An "At a Glance" specification sheet for the Stephenson "Type 59 Cyclekart" was formally published in the April 2002 (April Fools) edition of Road & Track magazine, representing the first published of any kind figures for the class, laying out the specifications for wheelbase, track, engine type, and transmission; representing the baseline for the "Stephenson Formula" that most future karts of the class would follow.

The cyclekart specifications allow for all the cars built being similar in performance, without strictly governing the rules.

Cyclekarts are generally not for sale, as they should be an expression of the owner's individual styling interests as well as sharing the pride in building one's own unique kart.

Clubs are typically informal without regular meetings or member rosters, and organized through groups on social media, although some do maintain separate dedicated forums or websites.

Fidelity of the caricature design varies widely, and up to the builder's time, skill, and personal taste.