Welcome
to Frankentrikes!
We build human-powered electric-assist
front-loading cargotrikes and rickshaws. We are in the process of
reviving this project, which was put on hold in 2010 due to the
economic downturn. We will be launching a Kickstarter campaign on
February 16th, 2016 and we need your help to get
the word out as it happens!! Our near-term goal is to raise approx.
$150K in order to complete the prototyping process. There are
some niggling challenges that will require hiring specialized
engineers, performing of computer dynamic-force modeling, along with
stress-testing. This final prototype model will be reworked
until we are satisfied that it can meet longterm safety and durability
standards. The next step from there will be to go into
small-batch manufacturing of lots of 5-10 at a time, scaling up to
larger quantities from there. Contributions to assist in the
furtherance of this process gladly accepted at the bottom of this page.
Get on the
Frankentrikes
Announce List
in order to be the first to hear when this Kickstarter campaign is
scheduled. If you are on this list, you will not get more than about 10
emails a year. If you love all things tricycle,
electric-assist and Frankentrikes, 'Like' my **new** Frankentrikes facebook page!
Recent Developments
Charging the trike with gasified walnut shells
at All Power Labs, Berkeley |
Berkeley Spark 2015 |

2014 Berkeley Spark Interview by Paul Griffin |

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Frankentrikes claims prime (albeit temporary) real estate with a new EZ-Up canopy! |
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Frankentrikes
was showcased at the Opening Night Gala at the 2015 San Francisco Green
Film Festival. The opening night film: "Bikes vs. Cars" |
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former Seattle
Mayor McGinn really digs Frankentrikes |
2015 Berkeley Bike to Work Day
Mayors of Copenhagen and Jena speak about cycling in the 21st century |
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While
this product is still evolving, we welcome your
inspiration,
input and support. We are currently interviewing for partner
investors
and/or partner developer-builders who would like to become deeply
involved in the growth of this enterprise. We
would still like to take this project to the
mass manufacturing
level for the
health and well-being of our country, people, and planet.
Contact
info:
Frankentrikes
c/o Segue Fischlin
117 E. Louisa St., #356
Seattle, WA 98102
206-250-6382 cell
segue at frankentrikes.com
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This
enterprise is still young, and growing a manufacturing operation is
very
resource- and capital-intensive. If you would like to see
this social enterprise succeed...
We
need your help!
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