DB Trikes- A FWD Tadpole recumbent Tricycle!

Hello, welcome to David Bruce Trikes webpage. This site showcases our very own unique Front Wheel Drive Recumbent Tricycle! The FWD design has some very unique features including a short compact driveline with elastomer road damping on the front wheels and removable rear frame section for transportation in small cars. We have been testing our FWD prototypes since November 2010 using the Central Florida area trails and at local biking events.

We've gained invaluable experience riding and learning the Red Trike and have made minor changes in the steering geometry and suspension damping for the Orange Trike, the second prototype. We've taken the new one to various events including the 2012 Catrike Rally and 2012 Clean Air Ride for longer test rides and feel the changes have resulted in better handling, more speed and lighter overall weight!

Latest Ride Event News: March 31 2012 was the "Clean Air Ride" hosted on the Withlachoochee Trail located in Inverness Florida. I took the new orange trike and rode 48 miles with some recumbent friends from local clubs. I have uploaded a 9 minute video taken during the ride, it's available on the Trike Video link above. The Withlachoochee Trail is the longest paved trial in Florida at approx 48 miles.

On March 3 2012 I attended the 8th Catrike Factory Tour and Rally in Winter Garden, Florida with the brand new Orange Trike. The event is very fun and Paulo has a great vision for his Catrike designs. The Rally ride is between 11 and 30 miles long on the beautiful West Orange Trail. Central Florida sports enthusiasts should be thankful that we have a number of beautiful trails and should support them.

SN001 Cosmic Orange at the 2012 Catrike Rally!

November 2011: I rode in the 2011 Horrible Hundred Bike Ride! The event was very well put on and the ride was very challenging- especially if your not quite prepared for the hills. I consider every long ride to be a test for the FWD vehicle design and on this ride I mounted the new aluminum front frame, new aluminum brake mounts and Avid BB7 brakes that will be standard on the FWD Trikes in 2012.

As we get nearer to a final design, we will post specs and component listings and possibly a kit setup where the customer can put their preferred driveline and wheelsets on. We are also planning a nice brochure to be available per request. We'll keep you posted on the progress! 2012 will be great!