Berserker Cycle Design would like to thank the Cal Poly, Orfalea College of Business and the Fall 2008 Marketing Team for its great marketing ideas, and its contribution to helping bring the Berserkertm Tricycle to market. We have implemented many of the ideas already, and look forward to leveraging more of their work as we grow our business. The team was comprised of:
Title: Pricing Release
Description: Berserker Base Package and options released
Date: 2008-11-26
MSRP: $5185
Standard Colors:
Optional Colors: ($150 Credit to Premium/Custom Colors Given to those that reserve now)
(+$150) Yellow
(+$150) White
(+$150) Purple
(+$150) Orange
(+$150) Two Tone - Control and Swing Arms are one color, Frame is a 2nd Color
(+$Quote) Custom Colors/Finishes
Optional Accessories:
(+$289) Rack System, With Heavy Duty Formed 12GA Platform, Powder Coated to match Trike
(+$185) Fully Adjustable Head Rest with Integrated Pad, Powder Coated to match Trike
Other Options Available Pre-installed at the Factory:
(+$112) Drivetrain Upgrade: Shimano Dura-Ace Barend Shifters, Shimano Deore Rear & Front Derailers, Rear Cassette Gearing (34/30/26/23/20/17/15/13/11)
(+$1195) Bionx P-250 Kit, 250W Motor, 24V - 8Ah NiMH battery (4.1kg) with controller & throttle
(+$1395) Bionx PL-250 Kit, 250W Motor, 25.9V - 9.6Ah Li-Mn battery (2.8kg) with contoller & throttle
(+$1695) Bionx PL-350 Kit, 350W Motor, 37V - 9.6Ah Li-Mn Battery (3.1kg) with controller & throttle
For additional information on Bionx electric assist Options visit: www.bionx.ca
Title: Berserker Update
Description: Sneak Peek of Berserker Released
Date: 2008-10-31
Source: 2008.10.14 Fall 2008 Cal Poly Alumni E-NeCal Poly E-Newsletter Fall 2008
The Berserker Story. Many of you who have visited campus recently know Adam Stephens, who got an MS degree in the program a year ago……Adam has always been interested in off-road cycling. He developed a passion for designing and fabricating an off-road trike that enables people with minor disabilities to have a somewhat more stable platform to attack mountain trails. During 2006-2007 Adam developed the design, fabricated the trike, field-tested it, and tweaked the design. During the 2007-2008 academic year there were further design modifications, and considerable media attention…..
Source: 2008.07.01 Summer 2008 Cal Poly Magazine - Hot Shot
Adam Stephens’ outlook on a favorite pastime changed one day along the slopes of California’s Mt. Diablo. That’s when the Cal Poly industrial technology professor accidentally plunged his mountain bike off a l2-foot vertical drop, shearing offhis bike’s front fork and pulverizing the rear - leaving him splayed on the ground, writhing in pain. Stephens was afraid he would never ride a mountain bike again, at least not in comfort, due to a slipped spinal disk…..Two years ago, Stephens began developing a trike designed specifically for back pain sufferers: “The Berserkeri’ a recumbent, off-road tricycle that minimizes prostate and back pain, as well as palm and foot numbness. “The trike makes you feel like you’re almost floating above the terraini’ Stephens says. Suspension systems on each wheel absorb shock and prevent body pain, while larger-than-average wheels allow the trike to roll over big objects….
Original Content taken down by request of Berserker Cycle Design.
Source: 2008.02.14 Orfalea Business College & Alumni Magazine - Spring 2008
A Cal Poly Industrial Technology Instructor and graduate students of the Orfalea College of Business began testing the riding comfort of a newly developed off-road tricycle around campus…..The “Berserker” Trike sports two front wheels an one rear, all with their own shock absorbers. It also has larger wheels than most traditional tricycles and the handle bars are positioned under the seat.
Source: 2008.02.13 Cal Poly News
SAN LUIS OBISPO – A Cal Poly Industrial Technology instructor and graduate students of the Orfalea College of Business are set to begin testing the riding comfort of a newly developed off-road tricycle, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 15 and 16. Cal Poly Industrial Technology (IT) instructor Adam Stephens designed a new long-travel, full suspension off-road tricycle as part of his graduate work while at Cal Poly. Stephens fabricated the trike to absorb shock, rather than the rider. For the frame he used an aircraft-grade aluminum alloy to keep the trike light, provide rigidity in an off-road environment and allow it to track well….“The idea was to design a vehicle that would allow people with back
problems the ability to navigate off-road terrain in comfort.” The 26 year-old instructor suffers from chronic back pain due to a compressed disc – he missed a landing after jumping off a sand cliff on a
bicycle….The ‘Berserker’ sports two front wheels and one rear, all with their own shock absorber. It also uses larger front wheels than most traditional tricycles. The handle bars are positioned under the seat and the rider pedals with their feet in a reclined position.
We are now offering customers the ability to purchase custom bicycle and tricycle components. We have in-house fabrication and machining capability that allows us to produce single parts or small runs of custom made parts to your needs. You can leverage our knowledge and manufacturing expertise to make that custom component you need but can’t find anywhere else. Contact Us for more info.
Berserker’s suspension tricycle is capable of withstanding off-road abuse with its independent three wheel suspension and welded chrome-moly frame. The recumbent tricycle incorporates under seat steering with linkages to the wheels for added comfort and to minimize any impacts to the riders hands and arms during aggressive all terrain cycling. The Berserker is the ultimate local transportation solution, great for commuting to work, or running local errands. Our Heavy Duty rack allows you to easily attach grocery carrying Pannier bags, and your briefcase. Find out what everyone is talking about Here:
We offer Bionx electric assist packages integrated at the factory for those looking for the optimal commuting comfort solution or those that just want a little help up those big hills. Our recumbent suspension tricycle is hand built in the United States, from premium components to give you a long lasting cycling enjoyment. If you don’t see the exact configuration or options you want, contact us and we will be happy to customize a specialized tricycle just for your needs.
