The Kettwiesel Cross Steps: the delta recumbent trike for up and down and whoopee!

This is the KETTWIESEL CROSS recumbent trike: also known as the mountain trike, the all-terrain delta, or the daredevil of the HASE BIKES family. The yellow bullet with the knobby treads sails serenely over roots and rocks, carves up the tightest corners, and keeps the squirrels watching safely from the trees. Be it off-road thrills in the forest or insane challenges at the bike park, one thing is clear: the fun-seeking CROSS recumbent trike has a nose for the road less traveled!

Downhill
Bombing downhill, leaning into corners, testing your limits: this is the off-roader’s raison d'être. The CROSS has an extremely sporty chassis and keeps its cool on the gnarliest stretches – thanks to the independent wheel suspension with sway bar and special air shocks. And to keep the CROSS from bottoming out on rough terrain, we’ve even developed our own HASE BIKES linear derailleur with plenty of ground clearance.
 
Uphill
Surrender to that steep, pebbly slope? Not this recumbent trike! Every CROSS comes with a differential, which transmits power to both rear wheels. And the tires almost never lose traction, because – with a delta – the rider’s weight is over the rear axle. This helps you rocket up the ascents. And if your legs give out, there’s always the motor…
 
Chill
Relaxing in the recumbent seat isn’t exactly an off-road discipline, but that doesn’t make it any less cool. And it’s one of the ways you can explain the magic of recumbent triking to diehard “uprighters.” Also mention that the CROSS can turn on a dime, pull a second trike as a tandem, and park upright. It can even be equipped with special pedals for riders with disabilities!

CROSS Features
Bottoming on jump landings? Ouch. This is why we developed our special linear derailleur, which has more ground clearance than standard derailleur cages. The 11-speed system made from CNC-machined aluminum is sophisticated, but not finicky. It’s also very forgiving of shifting mistakes.
 
Riders who can’t or would rather not rely on pure muscle power can switch on the Shimano Steps mid-motor any time they need support. The smooth and quiet system is seamlessly integrated into the bottom bracket… and turns ascents into straightaways.
 
You can ride the CROSS to the bike park, but if asphalt is just too boring, the station wagon will get you there, too. Thanks to the ingenious folding frame, three quick steps is all it takes to transform the trike into a compact unit measuring a maximum of 38 inches (96 cm).

CROSS STEPS specs: ​

Frame: AL
Weight: 66 lb (30 kg)
Max. load: 309 lb (140 kg)
Susp. fork: Spinner Grind 1
HASE BIKES folding joint
Folded size: 37."✕ 35ó"✕19." (96 ✕ 90 ✕ 49 cm)
Suspension: HASE BIKES EVO independent wheel suspension with sway bar and air shocks
Brakes: Tektro Auriga Tune hydraulic disc brakes with parking-brake mechanism
Wheels: 20"
Gears: HASE BIKES Linear 11- speed, 11–42 T
Crankset: Shimano Steps 170 mm 38 T
Drive system: HASE BIKES Differential
Motor: Shimano Steps max. 15 mph (25 km/h), Battery: lithium-ion battery, 504Wh, 36 V, approx.50 miles (80 km) range
​Color: RAL 1018 matte Zinc Yellow / powder-coated

Learn more about the Kettwiesel Cross