Rhoades Car
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Bicycle manufacturing |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Founder | David Rhoades |
| Headquarters | Hendersonville, Tennessee , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Bill Pomakoy (President, since 2010) |
| Products | Four-wheeled bicycles (quadracycles) |
| Owner | Par Bikes, LLC (since January 2020) |
Rhoades Car, established in 1991 by David Rhoades, is headquartered in Hendersonville, Tennessee, United States. David Rhoades led the company as president until his passing in 2009. The following year, Bill Pomakoy assumed the presidency and rebranded the firm as "Rhoades Car International". On October 1, 2015, ownership transitioned when the company was acquired by Mobile Specialty Group, Inc. In January 2020, Par Bikes, LLC purchased the assets of Rhoades Car, including VierBike, a manufacturer known for its upscale four-wheel bicycle models.
The company focuses exclusively on producing four-wheeled bicycles, known as quadracycles, promoting them with the tagline “The 4-wheel bike that drives like a car!”. It is recognized as one of the leading producers of quadracycles globally.
Construction
Rhoades Car quadracycles are built using welded square steel tubing measuring 2×2 inches with a thickness of 0.0598 inches (14-gauge). They come equipped with 20×2.125-inch wheels. The product range includes both two- and four-seat configurations that feature independent pedaling systems and compound transmissions offering up to 42 gear options.
Products
The company's offerings include:
- 4W1P – single-rider quadracycle
- 4W2PCP Coupe – two-seat side-by-side model
- 4W2PLF – two-seat long-frame version featuring an expanded cargo section
- 4W4P – four-passenger quadracycle
- e-one SportPed – single-seat electric-assist model
- e-two SportPed – two-seat electric-assist quadracycle
- e-four SportPed – four-seat electric-assist version
- Go-Boy – quadracycles designed for industrial applications
- Rhoades Solaride – available in both two- and four-person configurations
- Rhoades ComfortRide – single-seat model equipped with a 20-inch wide seat