# Thick-Tired Adventure Trikes The Rungu is a Trike That Can Tackle Dirt Roads, Sand and Snow By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-03-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rungu References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/rungu-fat-trike/31346/) & [riderungu](http://riderungu.com/) The Rungu is an upright trike developed by California-based Standard Bearer Machines. This upright trike has two front wheels and one rear wheel for increased stability in [off-road conditions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velotric-nomad-2x). There are two models of the Rungu trike. The Juggernaut features [fat 26 x 4.7-inch tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aventon-aventure-3) and is intended for use on sand and snow. It weighs nearly 56 pounds, and is priced from $2,500. The Kilimanjaro retains a fat rear tire, but has skinnier 29 x 2.5-inch tires in the front in addition to 100 mm coil spring suspension forks. It is designed for use on the road or on hard-packed dirt, where speed and agility are more of a factor than having a wide footprint. It weights nearly 54 pounds, and is priced at $2,600. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Off-road Triking:** Developing three-wheeled bikes with two front wheels for better stability in off-road conditions. - **Adventure Biking:** Designing bikes with fat tires, suspension forks, and upright seating for extreme road conditions, dirt and sand, or even snow for better grip, balance, and maneuverability. - **Alternative Commuting:** Promoting trike or three-wheeled biking as a fun and sustainable alternative to traditional commuting. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports and Recreational Vehicles:** Manufacturing three-wheeled bikes for off-road adventures, including sand, snow, and dirt roads, as well as other related equipment and safety gear. - **Cycling and Biking Gear:** Designing and producing high-performance off-road biking gear, such as fat tires, suspension forks, and versatile seating systems. - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** Developing trike and three-wheeled bikes as eco-friendly transportation options for commuters who seek sustainable, fun, and reliable alternatives to cars and public transport. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfortable Electric Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-front-wheel-electric.md) - [Three-Wheeled Tank Track Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oruga-unitrack.md) - [Lightweight Electric Trike Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rad-power-bikes-radtrike.md) - [Daily Driver E-Tricycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herotri-m.md) - [Supportive Three-Wheeled Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xp-trike.md) - [Range-Roving Fat-Tire E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fattire-ebike.md) - [All-Terrain Fat-Tire Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cycultra.md) - [Recumbent Electric Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recumbent-electric-trike.md) - [Improved Electric Tricycle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xp-trike2.md)