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Bikes: Catrike 700, Greenspeed GTO trike, , Linear LWB recumbent, Haluzak Horizon SWB recumbent, Balance 450 MTB, Cannondale SM800 Beast of the East
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KMX Trikes (British) started out a few years ago making an off-road, BMX type trike for older kids and has since branched out into making some suitable for road use and for adults. Most standard 20" wheel trikes weigh about 36 pounds. The KMX trikes are a bit heavier than that. Some of the parts used on their trikes are the bottom of the barrel brands like Bangle for the disc brakes and Shimano Alivo for the RD on one model. It's not surprising since the prices for some of their trikes are less than many other brands. If you buy an entry level (sub $2K) trike don't expect to get mid-level, name-brand components on them and do expect the trike to be heavier. I personally prefer a mesh seat as it absorbs some of the road shock and breathes. KMX trikes come with a hard shell seat (but so do some of the more expensive recumbents).