I purchased this trike to assist with my rehabilitation following hip and back surgery. While professional PT returned me to functionality, I needed additional exercise to return my legs to full strength. This allows me to pedal to a point where I think I'm finished for the day and then electric motor my way back home. I don't have to worry about having the leg strength to make it all the way back.
- Shipping in two boxes created one concern. The box with the battery arrived about a week prior to the box with the trike itself. The battery charger was NOT included in the box with the battery, generating concern on my part. When the box with the trike arrived, the battery charger WAS included in that box.
- All necessary tools for basic assembly were included with the trike. HOWEVER, having a metric socket wrench set and a good size screw driver (flat head and phillips head) definitely made assembly easier.
- With my medical health, it took me about 6 hours total over two days to assemble it (I'm 70 years old). A young to middle-aged person should be able to assemble it in about 3 hours.
- Some significant portions of the trike were pre-assembled. All three wheels had tires with tubes installed already mounted. All I had to do was inflate the tires. The motor hub was already installed in the front wheel.
- Fit and finish is excellent. There were zero issues of bolt holes aligning. All welds look to be smooth and sturdy. Paint appears to be uniform and high quality. Protective cardboard or plastic film was present in all packaging to ensure no parts rubbed against each other.
- The instruction pamphlet was at least 95% inherently clear and understandable. I highly recommend downloading the PDF pamphlet from their website to familiarize yourself with it prior to receiving the trike.
- DEFINITELY tighten down the front wheel lugs!!!! Failure to do this could result in the lugs backing out and the front wheel spinning the electrical umbilical rather than the wheel. (Sad personal experience here.)
- As far as operation goes. They recommend not taking turns at greater than 15 kph (roughly 9.5 mph). However, I can tell you that depends on the tightness of the turn. For a standard turn on a sidewalk at a block corner, then not more than 5 kph (3 mph) is what I would recommend as the max. The relatively narrow track of the rear wheels and the high center of gravity won't allow for much more.
- Range depends on the flatness of the driving route. 25 miles may not be achievable depending on the amount of hills on the route, whether using speed range 1, 2, or 3, total weight (rider and cargo) being carried, etc. I have not ridden to full range yet, so I can't say for sure.
All in all, I find it to be a fun, enjoyable trike, whether you power it yourself with the pedals, or you cruise in comfort using the electric motor. I'm glad I made this purchase.