Tri-Sled Gizmo Compact Sports Trike

Gizmo stands out from the pack!

Possibly the most people-friendly bicycle on the planet, the Gizmo recumbent is our most popular trike because it addresses nearly all of the limitations found in competing products. Suitable for touring, commuting, day riding and racing, Gizmo has been developed with simplicity and flexibility in mind.

The Gizmo model features:

  • Unbelievable handling – Next generation steering geometry and refined layout makes the Gizmo arguably the best handling trike in the world.
  • Reverse mainframe – The major structural components are placed where they are needed the most. This configuration results in less than half the normal lateral flex, one of the most common problems with recumbent trikes.
  • Carbon-fibre seat – Gizmo features an exclusive Tri-Sled designed seat with built-in shock-reducing flex and the world’s first functional recumbent headrest. Guaranteed not to “rattle your eyeballs”!
  • High-tech open-cell foam seat pad – Our bacteria resistant seat pad restricts water logging. No more “ recumbent sweaty back”!
  • Compact size – Gizmo is small enough to be wheeled through doorways and public transport tollgates. It can easily be stored in small apartments with minimum fuss, and dismantled down to suitcase size for travel (check out our custom-made Gizmo bag).
















Gizmo specifications

  • Track width: 650mm (26in)
  • Wheel base: 1000mm (39in)
  • Turning diameter: 4.5m outside to outside (15ft)
  • Ground clearance: 80mm (3in)
  • Seat height: 170mm (7in)
  • Seat angle: 29 degrees
  • Overall width: 740mm (29in)
  • Overall length: 1900mm (approximate)
  • Bottom bracket height: 340mm (13in)
  • Steering: Tri-Sled "all-in-one" two hands steering and braking.
  • Frame: Aircraft spec 4130 Chromium Molybdenum Alloy; TIG welded; heat-treated; bead-blasted; powder-coated.
  • Weight: Approximately 14 kg (30 lb)

    • Gizmo I model

  • Brakes: Shimano mechanical disc brakes
  • Wheels: 20 x 1.75" with Velocity Aero-heat rims and Schwalbe Kojak or Marathon Racer tyres.
  • Shimano 105 front derailleur
  • Shimano Deore LX rear derailleur
  • Dura Ace bar end shifters
  • Cassette 11t-32t HG50
  • Shimano Tiagra triple crank set. 30t-42t-52t

    • Price: AU$ 3500

    Gizmo II model

  • Brakes: Avid cable operated disks
  • Wheels: Velocity Aero Heat rims and Schwalbe Stelvio, Kojak or Marathon Racer tyres.
  • Shimano Ultegra front derailleur
  • Shimano Ultegra rear derailleur
  • Shimano Ultegra bar end shifters
  • Cassette 11t-26t (10 speed)
  • Shimano Ultegra crank set with 32t-50t-60t chain rings (on request)

    • Price: AU$ 4350


















    New model for 2008!

    The Gizmohloff

    In response to customer demand Tri-Sled has released the 'Gizmohloff', a new Gizmo model which brings together the refined format of our flagship sports trike with the world-leading Rohloff internally-geared hub. Rather than offer the Rohloff Speedhub 500/14 as a seperate add-on to our existing Gizmo models, we decided to create a new model that maximises the strengths of both the Gizmo and the Rohloff, bringing them together into one optimilised machine.



    The Gizmohloff features:

  • Tri-Sled custom chain guard and keeper
  • Specially designed cable routing to suit the Rohloff hub
  • Rohloff drop-outs
  • Sinz ISIS crank set in any length from 135-175mm (in 5mm increases)
  • Sinz ISIS bottom bracket
  • Shimano mechanical disc brakes
  • 20 x 1.75" wheels with Velocity Aero-heat rims and Schwalbe Kojak or Marathon Racer tyres
  • Black Rohloff Speedhub 500/14
  • Shimano SPD Pedals (other pedal types available on request)

    • Price: AU$5300














    Gizmo accessories













    All Gizmo models come standard with a full chromoly Gizmo rack (compatible with tail light and reflector brackets and suited to most quick-release pannier systems), a Tri-Sled SLD flag and a water bottle holder fitted to the back of the carbon-fibre seat.

    Tri- Sled also stocks a range of accessories recommended for the Gizmo model, including Gizmo travel bags, pannier bags, mud guards, lights, pumps, locks, spare tubes, speedos, tyres and tools. Accessories can be fitted on request.

    Don’t take our word for it!

    "One very nice frame feature (of the Gizmo) is its ability to break down for shipping and transport. ...Tri-Sled offers a very nice soft-side case for the Gizmo. It leaves plenty of room for racks and panniers so that you can carry your trike and all the gear for a weekend tour in one collapsible package."
    Bryan Ball, Managing Editor, Bent Rider Online.

    Check out Bryan's review of the Gizmo I.

    "The Tri-Sled Gizmo proved to be excellent touring machines, stable and comfortable even when loaded. They acquitted themselves well on country roads, the steepest of hills, and the bike paths and traffic of Paris."
    David Cox, Gizmo tour through France

    Check out David and Heloisa's account of their journey through France on Tri- Sled Gizmos.
    Hear from more Tri-Sled customers on our Testimonals page.

    Riding a Tri-Sled Gizmo recumbent has been described as "a blast" by the fastest man in the world, Sam Whittingham, and the Managing Editor of Bent Rider Online, Bryan Ball. Bryan says our seat is "one of the best recumbent seats (he’s) ever sat on", while John Axen of Recumbent & Tandem Rider Magzine says he's "never seen a simpler modled seat that makes so much sense". Bryan also describes the Gizmo experience as an "addicting ride", while Sam says its "affordable and lots of fun".

    Check out some excerpts from their reviews.

    Take our word for it!

    Tri-Sled designer and director Ben Goodall, and partner Yolande, cycled through Vietnam in 2007 using Tri-Sled Gizmos. For more on their adventure and information on transporting a Gizmo recumbent to Asia, click here. Ben and Yolande have also transported Gizmos to Tasmania, the USA and Taiwan.