF). Recumbent Cyclist News. 087: 4. March 2005. Retrieved 11 July 2013.^ Matthew Gryczan (April 7, 2013). “A bent for success: Maker of 3-wheeled recumbent bikes rides quest for comfort”. Crain’s Detroit Business. Crain’s Detroit Business. Retrieved 11 July 2013.^ Boster, Seth (2018-11-12). “Rise of the trike in Colorado Springs: ‘That is so cool!’“. Colorado Springs Gazette. Retrieved 2023-02-08.^ Bryan Ball (January 4, 2011). “TerraTrike Debuts Folding Traveller, Rover Nuvinci Auto and Several Other 2014 Changes”. Bentrider Online. Retrieved 4 January 2011.^ “TerraTrike Rover”.^ a b Bryan Ball (October 25, 2013). “TerraTrike Debuts Folding Traveller, Rover Nuvinci Auto and Several Other 2014 Changes”. Bentrider Online. Retrieved 25 October 2013.^ “TerraTrike Rambler”.^ “TerraTrike Tour”.^ “TerraTrike Tour”.^ “TerraTrike Tour”.^ “Terra Trike offers affordable e-trike, the Charge”. Bicycle Retailer and Industry News. 2023-01-18. Retrieved 2023-02-08.^ Toll, Micah (2022-12-22). “TerraTrike Charge launched as one of the most affordable reverse electric trikes yet”. Electrek. Retrieved 2023-02-08.^ “EY Entrepreneur of the Year Program – Michigan and NW Ohio – EY – United States”. Archived from the original on 2016-08-26. Retrieved 2013-07-10.^ “Raising Hope on FOX – Watch the “How I Met Your Mullet” Episode”. www.fox.com. Archived from the original on 2014-04-07. ^ a b “CNN – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos”.^ Leslie Linthicum. “Racing with ALS”. ABQ Journal. ABQ Journal. Retrieved 8 July 2013.^ “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon – NBC.com”. Latenightwithjimmyfallon.com. Retrieved 2022-05-02.External links[edit]       (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/wiki24\/#breadcrumbitem","name":"Enzyklop\u00e4die"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/wiki24\/terratrike-wikipedia\/#breadcrumbitem","name":"TerraTrike – Wikipedia"}}]}]