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Nice review. For numerous reasons, I feel the XP is better set up for its intended market. The step through is lower, the rear wheelbase is a bit wider offering a little better/improved stability and the PAS settings offer improved speed ranges and acceleration tuned better for beginners. Keep in mind that most of the important settings one would want to change including torque, are adjustable with the XP. I just wanted to clarify another point. As far as the acceleration of the XP, the torque is VERY easily adjustable using the settings menu to any one of 5 levels, from gentle to much more aggressive. I find the default settings nice and have never adjusted them. Also, the top speeds in PAS 1 & 2 are intentionally slower than the top speed of PAS 3, 4 and 5. Again, an important consideration for new trike riders. But even these limits are adjustable by the user through the settings menu and can be set to be higher in PAS 1 and PAS 2 if desired (to 14mph). Are the settings adjustable with the Mooncool? WAKING UP THE BATTERY only has to be done once after the battery is recharged and it stays 'awake' for up to two days. Not sure why it has to be woken up even once... It appears both trikes max out at about 8mph for those that want to pedal with reasonable resistance without ghost pedaling. Not surprising for a single gear trike. The maximum speed of the XP trike can be reduced to eliminate ghost pedaling, which I do. An option for gears on both trikes would have been nice. Overall, these trikes seem to be very, very similar and I think anyone considering either one will be happy with whichever one they choose. I have about 2500 trouble free miles on my XP although my seat partially broke (a weld point separated) and Lectric responded to me within hours, sent me a replacement seat that was immediately shipped (next day after my initial email to them) and delivered within a week - excellent customer service! Other than that, my trike has functioned flawlessly. I ride it almost every day, 13-17 miles. I am enjoying it so much!

Thank you for taking the time to review these bikes and inform us.

Just order the xp trike. I had good customer service I called and order on phone. I like the fact that you have to power the trike on the battery. I see this as a safety feature I have grandchildren. They can push buttons on handle bars and nothing will happen. I also like that it has parking brake. I like that it starts out slower . I have'nt received it yet I hope everything is ok when I get it. I'm just going on your video. Thank you

Besides the obvious, there was something about the MoonCool that was nagging me that I've seen before and not on the Lectric. Today, when I took my Lectric XP 3.0 for a ride, I found it. The step through brace appears as the same. Fortunately, Lectric did not do that to the Trike. The extra foot space for mounting and dismounting favors the Lectric. The lack of parking brakes is important. Even the slight drainage slope in my garage will have my two trikes heading outside unless I use the parking brake. When I walk my dog with it and have to get off to pick up after her, I tie her to the trike. Without the parking brake, that wouldn't end well. MoonCool has the horn. That's a plus. The so-called directionals are useless, just are any other ones that I've seen on an ebike. Either have size and separation and a pair for both the front and rear of don't have them at all. The real thing lacking in the comparison are a meaningful discussion of the rear ends. I am going to assume the axle size and bearing size are the 6003-2RS 20mm and an unacceptably large percentage of them will fail on the MoonCool as they have and continue to fail on the Lectric. So that leaves the buying decision down to customer service. We know Lectric is replacing the entire Trike. What will MoonCool do? What will either do for people with the failure out of warranty? Tough luck? So, I believe an objective checklist of both features and predictions will favor the Lectric over the MoonCool, until MoonCool has a track record to support their company and products.

While you were comparing it would have been very simple to look at the differentials on both trikes. Lectric XP trike rear end assembly is made by Taikin in China and I would also bet that the Mooncool differential is marked the same way which would mean the bearings would be the same also. That is a major point when comparing.

You only have to wake up the battery on the Lectric if it hasn't been used in 48 hrs. I consider that a good feature to save the battery from being dead , when not used in a while. I have the Lectric & have had zero problems. After viewing this video, I would buy the Lectric again.

Your review was clear and helpful. Thank you.

This was the first time I watched your channel. I am thinking of buying a bike. Very good information. Thank you

Nicely done comparison of XP Trike and Mookool TK1. Wonderful to have your attention to detail, including measurements of the width differences. Donut test was great!

Very well done review. I purchased the Lectric. Thanx. 👍👍👍😎

Great video on the both XP Trikes, and watching your first video & this one I was seriously considering the Mooncool Trike…..but by it jot having the parking break is what would stop me from buying it, because that’s a very important thing for me to have. Thanks again for your great videos 👍

Thank you for your honest review 👍

Sorry there’s a lot hilly roads all over around here Thank you for helping me

Great review, thank you!

I think you did a great job job on this🥰

the most alarming takeaway from the drive train statements was the comment about the rear differential bearings falling out of the Mooncool trike! I always feel like I'm buying a pig in a poke with these types of sales, but since there is no history available and no local displays here in the US where we could test-ride one, your type of review is what we must rely on. Thanks.

Excellent video. You helped me decide on the best one for me appreciate it😅

That was a lot of good information I appreciate all of it I have a friend in Phoenix Arizona that sells electric but now looking at this video I’m kind of steering towards the moon cool thank you.

i have tried to find a place to test drive with no luck, your video help me . Thank you i will be ordering one today. 🙃

I hit like when u mentioned. Details appreciated on the trike comparo.

Excellent review. Certainly MoonCool is quite the buy and bike. Thank you.

I noticed how you very subtly gave more credit to the MoonCool through the words you used. I couldn't help but feel you are in some way associated with the MoonCoiol company. I purchased the Lectric for the following plusses: both wheels are powered (something you didn't mention); seat suspension (much more important to me on a trike than fork suspension); the parking brakes and hydraulic brakes; display is larger and in the center; shorter step-over height; backrest on the seat; softer hand-grips and turning the motor on or off is no big deal for me.

Overall, a very good review!

Excellent channel 👍

Great video. I feel very informed.

So you tube came to the rescue. I found a site that explained how to fix the problem and my new moon cool trike is now fully functional 👍🤠

Very helpful, thanks!!

very helpful. Thank you!

Really appreciate your video. Gave me a lot of good information. I have a wife that scared of two wheels. I would’ve already Lectric but missed out on the holiday. Good thing really appreciate your video. Gave me a lot of good information. I have a wife that scared of two wheels. I would’ve already ordered the Lectric but missed sale by one day and they would not honor it. With this video I and leaning toward the Mooncool. Do wish it was offered in gray. Thanks

Very helpful reviews here. I didn't know about the moon cool. I like it so now ill have to look closer. Thank you

Thank you for this! The Lectric seems more like a cruiser versus the Mooncool is more for Transportation and getting things done

On the rear brake, Lectric has the caliper on the top with a guard on the bottom of the disk. Mooncool has the caliper on the bottom close to ground and no guard. This could be problem if you have to go over any type of bumps. Good review.

I think appearance wise they’re very similar. I prefer the Mooncool but I think you’re right about the brakes. Huge mistake not putting parking brakes on I mean seriously what was it another five cents. Seems like that’s a must have on a trike. Great comparison Richard.

Thank you!

Nice Job!

I figure having the motor in the rear of a Trike would be a bit off balanced when having heavy cargo as the front handlebars will get a bit wobbles at certain times depending on weight, speed and terrain. Having the motor in the front for Trikes maybe more useful of overall balanced from reart to front of the handlebars more control comfort. I notice this with other regular ebikes as well, especially the Fat Tires as I bought a Fat Tire regular ebike and added a 2nd motor in the front to counter this overlooked issues of ebikes. These Trikes here in video are very cool and gave me a look into choices on getting a E Trike Bike but Im going to have heavy load of 40lbs daily so this video gives me what I need to know.

Great Review! Would be nice to get your feedback on how easy it is to fold, overall folded dimensions and how secure/stable it is after repeated use?

Thank you for measuring rear of bike! Will probably be purchasing Mooncool!

Good review! I think the Lectric would be better for young and older seniors, but the Moon..would be better for younger seniors.

Well done

It is nice to know there are more options. For me the lectric pluses are 2 speeds that it can be used as a mobility device the grips look way better and the parking break. The great accessory package, price, the ability to rear tow, option for things like a rear child seat. 3 year warranty option. Moonvools advantages are the faster speeds, widths that will fit into my storage room and turning. I love the fat tires for winter. The irony is.... what will win me over I don't see yet. A bike service shop that will do the warranty and maintenance in my area. (Calgary Alberta) I mean would you buy a var you can't get parts for fast and have a warranty covered?

Thank you for this review! I was sold on the Lectric as soon as you showed the level 1 being regulated, because I'm an old lady who has had both types of stroke, so I like the thought of not having a vehicle take off on me. Having a serious drop foot, the thought of not having to lift it over that extra bar is appealing, too.

I just this and the audio played fine for me.

We have the XP, it folds up much better then the Moon Cool. The grunt wheel will tuck inside the left wheel. On another video it didn't do that. But the moon has a quick release wheel.

Thanks!

Cyan is my fav color.

No parking brake? That is what bungee cords were made for :)

I'm done watching. Sir 😊👍

Moon Cool’s upgraded wide seat does have a backrest

Lectric has 65nm torque thanks for the video!

Lectric bikes have a built-in soft take off at lower PAS levels, which is great for control. You can go into the menu setting P12 (PAS strength) and P22 (assistance level) to customize the take up and torque for hills.

Your video was really good. I have the Lectric trike and having some issues with it (I think the bearing has come out on right real wheel). I’m looking for a trike w/ some suspension, so your video was interesting to me. Do you by chance have any other comparisons to the mooncool that have shocks as well? Thank you

U can unlock the performance on the control pad!!! On the Lectric !!

I’d like to add that I put a front suspension on my Lectric Lite, so I’m sure you could have on put on their trike as well. The name of the game, for these companies, is to make improvements each year. I bet Moon Cool puts a parking brake on their new version, too. It’s fun to see all the improvements. At the same time, they are trying to keep costs down. I’m impressed they both have hydraulic brakes!

I like the MoonCool and its extra features including the color options. It has everything going for it except support and history. I really looks like they took apart the XP developed by Lectric then built in improvements. Now the ball is in Lectric's hands to upgrade its version 2 trike. I have a Lectric Trike ordered for Christmas. Lectric is one of the online vendors that jumped thru hoops to qualify fheir ebikes for my state's rebate and tax credit program. I could not pass up an $800-$1400 rebate. I liked the Rad trike and accessories but it was not one of the bikes Rad had approved for the rebate. So Lectric it is. I'm looking forward to running errands and using the etrike as an alternate to my car since most of my errand running is within 3 miles of my house. Thanks for the comparison video. I hope Lectric sees it and the next time I'm in the market for a trike there will be even more options.

Great video still like both if i have to. Xp I think it has more power

Thank you

I like your comparison on both trikes. I am thinking about getting one and trying to decide which is better for me. Wish XP was little faster, wish MoonCool had parking brake. I appreciate you taking the time and doing the show and tell thanks again

Excellent review. Do you know if Lectric has solved their bearing problem that you mentioned? Also, how do the two bikes compare as to overall riding comfort? What about riding range? Thank you!

if you want to get a seat with the backrest for the mooncool is it easy to swap out? also you did an excellent job explaining both bikes. How long does it take for charging them from dead to full? If you done ones with the "fold up" option what size do they go down to? I live in a small apartment and not a lot of space.

love your video, what is the voltage for the light?

I think the brakes an the Lectric is Five Star. We have the Lectric and like it. But the Moon Cool is cool. I have heard that Lectric has a discount for veterans, and you have to ask.

I guess i will wait for the one that has better gears for lasting etrike: 1. Has to have a cassete, at least have 6-7 gears plus 2 front cogs, why? To keep from Ghost pedalling. 2. The back rest should come standard & removable. 3. The TK1 is foldable, so its a plus & on/off swutch to prevent fires. Curent "ON" prevents battery drain. 4. Clean up the wires. 5. Are side mirrors standard? 6. Speed, increase 750+ cuz its heaver, needs higher wattage for better speed hence the gears. Gears can give you torque and speed by changing geas & front cogs. Also with gears, if the battery runs out for some reason, one can always pedal home with less effort, hence the gear changes. 7. The company can always just used mechanical brakes in the back & disk in front for manufacturing price reduction. 8. Really need parking brakes. 9. Since you mentioned those companies needs to improve the Rear Axle. 10. Their support for replacement is not good, why buy it If you know it won't last long and parts are hard to come by especially the rear axle gears? Maybe its cuz its Chinese, nothing the make for the market lasts. If the U.S. manufacturers can make the same with better quality and better pricing, why buy foreign. I will wait until they both companies sell better models, & price reduction or an American company will somehow manufacture one to beat thise two. There are Ebikes out there that you can install baskets front and back for grocery runs and far much lesser in price. But for the mobility impaired, then this is their only option for them, for now. Thank you for your video. But I'll until i can no longer ride my ebike due age or mobility issues. Happy riding.

You should review the Mooncool MC 350 , That has the 7 speed derailer . I would think it would be easier to keep up with the pedal assist.

I'm exploring e-trikes for a friend. I've got a lot of miles on my non electric bikes and some 500+ on my brand X fat tired ebike. Bearings falling out of wheels and sloppy packing? Well sign me up for a Mooncool though I dislike that name. No parking brake, no problem. A velcro strap has served me well on my recumbent tadpole trike. But I'm not understanding something, why no "speeds"? I understand the inherent stability issues with delta configured trikes and think that speed limiting the trike to 15 is a great idea, but that simple going up the bump into your driveway should not have been an issue. But like many nonpowered riders think, an ebike isn't about pedals and pedaling. Enjoyed your thorough review of the trikes and will look at your other trike reviews. Our needs in the rough roads of the desert is minimum 3" wheel, an easy step through for an old woman, baskets for errands and to carry the 11# dog and a 30 mile range. A unicorn?

I would choose the mooncool for the pink! I got the impression you are leaning more towards the moon cool. I ride trikes. Tipping over is a BIG part of what I am looking for. Color, tipping, cargo, comfort. All very very important.

You said if the bearings fall out the trike, "is pretty much finished." I appreciate that non-standardized parts could be difficult to source, and bike shops may not have much experience with this type of rear axle, but is it really right to say the trike is trash when a bearing failure occurs. Is the race built into a portion of the frame and therefore there is catastrophic irreversible damage to a core component, or are you being hyperbolic when you imply it's not easily repaired at a bike shop?

Lectric has gone up to $1599 and includes a second battery at no extra charge. All other accessories cost extra.

I notice when you are pedaling, the Mooncool seems to have a more pronounced but damped lateral rocking motion. The rocking motion with the XP seems to be less. It appears the XP chassis has higher lateral stiffness most likely due to its large boxy downtube, but that could translate to a stiffer ride over bumps. I feel these trike manufacturers need to use more standard brands on equipment. Take the brakes. Sooner or later we will have to replace brake pads. If these are non-standard and the manufacturers are no longer around, especially if they are smaller houses, then we could end up with parts that are not available, then you have to replace the whole braking system. I do not own both trikes, but I feel one advantage that the XP has is that Lectric will likely be around in future years (based on its current sales). There are too many e-bike manufacturers and at some time there will be consolidation.

Hi love the 🌕 moon cool sir😅😊

Can the seats interchange between the 2 trikes? Like the backrest and comfort of that, but kind like the moon cool better.

I'd love to see a Mooncool v Addmotor E310 comparison: Im considering these two and the Emojo Bull.

Please note Lectric is having financial issues, and also only took 1/3rd of their original order from the factory leaving the factory in distress. Many Chinese factories are closing down in e-bikes. Lectric focuses on putting out super cheap stuff, so there are no margins to reinvest. Moonkool 3” tires will be more comfortable plus the front shocks. Lectric has no dealers but Mookool is going through and recruiting dealers, so local service will be huge benefit of moonkool.

Nice review but most importantly, you barely mentioned the problems with the rear axle . There is a definitive clicking noise with both bikes especially when doing turns. I am currently going through issues with my wifes trike trying to get this repaired. The manufacturer has told me that they have had some axle issues and my guess is that the rear axle is defective. Additionally, there is a current backlog on orders for the Mooncool with the company stating that they will not be shipping trikes until late April.

I have the mooncool bike now and it is very nice. How ever having said that I am having a problem with the rear brake lever hanging up and shutting down the motor. I haven’t been able to correct the problem,so I am stuck using the front brake only if I want the assist to work properly. I contacted the mooncool help site and was told to contact the vendor, so no help at all.😢

How does the MoonCool handle going up steep hills? Thanks for a great video!

What type of financial assistance do you know about? I really appreciate your video! Great job 👏

The moon cool What do think for me for what I maybe wanting

It sounds to me like you talk that moon cool up a lot more than you do the lectric trike. I have lectric trike, and I never had any problems with the brakes or nothing not

they need a purple color to choose from

I was wondering about cargo trailers and how easy or hard to attach and ride?

.Learned a lot of good info Which bike would be best for a tall person? Thanks

Try turning a very tight radius, turn if your trike accelerates very fast. I would think that over you would go.

have you reviewed the fat tire version of the moon cool?

I am 4'10" tall. I found on the Lectric website that the e-trike will work with a person my height, but I couldn't find the information on the Mooncool. From your experience with the two trikes, would you say that since the Lectric XP could be height adjusted to fit me, that the Mooncool would also? I appreciate how thorough you were about the performance and physical differences. There are features I like about both, and I'm still undecided. But if Mooncool would not work with my height, then I have my decision made for me already.

Are these e-trikes equipped with a differential on the rear axle to allow independent rear wheel rotation on turns?

The gray one the back rest is not long enough or wide enough either so what con you do to fix that.🥰

I like the MoonCool and what it offers, BUT dealing with customer service just for Pre-Sales is AWFUL. So, I am not going with MoonCool. Still trying to decide which eTrike to go with Customer Service is very important to me seeing all the eTrikes are very similar.

You didn't mention the sideview mirrors on the Lectric. Are they a good feature and can you see well with them? Do they seem to interfere with steering the trike?

Audio Needs to be exported as *stereo

I made the rear wheel drive trike in 2021 I put it up on KZfaq a year ago look up E trike rear wheel drive

Would like to see side by side fold of Lectric vs Mooncool

My husband and I love our Lectric XP3.0 and Lectric XP lite e-bikes. I have a question about the Mooncool etrike brand - is it also foldable like the Lectric e-bikes? Thank you for sharing your video.

your comment on the "Bearing " (on XP) problem ..(falling apart?) Any thing to add??

The question for moon cool is their offered a parking brake I know it doesn't come with one but is theirone comparable for the moon cool?

Addmotor E310 or Mooncool TK1, which one would you prefer?

I know that the Lectric trike is rear wheel powered. Not sure about the Mooncool. It does make a difference when taking corners. I ordered a Lectric trike a few days ago.

Hello again Which bike is the first one you were riding

Something you missed but it's not that important to most! Mooncool Only has a rear basket. Lectric has a rear "platform" option for more versatile cargo use ❤