Worksman Cycles PAV3 Stretch Electric Trike Review - 2.2k
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- The Worksman Cycles PAV3 Stretch Electric Trike is a heavy duty electric tricycle capable of carrying up to 550 lbs including the rider and cargo, large metal basket in the rear for transporting gear and the charger. Durable 500 watt motor paired with a 48 volt battery pack encased in Aluminum for added protection, this electric trike operates smoothly and quietly, it offers reverse mode too. Programmable top speed (up to 20 mph), large easy to read display panel and simple button pad for changing power level, offers cadence sensing pedal assist and twist throttle operation. A bit more expensive at $2,198 plus $350 shipping but it arrives fully assembled, weak front brake but the coaster brake is solid, heavier build at ~128 lbs but the battery is removable.
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I have been wanting one of these for 10 years. I will have it.
Nice trike at reasonble price. Lower seat than typical trike means it will be more stable in turns making it less inclinded to tip over. Much more visible than typical recumbent trike on roads. Looks a winner.
I wish I had seen this before I purchased my Liberty Trike. I much prefer this. I'm 74 and would much prefer sitting in a seat like this rather than sitting higher tettering on a bicycle seat. This is also much cheaper than getting a recumbent trike. Liberty should also sell a trike like this.
I have the non stretch older version. The bike is tough, but there are SEVERAL problems with the bike. They do not paint the back axel so it rusts. All the chrome is REALLY cheap and rusts within the first year. While the bike does support 550 pounds the seat back just does not feel like it will. Luckily there are threaded holes in the back of the seat. I put aluminum flat bar as braces from the seat back into the basket and attacked to the basket frame. I did not have to drill any holes in the bike. I have had it for about 5 years now. The sprocket broke off the Shamon 3 speed shifter after about 2 years. I had a muffler shop weld it back on for $10. The shifter cable is splitting at the shifter control now and starting to stick. Also the breaks are not the best. They likely will not stop a 550 pound person going down a moderate hill. The front breaks especially are very weak. The back breaks are much stronger, but when going down that hill be careful because one wheel in the back free spins so the break is only on one side. The bike will jerk to the side if you hit the break hard. At 20mph that was one heck of a scary ride.
Also the nuts holding the back wheels on have to be crazy tight or the bearing will make a horrible squeaking/grinding noise as the axel is not perfectly tight inside the bearing. I thought the bearing itself had failed and got another to find the same problem. After greasing it and doing everything I could think of I tightened the snot out of it and fixed it. If you are even close to 6 foot and overweight... get the stretch. They say the non stretch will fit me, but the seat is centered over the back axel too much and I hit a 2 inch bump on a sidewalk while in first and pedaling hard to slowly go over it. Well it flipped the bike over backwards. Luckily I caught my little dog that was in a front basket and did not hit my head on the cement. The chain comes off easy if it gets loose and it is a PAIN to tighten do to the jack shaft. It is also a pain to adjust the shifter.
The tires are nice. The tread still looks new, but it is pretty hard to find a tube for it. Sadly I got a hole in my back time. I had ordered a spare a could of years ago, but I figured I would just patch it... which I did. The problem is I found there was ALREADY a patch on the tire. They patched it at the factory as I ordered the bike directly from Worksman (which took something like 8 months when it was supposed to be 4-6).
I do not have straps on mine, but I love the seat. It is like a regular seat. When you stop to say watch a parade or something you just sit on you comfy seat. Since it is the normal height of a chair it is VERY easy to get up out of it. The hardest problem is stepping over the center frame. Being fat and old with a bad back... means I really need something to hold onto next to the bike like a bike rack to help me get out of it.
If you mount a normal bike light it has to sit on the handlebar and shine through the front of the bike leaving lots of shadows. I put a large basket on the front so it is almost useless. I actually mount a flashlight on each side of the basket. Those strap on rechargeable lights do not hold on the basket in back and that is really the only place they can mount to. I also got a battery powered strip of color chasing LED lights that were rubber incased and run those across the back and up the flag pole (that has a marine size American flag on it). With 2 2500 lumens lights on the front and the LED lights cycling through chasing colors, not only can I see well at night, but everybody can see me.
The biggest problem with the odd handlebars is you CAN NOT LET GO. They will instantly flop all the way to one side. The turning radius sucks too. Also if you hit the stops that limit how far the handlebars can turn to each side you will likely knock the adjustment off center really easy. That long handlebar gives you a lot of leverage against the small nut holding it down.
The bike is also heavy. I used to go MUCH faster on my old upright 2 wheel bike. Between that, the gearing, and the fat tires... it is just not make for speed.
With my weight in the bake the front tire would likely spin a lot on an electric one. I would also want a large front sprocket if I had electric otherwise you can not pedal assist past about 10 mph. They are geared more for low speed too much.
I just ordered one thanks to your review. Curious, how would you secure and lock one of these up?
💜 I would love to see the basket on the back be a water proof box . I love this trike totally.
My e-trike is solarized and pulls a solarized trailer. 3-100watt flex panels on the trike,3-100 watt flex panels on the trailer. I have never wall charged it.
i'm seniors with disabiliy i'm thinking that this will help me to improve my health to mobilized my self and enjoy the company of my grand children in the park riding and picniking this coming summer.
thank you for letting us know the price and great reviews
Very laid back presentation!
In the motorcycle trike world, we call that type of steering, 'tiller bar' steering. For sharp, low speed left turns, you simply move your right hand to the left grip, or vice versa for right turns.
I love your reviews it looks like this was a fun one to do. Keep up the great work.
Trikes are an ideal path for e-bike acceptability. They should arrange a
demo for the Senior community. Benefits abound for the homebound: Even
the physically limited can get out and about with a shopping basket in
back. Social fun and smiles await.
(no excuse for not including wired in lights!)
Yet now, the prices are flying. Hard for us to afford and have some fun
Could this trike be purchased from etrikes without the stretch option? I know that Worksman makes both versions(stretch PAV and regular PAV). As a petite woman (5'1") I am afraid that even with an adjustable seat, I wouldn't be able to reach pedals when fully extended.
Hi, I have a few questions about this bike. What is the range? how much weight can you put in back basket without the front wheel rising? Also, does this bike have a "creep" mode where you don't have to pedal or use the throttle assist to move?
Thanks!
I could see something like this catching on in a retirement community. The sort of place where lots of people drive around on golf carts instead of cars.
I found an older Worksman side by side double trike that I'm modifying. I'm struggling with the small 20" wheel in the front. (it feels stout but too responsive in steering, too jerky at cruising speed.) I replaced the front forks to accommodate a 26" wheel. Now I'm struggling with the high amount of toque and live physics applied to the (bent forward so as to not hit your feet on the peddles) front forks in the turns. I wish Worksman had a beefy set of bent forks to accommodate this 26" wheel upgrade. My hope is to add a 26" front wheel e hub to help pull this heavy beast. Well, fun project anyways! Cheers!
I picked up a used one. Currently being fitted with Tongsheng mid drive. Fingers crossed. I wish the handlebar had a little different geometry to clear longer legged risers knees. I'm considering changing steering to a push pull lever mounted between the seats
This looks super comfy and cool it falls into chopper category 👍🏻🇨🇦
Agree. Easily an e trike chopper
I really like this one.
You 're doing a great job!
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Cum sa ajungem și noi ..la asa ceva ...?
why didnt they put the battery under the seat? the cutout in the basket is neat but theres a spot right there under the left and right of the seat that could be perfect for the battery
That's what I'm doing with my TeamDual side by side
Great review - I like this trike except the seat - open mesh seats for those hot summer days cant be beat and the comfort is great as well.
Cheers, Patrick
Is the seat adjustable for only 5ft 2 inches who is over 350lbs? It looks like you have to be tall for the bike :(
Can you please do a video showing how to transport an electrike trike using your vehicle
Thank you for posting this video. They should build with more cargo space in front
I'm assuming additional customization is available: rear mudguards, head & tail lights, side mirrors, bottle holder, ... etc.
the weight rating is the reason i bought mine. it didn't matter how much money i was willing to pay, this was the only one i could get my fat ass on. i been wanting to ride again for a long time but my lower backs shot. i can peddle all day but cant stand long. with any luck mine will be here by January or February. there's a 4 month lead right now.
Captain Ed I ware a pant with 29 to 30 inches. Can I reach the pedals on a stretch version of this etrike
A disabled friend bought one of these. Strong frame, utter crap for parts! Service sucks. It’s been in a bike shop longer than it’s been on the road. What he hoped would give him freedom has turn into an expensive money sink. A review of it riding around the block does not do any justice with how bad this thing is for a couple grand...
Feel better soon, Court!
I;M INTERESTED about this trike i;m living here in toronto ontario canada how much should it cost in Canadian dollars including shipping fully assemble electric trike
well, mine cost $1700 USD none electric. so do the math. i decided to add my own electric after the fact because i cant get much info on the parts they use. so ill add it myself from a trusted supplier.
What is the top speed? At the Worksman Cycles website, it states it is 10mph. That seems a little too slow. 15 or 20 would be better. - Also, does anyone know a dealer on the West Coast? I would need to ride one before I buy.
What is it about TH-cam commenters,they are so rude.exactly how is he supposed to tell us about the pros and cons of a bike without talking.
ikr. and what about that guys vampire teeth? he probably listens to mad techno yo.
Sir...me i know how much the price and how can i order it.
Super cool trike
All the ladies at the old folks home will swoon...
LMAO, you bet! :)
nice review.. and a great trike :)
Anyone know the part number(s) for the electric retrokit for a standard PAV 3 trike? I'm guessing the front motor with hub, battery and controller.
Nice trike , those 9c clones are very reliable.
very quiet motor, nice
This would be good for grocery shopping & bringing home dog food lol
Can anybody help me figure out how to get the odometer and speedometer to work when you're free peddling or coasting
How much?
No price show?
Cool Trike. I like it.
Is this available with a roof? - I need the maximum protection from the sun.
I believe Worksman sells a canopy kit for about $200. Another,much less expensive option might be to modify a kayak canopy, which you can find on eBay for 1/4 the cost
Best lookin comfy seat I've seen =))
The seat totally makes the bike for me :P
Is the helmet really necessary gohmer?
INVI SIBLE INC no it’s not if you wanna get your melon cracked open.
How to used it on Road [ exist limit 250 W ]
I can already see the the front end is under-weighted . They could have beefed the front end a bit and added a front end cargo rack to solve this
Michael Workinger why? it would be a side tipping hazard in tight turns then. the motor is pretty heavy, the frame is heavy. i mean if you have 200 lbs in the rear basket going up a pisser of a hill, it could be a problem, but otherwise this is gonna stay on the ground. if it was rear powered, that would be a problem for sure, but as is it seems pretty stable.
$350 shipping? Are they smoking crack or just greedy ?
the term to one wheel up front is delta.
Is it patented in any way or free for all to copy?
Yulian Baskoro If its patented in USA and you copy it, even if for personal consumption, its infringement. From what you said, i deduce its patented.
Hi Yulian! I think your first response was fairly accurate, if you make something for personal use it's unlikely that you'd be sued... and there are many ways around design patents, just avoid using the company's logo and branding so there's not a trademark issue. The likelihood that a company would come after one person for mimicking their product is extremely low, especially if it's not challenging their business. Some companies mimic each other and copy good designs (Pedego's early bikes positioned the pedals forward a bit which violates Electra's "flat foot" patent and this went on for years before they had to change it). See this 2013 Pedego cruiser: electricbikereview.com/pedego/2013-24-step-thru-comfort-cruiser/ vs. the Electra Townie Go: electricbikereview.com/electra/2013-townie-go/ and then Pedego responds in 2014 by moving the pedals back towards the seat tube: electricbikereview.com/pedego/2014-step-thru-comfort-cruiser/ but they are still in business today and both companies seem to be doing alright (Electra was acquired by Trek)
ElectricBikeReview.com The law is clear. Its not maybe or possibly. As long as you copy it for personal use, its infringement. But yes, unlikely to be sued but you can be sued since there is infringement. so, copy but modify it.
You are not at all clear on the law. Buying parts and putting them together like this is not at all illegal. It is only infringing if average consumer would be confused in the marketplace, i.e., you would be in business selling a knockoff.
The trike is nice, but there is NOTHING on that trike that was original or unique in design.
I don't know if you knew but that trike is the low rider version
Hmm, it does have smaller 20" wheels, is there another version with larger ones or a different frame design you're comparing to?
Yes there is a shorter length as well as taller tires but on that one the rear wheels and the front are the same width as well as a stretch with the taller wheels
I like it but the range is disappointing. Sure you can carry more batteries but I would've liked to see a range around 30 miles. Especially for the price
jayw900 the Laws prevent trikes from going over 20mph.
Maybe a flag on a pole would make you more visible to vehicles.
That's a GREAT idea! I've seen some LED flag pole "tail whip" designs for ATV's that are pretty cool amzn.to/2gstbYJ some ebikes use them like the Outriders: electricbikereview.com/brand/outrider/ and they are wired right in
brace the handle bars, take off the 12v car battery mount, ad some fenders ..proper fenders
💪😎👍
Should have mounted the battery on the back of the beat.
Just think of the range with that rear basket you could carry a few battery's
Oh yeah, my estimate for one battery is between 10 to 20 miles (since the bike is so heavy and has more rolling resistance) but if you carried a bundle of packs you could easily double, triple etc. maybe even solar charge one battery on the go while the others are being used :)
On my side by side I added a shelf, and am putting the slide in lockable battery pack used to mount on bike water bottle mounts
Soy adulta mayor y quiero tener ese tipo de trasporte tan interesante
I loved very nice
sometimes your knowledge of bike terminology surprises me. thats a single pivot caliper brake. not a linear pull. i know that mechanically, its a similar concept, but they are different.
Mr gustaría tener la técnica fe convertir bicicleta en tricivlo
I would buy this if it was shorter and had regular handle bars on it. The bars are to long for long rides.
When he says funky he doesn’t like it
are you getting a bit sick?
Yeah, I got the flu and lost my voice... feeling a little better now but several reviews were filmed on these days so I talk a little quiet. Thanks for asking Stainless!
First oh yeah
Well done XD
COURTNEY
That's me...
Hey get better Corte...
the sun trike is junk the pav is alot better
This kind of reviews are the result of paid reviews..."funky pedals"??? Ugly is the word you were looking for.
Anyone hear of a Quay Electric Trike???
these bikes are junk and super expensive
What trikes are better and why?