What do ya'll think of the Triker?
Posted by Tomj_Oad@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 10 comments
I'm seriously considering buying one. I'm looking for a bike for my primary transportation.
I'm handicapped and don't have a car. I probably won't do more than 30 miles a day.
Given all that, does the Triker sound like a good buy?
International-Guard3@reddit
It's going to depend on your disability. Do keep in mind that hitting corners too hard will tip a tricycle over.
If you have some very steep hills and weight over 200lbs like me, you'll need pedal power in addition to that motor. If that's the case and you have trouble w/ leg power, get a different brand e-trike with a ridgid steel fork and add an additional front hub motor.
Tomj_Oad@reddit (OP)
I only have gentle rolling hills. 20° slope is the most I'm looking at an that for a quarter mile or less.
ellipticorbit@reddit
Trikes with the one wheel front two wheels back configuration are actually really unstable and I would argue dangerous at any kind of speed. If you're planning on doing anything beyond tooling around the neighborhood at slow jogging speed then look elsewhere. A two-wheels-in-front one wheel in back configuration is a different story and there are a few good choices there though typically not cheap.
Tomj_Oad@reddit (OP)
I've not found a really good, known brand tadpole configuration trike.
Do you have any recommendations?
BassesNBikes@reddit
T F is a Triker?
elizcarin@reddit
Not that hard to look it up.
The Velotric Triker is a high-performance, UL-certified electric tricycle designed for stability, comfort, and safety, making it ideal for seniors and commuting. It features a 750W motor (1300W peak), 20 mph top speed, 60-mile range, and a 500 lb payload capacity, often described as a top-tier, stable eTrike
Inciteful_Analysis@reddit
It's far easier for the OP to post a link once than for everyone else to look it up. And it removes all ambiguity. This happens often, not just this post.
BassesNBikes@reddit
Not that hard to include a link or pic in your request for help, either.
-43andharsh@reddit
Absolutely a yes.
ysong017@reddit
honestly if you're using it as your main transport the triker seems perfect, especially with your mobility needs! the stability of three wheels would be such a game changer for daily rides.