{"product_id":"220-performance-recumbent-bike","title":"TrikExplor 220 Performance Recumbent Bike — Full Suspension, Under-Seat Steering","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.7; color: #333; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPEC STRIP --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; margin: 10px 0 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 999px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eFull suspension, front \u0026amp; rear\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 999px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eShimano Tiagra 2×10\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 999px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eHydraulic disc brakes\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 999px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eUnder-seat steering\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 999px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e451 performance wheelset\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 999px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eFits riders 175–195 cm (5'9\"–6'5\")\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 999px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eMax load 110 kg (242 lb)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 220 is the quickest machine in our lineup — a two-wheel recumbent road bike built for riders who love road-bike speed but not road-bike posture. You sit back in a supportive fiberglass seat, push through a Shimano Tiagra 2×10 drivetrain, and full suspension at both ends smooths the road underneath you. No weight on your wrists. No pressure on your sit bones. No craning your neck to see ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo honest things before you fall in love. First, it has two wheels — you need to be able to balance a bicycle, and the under-seat steering takes a little practice. Second, it fits riders 175–195 cm tall, and that's a safety line, not a suggestion: on two wheels you put a foot down at every stop, and that only works if the frame matches your legs. If you're under 175 cm, one of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/folding-recumbent-trikes\"\u003ethree-wheel recumbents\u003c\/a\u003e will serve you much better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill here? Good. The 220 rewards the right rider like nothing else we make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- REAL PHOTO: blue on display stand --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 26px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/1644\/1225\/files\/trikexplor-220-recumbent-bike-blue-on-display-stand.jpg?v=1789112546\" alt=\"TrikExplor 220 recumbent bike in blue on a display stand, showing full suspension frame and 451 wheelset\" style=\"width: 100%; border-radius: 12px; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHO IT'S FOR \/ NOT FOR --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 36px 0 14px;\"\u003eWho the 220 is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 320px; background: #f0f7f0; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's for you if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are 175–195 cm (5'9\"–6'5\") tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou ride a road bike now and want to keep the pace but lose the hunched posture, sore wrists, and stiff neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can balance a two-wheeler and don't mind a short learning curve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour riding is mostly pavement: fitness rides, commutes, long weekend roads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 320px; background: #faf3f0; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's not for you if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are under 175 cm — the frame won't adjust that far, and we'd rather tell you now\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalancing two wheels is a concern — our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/folding-recumbent-trikes\"\u003ethree-wheel recumbents\u003c\/a\u003e remove that question entirely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want motor assist — the 220 is pedal-only and we don't make an electric version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour routes are steep mountain climbs — the road gearing is tuned for flat to rolling terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 30-SECOND SELECTOR --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 36px 0 14px;\"\u003eWhich TrikExplor is right for you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 12px 14px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou want speed on pavement, and you're comfortable on two wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eYou're on the right page — the 220, US$2,899\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 12px 14px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou want stability, or you're under 175 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/folding-recumbent-trikes\"\u003eFolding recumbent trikes\u003c\/a\u003e — three wheels, no balancing, from US$1,699\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 12px 14px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou want to carry cargo or ride off pavement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/4wd-recumbent-quads\"\u003e4WD recumbent quads\u003c\/a\u003e — four fat tires, electric drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 12px 14px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a motor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/m009fd-foldable-recumbent-trike\"\u003eM009FD \/ M-009FE electric trike\u003c\/a\u003e — pedal or electric, your choice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- FEATURES --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 38px 0 12px;\"\u003eFull suspension, at both ends\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn RST suspension fork up front and a DNM air shock at the rear take the sting out of rough pavement, expansion joints, and gravel shoulders. The rear shock is air-adjustable, so you set the firmness for your weight and the road you're on. And because the 220 ships on Schwalbe Big Apple balloon tires, you get a second layer of cushioning on top — suspension and big soft tires together iron out roads that would rattle a pure racing machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 34px 0 12px;\"\u003eUnder-seat steering: honest first impressions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour hands rest at your sides, in a natural position, with the bars below the seat. It's relaxed on long rides and it keeps your view wide open. The honest part: the first ten minutes will feel wobbly. Most riders find an empty parking lot, wobble for about ten minutes, and then it clicks — after that it feels as natural as any bike you've ridden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 34px 0 12px;\"\u003eA real road drivetrain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShimano Tiagra 4700, 2×10 speeds, with a 50\/34T compact crankset and an 11-25T cassette. Up top, there's enough gear to push hard on open road. At the bottom, roughly 27 gear-inches — fine for rollers and moderate grades. We'll say it plainly: if your everyday riding is steep mountain climbing, this gearing is not built for that, and we'd point you to our wider-range trikes instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 34px 0 12px;\"\u003eA wheelset that wants to go fast\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MEROCA 451 aero wheelset runs straight-pull spokes and 120-engagement hubs — quick to pick up when you put power down, and happy at speed. The 451 size keeps the bike compact while rolling like a bigger wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 34px 0 12px;\"\u003eHydraulic disc brakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShimano hydraulic discs with 160 mm rotors. One-finger braking, consistent in the wet, and no rim wear. On a bike this quick, good brakes aren't a luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 34px 0 12px;\"\u003eThe seat you sit in, not on\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fiberglass hardshell seat with adjustable recline and an adjustable headrest, finished with a breathable sandwich-mesh cushion. It supports your whole back, so long rides stop being something you endure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- MODULAR FAMILY --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 38px 0 12px;\"\u003eOne modular family, built in our own factory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrikExplor is built on a modular idea: one engineering platform that becomes many different recumbents. We launched the family with the machine most riders should start with — the stable three-wheel trike. Then came the four-wheel quads, for cargo and rough ground. The 220 is the newest branch: two wheels, built purely for speed and distance on pavement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent wheel counts, same DNA — and every one of them is designed, welded, and assembled in our own factory in Zhengzhou, China, then shipped directly to you. No dealers, no middlemen: you buy from the people who built it, and you can email those same people when you have a question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TRANSPORT \u0026 ASSEMBLY --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 38px 0 12px;\"\u003eGetting it home, and moving it around\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 220 does not fold — it's a full-length performance machine. But as our own photo shows, it rides happily on a standard car hitch rack, which is how most owners take it places:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; max-width: 420px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/1644\/1225\/files\/trikexplor-220-recumbent-bike-on-car-hitch-rack.jpg?v=1789112546\" alt=\"TrikExplor 220 recumbent bike mounted on the hitch rack of an SUV\" style=\"width: 100%; border-radius: 12px; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen your 220 ships, we do about 80% of the assembly at our factory. The remaining 20% is straightforward bolt-on work at home — no specialist skills required, and we're an email away if you get stuck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- VIDEOS --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 38px 0 12px;\"\u003eSee it in motion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rider in both videos is one of our own engineers — 195 cm tall and 110 kg, right at the top of the fit range and at maximum load. We ride what we build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 460px; max-width: 640px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HuhB8xwUMkc\" title=\"TrikExplor 220 recumbent bike walkaround and ride\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 14px; color: #666; margin: 8px 0 0;\"\u003eFull walkaround and riding footage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 0 1 260px; max-width: 260px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 177.78%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TvE7hdC7fks\" title=\"TrikExplor 220 short ride clip\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 14px; color: #666; margin: 8px 0 0;\"\u003eA quick taste, short format\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPEC TABLE --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 38px 0 12px;\"\u003eFull specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px; background: #f9f9f9; width: 38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003e6061-T6 aluminum main frame, steel rear fork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront suspension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003eRST suspension fork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRear suspension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003eDNM dual-chamber air shock, rebound adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003eFiberglass hardshell, adjustable recline \u0026amp; headrest, breathable cushion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheelset\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003eMEROCA 451 aero wheelset, straight-pull spokes, 120-engagement hubs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTires\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003eSchwalbe Big Apple, tan-wall, 20″ (451)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrankset\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003eProwheel 50\/34T compact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCassette\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003eShimano HG500, 11-25T, 10-speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDerailleurs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003eShimano Tiagra 4700, front \u0026amp; rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShifters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003emicroSHIFT bar-end (TT) shifters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003eKMC X10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrakes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003eShimano hydraulic disc, Avid G2 160 mm rotors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003eUnder-seat steering (USS), adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadset\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003eVP internal headset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePedals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003eAlloy platform, sealed bearings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRider height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003e175–195 cm (5'9\"–6'5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax load\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003e110 kg (242 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px; background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; padding: 10px 14px;\"\u003eRed · Blue · White · Black — all in stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- WARRANTY --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 38px 0 12px;\"\u003eWarranty, in plain words\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame: 5 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e If it cracks under normal use, we replace it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain and brakes: 2 years.\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality defects — we replace the part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWear parts are not covered:\u003c\/strong\u003e tires, tubes, chain, cassette, chainrings, brake pads, seat cushion. The good news: these are standard bicycle parts your local shop stocks, and they fit without modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 38px 0 14px;\"\u003eQuestions, answered honestly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 18px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eI've never ridden a two-wheel recumbent. How hard is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0;\"\u003eExpect about ten minutes of wobbling in a parking lot while your brain rewires its balance instincts — the steering is under the seat, so your arms don't do what they're used to doing. Then it clicks. After the first ride or two, most owners say it feels more natural than an upright bike. If you're not sure you want to learn, a three-wheel recumbent removes the question entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 18px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eI'm under 175 cm. Can you adjust one to fit me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo — and this is about safety, not sales. On a two-wheeler you support the bike with a foot at every stop, and under 175 cm the seat sits too high off the ground for that to work safely. We'd rather lose the sale than have you receive a bike that doesn't fit. Take a look at our trikes instead; they adjust over a much wider height range, and you never need to put a foot down at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 18px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan I add a motor to it later?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo. The 220 is pedal-only, and the frame isn't designed for a motor or battery — we don't offer an electric version and don't recommend converting one. If you want assist, our electric trikes are built around their motors from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 18px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eIs it good in the hills?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0;\"\u003eIt depends on your hills. The lowest gear works out to about 27 gear-inches — comfortable on flat terrain and rolling countryside. For long, steep mountain climbs, especially with a heavier rider, it's honestly not the right tool. Our trikes carry wider-range gearing for exactly that kind of riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 18px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow does it ship, and how much assembly is left?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0;\"\u003eWe ship worldwide from our factory in Zhengzhou, China. The bike arrives about 80% assembled in a protective box; the final 20% is simple bolt-on work at home. If anything is unclear, email us — we answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3e3; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 18px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCan I fly with it, or fit it in a car trunk?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo — it doesn't fold, and at full length it won't fit in a trunk or a standard airline case. It does fit a car hitch rack (see the photo above), which is how most owners travel with it. If compact storage or air travel is the priority, our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/m320-foldable-recumbent-trike\"\u003eM320 folding trike\u003c\/a\u003e was built for exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- CLOSING CTA --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 40px 0 10px; text-align: center; padding: 28px 24px; background: #f7f7f7; border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure the 220 fits you?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #555;\"\u003eEmail \u003ca href=\"mailto:trikexplor@gmail.com\"\u003etrikexplor@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e — tell us your height, your weight, and the roads you ride. We'll tell you honestly whether this is your bike, or point you to the one that is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TrikExplor","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":57346265022630,"sku":null,"price":2899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":57346265055398,"sku":null,"price":2899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":57346265088166,"sku":null,"price":2899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":57346265120934,"sku":null,"price":2899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/1644\/1225\/files\/trikexplor-220-blue-recumbent-bike-side-view-02_jpg.png?v=1789112731","url":"https:\/\/www.trikexplor.com\/products\/220-performance-recumbent-bike","provider":"TrikExplor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}