Whike


Whike is a brand of recumbent tricycles with a sail, manufactured in the Netherlands.
First released on 5 June 2008, it has a sail and can reach speeds up to with wind speeds of 4–5 bft. It can be legally used on both bike lanes and streets in the Netherlands and UK. Activating the front brake releases the sail's spinlock, assuring there will be no more wind-propulsion.

Features

The Whike features a three piece aluminium mast that can be stowed away on board when not needed. It is also equipped with 18 gears. To maintain responsive stopping the trike is fitted with disk brakes on all wheels. The cycle also has a handbrake. The Whike weighs including the sail and can carry a maximum weight of including luggage. Additionally, the sail can aid visibility of the cycle.
Additional features:
It is advised to ride a Whike only with a helmet, with a load of at least, to use a smaller sail at wind speeds over 5 bft and not use any sail with wind speeds over 6 bft.

Availability

The Whike is sold directly to customers and is also available from some specialist suppliers. The Whike costs around €3500 for customers in the Netherlands with accessories available for additional cost.