Pedego spent over two years experimenting with this three wheel electric bike concept before finally releasing it in 2013. The Trike design maximizes stability by keeping the motor, battery pack, controller and rider low to the ground. This makes mounting and dismounting the bike a cinch. Much like its cousin, the Cruiser, it keeps riding simple and accessible by reducing electronics and computer displays. Overall, it delivers exactly what you’d hope for in an electric tricycle for adults. It’s durable, stable, simple and capable of hauling both passenger and cargo around town while reducing the chances of a fall.
At nearly six feet long by 2.3 feet wide, the Pedego Trike is stable and just barely slim enough to get through a standard sized 3 foot wide door. I imagine many people will park this bike in their garage or patio but getting through gates is still a concern and it’s nice to know this bike will fit. It’s fairly heavy and awkward, not something you’d want to carry up stairs alone, and the rear portion is the heaviest due to motor and battery. The good news is, this bike can make a u-turn with just a five foot radius so you shouldn’t have to lift it very often ;)
In terms of power, the Trike is very capable. It uses very similar hardware as the standard upright electric bikes from Pedego including a 36 volt Lithium-ion battery with 10 amp hours of range. The battery cells are light weight and tough, built into an aluminum box that locks to the bike. It’s also long-lasting and can manage over a thousand charge cycles before losing capacity if cared for properly (don’t let it get too hot or cold, always keep it charged). The motor is a 350 watts brushess geared type for increased torque and it drives a chain connected to the rear axle. The way it’s setup, the motor can power the bike without you having to pedal along.
The brake configuration on this bike is very intuitive and has two options. The first is the coaster brake. Much like single speed childrens’ bikes, the Trike has a rear coaster brake which means you just pedal backwards slightly to get it to engage. The second is a standard v-brake with rubber brake pads that activates the front wheel. This brake uses a lever attached to the left handlebar. Built into the hand brake is an electronic cutoff that kills the electric motor.
Many electric bikes these days include pedal assist options which means the bike senses user pedaling input and uses that as a signal to turn the motor on. The Pedego Trike has chosen not to include this option in favor of a simpler, more durable throttle-only configuration. That means the only way to activate the motor on this bike is to twist the throttle which is mounted to the right side of the handlebar. This is good design approach because it makes the bike less complicated to use or share with friends and less likely to break because it’s so simple. I imagine it also helps to keep the overall cost of the bike low which isn’t a bad thing.
The wheels used for the Trike are 20″ in diameter which is smaller than a standard bike and this does two things. It keeps the bike lower to the ground but it makes the ride a little bumpier. Thankfully, Pedego has included oversized tires that help to smooth things out. All three wheels have fenders covering them to keep you dry and clean when riding through puddles and unlike many ebikes that have hub motors in them, the wheels on the Trike are relatively easy to remove and that makes changing a flat easier.
Pedego is known for building solid electric bikes from the ground up and the Trike is no exception. It comes with a soft leather seat and matching built-in back rest that tie in with the handlebar grips. The brake lever they used is large, solid and has a rubber grip built right in. The pedals they chose are durable metal that won’t slip if your shoes are damp. The front chain ring is covered by an aluminum guard to keep your pants from getting greasy or caught in the chain. Everything matches, looks good and is built to last.
The tricycle style isn’t for everyone. You’d do well to add lights and maybe a flag if you plan on riding at dusk or night because it only comes with reflectors built in and sits low to the ground. For many people with balance or reflex issues this bike will be a great fit. You don’t have to worry about getting on or off, about the bike tipping when you load it up or even about falling over as you ride (as long as you don’t ride too fast!). It’s a great way to get outside, save on gas and minimize risk of personal injury. Pedego is good company that supports their products well and has a network of dealers around the US who will let you take a test ride or offer repairs over the long haul. It’s worth checking out.
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Thomas K. Hawes Jr.
12 years agoThis trike appears good , but the price is to steep . For a little more money you could buy a decent used car . There are some good aspects on this bike/trike . have a more realistic price and you’ll probably find a bigger market .
ReplyJames Brock
11 years agoThe electric motor/chain is extremely noisy. Has no differential, therefore always pulls to the right.
ReplyJames Brock
10 years agoMy wife purchased a trike a year go. It is so noisy in operation my wife will not use it. I followed her with my Bromptom yesterday and could hear it screech and pound so much I could hear it for over 100 ft. I am 73 and my ears are not all that good. Took it to a dealer for repair and it worked for a day and then started making noise again. While there the dealer loaned my wife a brand new trike and it had so much pound and noise she thought it would be damaged the so we returned it after driving it about twenty blocks. The design for the rearend is terriblely poor constructed.
ReplyCourt Rye
10 years agoHi James, I’m sorry to hear about that… My time with the Pedego Trike has been limited but I hear they’re selling well and I believe Pedego is actually working to improve the design. You could always consider building your own trike with a front wheel trike kit from E-BikeKit (which also has reverse and is quiet due to being gearless) or try a pre-built trike from eZip but these are more entry level.
Replynurije
10 years agoDisability trycikel I wanted tu asked we’re can finding on London .
ReplyCourt Rye
10 years agoHi Nurije, I believe Pedego has a dealership in Italy and they are expanding to more international locations (here’s a dealer map you can use to search). Hopefully in the future they will have one near you!
ReplyLinda
8 years agoThis tricycle has been discontinued for several years.
ReplyCourt Rye
8 years agoHi Linda! Thanks for the update, I review all sorts of different ebikes (sometimes even discontinued ones). This one was reviewed a long time ago when it was still being produced and don’t quote me but I thought maybe they were going to update it and begin selling again! That would be really cool because I think the trike was popular and helped people with less balance get back into riding :)
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