Shopping for an E-trike
Posted by sue196315@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 11 comments
I am in the market for an e-trike. 63 f active dog walker. Previous owner of an e-bike. Currently looking at the Mooncool tk2 or the Vibrus all terrain FC1. Anybody have experience with these brands? Also looking at the lectric trike as well.
Most private sellers ive checked on fb marketplace have prices too high. So I'm considering just to purchase new. Thank you.
Humble_Key_4259@reddit
Bear in-mind that standard trikes are very tippy. A tadpole style (two front wheels and one rear wheel) is way more stable.
BadgersAndJam77@reddit
After learning this the hard way (aka tipping over and eating shit) the key is not setting it up like a bike where you're seated high enough to get a full extension pedal. You have to lower the seat so you have enough to comfortably pedal, even if not in the most efficient or ergonomic position, so you're almost riding it like a Bug Wheel. Having extra weight in the basket can help too, but the key eventually becomes learning to get it up on two wheels on turns. It's a different experience than riding a bike, both because of the weight of the trike, but the way you have actively shift your bodyweight while riding.
BadgersAndJam77@reddit
I have a Puckipuppy Rottweiller and I LOVE it.
Once I decided on a trike (I was originally going to get a Quietkat Apex XD) I looked at the options, and it was between the Addmotor Artisan Semi-Recumbant and the Rottweiler for me. What it came down to was wanting the "off-road" ability of the Rotweiller, vs a long range commuter or leisure focused trike.
The features the Rotweiller has that (after 100 miles) that feel "essential" are the Dedicated Reverse function, the Full-Suspension, the Butterfly Style Handlebars, and the upgraded HD Color Display. Most of my riding is semi-rural PNW bike lanes, but I've taken it trail riding at the park down the block (I'm about a mile from the Willamette River) and it does incredibly on that terrain.
If my riding was strictly errands around town, or a more Urban setting, or I wanted to do long rides for the sake of doing long rides, I'm not sure if this would have been my choice, but I am absolutely stoked I went this direction, it's been incredibly fun to ride, and with the Alpaca 50l box in the basket, it's more functional than a car. Just yesterday I went grocery shopping, didn't bag anything, and just filled up the Alpaca. When I got home, I just took the entire thing inside to unload.
Ok-Type-8917@reddit
You could check out Upway to see if they have anything used. Whichever brand you get try to see if it is serviceable locally. Some shops will only work on certain brands or components. I know Lectric has partnered with shops in many areas for repairs.
sue196315@reddit (OP)
Didn't consider upway..Will check the boxes on this suggestion. Ty
Baebarri@reddit
I have a Viribus e-trike, but mine is the full size TG-1. I like it, no issues with purchase or use. I'm thinking of selling it and getting a FC1 just for the smaller size and foldability.
sue196315@reddit (OP)
Ty. This is what info I'm looking for. I honestly didn't know the size difference.
ChemicalNumerous8487@reddit
I bought my mother the Lectric 750 trike for Christmas this past year. She loves it. Very heart warming watching my 87 year old mother riding her trike slowly with her 5 year old great grandson curled up in the rear basket. My wife has one of their bikes and enjoys it. No issues at over 300 miles.
Upstairs_Pizza278@reddit
Why not get a mid drive kit, a trike with disc brakes. Hire some dude from Walmart or chiraq to put it together for you. Dudes gone charge about 50 to a hunnid
sue196315@reddit (OP)
Will look in to this. Ty
sue196315@reddit (OP)
Definitely will look into it thank you.