Bicycles are currently the most common human-powered vehicles in widespread use today. Their simple, lightweight design remains relatively unchanged. Though motor vehicles are produced in a wide assortment of configurations, pedal vehicles include bikes, tandem bikes, trikes, and quadracycles. Some of these are deficient in respect to safety.

Clearly four wheels are required for car-like stability, hence the “Rhoades Car”, a pedal 4 wheeler produced for many years, but supple suspension and better brakes are required for off-road situations. Two person side-by-side seating, recumbent style, takes advantage of the 4 wheel layout. Independent freewheels for each rider, and a wide choice of gear ratios makes best use of the available human power. This is perhaps one of the last remaining viable forms of the human wheel configuration. Revolutionary and distinctive, this product compares very favorably to the tandem mountain bike in many respects and outperforms it in regard to safety and stability.

This amazing "vehicle" was invented by bicyclist Greg Fisher.

Among some of this early influences were Henry Ford’s first quadricycles, and the U.S. moon buggies, especially a pedal-powered concept designed by Mechanical Engineer David Gordon Wilson. In the late 1980’s, Bryan Keener Smith was pedaling around his four-wheeled, two-person ATV called the Gila Monster. This inspired Greg to create a side-by-side pedal ATV, fully suspended with super traction, exceptional brakes, and lots of ground clearance. After a few brainstorming sessions with his friend, Arjan Ala, an Iranian/Brit, they established a chassis layout and suspension which was functional and buildable.   Having the ability to go anywhere, leave little footprint, and to enjoy the ride, has been the goal. After making a few prototypes and getting a U.S. Patent in 1994 with claims of efficiency and maneuverability, a redesign on Solidworks 3-D was done by Engineer Robert Travis. That current refined iteration, built with electric power assist has been in the testing phase for approximately one year. Charging systems include off-the-grid, or by solar panel.

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