No other item gets as much attention as the aerodynamic rear Fairing from TerraCycle. For most of us who ride in traffic it becomes a necessity to do everything we can to be seen by motorists. Since almost all recumbents sit lower to the ground than diamond frame bikes anything we can do to alert others to our presence is valuable.

The original reason for creating this product was to duplicate the aerodynamic efficiency of hard tail fairings long used by recumbent racers all over the world. TerraCycle has created a highly visible and portable version of these rear Fairings that allows you to be more visible during the day and night while riding faster or with less effort at the same speed.

On tests with a variety of bikes, speed increases between 2 and 6 km/h were not uncommon. You can generally expect a 5 to 7 percent increase in speed. For riders hoping to get the most aerodynamic benefit out of their bikes, this is not insignificant. For long distance touring, this adds up to more miles every day or easier miles on the road, not to mention the huge margin of safety you afford yourself while sharing the road with vehicles. Some recumbents and their riders will notice larger gains, others less, but everyone will see a benefit.

The rear soft Fairing kits consist of a multi-adjustable alloy frame that is easily attached to the bike with cleverly designed brackets that allow the frame to be removed or attached- in less than a minute. A stretchy Lycra cover fits over your seat and then back over the frame. A tailight fitting (included) allows you attach a rear tailight outside the cover as well as an internal light for illuminating the Lycra cover.

The Lycra covers come in a variety of colors. For commuters and riders that really want to be seen we recommend the neon orange or neon yellow. Both are highly visible during the day, and when illuminated from inside with the internal light option, will make your bike stand out dramatically for night time riding. All Lycra covers come with a section of reflective black Lycra for additional night time visibility.

There is now a version of the soft rear Fairing specifically for Trikes. Although it is optimized for Catrike, Greenspeed, WizWheelz, and ICE  trikes, the adjustability of the frame allows it to fit other similarly configured trikes with mesh seats. A rear Fairing is one of the best safety and performance upgrades you can make to your bike.