On the face of it, Viribus offer electric bikes are sensible prices. But are they too good to be true?

　　What about the brand’s history, where are they made and more importantly, should you consider acutally buying a Viribus bike? We answer this, and more in this article for Discerning Cyclist.

　　Viribus can trace its history back to 2018, but it was in 2020 that it really kicked into gear. When the world was reeling from the first shockwaves of the coronavirus pandemic, Viribus released its first electric bike.

　　It couldn’t have come at a better time for the company as the societal restrictions and consumer demands brought about by the pandemic saw bicycle and e-bike sales, in particular, skyrocket.

　　Viribus’ first tricycle came to market in 2021 and just a year later, and only four years after its founding, the brand announced a unique dual chain design – essentially a clever way of delivering power to the dual wheels of a tricycle. The design ensures power is sent to both wheels in an optimised manner, delivering efficient forward momentum to the tricycle.

　　In a natural evolution of their product, Viribus announced an e-tricycle in 2022. An electric bike for all, the Trio Electric Tricycle offers a reassuring ride in all conditions, terrains and surfaces.

　　These days, with so many electric bike brands available (some of which promote US manufacturing) you’d be forgiven for thinking that Viribus wouldn’t be able to find its niche.

　　But by producing competitively priced bikes and electric bikes, for both able-bodied and disabled people, Viribus has shown how inclusive it is as a bike manufacturer.

　　Viribus offers good, entry-level e-bikes and bikes. Whilst their specification doesn’t point to premium performance, Viribus bikes offer more than enough for the casual or infrequent rider.

　　Viribus electric bikes follow a familiar pattern for cheaper electric bikes. A hub-drive motor is placed in either the front or the rear wheel which takes its power from a battery mounted externally on the frame. Once in the saddle riders can choose from either pedal assist mode or applying the throttle for simpler rides.

　　Overall, Viribus seems to be a reliable brand that is held in good standing by its current customers.

　　The Viribus website is a comforting place to browse, both on smartphones and larger devices. With a mainly white background, both text and images are displayed clearly and in the right place.

　　Selecting a model from the Viribus range, the customer is furnished with a wealth of information about the bike. From simple product imagery to more inspirational lifestyle pictures and videos, you can really get an idea of each product from the comfort of your own home.

　　Being a direct-to-consumer brand (it doesn’t currently sell its products via traditional bike shops) Viribus tries to make it as easy as possible for customers to purchase one of their bikes. They do this in a variety of ways.

　　First, Virbius offer their bikes via ShopPay a finance and credit company which allows customers to either split their purchase into more manageable payments or pay monthly via traditional finance – this payment method usually attracts interest.

　　Second, Viribus aim to process every order within 24 hours if it’s placed before 3 pm PST on weekdays. From there shipping duration tends to take between 3 to 7 business days – Viribus has various warehouses across the country. It’s also worth noting that Viribus currently offers free delivery on all of its bikes – the price you see will be the total price you pay!

　　Third, Viribus curates an extremely in-depth help center on its website. From key information a customer is likely to need pre-purchase to informative assembly videos this section of the Viribus website has it all.

　　For customers buying an electric bike online without seeing it first – these three features are both comforting and reassuring.

　　Whilst Viribus has a base in California, just outside Los Angeles, we’d wager that all of their bikes originate from Asia – most probably China. Asia is known as the powerhouse in bicycle manufacturing so it’d be no surprise to find out that all Viribus bikes begin their life there.

　　Yes, Viribus makes electric bikes. Viribus currently have a variety of different electric bikes available, suitable for different requirements.

　　However, unlike some bike brands these days, Viribus still continues to manufacture regular pedal-powered bikes. The range of standard Viribus bikes extends from a basic hybrid bike to a more unique tricycle.

　　Viribus bikes have attracted a number of positive reviews, both from industry commentators and customers alike.

　　Customer reviews focus on Viribus’ value for money and for the electric tricycle in particular how the design and comfort of it is second to none. The fact that the Viribus electric tricycle has attracted nearly 200 reviews, of which over 150 of them are 5-star, is a testament to the quality of Viribus bikes.

　　We’ve summed up the Viribus electric bike range below, highlighting their key models and who they are suitable for.

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