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KETTWIESEL CUSTOM

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Three zippy wheels – you choose the rest. For example: add a differential for solid traction on paths with loose surfaces, a suspension fork for more comfort on cobblestones, hydraulic brakes for added safety with heavy loads, or an e-motor …

Technical data and features

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Total length:	63-81(160 - 205 cm)
Total width:	34 (86 cm)
Total height:	31 (80 cm), with seat folded down: 21 (53 cm)
Turning circle:	left 10'10(3.30 m), right 11'6 (3.50 m) at mean length Adjustment
Seat height:	18 (46 cm)
Bottom bracket height:	18½(47 cm)
Pack size:	63- 81x 21x 34 (160- 205 x 53 x 86 cm)
Wheelbase:	46- 64 (116-162 cm)
Frame/Fork:	7046/7005 aluminum
Front boom:	6061-T6 aluminum
Brakes:	rear: Tektro Auriga Twin hydraulic disc brakes, front: Avid BB7 mechanical disc brakes with parking brake mechanism, Single-hand Controls left
Wheels:	20 rear, Hubs: Hase Bikes Quickstick, Rims: double wall with eyelets, Spokes: DT Swiss, Tires: Schwalbe Marathon 47 x 406
Crankset:	Truvativ Iso Flow 170 mm 32 tooth
Gears:	8-speed internal gear hub Shimano
Lighting system:	hub dynamo SON 20 R with disc brake mount, Taillight: Philips LED BikeLight SafeRide, standlight, Headlight: Philips SafeRide 40 lux, standlight
Additional equipment:	Differential, Armrest, Special Pedals with Calf Support
Weight:	51.8 lbs (23.5 kg)
Special color:	RAL 5021 water blue / powdercoated, other colors available upon request.

Accessories

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Armrest: Take a load off
If your arm needs a little support for steadiness, this comfortable armrest ensures a relaxed arm position.
Safety Belts: Safe seating
Shoulder harnesses and lap belts gently secure riders with motor disorders to the recumbent seat. The harness is also an excellent safety option for children in the front row.
LED Turn Signal System: Show the way
Even more passive safety - and not only for people with handicaps. The batterypowered Turn Signal System is operated intuitively with the simple touch of a button. And with its inconspicuous looks, it blends right in with the design of your trike.
Differential: Power for two
It's the invention that made the car possible: the differential. And on the KETTWIESEL, it's the final ingredient for ultimate riding fun, especially on loose gravel or sand. Specially designed by Marec Hase, the Differential transfers the pedal power to both rear wheels. It shows its true colors on rough terrain or muddy slopes, where others skid out.
Single-hand Controls: Join forces
A single grip with all control elements! Using a special adapter, two brake levers can be mounted on one side. This allows the rider to shift gears and control both brake levers using a single Hand.
One-sided Leg Support: Comfort
A solution for people with paralysis on one side of the body or a disability. The healthy leg pedals while the other is safely strapped into a comfortable support. Infinitely adjustable. Mounts behind the bottom bracket.
Luggage Bag: A miracle of space
The insatiable 42-liter KLIMAX Luggage Bag from Ortlieb in black or white. For XL tours or the week's groceries. Hangs securely from the seatback. The low center of gravity makes your KLIMAX even more solid in the curves (with licenseplate Holder).
Holder for Walking Sticks: Always with you
Just place the walking sticks or cane in the holder, secure them with the clamp, and hit the road. Multifunctional. Fits tubes 5/8"-21/3" (15-60 mm) in Diameter.
Foldable Fairing: What rain?
The Fairing developed by Marec Hase's team: in rain, it can be taken out of the bag and mounted in seconds. For getting in and out of the seat, it opens as easily as a gull-wing door. For winter and downpours, just snap on the optional Poncho.
Poncho: Staying totally dry
Zip up for consummate coziness. With the Rain Poncho, everything from your neck down will remain absolutely dry, even in a downpour. Just snap it onto the Fairing and climb in. Adjust using the magnetic zipper - finito.
Safety Belts: Safe seating
Shoulder harnesses and lap belts gently secure riders with motor disorders to the recumbent seat. The harness is also an excellent safety option for children in the front row.
Headrest: Stable backing
Craving a little extra support? The flexible Headrest makes triking even more enjoyable. Lean back during pit stops and soak in some rays.
Crank Shortener: Perfect fit
For people with legs of different lengths or restrictions in leg mobility ? but also for kids. The pedals can be slid individually along the crank for separate adjustment, optimizing rehabilitation training or allowing the crank length to grow with your child.
Lowrider: Low and be held
Even more space for your luggage and supplies on tour: our Lowrider shifts more weight onto the front wheel without affecting the handling. Major advantage over standard luggage racks: lots of space between the pedals and Panniers!
Open Aheadset Cap
Makes it possible to attachany commercially available bicycle stemto the front fork.
Pedals with Toe Clips and Straps: Firm footing
As an alternative to cleat systems: these pedals hold the front portion of the foot with a brace, guaranteeing the correct foot position, while the elastic strap around the heel prevents slipping. Children's version also available.
Pedals with Toe Clips and Straps: Firm footing
As an alternative to cleat systems: these pedals hold the front portion of the foot with a brace, guaranteeing the correct foot position, while the elastic strap around the heel prevents slipping. Children's version also available.
Pendulum Pedal: In the swing
These pedals can help people with severely limited mobility slowly regain their flexibility and strength. The trick: pedaling is pos sible with very little bend to the legs. The pedals can be adjust ed to allow for more movement as leg strength returns, creating a beneficial training effect.
Rearview Mirror: Eyes forward?
An extra portion of safety: vibration-free, infinitely and easily adjustable. Can also be mounted on the right upper edge of the Foldable Fairing. Goodbye blind spot!
Side Pouch: Packs a bunch
The Side Pouch safely stores small, every day objects within arm's reach: with plenty of space for your keys, driver's license, business cards, and cell phone. Fastens effortlessly to the fender - ideal for short trips without the Luggage Bag. Standard with 2K and 5K.
Spoke Guards: Safety can be stylish
Many of us know them from wheelchairs: Spoke Guards keep fingers out of the wheels. But they also look sporty, weigh practically nothing, and are rattlefree - a very important consideration.
Special Pedals with Calf Support: Braced to race
In addition to the secure positioning of the foot on the Special Pedal, the calf brace provides stability for the lower leg and the angle of the ankle. Also available in a children's version.
Special Children's Pedals: Your child's sole mates
The feet of children with motor disorders can be strapped securely into these pedals, stabilizing them in an anatomically correct position. Sophisticated, but nevertheless easy to use.
Special Pedals with Calf Support: Braced to race
In addition to the secure positioning of the foot on the Special Pedal, the calf brace provides stability for the lower leg and the angle of the ankle. Also available in a children's version.
Special Pedals: Your sole mates
The feet of people with motor disorders can be strapped securely into these pedals, stabilizing them in an anatomically correct position. Sophisticated, but nevertheless easy to use.
Fixed Gear Hub: More movement
The trike becomes a fixie with a single gear. With the Fixed Gear Hub, the pedals of the KETTWIESEL or TRETS remain in motion as long as the trike is moving. Especially sensible for physical therapy patients and people with limited mobility (with friction clutch).
Fairing Bag: Rain insurance
You're on tour, and the rain clouds roll in: with the super-slim Fairing Bag, rain protection is always on hand. The bag has a special pocket for your keys and wallet, and it even offers enough additional space to store a jacket for those cooler Hours?
Tow Bar: Follow me!
Lame name, fine piece of equipment: with the Tow Bar, even standard bikes can be used as towing vehicles for the KETTWIESEL - with a safety bonus: the integrated overrun brake works automatically. When the towing bike brakes, the KETTWIESEL brakes.
Universal Mounting Bracket: Clever clamp
Information is everything, especially with the miles flying by under your seat. If you are fond of facts and figures: the bracket can be used for mounting any type of bike computer or GPS unit. Or? Fits 5/8"-21/3" (15-60 mm) tubes.
Universal Coupling: Get hitched!
This multifunctional coupling will hitch as easily to your cargo trailer as to the TRETS or a child trailer. And a true tandem can be created by attaching the fork of a second KETTWIESEL. Also Weber and BOB Yak systems: just hitch and go!
Seatback Extension: Comfort plus
The HASE BIKES Seatback Extension can be used for extending either the seat or the seatback by 2?" (7 cm). More space - more comfort!

Options

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Rigid Fork 16"
Rigid Fork 16"
steel, lowers the bottom bracket by approx. 2?" (6 cm), ideal f. lowered front boom
Rigid Fork 20"
Rigid Fork 20"
aluminum
Spinner Grind 1 Suspension Fork
Suspension Fork I: What pothole?
Be it cobblestones or potholes: The Spinner Grind Suspension Fork irons out the bumps - meaning even more comfort, especially for the partner in the front seat. But beware: the extra comfort makes it even harder to call it a day.
9-speed Derailleur System with bar-end shifter
Bar End Shifters: Cool clicks
A fingertip, and you're in gear: for all derailleur systems, we offer Shimano Bar End Shifters instead of twist shifters. The ultimate in smooth shifting.
Sora 27-speed Derailleur System with twist shifters
More choice: 27-speed gearing
Sporty trikers and tourers know what a huge difference fine-tuned gears can make. The derailleur option comes with a whopping 27 gears, covering everything from the steepest slopes to full speed ahead. A little click is all it takes.
Sora 27-speed Derailleur with Dura Ace bar-end shifters
More choice:
27-speed gearing Sporty trikers and tourers know what a huge difference fine-tuned gears can make. The derailleur option comes with a whopping 27 gears, covering everything from the steepest slopes to full speed ahead. A little click is all it takes.
Nexus 8-speed Gear Hub with twist shifter Gear Hub
Transmission talent
Eight speeds in one high-tech shell. The Premium version of the Shimano Nexus is the perfect transmission for our commuter trike: can be shifted when stopped, smooth running, dirt resistant, and maintenance free. Easy-to-use twist Shifter.
Nexus 8-speed Automatic Gear Hub
Nexus 8-speed Automatic Gear Hub
Changing gears automatically or at the push of a button. incl. hub dynamo.
14-speed Rohloff Gear Hub
Rohloff Hub: 14 gears in a high-tech shell
A hub with great qualities: changing gears with a twist of the wrist, exceptional shifting comfort, extremely low maintenance, and unbeatable durability. Rohloff packs it all into a special HASE BIKES housing.
Speed Drive 2-speed Planetary-geared Crankset, overdrive of 1:1.65
Speed Drive: More is more
Double your gears with the press of a button: the Schlumpf Speed Drive has earned cult status among bike-tech freaks. Acti vated with a simple click of your heel, the Speed Drive turns an eight or nine speed gear system into a fully tour-ready 16 or 18 speed transmission.
Mountain Drive 2-speed Planetary-geared Crankset
Mountain Drive 2-speed Planetary-geared Crankset
underdrive of 2.5:1
Fixed Gear Hub
1-speed, rider must pedal while wheels are moving (with friction clutch)Fixed Gear Hub:
More movement The trike becomes a fixie with a single gear. With the Fixed Gear Hub, the pedals of the KETTWIESEL or TRETS remain in motion as long as the trike is moving. Especially sensible for physical therapy patients and people with limited mobility (with friction clutch).
Standard Crankset
Standard Crankset
170 mm, 52 T
Crankset, triple
Crankset, triple
170 mm, 50, 39,30 T
Crankset with 115, 140, or 155 mm cranks (for all gear systems except Schlumpf
Crank Lengths: The right arms for your legs
Crank length should always be appropriate to the rider's leg length. A standard crank fits most riders. For kids or shorter adults, however, cranks from 115 to 170 millimeters in length are available as custom options.
Crankset Cut to Customer's Specifications 38 tooth, black, max.170 mm, cut surface uncoated
Crank Lengths: The right arms for your legs
Crank length should always be appropriate to the rider's leg length. A standard crank fits most riders. For kids or shorter adults, however, cranks from 115 to 170 millimeters in length are available as custom options.
Single-wheel Drive
Single-wheel Drive
right rear wheel is driven
Differential both rear wheels are driven
Differential: Power for two
It's the invention that made the car possible: the differential. And on the KETTWIESEL, it's the final ingredient for ultimate riding fun, especially on loose gravel or sand. Specially designed by Marec Hase for the KETTWIESEL, the Differential transfers the pedal power to both rear wheels. It shows its true colors on rough terrain or muddy slopes, where others skid out.
Schwalbe Big Apple Tires
XXL Rear Wheels: Phat and fun
The 60 mm-wide Schwalbe Big Apple tires offer even more comfort for the KETTWIESEL pilot. The extra width means a resilient cushion of air and additional safety on all surfaces. And they give the KETTWIESEL a stylish, sporty look.
Puncture-resistant Schwalbe Marathon Plus
Puncture-resistant tires: Tough treads
For everyday use in Glass-Shard City or tours over sticks and stones: the Schwalbe Marathon Plus withstands the worst road conditions. An additional layer beneath the tread ensures that they'll roll on ? and on and on.
Protanium Motor front wheel hub motor
E-motor: Front wheel drive
Just switch it on and keep riding: the ultra-silent electric motor is suitable for everyday use or spontaneous assistance on steep hills and longer stretches. No permit required (in Germany) and no complicated controls. Because it's in the front wheel, all gear-system options remain. The lithium-ion battery (24 V and 9 Ah) is easy to remove for charging (approx. 4½ hours, up to 700 charge cycles) - but lockable for theft protection. The motor pushes with 180watts - making it worth its weight of 15 lbs (7 kg) in gold.
Avid Elixir 3 Hydraulic Disc Brakes (Tektro Auriga for manual drive)
Avid Elixir 3 brakes: Light touch, full power
These hydraulic disc brakes are the ultimate marriage of fun and safety. Avid's TaperBore system guarantees super crisp engagement and strong braking performance - less maintenance than any cable-actuated brake!
Hydraulic Brakes Coupling
Brake Coupling: 2 in 1
For people with reduced mobility in one hand. The coupling con nects the two disc brakes with a single brake lever. Precision hydraulics and the ergonomic design of the lever guarantee full braking power and excellent modulation, Singlehandedly.
Coaster Brake (with this option, the trike cannot be pushed backwards)
Coaster Brake: Legwork
When the legs are more mobile than the hands, the coaster brake ensures full braking power - with high tech: pedaling backwards transfers the leg power to a hydraulic disc brake.
Standard Seat
Standard Seat
seat width 17" (44 cm), seatback height 19" (48 cm)
XXL Seat, 2?" (70 mm) wider
XXL Seat: More space, more comfort
Our extra-wide seat option offers 2? additional inches (7 cm) of comfort. Because trikers come in all shapes and Sizes.
Standard Handlebar
Standard Handlebar
Height 10?"(26 cm) from bend to tip
XXL Handlebar
XXL Handlebar
4" (10 cm) higher
Fender front and rear
Fender front and rear
SKS, 53mm
Extra-long Fenders
Extra-long Fenders
front and rear, specially designed for Kettwieseltandem-use
Lighting System B & M
Lighting System B & M
Dymotec 6 bottle dynamo, B & M Toplight Flat Plus, etc.
Lighting System SON 20 R hub dynamo
SON: Amps to go
The light and smooth-rolling SON 20 R hub dynamo is the most reliable electricity source for bikes and trikes. Constant power supply in any weather, maintenance-free, and durable. The best ecopower for outdoors.