The Tiger has a stiff frame and direct, over-seat steering. The seat adjusts for angle, and can be moved along the frame to accommodate riders from 5'6" to 6'2". Three frame sizes mean there’s a Tiger for every rider. The relatively high seating position and good manoeuvrability combine to create an effective machine in traffic, and its compact size makes it easy to transport. The front wheel is further forward than on most short-wheelbase recumbents, giving a wheelbase of 42" (105cm) - about the same as a conventional upright bike. This gives good weight distribution - 40% on front wheel, 60% on rear, and helps to keep the 13.2kg (29lb) Tiger stable at high speed, eliminating any tendency to twitchy steering from an overloaded front wheel.

The Tiger’s sister model is the Pursuit, a long-wheelbase recumbent aimed at the long-distance cycle tourist. The improved aerodynamics of the longer layout give it a slight advantage over the Tiger when it comes to speed, and shorter riders also find it easier to put a foot on the ground.

Both bicycles have been designed to incorporate ‘passive’ suspension. A degree of flex is built into the rear stays, and the base of the mesh seat is strung with elastic cord.

The mid-drive transmission gives up to 48 speeds, with a gear range of 20-150". Both bikes are equipped with 20" (406) wheels, front and back. When touring, it is better to have two wheels of the same size to avoid the need to carry more than one spare tube and tyre.

Options include front fairings (made from a combination of Kevlar and carbon fibre), aerospoke composite wheels and a combined tail fairing and luggage box called the ‘solar cat’. For the ultimate ride, both Tiger and Pursuit are available in titanium, with frames weighing only 1.45kg (3.2lb). The complete Ti Pursuit weighs in at just 9.5kg (21lb).