Radical Japanese double-decker e-cargo trike gains speed for US debut

Of all the cargo e-trikes we’ve seen, the tall-framed, Japanese-designed Streek takes one of the most innovative approaches to carrying stuff. A new-and-improved version of the vehicle is now in development, aimed specifically at use in the North Ameri… Continue reading Radical Japanese double-decker e-cargo trike gains speed for US debut

Intrepid Englishman crosses Scotland on amphibious canoe/trike hybrid

Traversing the width of Scotland in a canoe would be a challenge in and of itself, as would traversing it on a recumbent tricycle. Well, British adventurer Ben Kilner recently canoed the trip in one direction then triked it in the other, using the same… Continue reading Intrepid Englishman crosses Scotland on amphibious canoe/trike hybrid

Telescoping e-trike adapts to recumbent riders short or tall

Germany’s Hase Bikes is celebrating its 30th birthday by reinventing its first recumbent trike. The Kettwiesel One features Shimano pedal-assist, MacPherson suspension and the company’s signature telescoping frame.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Transp… Continue reading Telescoping e-trike adapts to recumbent riders short or tall

Full-suspension e-trike takes you through the city and into the wild

California-based Addmotor has unveiled a new member of its Grandtan electric trike range. The Grandtan X is built for stable, motor-assisted city jaunts or for venturing into the rough, with suspension front and back and fat tires helping to absorb the… Continue reading Full-suspension e-trike takes you through the city and into the wild

Bamboo e-trike designed to deliver up to 250 kg of cargo

Though still not used in mainstream manufacturing, we’ve seen bike builders make use of bamboo for a number of years. Germany’s My Boo tapped bamboo and flax for a cargo ebike back in May, and now the Bamboo Bicycle Club is working on a pedal-assist ca… Continue reading Bamboo e-trike designed to deliver up to 250 kg of cargo

Civilized Cycles developing pedal-assist Semi-Trike cargo hauler

Back in 2020, Brooklyn’s Civilized Cycles launched a low-step ebike called the Model 1 that features expandable hardshell panniers on either side of the rear wheel. For its next project, the company is aiming to haul significantly more cargo.Continue R… Continue reading Civilized Cycles developing pedal-assist Semi-Trike cargo hauler

Hase aims for motor-assisted comfort with low-riding recumbent e-trike

For its latest model, Germany’s Hase Bikes is launching an e-trike called the Trigo Up E that’s aimed at elderly riders or folks who may not be able to ebike along on two wheels for health reasons, such as those with back problems.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Hase aims for motor-assisted comfort with low-riding recumbent e-trike

Raleigh rolls into town with cargo e-trike car replacement

Iconic Brit cycling brand Raleigh has announced the Stride 3 cargo e-trike, which is pitched as “an elegant, eco-friendly alternative” to the family car for shopping trips and school runs, and has room in the front box for up to four young kids.Continu… Continue reading Raleigh rolls into town with cargo e-trike car replacement

Lámpago wraps electric trike in fun-loving retro-cool skin

Turkey’s Lámpago has revealed its first electric vehicle. The fun-looking short-haul ride merges urban e-trike vibes with vintage micro-car design, offers luxury seating for two, a bunch of branded accessories and even includes a spare tire mounted to … Continue reading Lámpago wraps electric trike in fun-loving retro-cool skin