Why you should NOT buy an Electric Trike…

These are the 8 Reasons you should NOT buy an electric recumbent trike. PLUS, the pro's to each con.
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[@paul6894]

You skipped the most important reason. I ride most everyday. With power assist, I won't pedal as much. Right now I average about 5 mph. I love my trike and I enjoy my ride everyday. The fun part of my trike is I don't feel slow at all and it takes less effort than riding a diamond frame bike. I walk with a cane because of an injury, but I feel very athletic riding my trike. If I had a motor I would go much faster and everything would wear out faster. Maybe it would be different if i needed to keep up with a group, but I usually ride alone. Also my trike weighs about 35lbs and it is very easy to load inside my Toyota Prius.

[@sylvain65]

Good information, thanks

[@edwinvillafuerte17]

Thanks love it 👍

[@merendell]

One other thing to remember about replacement batteries. Alot of Lion batteries have some number of cycles they are rated for, normaly in the 200-300 range. However that rateing is to 80% capacity. Basically if its 200 cycles to 80% after about 200 full charge/discharge cycles your 10AH battery will only carry about 8ah. You wont get as much distance off them but they will still keep working way way past the rated number of cycles. unless your a daily rider that $700 battery is going to take several years before it degrades to 80% capacity and will still be more than viable to field for a good decade. Should the day come that your just not getting the range out of the battery you want get a new one and keep the old as a range extender when you really want to go the distance.

[@glenevans2775]

Great informative video. There are lots of good reasons to ride an e-trike. Get one, and you will love it.

[@dougrudd3218]

I very much enjoy your trike videos and it’s alway good to hear about the e-assist. I know someday I’ll add it. But so far this year, I have ridden my trike over 12,000 miles and the knees holding up nice.

[@LaidBackCycles]

Woohoo! That's awesome Doug. Keep it up :)

[@freds4703]

Wow, when do find time to eat and sleep😜?

[@user-rj4hz6qx7b]

Great information to review

[@LaidBackCycles]

Thanks for watching!

[@jasonpage4432]

Do you have a video about the best e-recumbent all terrain bike that has a good carry capacity.

[@LaidBackCycles]

Check out this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX_Vd4WrbayAiM0

[@gardenman3]

Great info Thanks

[@VdemiconV]

my main reason i can not get a e trike is im on SSI and dont have enough money to get one. even though i could use one do to not having a car/truck and having to get others to give me rides every where. :(

[@kdl8932]

Some models are folding, so they take up less space. Some are lighter than others, so they can be more easily lifted. Some break down to fit in a car trunk, and of course all will fit in a pick up. Do your research if you really want one, and give up on the excuses.

[@VdemiconV]

@@kdl8932 try reading before jumping on people and claiming they are making excuses. i never said i couldnt lift one or put one in a car/truck. i said im on SSI and dont have enough money to afford one. meaning i wish i could find trike provider that did payment plans. so remember next time @kdl8932 try reading what someone wrote before going off on them. it will help you look less of a fool next time.

[@labachaterairlandesa]

Their “excuse” is they can’t afford one. SSI is like Social Security, but for those with low income. It’s for people over 65 or who are disabled enough that they’re unable to work. They mentioned that they don’t have a car or truck to say that they have no way to get around other than rides from friends/family.

[@VdemiconV]

@@labachaterairlandesa if i had the money or could find one i could buy through payments over time OMFG id be happy as hell id be able to get around on my own again lol

[@johnsimion2893]

Please clarify. At 3:33, you said that a Class 1 can go "up to 20 mph." Does this limit you downhill or on human power alone? In other words, do they actually stop you from going faster or does the assist simply cut off over 20 mph?

[@LaidBackCycles]

Great question John. The motor stops at 20 mph, but you can go as fast as your legs will pedal or gravity will pull you after that.

[@lancerudy9934]

Great video thanks 😊

[@LaidBackCycles]

Thanks for watching!

[@kellyfromiowa1849]

Great video. I didn't know there were so many different motors and the restrictions for them. I definitely want e-assist, but a level 1 no throttle. If I'm not pedaling, I don't get any assist. Keep those videos coming.

[@dougtesterman5100]

The terratrike EVO is an excellent trike that has pedal assist (must pedal).

[@velokernow3696]

Trikes are slow uphill, etrikes overcome this problem.

[@LaidBackCycles]

Now I feel like Superman on the hills with my Bosch motor :)

[@ralphsmith8682]

In 4 to 6 years the battery should be cheaper than it is is now.

[@LaidBackCycles]

Also, they are always improving battery technology. I can't wait for the 100 mile battery :)

[@Luis-og8uq]

He should have said “Reason number one why not to buy an E-bike, because I only sell regular bikes”. 😂

[@LaidBackCycles]

About 80% of our customers purchase an electric trike :)

[@mrh0wler353]

Keep electric motors OFF of bike trails. Better to put them on a highway than on a bike trail. This is one of the lamest laid back cycles videos.

[@LaidBackCycles]

Unfortunately, we don't control any regulation of electric cycles. However, the regulations are in place to promote safety. Many trikers benefit immensely from having an e-trike.

[@streddaz]

@mrh0wler353 what's wrong with class 1 assisted trikes on the trail?

[@glenevans2775]

There is nothing wrong with riding e -assist bikes or trikes on trails as long as they are compliant with the states regulations. I have owned a trike for over 10 years and use it way more since adding the electric motor. I also ride much further and in more comfort than I would have without the motor fitted

[@Wreckedekcoupe]

I take it you've never rode a e trike or e bike?