2019 Liberty Trike Electric Tricycle Review - $1.5k

The 2019 Liberty Trike Electric Tricycle is a value priced mobility style electric delta trike with a lot of practicality, while remaining simple and keeping thoughtful considerations. Made to fit through narrow doorways and aisles, able to remove the handlebar and fold the bike for transport, can fit in some trunks and is approved by the FAA to travel by plane. Has a natural feeling coasting brake as well as front brake, 500 watt front hub motor, and a standard cargo basket in the back. No pedal assist (throttle only), no motor inhibitor on the rear brake, other than at a standstill, you have to shift your weight during tight turns.
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[@jimgeorger4452]

just assembled 2023 model. unboxing and setup is very easy. I am comparing it to a 24 inch trike I purchased last year. Essentially there is no "assembly" other than combining the halves, and inserting the seat and handlebars. My wife, the rider, says the size makes here feel very safe, in comparison to the taller trike. The handlebar quick release is a good add because it will easily load into my pickup, which has a cap. Height was the main restriction. Kudos for providing the owners manual upon request..it is very complete, and would be an ink-sucker if I printed it as a pdf file. The power setup is very appealing to my wife because the power settings allow a gradual application of power. The larger trike has a more binary nature, where you go from OFF to POWER , and even at low setting, it seemed abrupt and scary to her. All in all the Liberty bridges the gap between a mobility scooter, and a full fledged electric trike.

[@lsaiahlopez9890]

I love my Addmotor M340, I got it one year ago, now Grandtan 2023 is my next plan，it has the most beautiful head tube Ive seen.

[@jojojo943]

I got this my wife. Waaaayy lighter than RAD or Lectric trikes. 50 lbs, AND splits into 2 light halves. This, plus my Lectric XP Lite , are Easy to load in the RV or SUV, and if we go.

[@ajmarshall8134]

GREAT LITTLE TRIKE, I PUT MY THROTTLE AND HAND BRAKE ON SAME SIDE NO WAY TO USE BOTH AT THE SAME TIME, PLUS I PUT A BETTER SEAT, CHANGED HANDLE BARS AND THE BASKET, WORKS FOR ME

[@jetgold]

very nice for flat city errand's with the rear basket. I spy a even nicer fat tire model in the back on the video. I sure would like too some mid drive motor trikes ones with the top of line Bosch CX style maybe if there even is such trikes. great channel and best of luck.

[@ginipalm13]

Can you show how folding the bike?

[@ZillaYT]

"Won't take it to the TDF anytime soon" But you can take to a tour of France. LOL! Thanks for the review. I was sold until the back-pedal coaster rear brake which is no good with someone with bum knees.

[@twloughlin]

Mikey - how could you possibly forget to demonstrate how this trike comes apart? One of its biggest features is that it is more or less a "folding trike." It doesn't actually fold, but it does come apart in two pieces for easier transportation. I am sure your viewers would want to see that in action. This is a pretty significant oversight in my estimation.

[@twloughlin]

For those interested in seeing how the Liberty Trike is put together, check out this video from the manufacturer website (the guy doing the assembly is the owner). Naturally, you can do the reverse to "fold" the trike and place it in a car trunk: www.libertytrike.com/pages/liberty-trike-assembly I'll give Mikey a break and not link to his old video of a Liberty Bike breakdown when he was with BMB. :-)

[@rickyelvis3215]

I agree !

[@Sylvia-Storm]

I was trying to find the time frame to see how it could fold up.

[@Katy32344]

Yep!

[@100daysmic9]

VERY GLAD I woke up before I bought this. I checked with my local fire department and showed them what it says in the Manual regarding the battery. IT IS NOT UL Certified. Fire department said do not buy!!! Then the next day I was at my local bike store with whom I have a great relationship and they showed an email from someone who bought the Liberty Trike and he called it a POS. (last word there is a 4 letter word).

[@100daysmic9]

The flaw with tall fit men demonstrating a trike like this is they are FORGETTING the thousands of short women who are 5 ft tall. The Long Crank shaft is a mistake. Anyone who is short has to have the seat down lower which means their knees are forced to bend further -- ad knee mobility is a big factor i why they would want a trike i the first place. When marketing a product for people who are less ale use appropriate people to demo.

[@HeWrd-fg8gg]

Wish there was a variety of pedaling strengths to exercise the legs more thoroughly for those who need more muscle stimulation. Progressively recuperating from incapacity. It would make it a more well rounded machine for therapy. When legs go dead motor gets used & to make sure i can get back/take breaks.

[@lloydglyn6831]

Excellent detailed review thank you

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

You need to show us what Alec is talking about not his face mate .

[@carmelpule6954]

The outer tube on the final drive holding the bearing on the other side of the coupling should have been a little longer to shorten the protruding drive shaft. As it is that protruding half shaft would be subjected to a lot of bending stresses from the drive chain. One would expect an unsymmetric of the length of the two tubes holding the half shafts.

[@sandraswarts9186]

I wish the bike part had a 3 or 7 speed shifter so you could pedal it easier when you don't have the motor engaged.

[@adamwarlock3530]

Nice. That would be perfect for me. I live in a studio apartment and could find a spot inside to park it.

[@juliusbonilla2341]

Great job in describing the bike, looking forward to buying one. Julius in Vero beach fl

[@lindamoran8259]

Is there a battery designed for this trike that has a greater distance ability? Purchased a Lectric Bike back in May which gets up to 45 miles on a charge, but I'm finding I should have gone with a trike because of balancing issues. Would also like to have the pedal assist. Would purchase this trike in a heartbeat if it had a bigger battery for better distance with the pedal assist.

[@ronclark9724]

Buy a second battery and store it in the basket. Its easy to swap when the other runs out. Better yet, buy a third and get three times the range...

[@GENECARP]

I didn’t think anyone could represent like Court, but your doing it....well done..

[@Ludmila2508]

I liked it a lot and very good material.

[@Seafariireland]

Super review!

[@russsherwood5978]

can you get a bigger battery for this? as it is 26 miles one way to town to shop,, be blessed and safe

[@ronclark9724]

Unfortunately not for this e trike. There are other models available that might go further, but a total of 52 miles maybe too far. However, even with this trike you can pedal as far as you wish, although I wouldn't recommend doing so... This e trike is designed for shorter distances, around the neighborhood or town, not so much for a large city...

[@stevepowsinger733]

I notice they offer an extra battery for $300 you could take with you.

[@sharonaston3433]

They going to make one that leans into a turn? Do they have one a little bigger?

[@dorislinarez8023]

What is the price

[@LetArtsLive]

It sounds really noisy but it's probably just a camera microphone. I have one leg and I bought the ecotric hammer and I love it. A little hard getting someone to help me with issues from ecotric. I had to put lights and stuff and a back rack okay so I thought it was only 1400 dollars actually less

[@jacketjacket7407]

Wonderful Addmotor Grandtan Etrike riding experience!!

[@AllanMorga-kd8ew]

Can you ship to San Diego?

[@maryhirsch9068]

I have a Sun Classic trike I am older and would like a little help getting up hills. Is there a kit to put on the little front wheel that I can get to help me. I am 76 and still want to ride.

[@moettaswanzon8346]

They got videos about your trike online….good luck 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@laurenkeon3267]

Can the handle bars be moved forward for someone with short arms? Only 5’ and I’d never be able to comfortably reach those handle bars

[@ronclark9724]

The handlebar is adjustable in height and towards the rider... Like most bicycles...

[@artieross9537]

Let's see a video with a short woman on it, please. 5' tall?

[@lauraann8005]

I have a mototech trike. Trust me. You will fit on this one perfectly. I am now addicted to 3 wheel electric bikes and I am considering buying this one because it has pedels. My other 2 trikes do not have pedals so when I push the distance to the maximum of running out of charge I have had to push them home. This will be perfect for you

[@lauraann8005]

I am 5' tall also

[@justdev8965]

Can't I buy a better battery for this otherwise good tricycle?

[@mcgoomcgee345]

Hello. I have a sun tri ez trike. I want to convert to ebike. I weigh 250lbs. Can you please recommend a front hub motor size that wont struggle for my size?

[@mcgoomcgee345]

I know that you test drive ebikes of all kind. I just want to convert mine.

[@frankshattuck1975]

I got 36 volt 350 amp front wheel motor horizon battery from clean republic for my sun trike & have had it 4 years. I use this trike as a car replacement. I am very satisfied. I also built a trailer to pull. All this works really nice.

[@kalamsingh9668]

How much cost How can I purches

[@silviasperber6245]

68 yo 170 lb woman I’d like to pedal as long as possible before the assist kicks in Is this ok for that purpose? Where can one see these trikes? I’m in South Florida Can u please reply this time?

[@CosmicCourtOfLaw]

Call their number on their website.

[@ronclark9724]

Unfortunately they sell these at their website only. No dealers. With the throttle set a 0 you are peddling only. The throttle does not engage until it is on the 1 setting out of 5 settings. Notice he was peddling 6 mph before he engaged the throttle in this video. To engage the throttle he pressed the I button for a few seconds until the display turned on. The throttle has 5 settings, a bit more than 2 mph per setting.

[@Jacque392]

Definitely getting one of these in the Spring. Thank you so much for the video. It really helped.

[@wilmababygirl5629]

Yes I’m getting one in spring also……because it’s to cold outside to ride…..if you don’t me asking what color is you getting?…..I’m getting PINK thank..HAPPY HOLIDAY AND A BLESSINGS 2022

[@ronclark9724]

@@wilmababygirl5629 Since I live in Amarillo, I chose yellow...

[@katielyles4657]

I am 4’11” could I ride this trike comfortably.

[@eddahughes1145]

I want this Trike, how do I get it? Please respond.

[@dreirad]

*I love tricycles😍*

[@ronclark9724]

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[@moettaswanzon8346]

It’s the best 😂😂😂

[@ajemohaltom3560]

Great design choices. And thanks for going over that rear axle coupling.

[@chusnultrisukmawati407]

Where can i buy in Indonesia?? What the price??

[@vnmnavarro71]

Does the company have distribution partner in the Philippines?

[@turner2540]

How far is the handle to the bike and pedals from the seat

[@judya4264]

What trike is Alec riding?

[@dec0d3d83]

whats the bike the other guy is riding?

[@CZannae]

What’s your robin egg blue helmet? Looks cool!

[@moettaswanzon8346]

LOL😂😂😂😂

[@edwarddorsheimer2347]

Does the trike have a built-in hitch for pulling a cart or wagon?

[@wilmababygirl5629]

Yes it does

[@ronclark9724]

You can buy this accessory...

[@henrycarter7563]

I would love to find a trik with either a mid-drive motor or PAS rear drive to help save on battery life

[@eutimiochavez415]

Just pedal it it will save the battery

[@randykiebborth4800]

Need info please

[@legonut78]

Aren’t direct drive motors like this more battery efficient than mid drives? It has way simpler design with a lot less moving friction points for energy loss. Plus this should have a longer life and it won’t put all that wear on the drivetrain.

[@mellieaqua6954]

Tire fenders wud be very useful

[@ronclark9724]

There is a fender which works well for the front wheel, but you really don't go that fast, at best 12 mph for the back wheels to slash water onto the rider...

[@truhunk1]

A smaller battery sucks. I sure in hell won't be bringing my battery on a plane. Give me a bigger battery please.

[@ronclark9724]

Peddle more to get more range... Or buy a second battery and store it in the basket...

[@reagan4583]

I’d like to see more about what it’s intended for. I’m not interested in going 11 mph.

[@ronclark9724]

Old folks and those with mobility issues are more than happy warping around their neighborhood at a warp speed of 11 mph, including my dog... My Liberty trike goes through every door it desires to go through, unlike almost all of the other e-trikes available...

[@Mr.And.Mrs.swanson1522]

For Senior’s..and young people too…I love the ten different colors…..I’m getting one next year if the lord spear my life thank you Jesus….price is very cheap REAL TALK

[@licsanjeetkumar7815]

What is price in India ?

[@papajj3]

He just said pedal assist. I thought Liberty did not have pedal assist?

[@ronclark9724]

You can pedal and use the throttle set at one or two and get assisted power.. I am unable to pedal without slowing the trike down with the throttle set at three, four, or five...

[@driveshift]

Cool bike however I’d prefer to have the bigger battery for longer range. I’d more likely ride this bike 26 miles than carry the battery into a plane.

[@ronclark9724]

The folks who make Liberty trikes manufacture other larger wheeled and off road trikes and bikes as well with more power and more range. At a higher retail price though.

[@sharonaston3433]

8 inch crank two pedals

[@gingerblack4528]

I am 5'"1 tall and wonder if when the seat is lowered so I can reach the pettles and does the backrest hit the basket?

[@benjimilo8583]

Hi did you got the answer?

[@supernovahk19]

@@benjimilo8583 I just received my bike and I am 5’. Yes, the seat is adjustable, I will be adjusting the angle of the handle bar to make it even more comfortable. I was hoping to find some answer about best of speed control in regarding riding on down hill.

[@supernovahk19]

I am 5’, just received my bike, the backrest will not hit the basket.

[@ronclark9724]

@@supernovahk19 You can reduce your setting from 5 going up the hill to 1 or 0 going down the hill... Use brakes when necessary...

[@supernovahk19]

@@ronclark9724 Thank you. I also use hand brake in addition to locking paddles on the reverse direction (both intermittently) while coasting fairly steep downhill in order to reduce speed; is that correct ? Or I am damaging my brake? TIA.

[@kryostazis4415]

can you modify it to bigger wheels ?

[@ronclark9724]

No. But you can buy other e trikes that are larger. Even the folks who build the Liberty manufacture other larger models, although at a higher retail price. But the larger wheels of the larger e trikes also have wider rear axles that most likely do NOT go through most doors...

[@melvintalmadge2803]

so, what's it cost?

[@trentschwantes4951]

What's the weight and height capacity on this.

[@electricbiketech]

Maximum Weight: Max weight: 400lbs Hill Climbing: How well the Liberty Trike does on the hill greatly depends on the hill grade, your weight, input and momentum. The Max Torque of the Liberty Trike is 60N-m. If the Liberty Trike is presented with an immovable situation the motor system will cut power to the motor temporarily to prevent damage to the system. Releasing the throttle for a second will allow the system to re-engage and the system will be ready again. The Liberty Trike is very powerful but steep hills and inclines will require riders (especially riders over 225lbs) to assist the motor with pedal power. The Liberty Trike is not a solution for climbing steep hills without any effort by the rider.

[@SandraSantos-rp6yl]

The extra rear sprocket design is useless because the left rear tire has no drive nor brake connection but it was probably done to make up for not having differential gears and if it were positive traction it would be dangerous on turns

[@WWarthog798]

No mention of performance on hills....a rather important criterion, even in areas that are not "off-road".

[@dandickinson5303]

.7

[@ronclark9724]

I wouldn't consider the Liberty trike as a mountain trike... Its more a mobility trike than a mountain trike...

[@woodystefeneylee7290]

omg.... can not believe this rad power bike just made the same bike at 3 years later.

[@xflyingtiger]

Can the back support be removed?

[@moettaswanzon8346]

Yes it can be removed 😂

[@gheorghepocovnicu9055]

Căt costa, prețu ?

[@terrybrock4919]

What is the purpose of the knob on the seat backrest?

[@wilmababygirl5629]

To make the headrest go up and down

[@fendipangestoh5393]

how much money does it cost?, is it for sale?

[@wilmababygirl5629]

Around 1,600

[@ronclark9724]

@@wilmababygirl5629 Plus state sales taxes and shipping...

[@Al-thecarhistorian]

You need to learn the difference between wheelbase and wheel track. The distance between the rear wheels is the track, not the wheelbase.

[@durgeshsahaj]

Very nice video

[@Arachmana]

Could pedal assist be added?

[@electricbiketech]

Cannot add PAS on Liberty Trike.

[@eutimiochavez415]

How come it dose not have fender ?

[@ronclark9724]

The front wheel does. I recommend not riding on this trike in the rain. And at a top speed of 12 mph there isn't much of a duck tail coming from the rear tires that would splash onto the driver... The front fender works well with puddles after a rain, but I have never rode the trike in the rain...

[@wilmababygirl5629]

DON’T RIDE IN THE RAIN 🌧 OR SNOW /REAL TALK

[@federicomaisch6812]

Thank you

[@vasiliganicusor9561]

Vreau si eu 1 cum pot sa optim astept respuns

[@gingerblack4528]

Why such a small basket?

[@ronclark9724]

A front basket can be bought, but for an additional cost. Many additional items can be bought at their website...

[@francobonoz7654]

QUE PASA CON LA ORIENTACION RESPETO A EL FUNCIONA MIENTO DE LA VISICLETA

[@barrylubarsky3506]

It would be nice if the camera guy would show the parts they are talking about instead of just focusing on the guys faces.

[@willb5571]

selfie Cam 😏

[@mellieaqua6954]

Like this trike where is it sold in Canada?

[@28ambob]

5 foot 11 ??? Inches ???

[@ronclark9724]

The man in the video claimed to be 5'11"...

[@Flynt89]

Hey, cold you do a review of the Scott eride axis 10 ? There isn't any reviews of those models except for the evo mais it's a 4.5k+ bike ! I love the design of the 10 but it's very hard to find any videos covering it, many thanks in advance !!

[@mangreat71]

Can it pull about 100 lbs ????

[@scrippslarry]

How does it fold?

[@ronclark9724]

Watch a KZbin folding Liberty trike video. You fold the front wheel and tuck it inside a rear wheel. No need to pull the pin to split the trike into two different pieces.

[@sharonaston3433]

Do you have 20" wheels, regular peddling that would be the perfect trike

[@pedroantonio2567]

Adonde puedo adquirir

[@fletcherrebello]

What's wrong with the camera man? When Alex is explaining; he focuses the camera on Alex's face, instead of focussing on the Trike part; which Alex's explaining. Now, hope you'll redo/ reshoot this episode. Hug!

[@gopalarao99]

Good design and simple construction. But seems to be limited only for service roads.

[@ronclark9724]

Did you expect a e-trike geared for those with mobility issues to run on a freeway? In the state of Texas and many other states e-bikes/trikes have to go less than 20 mph or face insurance, registration, and driver's license requirements and fees... If you want a Harley, buy one...

[@buenacudala5479]

How much?

[@wilmababygirl5629]

1600 US dollar

[@ronclark9724]

@@wilmababygirl5629 Plus state sales taxes and shipping...

[@maryhutt4263]

🍊need to know where I can get it fixed if I have to? I'm in Vt. And we don't have any places for electric bikes or even have any up here?What about another battery for extra to carry with ya how much in all ? $$$$$?

[@fletcher3913]

A good bike shop will be able to work on the mechanical part of the trike and Liberty Trike is very helpful in diagnosing the electrical issues that may come up and then shipping parts. Batteries are offered here www.libertytrike.com/collections/parts $436.

[@ronclark9724]

Your local bike repair shop will be able to fix any issues and keep your Liberty e trike running. There are also KZbin videos available for DIY maintenance jobs. Parts can be bought on line from their website, including even the battery...

[@kntwing23]

what the price?where can i buy 1 in the u.s.? can it fold?

[@ronclark9724]

Around $1500. It can be split in half to fit into the back of a SUV or it can be folded with the front wheel tucked behind a rear wheel to store on a train...

[@adrianscott2757]

Are these in Australia??? Chasing one please!! Thanks in advance 😊

[@moettaswanzon8346]

Nope only USA 😂😂😂😂

[@smokymountain2234]

Maybe is perfect size for me because I am 5 foot

[@helenwood1]

I love it.

[@wilmababygirl5629]

Is you going to buy one?

[@bettystroud8378]

Liberty Trike is not a stable trike. It throw me off the trike and broke my collar bone. They purchased all the parts from China. Paint and modified feed to the parts and sell it to the public with high price. The worse is they unable to stand by their product and a satisfaction performance. I am 73 and sure do not appreciate after spend over 3000.00 on 2 trikes. Instead offered assistance and service, Liberty Trike asked me to use a screwdriver to fix a broken battery and then block our phone number, so sad. They properly though we will not able to find parts for the trike. Thanks for Amazon, half cheaper an longer riding hours.

[@wilmababygirl5629]

O PLEASE STOP IT NOW…….HAPPY 2022

[@alirE2904]

I woukd like a mylo like trike with pedal assist

[@wilmababygirl5629]

I love mylo

[@lupitapenuelas7727]

Estoy en Mazatlan, Sinaloa, México, como lo puedo comprar?

[@johnholemanjr3738]

Lose the basket and have a connection for carrying things.

[@RT-yc3tk]

Confused. First u say has no peddle assist, but three times after you say it does.

[@wilmababygirl5629]

It doesn’t have PSA

[@sandrahowington4546]

Can the handle bars be tilted toward the seat

[@fletcher3913]

Yes, it can.

[@sharonaston3433]

I love the handle bars

[@normaballesterossmith9630]

I drive a electric smart car..would it fit at the passenger seat once folded

[@ronclark9724]

I doubt it. It will fit into the back of a Kia Soul with its back seat folded down...

[@johnholemanjr3738]

Any misrepresentation will eventually get you caught so be careful. Advertising has changed for the better.

[@sashabowman204]

Make a sporty looking trike that is durable and fully protects the riders from chain. Is low to the ground with lean back seats , Has no spokes and give us the option of putting a 2 or 4 stroke electric start engine. A a one or two seater side by side or front to back design would be cool

[@mellieaqua6954]

How does it work in days of continuous heavy rain as we have here in prince Rupert?

[@wilmababygirl5629]

DONT RIDE IT IN THE RAIN WOW…….HAPPY 2022

[@mikeinman4963]

Would love to get one for use here in France as quite a few hills. Does the company sell in France ?? Looks good. I am 6 ft 4.5 height and weigh 105 kg .

[@ronclark9724]

Not that I am aware of. Nor do they ship outside the USA, although others will... Of course at a price...

[@moettaswanzon8346]

Nope only ships to USA 🇺🇸 😂😂😂😂

[@kaypea4874]

you keep saying assist.... there is no assist

[@ronclark9724]

If you are pedaling the motor can assist if you are throttling at level one or two, and get you up a hill at a higher setting. I am unable to pedal fast enough to use the throttle set at three without slowing the trike down on flat ground... This trike is a pedal or throttle trike though...