Unbiased, In-Depth Analysis of the Best Electric Bikes
This type of electric bike has three wheels. Trike is short for tricycle, tri means three. There are two dominant configurations for these wheels including delta which has two wheels in the back and one up front, and tadpole which has two wheels in the front and one in the back. Tadpole trikes tend to be the most stable, and can corner at higher speeds without tipping over. In general, trikes are stable, easy to load with gear, and allow the rider to sit in a more recumbent laid-back or forward position, which improves comfort and aerodynamic efficiency. Some upright trikes feature large baskets in the rear, and are popular for seniors who use them to get around town and run errands.
The human powered Virtue Cycles Schoolbus was one of the first models created by founder William Mulyadi. It was designed to be stable for loading his kids, positioning them out front where he could keep an eye on them and have conversations during rides vs. behind in a trailer or rack mounted seat like the […]
The Torker Tristar Hybrid is an electric trike that’s perfect for neighborhood riding at low speed and possibly running short errands thanks to its steel-mesh cargo bin. Unlike most ebikes I test and review in the US, the Tristar maxes out between 13 and 15 miles per hour depending on how much you’re contributing as […]
The Daymak Florence is one of the few electric tricycles I’ve had the pleasure to test ride. For that alone, it’s a solid offering! Trikes offer improved stability and superior hauling capacity compared with two-wheeled electric bicycles but they also tend to weigh more and don’t go as fast. The florence is upwards of 85 […]
The HP Velotechnik Scorpion FS 26 S-Pedelec is definitely one of the coolest electric bikes I’ve ever had the pleasure to test ride. Recumbent bikes offer a number of advantages on their own (stability, aerodynamic efficiency, special needs adaptability) and these are further enhanced with the addition of electric assist. You can go further, reduce […]
The eZip line of bikes from Currie Technologies offer entry level performance at an affordable price. The eZip Tri-Ride is an electric tricycle that provides stability and storage for riders who aren’t looking to go fast and don’t want to spend a lot getting there. The downsides include overall weight of the bike (a whopping […]
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 […]
