I bought that trike last year and I am so happy I did I use it to go fishing here in South Florida. I found a way to carry my fishing rods and still be able to use both hands on the bars lots of fun on this trike. I forgot to say Im 75yrs old
I’ve had mine for 2 months. I love it! I’m a 66 yr old woman with 5 vertebrae fused with rods and screws. This trike is awesome for walking my Labrador retriever with a bike tow leash! My only complaint is with FedEx! I saw the delivery guy kick the box off the back of the truck! Both my fenders were bent and it makes a funny sound when I use the brakes. This isn’t Lectric’s fault! FedEx did it!
Fedx dropped my radrunner as he was unloading it. It’s not his fault the large bulky heavy package is TOO hard for one man to handle. The radrunner is a perfect utility bike but a little too heavy for this 75 year old. My current bike is a little lower to the ground. I’m 75 and would say that a lower wheel base bike and a required step thru is a requirement for older riders and a good idea for everyone in that it’s easier to quickly and safely dismount.
As with automobiles and trucks, we need long term experience with ebikes. That's hard to do with the Lectric Trike as it is so new, but here is my experience. Today Lectric is sending me a return box before sending me a replacement Trike. The initial problems were FedEx mishandling the shipment. My box arrived late, torn and taped up. The bike had bent and dented fenders and one wheel warped beyond what spoke adjustment could correct, but ridable. At only 35 miles on the trike, a wheel bearing began cracking like a ball bearing was hanging up. The parking brake levers, a very nice to have feature, have had both tips, or pawls, break off. I think it's because of poor choice of metal. Its seems to be that Lectric deems the bearing not worth or able to be replaced. I contacted an affiliate bike shop and they said that they had one come in for the bearing failure and it was replaced with a new Trike. The problem that I see with a replacement trike, is the same issues are likely to happen. Shipping damage and the same bearings and parking brake lever material. I'm sure they will remedy the issues given some time. I've considered other trikes. The only one that approaches the Lectric is the Rad but all things being equal, I prefer the design of the Lectric. As I already have two 3.0's from them and have had no quality issues, "Two out of three ain't bad".
While I have two other ebikes, I bought the Trike for my wife who can't handle the complexity of a bicycle. I find myself using the trike to walk and run our border collie. It works great for that and great for my aging legs.
This is an excellent review of a trike I’ve been considering purchasing. I am only about an inch and a half taller than the mom, ((but significantly older!), so I appreciated her demonstration. I saw a video with the three guys who designed this trike, and was very impressed with them, their entrepreneurship, and the trike itself. It is not as heavy as most of the other trikes on the market. If it’s still the same case as when I saw that video, it is made of aluminum instead of steel. For an older person, especially a small person, that’s a plus. Thanks for this review!
I JUST GOT MY TRIKE FIVE HOURS AGO. IT DID NOT TAKE 15 MINUTES. IT TOOK ALMOST 20! LMAO. I LET MY BIG BROTHER; WHO IS 80, TAKE THE FIRST RIDE. HE DID NOT WANT TO GIVE IT BACK. WE RODE LARGE MOTORCYCLES, THEN VERTIGO SET IN ON US IN OUR 70’s. NO MORE BIKIN! I FINALLY GOT IT BACK FROM HIM. AS WE TOOK IT FOR RIDES WITHOUT CHARGE, I GOT ON IT AND BASICALLY THREE HOURS LATER, I FINALLY GOT OFF OF IT. MORE FUN THAN BEING A TEENAGER AGAIN. EVERYTHING YOU AND OTHERS HAVE SAID CONCERNING ITS CAPABILITIES IS THE DEAD TRUTH. IN FACT, DURING MY RIDES, I WAS STOPPED BY MANY, MANY OTHER SENIORS AND YOUNG FOKE ABOUT MY TRIKE. ALL DUG ITS LOOKS, AND I JUST COULD NOT GIT OFF OF IT. BUT THE SUN WENT DOWN AND THE POWER LINE WAS LOOKING LIKE A QUARTER CHARGE LEFT. I RODE IT AROUND MY AREA TO SEE JUST HOW FAR IT WOULD TAKE ME, BUT AGAIN, I HAD TO QUIT BECAUSE OF DARKNESS. TOMORROW WE WILL FIND OUT JUST ABOUT HOW FAR IT WILL HAUL ME AND MY SHIH TZU PUPPY. ALL REPORTS BASICALLY SAY 60 MILES, BUT OTHER REVIEWS POINT OUT THE POWER LEVELS AND HOW MUCH YOU PUT INTO THE RIDE, SO I BELIEVE 30-40 MILES RANGE IS GREAT. I HAVE TO GO BUY A SMALL TRAILER TO PUT IT IN, YOU ARE PERFECTLY CORRECT, NONE OF US SENIORS CAN LIFT IT INTO THE SUV! TRAILER WITH A RAMP, AND WHO KNOWS WHERE I WILL BE. THANKS FOR A GREAT REVIEW. I’M ORDERING TURN SIGNALS AND FLASHING LED LIGHTS. YOU WILL SEE ME!!
Just got my trike up and running. Had it since May of this year but has been a challenge getting it in riding shape. Arrived with bent fenders that rubbed on the tires and had problems getting it to come on as the battery was not hooked up. Once I plugged it in it was fine. Rode it for the first time today and I have to admit it was a bit scary. I have serious mobility issues so it was an adventure to say the least. Had difficulty getting the front basket on but was finally able to figure it out. I will ride it more in the future but I must admit it is not the most comfortable bike to ride. The pedals are too far back for me and I had and am still having issues with the seat. I honestly wish you guys made a recumbent electric trike. Maybe that is something for you to think about. My next one will defintely be a recumbent.
I was thinking about getting this for my wife because of balance issues and the seat as well. But the seat looks like they didn't think it through and an after thought. It looks like it sits too forward and the back is too low. Now, this is just a thought and people might think what the heck, but if you took a gaming chair / office chair and had it welded to the post of this bike ? It might be overkill but it would be comfy. Maybe something more suttle. Good luck to you.
I really loved your "review / sales pitch" for the rad. It's been a real success for Rad which explains why they just dumped the price to $1299 ! Love my Lectric trike, and they're not even paying me to give a great review.
I think that this bike is such a good option for so many people out there. For elders something like this could be the way to stay mobile without a car. Also for people with some kind of disabilities etc.. The price makes it ultra affordable. Nothing is cheaper to rund. Park it in your garage, go shopping or visit your doctor etc. just super good. And the speed is absolutely fine, as most people who will buy this, shouldn't go any faster. I'm really impressed by what Lectric is doing and even if the term "game changer" is used to often, but this trike is a real game changer. Trike like the one from Radpowerbikes are so overpriced and underspect, but here you get a full package. Even the upgrades are super affordable. Rad would charge the tripple the price.
Fifty miles on a charge is great. It's maximum speed of 14 mph is enough for me. The tendency to tip on turns is unsettling however. We older folks don't respond as quickly to things like that. The step through design compensates for some of that concern if a tip becomes problematic you can get yours legs down quickly to prevent a fall. I wish the video had spoke more about throttle and peddle assist then what it did. Also how is it on climbing upgrades and small hills that's something we need to know also. How much does the battery weigh if I take it off and carry it into a store with me? Still some questions that need answering.
Less adult trikes, more electric recumbent trikes. I mean how can you beat going down the street on what is essentially an electric lawn chair with pedals. Thanks for all the great reviews that you do.
@@Electrek Unfortunately so true! I added a 5 kW motor to my recumbent Fat Tad CXS and it still cost less than buying one with a motor already installed. I would love to see you guys do videos on people's extreme custom electric unicycle, bikes, trikes, quads and other custom electric micro mobility. So many people are not aware of all the options out there, or what they could build.
Years ago, I owned a lovely older Catrike, which I bought used for $800. I invested an additional $400 for new tires, fenders, and other upgrades. I sold it three years ago. With the current conversion kits, it would be easy to convert it to electric. However, I believe the challenge for seniors with recumbent trikes is getting in and out of them due to their low ground clearance.
I bought one two weeks ago. The wheel bearing on the right wheel is gone. The wheel is about to come off the bike. They want a video of it, which I did send them now they want another video. It takes a week in between videos for them to get back with me. very dissatisfied with this company.
Your experience is normal for a new bike. Help them for yourself and others. A first year new car has similar problems. A new house always has problems. I know you are dissatisfied. Please help the company. By doing so you increase the resale value & help all owners including yourself.
I bought it. Put on a 52 tooth chainring and crankset. Set the wheel size in the settings to increase the speed to 18 mph. It now is a whole lot more fun for the able bodied rider!
@jacobschwartz6721 You can set the tire diameter down and just use the throttle. You legs can't pedal as fast as the 36 tooth chainring spins at that speed.
@jacobschwartz6721 It comes from the factory set at 21.3 When you set it 18 and below you will get noticeable difference. Set it to 14 and for sure it will top out at the hard limit which is 18 mph + depending on your actual tire size.
In my research of Trikes, I see a lot of seniors purchasing trikes for mobility as if it were a golf cart, and not for self pedaling. This trike looks good to me but don't want to be viewed as being dependent on the Power Assist. This motor size seems fine without the fear of it taking off and leaving me sitting on the ground or tossing me over the handlebars. I am concerned about the tip over of some trikes. My husband thinks I should get a regular Ebike but not sure I agree. I am soon to be 72. I am 5'2 and in relatively good health.
At 61, with neuropathy in my feet due to diabetes, and some balance issues, I'm grudgingly accepting the idea that a trike would likely work better for me. Have followed your channel with much interest as I'll also be on a limited budget when I'm 67 and think a car replacement will make a huge difference. I am willing to spend a bit more to insure I get quality components that'll last. So in terms of durability how does the Lectric stack up to other options like Evelo or Addmotor? I'll be in dry air New Mexico so not concerned about rust. Just want it to last.
I've been shopping around for mobility options. One of my first thoughts was a moped trike, but those are even harder to find than electric trikes, then I found out about this one not too long ago before it came out and it quickly shot to the top of my list and remains there. I haven't pulled the trigger yet but man do I want one. And my dad is intrigued now because he found out about the brand, and he';s a trucker so a folding ebike would be perfect for him. And yeah an elderly person might have issues lifting it, but this thing could also easily fit in storage on an RV or camper. But yeah, it was a bit of a tossup between this, the Liberty Trike, and a cheaper one i found on Amazon, but with all the features this one has, especially the safety lights, and the support base in the US, this one kicked those two down the metaphorical hill. Might do my own review when the time comes.
@@dfordfl I dunno if I said anything about stability, I haven't ridden one yet, just one thing I hear is that sometimes trikes can be a little prone to tipping, but in my experience it isn't that big a deal if you're careful.
Thank you! before I was shopping ebikes, But this might be just what I need! with a rear wheel drive & the best brakes [hyd, disk] and slow? stability is a great option most trikes i saw before were front wheel drive for a nice paved or concrete this should get up the county road & my gravel driveway. [my driveway is my biggest concern] :) now to find the extra thousand dollars. . .
This lectric tryke is the best purchase i have made in twenty years! I couldnt get on another tryke( forget about a bike!). I can stand on a pedal with all my 220 pounds and then put my other foot on the solid center of the frame while everything is totally stable! I cant walk because of spinal illness. Too much pain. If i only used this tryke to move my legs enough to keep my joi ts from rotting, it is still worth 10 times the price of therapy at a gym! I live in a small town. Everything is in a 3mile radius. I get everywhere faster thsn i could in a car! I also must say that the customer service is beyond excellent! Real people fix my problems. I spend more time explaning to people and sharing my happiness than i do riding and shopping. Any one considering something like this should buy THIS ONE!
I have had trikes for over 10 years. Chinese Trike Bike, one front wheel electric and one just pedal driven. Well used mostly good value. Electric controller failed and replacement unavailable. One wheel bearing failed, I replaced this with a quality bearing for about $16. Constant checking of spoke tension is required maintenance. The crank bearings failed ( due to bearing caps being out of adjustment) so these were replaced with sealed units. I have worn out several drive tyres which is acceptable wear. Both bikes have rear disk brakes, cable which are fine, front calliper brakes which are ok, check adjustment and wear regularly. I use these bikes for shopping and they come with front and rear baskets so they carry a fair load. I have found regular maintenance will negate so of the initial problems I had especially the spoke tension. The good thing about trikes is that you can ride slowly, stop and park then lock the brakes without dismounting. The company I purchased these in Australia provided regular emails to remind me of the necessary maintenance requirements which was helpful.
Ive had mine for a week now but cant use it, the frame seems to be warped and wont latch to the fork when i unfold it. Not getting any help from the everyother day email response. I dont think they are even looking at the pix i send them. The latest responce is to send me a new latch, its not the latch its the frame and so they tell me oh, they will have to get with the manager. At this point i just want to get my money back, you know what a nightmare its going to be sending this back!
That's a tough break If all else fails I would take it to a shop and get an opinion or take a picture of a video of it and take it to a shop see what kind of feedback you can get for a self fix or shop fix. then you just have to decide whether not the effort to try to get your money back is worth it as opposed to just getting it fixed on your own
Just got mine with the comfort seat. That seat back needs a redesign as it puts me too far forward for comfort. I removed the back (easy), and just have the sissy bar.. All it needs is the ability to slide the sissy bar back (include a 'stop' for safety).
As usual, goo review, Micah! Does anyone have experience riding a trike on somewhat narrow (5-6' wide) paths? Is there interference with other riders? Does this bike have multiple gears or is it a single speed?
For people who have mobility issues as far as using their feet, would this be idle? Is pedaling a must in order to keep this moving or can they use the battery 100% without the use of the pedals to keep it moving?
Eh, I dunno. I've had a rear drive trike before and it wears out the drive wheel tire rather fast. Only one wheel is actually connected and locked on trikes as a sort of differential. All my front drive trikes did fine without much tire wear and no slip, except for the first hub kit I got that put all the power into the wheel regardless of how easy you were on the throttle. The only real downside I had was I wanted springers on the front for that classic look and the hub drive would fully compact the springs and lock the whole front end up. Biggest issues I had with any trike was always the fenders bouncing around against the tires and those stupid band brakes on the rear axle
It's is a good trike .but it doesn't have any type of front shock absorber most city streets are uneven and you'll feel the bump all the way into the butt .Can you invent a bench type seat to be able to share the ride with a partner?
I've owned this trike for two years. my only complaint is that there is no reverse. I use mine as my adaptive equipment. now for the everyday able-bodied rider, that's not a problem. but for Someone who cannot jump off his bike to get out of a tight spot, that reverse is important. is there any way that can be addressed?
For one this bike is very pricey for a speed of 14 which suck’s really bad plus there is so many electric scooters and e-bikes that are a lower price faster and cheaper
I live in an apartment complex and the doorway is 34" wide and don't have safe outdoor storage option, so need to bing it in the apartment , will I be able too?
judging from the comments this would be best for elderly customers? I'm looking for a tricycle that can go off road with a pretty fast & powerful motor that not £3000.00¡ can you help or advise, could you advise me please? thank you,
I just got one, I think a bigger motor is a recipe for disaster. A trike does not lean, and feels real twitchy in turns to someone who rode an basic bicycle for years. A bigger/second battery might be desirable if you are riding distance in hilly area. OTOH I would like a second gear while pedaling. I find having to really pedal too fast at 10MPH
@@steveurbach3093 id say having a multiple gear set up would be great for trikes id have atleast 7 speed or heck just make it a 21 speed so when ur carrying alot of weight n pedaling u can gear it down n make it easy
Aye brotha make a review on the roadhitter scooter from zondoo has like 13 inch tires its budget friendly and the new "outstorm tond x1" its brand new model. I would love to see a review of those scooters from you brotha 👍
Lists peak wattage only, refuses to say what the wattage is, REAL good indicator the wattage isnt what you want. At 500 Watts the issue is over. Looking for more power. Max weight limit is 415 lbs. This is good. Meets minimum needs, but the choking power limits its value. No mention of gears. A single gear drive will make that low power motor look sad on the hills.
not everyone who is looking at trikes is old.... some young people have poor balance but are perfectly capable of lifting 60 lbs. also isn't the point of a bike/trike to ride it from home???
I have the trike and it's decent. The brake levers are pretty terrible. It is very digital feeling and no way to adjust that. The front light is not very bright. There is definitely an issue with the walk mode where it uses too much power and take too long to stop. Over all it's decent and good enough for most people. But it's very easy to see the corners they cut
I would prefer faster but with these trikes the higher speed can get you into trouble with tip overs. I'm just looking for a grocery getter and won't travel more than a few miles roundtrip.
thank you Captain obvious What will we do without you And if a car had 10 extra seats that would be great too ,oh brother any other brilliant things you got to say?
I wish I didn't have to write this review. These bikes are junk in our view. I bought two of them in July of 2023, by October both bikes have a bad axle bearing on the rear. This is with only neighborhood rides and no speed above 2. total miles on one is 117 and on the other 102. this bearing is not repairable and Lectric e-bikes said to send them back for rapair. We live over a thousand miles away. They refused any help with shop manuals or tech support, just send them back. We have the bikes in our garage if anyone wishes to verify. Sorry. Don and Jenny
I LOVE MY ETRIKE. BUT IF THE WIDTH WAS ANY WIDER, IT WOULD NOT GO THROUGHT A REGULAR HOME DOOR FRAME. I'M SIX FOOT, 190 FORMER PARATROOPER, I HAVE REPLACED THE SEAT AN ADDED THREE 3RD PARTY LED HEAD LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS AND THAT IS ANOTHER FEATURE, STOP LIGHTS STANDARD. HAVING RIDEN MOTORCYCLES FOR OVER 60 YEARS, THE TRIKE HAS ALLOWED ME EVEN AT 13 MPH, TO LIVE TO RIDE, RIDE TO LIVE. AND YOU REALLY DON'T WANT TO HOP IT UP AND GO 25 MPH AS SOME HAVE DONE. IT TRUE SELLING POINT WAS THIER VIDEO OF MAN, WITH TWO PROSTHETIC LEGS CLIMB ON AND FIVE PEOPLE TWO FEMALES THAT WERE VERY HEALTHY. OH YEAH. IT TOOK ME DAMN NEAR 20 MINUTES INSTEAD OF THE 15 MINUTES STATED, BUT THEN I AM 78.
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I bought that trike last year and I am so happy I did I use it to go fishing here in South Florida. I found a way to carry my fishing rods and still be able to use both hands on the bars lots of fun on this trike. I forgot to say Im 75yrs old
I’ve had mine for 2 months. I love it! I’m a 66 yr old woman with 5 vertebrae fused with rods and screws. This trike is awesome for walking my Labrador retriever with a bike tow leash! My only complaint is with FedEx! I saw the delivery guy kick the box off the back of the truck! Both my fenders were bent and it makes a funny sound when I use the brakes. This isn’t Lectric’s fault! FedEx did it!
Fedx dropped my radrunner as he was unloading it. It’s not his fault the large bulky heavy package is TOO hard for one man to handle. The radrunner is a perfect utility bike but a little too heavy for this 75 year old. My current bike is a little lower to the ground. I’m 75 and would say that a lower wheel base bike and a required step thru is a requirement for older riders and a good idea for everyone in that it’s easier to quickly and safely dismount.
As with automobiles and trucks, we need long term experience with ebikes. That's hard to do with the Lectric Trike as it is so new, but here is my experience. Today Lectric is sending me a return box before sending me a replacement Trike. The initial problems were FedEx mishandling the shipment. My box arrived late, torn and taped up. The bike had bent and dented fenders and one wheel warped beyond what spoke adjustment could correct, but ridable. At only 35 miles on the trike, a wheel bearing began cracking like a ball bearing was hanging up. The parking brake levers, a very nice to have feature, have had both tips, or pawls, break off. I think it's because of poor choice of metal. Its seems to be that Lectric deems the bearing not worth or able to be replaced. I contacted an affiliate bike shop and they said that they had one come in for the bearing failure and it was replaced with a new Trike.
The problem that I see with a replacement trike, is the same issues are likely to happen. Shipping damage and the same bearings and parking brake lever material. I'm sure they will remedy the issues given some time. I've considered other trikes. The only one that approaches the Lectric is the Rad but all things being equal, I prefer the design of the Lectric. As I already have two 3.0's from them and have had no quality issues, "Two out of three ain't bad".
While I have two other ebikes, I bought the Trike for my wife who can't handle the complexity of a bicycle. I find myself using the trike to walk and run our border collie. It works great for that and great for my aging legs.
This is an excellent review of a trike I’ve been considering purchasing. I am only about an inch and a half taller than the mom, ((but significantly older!), so I appreciated her demonstration. I saw a video with the three guys who designed this trike, and was very impressed with them, their entrepreneurship, and the trike itself. It is not as heavy as most of the other trikes on the market. If it’s still the same case as when I saw that video, it is made of aluminum instead of steel. For an older person, especially a small person, that’s a plus. Thanks for this review!
Lectric does offer a hitch and tow bar so their “ wag along “ trailer can be used with the trike.
And as far as I've researched the hitch should work with just about any bike trailer.
im glad it has the folding fuction, these trikes can take up a lot of space esp if you have more than one
I JUST GOT MY TRIKE FIVE HOURS AGO. IT DID NOT TAKE 15 MINUTES. IT TOOK ALMOST 20! LMAO. I LET MY BIG BROTHER; WHO IS 80, TAKE THE FIRST RIDE. HE DID NOT WANT TO GIVE IT BACK. WE RODE LARGE MOTORCYCLES, THEN VERTIGO SET IN ON US IN OUR 70’s. NO MORE BIKIN! I FINALLY GOT IT BACK FROM HIM. AS WE TOOK IT FOR RIDES WITHOUT CHARGE, I GOT ON IT AND BASICALLY THREE HOURS LATER, I FINALLY GOT OFF OF IT. MORE FUN THAN BEING A TEENAGER AGAIN. EVERYTHING YOU AND OTHERS HAVE SAID CONCERNING ITS CAPABILITIES IS THE DEAD TRUTH. IN FACT, DURING MY RIDES, I WAS STOPPED BY MANY, MANY OTHER SENIORS AND YOUNG FOKE ABOUT MY TRIKE. ALL DUG ITS LOOKS, AND I JUST COULD NOT GIT OFF OF IT. BUT THE SUN WENT DOWN AND THE POWER LINE WAS LOOKING LIKE A QUARTER CHARGE LEFT. I RODE IT AROUND MY AREA TO SEE JUST HOW FAR IT WOULD TAKE ME, BUT AGAIN, I HAD TO QUIT BECAUSE OF DARKNESS. TOMORROW WE WILL FIND OUT JUST ABOUT HOW FAR IT WILL HAUL ME AND MY SHIH TZU PUPPY. ALL REPORTS BASICALLY SAY 60 MILES, BUT OTHER REVIEWS POINT OUT THE POWER LEVELS AND HOW MUCH YOU PUT INTO THE RIDE, SO I BELIEVE 30-40 MILES RANGE IS GREAT. I HAVE TO GO BUY A SMALL TRAILER TO PUT IT IN, YOU ARE PERFECTLY CORRECT, NONE OF US SENIORS CAN LIFT IT INTO THE SUV! TRAILER WITH A RAMP, AND WHO KNOWS WHERE I WILL BE. THANKS FOR A GREAT REVIEW. I’M ORDERING TURN SIGNALS AND FLASHING LED LIGHTS. YOU WILL SEE ME!!
Just got my trike up and running. Had it since May of this year but has been a challenge getting it in riding shape. Arrived with bent fenders that rubbed on the tires and had problems getting it to come on as the battery was not hooked up. Once I plugged it in it was fine. Rode it for the first time today and I have to admit it was a bit scary. I have serious mobility issues so it was an adventure to say the least. Had difficulty getting the front basket on but was finally able to figure it out. I will ride it more in the future but I must admit it is not the most comfortable bike to ride. The pedals are too far back for me and I had and am still having issues with the seat. I honestly wish you guys made a recumbent electric trike. Maybe that is something for you to think about. My next one will defintely be a recumbent.
I was thinking about getting this for my wife because of balance issues and the seat as well. But the seat looks like they didn't think it through and an after thought. It looks like it sits too forward and the back is too low. Now, this is just a thought and people might think what the heck, but if you took a gaming chair / office chair and had it welded to the post of this bike ? It might be overkill but it would be comfy. Maybe something more suttle. Good luck to you.
I really loved your "review / sales pitch" for the rad. It's been a real success for Rad which explains why they just dumped the price to $1299 ! Love my Lectric trike, and they're not even paying me to give a great review.
I think that this bike is such a good option for so many people out there. For elders something like this could be the way to stay mobile without a car. Also for people with some kind of disabilities etc.. The price makes it ultra affordable. Nothing is cheaper to rund. Park it in your garage, go shopping or visit your doctor etc. just super good. And the speed is absolutely fine, as most people who will buy this, shouldn't go any faster. I'm really impressed by what Lectric is doing and even if the term "game changer" is used to often, but this trike is a real game changer. Trike like the one from Radpowerbikes are so overpriced and underspect, but here you get a full package. Even the upgrades are super affordable. Rad would charge the tripple the price.
Fifty miles on a charge is great. It's maximum speed of 14 mph is enough for me. The tendency to tip on turns is unsettling however. We older folks don't respond as quickly to things like that. The step through design compensates for some of that concern if a tip becomes problematic you can get yours legs down quickly to prevent a fall. I wish the video had spoke more about throttle and peddle assist then what it did. Also how is it on climbing upgrades and small hills that's something we need to know also. How much does the battery weigh if I take it off and carry it into a store with me? Still some questions that need answering.
Thanks for the review! I agree, this one has the most bang for the buck. Getting one someday soon.
Less adult trikes, more electric recumbent trikes. I mean how can you beat going down the street on what is essentially an electric lawn chair with pedals. Thanks for all the great reviews that you do.
a cat 500 with a motor would slay
I’d love that, just hard to find one that doesn’t cost a fortune.
@@Electrek Unfortunately so true! I added a 5 kW motor to my recumbent Fat Tad CXS and it still cost less than buying one with a motor already installed. I would love to see you guys do videos on people's extreme custom electric unicycle, bikes, trikes, quads and other custom electric micro mobility. So many people are not aware of all the options out there, or what they could build.
Years ago, I owned a lovely older Catrike, which I bought used for $800. I invested an additional $400 for new tires, fenders, and other upgrades. I sold it three years ago. With the current conversion kits, it would be easy to convert it to electric. However, I believe the challenge for seniors with recumbent trikes is getting in and out of them due to their low ground clearance.
I bought one two weeks ago. The wheel bearing on the right wheel is gone. The wheel is about to come off the bike. They want a video of it, which I did send them now they want another video. It takes a week in between videos for them to get back with me. very dissatisfied with this company.
I had a similar thing happen with a Lomi Composter. Its normal feedback.
Interesting I emailed them on Wednesday they got back to me by Friday
Thanks your feedback, very helpful!
Thank you for the alert Customer service has to be paramount, not an afterthought. Enough to cool my enthusiasm
Your experience is normal for a new bike. Help them for yourself and others. A first year new car has similar problems. A new house always has problems.
I know you are dissatisfied. Please help the company. By doing so you increase the resale value & help all owners including yourself.
I'm glad to see value here doesn't mean cheap
I bought it. Put on a 52 tooth chainring and crankset. Set the wheel size in the settings to increase the speed to 18 mph.
It now is a whole lot more fun for the able bodied rider!
YOU ARE A SPEED FREAK!! NO WHEELIES, YET!!
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Do you have to change the the a 52 tooth on it to hit 18 mph or just change the tire size
@jacobschwartz6721 You can set the tire diameter down and just use the throttle. You legs can't pedal as fast as the 36 tooth chainring spins at that speed.
What setting number is that on the display will this increase speed
@jacobschwartz6721 It comes from the factory set at 21.3
When you set it 18 and below you will get noticeable difference. Set it to 14 and for sure it will top out at the hard limit which is 18 mph + depending on your actual tire size.
In my research of Trikes, I see a lot of seniors purchasing trikes for mobility as if it were a golf cart, and not for self pedaling. This trike looks good to me but don't want to be viewed as being dependent on the Power Assist. This motor size seems fine without the fear of it taking off and leaving me sitting on the ground or tossing me over the handlebars. I am concerned about the tip over of some trikes. My husband thinks I should get a regular Ebike but not sure I agree. I am soon to be 72. I am 5'2 and in relatively good health.
wife is 70, 4'8",,,, loves her trike!!
I definitely want one and as impressive as it looks, the fork I have doubts it wouldn’t bend from the angle. Great review.👍👍
Just purchased one last week , waiting for it to arrive. looking forward to getting back on the trails. 😍
At 61, with neuropathy in my feet due to diabetes, and some balance issues, I'm grudgingly accepting the idea that a trike would likely work better for me. Have followed your channel with much interest as I'll also be on a limited budget when I'm 67 and think a car replacement will make a huge difference. I am willing to spend a bit more to insure I get quality components that'll last. So in terms of durability how does the Lectric stack up to other options like Evelo or Addmotor? I'll be in dry air New Mexico so not concerned about rust. Just want it to last.
I've been shopping around for mobility options. One of my first thoughts was a moped trike, but those are even harder to find than electric trikes, then I found out about this one not too long ago before it came out and it quickly shot to the top of my list and remains there. I haven't pulled the trigger yet but man do I want one. And my dad is intrigued now because he found out about the brand, and he';s a trucker so a folding ebike would be perfect for him. And yeah an elderly person might have issues lifting it, but this thing could also easily fit in storage on an RV or camper.
But yeah, it was a bit of a tossup between this, the Liberty Trike, and a cheaper one i found on Amazon, but with all the features this one has, especially the safety lights, and the support base in the US, this one kicked those two down the metaphorical hill. Might do my own review when the time comes.
ALL I CAN SAY IS GIT ONE BEFORE THEY RUN OUT OF THEM. WHEN I MENTION $1500, EYES LIGHT UP. THATS LESS THAN A LAWN MOWER🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
You said lectric trike was not the most stable, what is the most stabile trike?????
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I dunno if I said anything about stability, I haven't ridden one yet, just one thing I hear is that sometimes trikes can be a little prone to tipping, but in my experience it isn't that big a deal if you're careful.
Thank you!
before I was shopping ebikes, But this might be just what I need!
with a rear wheel drive & the best brakes [hyd, disk]
and slow? stability is a great option
most trikes i saw before were front wheel drive for a nice paved or concrete
this should get up the county road & my gravel driveway. [my driveway is my biggest concern] :)
now to find the extra thousand dollars. . .
This lectric tryke is the best purchase i have made in twenty years!
I couldnt get on another tryke( forget about a bike!). I can stand on a pedal with all my 220 pounds and then put my other foot on the solid center of the frame while everything is totally stable! I cant walk because of spinal illness. Too much pain.
If i only used this tryke to move my legs enough to keep my joi ts from rotting, it is still worth 10 times the price of therapy at a gym!
I live in a small town. Everything is in a 3mile radius. I get everywhere faster thsn i could in a car!
I also must say that the customer service is beyond excellent! Real people fix my problems.
I spend more time explaning to people and sharing my happiness than i do riding and shopping.
Any one considering something like this should buy THIS ONE!
I have had trikes for over 10 years. Chinese Trike Bike, one front wheel electric and one just pedal driven. Well used mostly good value. Electric controller failed and replacement unavailable. One wheel bearing failed, I replaced this with a quality bearing for about $16. Constant checking of spoke tension is required maintenance. The crank bearings failed ( due to bearing caps being out of adjustment) so these were replaced with sealed units. I have worn out several drive tyres which is acceptable wear. Both bikes have rear disk brakes, cable which are fine, front calliper brakes which are ok, check adjustment and wear regularly. I use these bikes for shopping and they come with front and rear baskets so they carry a fair load. I have found regular maintenance will negate so of the initial problems I had especially the spoke tension. The good thing about trikes is that you can ride slowly, stop and park then lock the brakes without dismounting. The company I purchased these in Australia provided regular emails to remind me of the necessary maintenance requirements which was helpful.
Ive had mine for a week now but cant use it, the frame seems to be warped and wont latch to the fork when i unfold it. Not getting any help from the everyother day email response. I dont think they are even looking at the pix i send them. The latest responce is to send me a new latch, its not the latch its the frame and so they tell me oh, they will have to get with the manager. At this point i just want to get my money back, you know what a nightmare its going to be sending this back!
That's a tough break If all else fails I would take it to a shop and get an opinion or take a picture of a video of it and take it to a shop see what kind of feedback you can get for a self fix or shop fix. then you just have to decide whether not the effort to try to get your money back is worth it as opposed to just getting it fixed on your own
Just got mine with the comfort seat. That seat back needs a redesign as it puts me too far forward for comfort. I removed the back (easy), and just have the sissy bar.. All it needs is the ability to slide the sissy bar back (include a 'stop' for safety).
I’m anticipating my bike to be here this weekend and was wondering what tools I’ll need to finish off the assembly and get the bike ready to ride?
As usual, goo review, Micah! Does anyone have experience riding a trike on somewhat narrow (5-6' wide) paths? Is there interference with other riders? Does this bike have multiple gears or is it a single speed?
For people who have mobility issues as far as using their feet, would this be idle? Is pedaling a must in order to keep this moving or can they use the battery 100% without the use of the pedals to keep it moving?
Can you ride this without the battery
Eh, I dunno. I've had a rear drive trike before and it wears out the drive wheel tire rather fast. Only one wheel is actually connected and locked on trikes as a sort of differential. All my front drive trikes did fine without much tire wear and no slip, except for the first hub kit I got that put all the power into the wheel regardless of how easy you were on the throttle. The only real downside I had was I wanted springers on the front for that classic look and the hub drive would fully compact the springs and lock the whole front end up.
Biggest issues I had with any trike was always the fenders bouncing around against the tires and those stupid band brakes on the rear axle
I have been thinking about getting one and looks like I will soon.
I was told that the back half of the bike was aluminum, but I suspect it's aluminum and iron. Really wanna know about this, thanks!
It's is a good trike .but it doesn't have any type of front shock absorber most city streets are uneven and you'll feel the bump all the way into the butt .Can you invent a bench type seat to be able to share the ride with a partner?
How about a tadpole trike? If you make it recumbent, it would be a lot more stable and could do the 28 mph top speed more safely.
I know that soon I will need to switch from a bike to a trike and this is the one I will be getting. Great bike and review. Thanks
I’ve been riding e-trikes since I was 23. You’re never too young for one, they’re fun!
That's the best part!! That it's does Gold!! Fold!! Awesome bike!! 🔥❤
Send me won 2.. 4000 main St. Micco Fl. I'll get someone to buy a fleet of them... ❤️
I've owned this trike for two years. my only complaint is that there is no reverse. I use mine as my adaptive equipment. now for the everyday able-bodied rider, that's not a problem. but for Someone who cannot jump off his bike to get out of a tight spot, that reverse is important. is there any way that can be addressed?
For one this bike is very pricey for a speed of 14 which suck’s really bad plus there is so many electric scooters and e-bikes that are a lower price faster and cheaper
I live in an apartment complex and the doorway is 34" wide and don't have safe outdoor storage option, so need to bing it in the apartment , will I be able too?
My brake disc is rusting from the dampness in the air. How can I clean it up? Is there anything to prevent rust once I get it cleaned up?
Do these come assembled when you order.
Do you notice a little bit of a wobble in the back wheel
judging from the comments this would be best for elderly customers?
I'm looking for a tricycle that can go off road with a pretty fast & powerful motor that not £3000.00¡ can you help or advise, could you advise me please? thank you,
Is there a way to lock this trike, when you go in a store for instance?
Is it available in INDIA.
Pl. inform me about Tha availability in our country.
Thanks.
Headlights need to work. How do they work?
do you think there be a back seat for a passenger ?
How is it on the beach ?
Where is the back brake?
You can't menu up the drive?
I love my Lectric XP Trike!
couldn't you have room for upgrading the motor size considering where its at and adding another battery
I just got one, I think a bigger motor is a recipe for disaster.
A trike does not lean, and feels real twitchy in turns to someone who rode an basic bicycle for years. A bigger/second battery might be desirable if you are riding distance in hilly area. OTOH I would like a second gear while pedaling. I find having to really pedal too fast at 10MPH
@@steveurbach3093 id say having a multiple gear set up would be great for trikes id have atleast 7 speed or heck just make it a 21 speed so when ur carrying alot of weight n pedaling u can gear it down n make it easy
I am assuming that all of the drive goes thru one back wheel only
Nope, it has a differential in the back.
@@kurisu7885 A differential and a single disk brake doesn't make sense to me
Does the headlight come with it or is it an accessory?
he said the options were the seat and the cargo so I would think they would by logic it would be included as a safety feature
How tall is the guy in the video?
What's the point of buying a electric Trike if can only get you to 14mph? Even a without those batteries bike can get alot faster around 18mph.
No need for speed 😅..most people have mobility issues that but these ol grandpa don't need to be speeding around lol
some people don't have the balance required to ride a bike, they need the extra support of a third wheel. speed is not the point.
I'd like to take my little dog in this.
Do you think this would pull a deer?
Hoe do I get this bike
Yes it's nice
Aye brotha make a review on the roadhitter scooter from zondoo has like 13 inch tires its budget friendly and the new "outstorm tond x1" its brand new model. I would love to see a review of those scooters from you brotha 👍
Actually someone else on the channel reviewed the roadhitter. It wasn’t me, but if you look back a week or two on our channel you’ll see it.
Kaabo -Wolf -Warrior 11+ pro let me know what do you think about that??
Budget friendly is a very loose term on this channel 😅
It’s all relative. Many e-trikes are $2k-$3k. So while $1.5k isn’t small money, it kind of is in the world of e-trikes.
Lists peak wattage only, refuses to say what the wattage is, REAL good indicator the wattage isnt what you want. At 500 Watts the issue is over. Looking for more power.
Max weight limit is 415 lbs. This is good. Meets minimum needs, but the choking power limits its value. No mention of gears. A single gear drive will make that low power motor look sad on the hills.
Mooncool Folding Trike for $1,300 on June 28th. 2024. Seventy-three year old fart with a Mooncool, dangerous on the trail.
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I would buy one if it could hold two people ... IE banana seat
Looks heavy.. someone will be too old to ride a regular bike and need this but they can't load it so have to Ride it from home
not everyone who is looking at trikes is old.... some young people have poor balance but are perfectly capable of lifting 60 lbs. also isn't the point of a bike/trike to ride it from home???
@@thestorykeeper6818 why should anyone be limited to home area. Some people have hills and mtns lots of traffic etc..
I have the trike and it's decent. The brake levers are pretty terrible. It is very digital feeling and no way to adjust that. The front light is not very bright. There is definitely an issue with the walk mode where it uses too much power and take too long to stop. Over all it's decent and good enough for most people. But it's very easy to see the corners they cut
14 mph is a deal breaker. 20 mph should be available for those of us interested in its cargo bike usage
I would prefer faster but with these trikes the higher speed can get you into trouble with tip overs. I'm just looking for a grocery getter and won't travel more than a few miles roundtrip.
"Why you'll likely buy this e-trike"??? Not until you start shipping overseas...
If the motor was at least 750W it would have been better
thank you Captain obvious What will we do without you And if a car had 10 extra seats that would be great too ,oh brother any other brilliant things you got to say?
Why? Hills? Weight Load?
screw electric!!!!!!
too slow.. i need speed
Lectric XP Trike garbage all damaged in shipping
I wish I didn't have to write this review. These bikes are junk in our view. I bought two of them in July of 2023, by October both bikes have a bad axle bearing on the rear. This is with only neighborhood rides and no speed above 2. total miles on one is 117 and on the other 102. this bearing is not repairable and Lectric e-bikes said to send them back for rapair. We live over a thousand miles away. They refused any help with shop manuals or tech support, just send them back. We have the bikes in our garage if anyone wishes to verify. Sorry. Don and Jenny
That is not acceptable, very poor support. Better change your ways or your reviews will cost you a lot of money.
I LOVE MY ETRIKE. BUT IF THE WIDTH WAS ANY WIDER, IT WOULD NOT GO THROUGHT A REGULAR HOME DOOR FRAME. I'M SIX FOOT, 190 FORMER PARATROOPER, I HAVE REPLACED THE SEAT AN ADDED THREE 3RD PARTY LED HEAD LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS AND THAT IS ANOTHER FEATURE, STOP LIGHTS STANDARD. HAVING RIDEN MOTORCYCLES FOR OVER 60 YEARS, THE TRIKE HAS ALLOWED ME EVEN AT 13 MPH, TO LIVE TO RIDE, RIDE TO LIVE. AND YOU REALLY DON'T WANT TO HOP IT UP AND GO 25 MPH AS SOME HAVE DONE. IT TRUE SELLING POINT WAS THIER VIDEO OF MAN, WITH TWO PROSTHETIC LEGS CLIMB ON AND FIVE PEOPLE TWO FEMALES THAT WERE VERY HEALTHY. OH YEAH. IT TOOK ME DAMN NEAR 20 MINUTES INSTEAD OF THE 15 MINUTES STATED, BUT THEN I AM 78.