Nothing short of a revolution in electric assisted trikes is on the way before the end of 2025! We've talked about the French CIXI system in the past (most recently in our interview with their engineers at Spezi 2025) but now they are being implemented on trikes from ICE, HASE and maybe more. These trikes will have no chain, chainrings, chain tubes, idler wheels, derailleurs, cassettes, shifters or shifter cables. Let that sink in...

On this webcast we interview Pierre Francis from CIXI. He is the co-founder and CEO who is excited to explain the PERS system in detail, talk about the early recumbent trike adopters and gives us a tour of the company's headquarters in the French Alps. Pierre also shows us the Vigoz their prototype car replacement vehicle which can pedal up to 120 KPH.

Next we talk directly to the good folks at ICE Trikes to check in on their progress at creating a completely new type of e-assist for their trikes. GM Adrian Davies, Marketing Director Phil Zschiesche and Product Designer Euan Crowder join us for a close look at the CIXI PERS ICE Trike coming this year.

We also talk about HASE's two prototypes of the CIXI system as described by CEO Marec Hase. One of these even boasted two hub motors in the rear!

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:45 What’s on Today’s Show
00:01:44 Panel Introduction
00:04:15 Sponsor Introduction
00:07:25 Honza Galla with Recumbent News
00:12:15 CIXI PERS Pedal Generator System with CEO PierreFrancis
01:01:30 ICE Trikes Implements CIXI System with GM Adrian Davies plus Phil and Euan
01:28:20 HASE Bikes Experience with the CIXI System
01:34:40 AZUB’s Honza Galla talks about where they are with pedal generator systems
01:36:22 Steintrike’s Victor Horvatski shares their progress with the CIXI System
01:37:40 Trident Trike’s Tom Flohr updates us on their version of the pedal generator system
01:39:12 Viewer Submissions-John Gunterman ascends Mt. Washington on his Steintrike
01:41:10 Sponsor Thanks
01:43:42 Announcements
01:44:30 Goodbye to panel and crew

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We get a serious evaluation of the top two internal gear hubs for your trike. Mel from RecumbentPDX breaks it all down comparing the Rohloff and the new 3 X 3.

Then our German correspondent Jascha Buettler takes us to Dronten in the Netherlands for the 25th anniversary celebration of Velomobiel.nl.

Our pal Marshall Randall and wife Kelle are the new owners of Recumbent Cycle-Con. They are with us to share the exciting details of next year's event.

Finally, Larry Varney returns with a review of the e-Lightning P-38.

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:31 What’s on Today’s Show
00:02:20 Panel Introduction
00:04:10 Sponsor Introduction
00:14:00 Mel Birge from RecumbentPDX compares Internally Geared Hubs
00:53:17 Jascha Buettler covers Velomobile.nl 25th Anniversary event in Dronten, Netherlands
01:01:30 Larry Varney reviews the e-Lightning electric assisted recumbent bike
01:17:20 Marshall and Kelle Randall new owners of Recumbent Cycle-Con talk about its return in 2026
01:31:30 Sponsor Thanks
01:34:10 Announcements
01:35:55 Goodbye to panel and crew

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Trailside Trikes https://trailside.bike/ 352-419-4809
TerraTrike/Greenspeed https://wizwheelz.com/ 800-945-9910
Laidback Cycles https://laidbackcycles.com/ 916-619-1003
Connecticut Yankee Pedaller http://www.cypbikes.com/ 641-774-5557
Bicycle Man https://bicycleman.com/ 607-587-8835
AZUB https://azub.eu/
RecumbentPDX https://recumbentpdx.com/ (503) 231-1000

*Honza’s News Report Links*
--Recumbent News https://www.recumbent.news/

*Guest Links*
RecumbentPDX https://recumbentpdx.com/
Velomobile.nl http://Velomobile.nl
Lightning Bikes https://www.lightningbikes.com/
Recumbent Cycle-Con https://cycle-con.com/

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*LBR Crew Links*
-Recumbent News-online news website by Honza Galla https://www.recumbent.news/
-BentRider/Larry Varney http://www.bentrideronline.com/
-Nina Paley’s Links
-Nina’s blog https://blog.ninapaley.com/
-Nina’s bike merchandise http://www.palegraylabs.com/other-stuff-1/protective-bicycle-amulet
-Peter Stull https://bicycleman.com/
-Josef Janning https://www.facebook.com/josef.janning
-Tim Segard https://www.bentrevolution.com/
-Tray Bourgoyne Tray@netdoor.com
**The absolute best archive of early recumbent history is Recumbent Cyclist News**
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Many of the frames for our bents are manufactured in Taiwan. Around the world many recumbent brands have trusted George Chen and Performer Cycles to provide this metal or carbon fiber skeleton for their products for over 25 years. He also sells his own brand of bikes and trikes to markets globally. We sat down with George to learn more about the history and philosophy of his company, his designs and video of production from inside his factory.

We also speak to our pal Dana Lieberman owner of Bacchetta Bikes. He updates us on his new line of fully integrated e-assist two wheel bents and a brand new recumbent two wheel tandem. Dana has worked closely with George at Performer Cycles to create a completely new design for frames on motorized versions of Bacchetta's legacy bikes.

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:31 What’s on Today’s Show
00:01:30 Panel Introduction
00:03:15 Sponsor Introduction
00:06:00 Honza Galla with Recumbent News
00:11:40 Dana Lieberman with update on Bacchetta Bikes
00:51:45 George Chen Founder/CEO Performer Cycles in Taiwan
01:24:25 Sponsor Thanks
01:27:05 Announcements
01:28:15 Goodbye to panel and crew

We accidentally restarted the 2nd part of Dana’s video. You can jump from 00:20:30 to 00:25:05 to avoid 5 minutes of duplication. We apologize for this.

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TerraCycle https://t-cycle.com/ 800-371-5871 or +1-503-231-9798 (Outside N. America)
Trailside Trikes https://trailside.bike/ 352-419-4809
TerraTrike/Greenspeed https://wizwheelz.com/ 800-945-9910
Laidback Cycles https://laidbackcycles.com/ 916-619-1003
Connecticut Yankee Pedaller http://www.cypbikes.com/ 641-774-5557
Bicycle Man https://bicycleman.com/ 607-587-8835
AZUB https://azub.eu/
RecumbentPDX https://recumbentpdx.com/ (503) 231-1000

*Honza’s News Report Links*
--Recumbent News https://www.recumbent.news/

*Guest Links*
Bacchetta Bikes https://bacchettabikes.com/
Performer Cycles https://www.performercycles.com/

*LBR Review Team Links*

*LBR Crew Links*
-Recumbent News-online news website by Honza Galla https://www.recumbent.news/
-BentRider/Larry Varney http://www.bentrideronline.com/
-Doug Davis Bicycle Evolution https://www.bicycle-evolution.com/
-Nina Paley’s Links
-Nina’s blog https://blog.ninapaley.com/
-Nina’s bike merchandise http://www.palegraylabs.com/other-stuff-1/protective-bicycle-amulet
-Peter Stull https://bicycleman.com/
-Josef Janning https://www.facebook.com/josef.janning
-Tim Segard https://www.bentrevolution.com/
-Tray Bourgoyne Tray@netdoor.com
**The absolute best archive of early recumbent history is Recumbent Cyclist News**
Find years of publisher Bob Bryant’s hard work here: https://rcnpdf.com/

**Viewer Submissions or Questions**
Send to laidbackbikereport@gmail.com

Support the show