Edge introduces worlds fastest folding trike

The Wait For A True Folding Performance Trike Is Over 10-31-13
Edge Recumbents Inks Licensing Agreement With Evolve Technologies


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Randy Sadler
Edge Recumbents
randy*edgerecumbents.com
865-599-6104
Edge Recumbents of Townsend, Tennessee is poised to launch to world’s smallest, most compact, TRUE folding recumbent trike. Edge has inked a deal with Evolve Technologies to manufacture and distribute a performance trike with Evolve’s patented folding design. The trike is appropriately named e2 because it fuses Edge Recumbent Engineering with Evolve Folding Technology. This folding technology is truly a game-changer for many reasons. First, it can be folded in as quickly as six seconds. Second, no disassembly is required to fold the trike. Third, its design supports a true performance trike the delivers an exhilarating ride. Fourth, it can be wheeled along while folded. Fifth, its folded footprint is small and can even fit in a suitcase.
Evolve was developed by Alan and Eric Ball of Australia. Eric and Alan are die-hard recumbent cycling enthusiasts and engineers. Alan was the mastermind behind the Evolve Trike design. He noted “I love riding recumbent trikes and really enjoy the speed and handling that a well-built performance trike offers. Our cars aren’t that big and we routinely had to drive several cars to get a group of friends out to a ride. I thought there has to be a better way! I really wanted to develop a folding trike with no trade-offs. That was the inspiration behind our patented folding design.”
Edge Recumbents was founded by another recumbent enthusiast and engineer, Bill Gillette. Edge was reborn in 2012 when it merged with Cutting Edge wheels, Inc. Both Edge and Cutting Edge Wheels are headquartered in Townsend, Tennessee. Edge has focused on designing and manufacturing Performance Recumbent bikes that deliver both performance and comfort. Edge’s motto is “Be at Peace with Your Bike.” Edge engineering has produced the Haiku, Django and HepCat two wheel recumbent bicycles.
The rebirth of Edge Recumbents as a brand and merger with Cutting Edge Wheels have given Edge the financial backing to complete engineering design and manufacture for all products in its line-up. And, Edge’s increased capabilities made it possible to form a winning partnership with Evolve to make the launch of the e2 folding recumbent trike possible. Edge’s Chief Operating Officer, Randy Sadler stated, “We have been thoroughly pleased with the win-win partnership we have had with Evolve Technologies. This remarkable design was unveiled at the 2011 Recumbent Cycle-Con Show and we will unveil production prototypes at Cycle-Con 2013! We are extremely pleased with our progress. We have completed all engineering drawings and specs. And, we have also built all production tooling.” Edge is planning for its first production run of the e2 to commence immediately following the Recumbent Cycle-Con Show with shipments to dealers in time for the Spring 2014 season.