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I'm not that old (in my 40s) but became sick many years ago at only 21 or 22 years old. Since then, my primary illness has led to other conditions, and now I find it hard to get around. I'm one of those people who use a riding shopping cart, because I can't walk and be on my feet for more than a few minutes. In my teens and 20s I was known to go months without driving my car because I preferred to walk or ride my bike. Now I just stay home and feel isolated because I can no longer do the things I used to be able to do. When I discovered e-trikes, I knew this was the solution. I could pedal if I was up to it, but switch to electric if I need a rest. I can get out of my house, enjoy my neighborhood and even go on short shopping trips like I used to. I'm getting the Lectric with the cargo package and support seat, as one of the main purposes is so I can take trips to the store. So the baskets are a must. Being only 4'10" and wondering how these trikes would work for me, I appreciate you telling and demonstrating the heights these trikes work for and seat placements.

FIRST OFF; YOUR REVIEWS ARE PART OF THE REASON MY LECTRIC XP TRIKE ARRIVED YESTERDAY. CUT THE CHASE! AS SCOOTER RIDER FROM 12-72, THEN VERTIGO. LOTS OF SENIORS WE GOT THIS. ALL REVIEWS, INCLUDING YOURS INDICATE THIS IS A SUPERIOR CHOICE. AS I CAN NOT GIT THE DAMN SMILE OFF MY FACE. UNBOXED, CLEANED BRAKE DISCS AND ABOUT FOUR HOURS LATER IT HAS 8 MILES ON IT. IT TOOK SO LONG BECAUSE LOTS OF OTHER SENIORS STOPPED ME AND ASKED. ALL THOUGHT IT 'CUTE'. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PURCHASES OF MY LIFE. AND I HAD A 'BANDIT CAR'. AND TONS OF HEMI'S THAT I RACED. THIS IS THE SHIZNITS!! THANK Y9U AGIN FOR THE GREAT REVIEWS AND INFORMATION. WHY DON'T YOU DO VIDEO FOR THE XP ON THE ACCESSORIES TO GIT FOR IT, HELMETS, PHONE HOLDERS, MIRRORS THAT ARE LONG ENUF TO SEE BEHIND; MOST JUST LET YOU KNOW YOU NEED A DEODORANT. OH YES, THE STOCK SEAT IS GREAT FOR MASOCHIST. WHEN YOU REVEALED THE PRICE; I GOT IN CAR AND WENT TO BACK TO GIT MONEY AND OREDERED IT. IF I HAD ONLY SEEN THE RAD OR BASICALLY ALL THE OTHER MORE EXPENSIVE TRIKES, I STILL WOULD NOT HAVE THIS BIG SMILE ON FACE. WEIGHT COMPARISON IS MEANINGLESS. NO ONE OVER 60 WANTS TO LIFT EVEN THE BATTERIES OUT TO CHARGE IN HOUSE. GETTING A 8X4 TRAILER WITH RAMP, FOR MY TRIKE AN ONE MORE, NOT FOLED UP.😆😆😆😆😆

I considered both of them. Opted for the Lectric XP Trike because the footprint is more compact for storing in the shed. The other thing that sold me was the rear hub motor. I had ridden an ebike with a motor on the front and I didn't like the feel. Still learning with my XP Trike, and it does take some getting used to the feel vs. a two-wheeler, but I'm happy with my choice.

I've had my XP for about 6 weeks now. It was a bit intimidating at first, but I am totally comfortable on it now. Cornering takes a little getting used to. But, you can do it. I''m 82 years old and I weight 235 lbs. So, I don't get 14 mph out of it. I usually get 11 to 12, that is fast enough. My little town is almost all gravel streets, kind of ruff. I would like to see the bigger tires, maybe that would soften it a little. But I really like my bike. I use the car for grocery shopping, but that is a 25 mile one way trip. The longest trip I've taken my bike on is to my fishing hole. about 7 miles. Great ride early in the morning.

You guys knocked it out of the park! Wonderful review, you covered areas that other reviewers failed to cover( riding on sloped driveways ). Thank you!!

Great review - very detailed. While I'm capable of riding a two-wheeled bike, I'm nervous about falls after breaking an ankle by just stepping wrong, so I knew I wanted a trike. Slow speed works great for my purposes. I chose the Lectric: lighter weight, narrower footprint, foldability for fitting in my car, hydraulic brakes, lights for safety, significantly lower price and free cargo package. I liked the security feature of the battery lock and the reverse feature on the Rad, but even at the same price I would have chosen the Lectric due to the other features.

Purchased the Lectric and had ridden the other trike manufacturers and found due to the rear wheel motor the tire did not spin on gravel with the Lectric but did a great deal on the competitiors. I also found the differential helped a great deal on the the turns. The Lectric trike take off was gradual and because my wife has a balancing issue we fiound the Lectric overall was the best. Also you must adjust your balance if you are riding on a crowned road (designed this way so flooding is not as big an issue during rain storms. I own both a Lectric 3.0 and a trike and we found Lectric supports their customers after the purchase has been completed.

Great job guys! I happily used your affiliate link to make my Black Friday purchase. Happy to support you because your reviews are comprehensive and informative. Thanks so much! My pup and I are most appreciative.

Great video guys! My wife and I just purchased two Lectric XPs yesterday. They should arrive in August. Made up our minds before we saw this video. Sorry, would have used your link. By the features offered with the XPs, you can tell that the Lectric understands the market well for who might buy these. Over a couple of years, they listened to feedback for design ideas, kept safety in mind, and have excellent engineers. I mean, a rear drive with a differential axle, wow! We are both into nature/wildlife photography. Carrying our heavy camera equipment limits how far we can walk down trails. The trikes will not only be our packhorses but add a lot of fun and add miles to our outings. Can’t wait until they arrive!

I chose the XP Trike with food boxes front and back plus the baskets 🧺 and an extra battery 🔋 for under 3k I have 100 miles on and use it as my community garden workhorse and on the bike path in Burlington Burlington VT

Yes. More trike videos. I want to see what they become. Tilting reverse? Another great video guys. Fair and objective. I bought the Lectric Trike for mobility, as you carefully point out. Thanks for that. So for those folks with hand troubles, I suggest the Rad with the coaster brake. Or for reverse. But in every other category, come on. In my case, my feet are of little use, so hand brakes on the Lectric are the way to go. I still had to add aftermarket pedals so my feet wont fall off and I get what's known as "leg suck". They also allow me to actually pedal and they provide a very forgiving release in any shoe. One more thing about pedaling... it's geared to be mostly useless after about 10 mph, so use the throttle. But believe me that's ok. I totally enjoy full days winding along all the waterfront and boardwalks in my area at a fairly brisk 1-9 mph pace and still climb hills whenever I want, which I have a lot. (My pedals are called Power Grip Pedals that I bought somewhere else)

Lectric for the win by far! I wouldn’t even consider a Rad bike of any kind. They seem to be slipping behind the curve in most things. So many other options out there these days that are outpacing them. Just my opinion. Great video guys!

I have the Lectric 2.0 as that was the only option when I purchased but after this video, I really want the trike. The comparison was excellent and helpful.

I got the Addmotor M360 I have put nearly 3000 mi on my trike so far this year

I just got the XP trike as your weight is over the rear wheels. I see trouble with the front wheel power, the head stock is not vertical so when you turn the front wheel is pulls on that. I like that the xp has slime in the wheels when shipped so has reasonable puncture protection.

Great video. Loads of info. Keep them coming

I really appreciate you taking the time to compare these with the mindset of those with disabilities. I’m about to buy with your link!

I'm a bit late to the party, but thank you for this video. Very comprehensive and informative. I can't wait to get my trike in the next couple of weeks.

I choose the XP Trike added a suspension fork and a Cane Creek seat post and lovin every minute of it. With all my extra's I still paid less than the price of Rad. And I haven`t found a time where I need reverse.

You sold me - my Lectric has been submitted for shipping. It won’t be long now..! The idea alone makes my heart race. I can’t walk any distance anymore and I miss my wanderings. I think this’ll do the trick… Thanks for the good work!

Great review, thanks.

I am on my 2nd/3rd “real life” drive on my XP trike. This is an extremely accurate depiction of the things you must consider when riding these trikes!

Thank you for this video!

I love my xp lectric trike and it is my car replacement. I sold my pickup and dropped my insurance also no gasoline so it saves me over $200 a month. I am 80 yr. old living on SS. and living like a king in central Texas. OOOra

Good stuff kids! 😎✌ cool old van in the background during the brake test.😁

My Lectric Trike is coming tomorrow. Thanks for all the Lectric Trike videos. It is like Christmas Eve tonight...excited...do not want to fall asleep.....waiting for Fed Ex

I was just thinking of messaging you today. I was wondering if you got your new seat yet but you answered my question. I don't care much for the seat. I love my trike though. I got it about 3 weeks ago and I have 83 miles on it. I love the single speed and the torque. Enjoy your riding sir☮️

In a lot of canadian provinces there are laws governing motor size. 500w is the highest size allowable to be on any biking pathways in Alberta. At some point I can see quota tickets happening. There are way more 750 motors sold. It is just something to keep in mind.

Thanks; this is a GREAT video. I have an Acquired Brain Injury and for the last ten years my balance has been so bad that I couldn't ride a regular bike (I can STILL ride them; it's just that I fall over on the silly things). In a similar vein, I can still drive a car; it's just that I keep running into things. I've had to stop rationalizing this with 'it's THEIR problem for stopping in front of me' and look for alternative methods of transportation. These trikes certainly fill the bill for me. I can still walk, but just barely. I get too tired from walking any distance anymore. I presently have a scooter, which has been fine. I can take it into the grocery stores and do my shopping and other things, but I'm finding the range of the scooter is not very good. I was originally looking into this trike only for the better range, but I'm finding some very good things that are beyond this factor. The ONLY thing which I would add to these two trikes; and ANY trikes that are being offered as mobility aids; is to put the two wheels at the front of the bike and the single wheel behind. Doing this would eliminate the problem of instability at higher speeds. But this is a minor complaint. It's nice to see that these companies have considered the limitations of people such as myself with things such as the lower step-through clearance and the coaster-type brakes. Thanks for doing this; I'm presently trying to order a trike, but I keep having problems clearing my credit card:(. Oh well...:). But I'll certainly make my purchase with a much more clear idea of what I'm doing thanks to you.

is there a passenger seat available ?

I’m late here, but hopefully not too late. This is a great review. I’ve watched loads of videos on KZfaq where so many viewers have commented about bad bearing issues. I wanted the XP, but have shied away from it now. Still deciding, but between the two here, I’ll go with the RAD. I don’t want to deal with repairs down the road on the XP.

I am in Perth, Australia, thank you very much for providing this video, but I have a suggestion, because different regions and countries will be restricted by local traffic laws when using electric vehicles, although your video is very good Excellent, this question cannot be avoided.

I think showing why costs, even within brands, are different is important. I for one appreciate having found you on you tube.😢Thank you.

While 14 mph may seem slow, it's perfectly fine to take this shopping or for a nice little ride with enough speed that you would be pedaling a normal bike at a decent speed. Some times when I'm riding my ebike if I put it on PAS 3 and with cruise control on it's around 15-16 mph(26-27km/h with the 52v battery at full voltage) but absolutely sips power, like we're talking hovering around 3-4 amps from a 15 amp battery and it's perfectly adequate for normal biking trails where there are pedestrians, other cyclists, etc. You're still mostly passing everyone except the spandex crowd on their Cannondales, but slow enough to be not super aggressive and able to stop really quickly. Sometimes I even put it on PAS 1 (10mph) or PAS 2 (12-13 mph) If I'm riding with friends with pedal bikes and it's still fast enough if you are just on a quiet bike trail to get your around faster than you think.

Thanks for the great video

Lectric XP Trike arrives in two days. Made up my mind fairly soon after they started shipping. I may be in the minority but although I am 62 I bought the XP Trike for fun. Although I may need it sooner than I would like to admit. I wish there was an option to increase the speed to least 18 mph. Once you gain experience on a trike you know what speeds are safe for different situations and ride accordingly. Top speed is irrelevant while negotiating difficult or changing terrain.

AWESOME REVIEWS ON THE 2 TRIKES. I ORDERED 2 YESTERDAY 😁

Overall, at a $1000 less, the Lectric Trike seems to be a much better value. I own a Rad Rover 5 Fat Tire and I love it but Rad's pricing has crept up across all their offerings. With the savings you can add a Lectric XP lite to your purchase....while almost covering the taxes and shipping for both.

Trikes are ideal Winter commuters and cargo bikes. I have a recumbent e-trike but an upright is still more comfortable as a commuter. Quality wise, I would put The Buzz between The Lectric and The Rad. It is less than The Rad and just a little more than The Lectric. The Buzz will out climb both with its torque sensing mid-drive and has a a better front basket than The Lectric. It's rear basket is handier, but admittedly nowhere near as heavy-duty. All three have batteries that are too small. The Rad will ride better with steel tubing and the fact that their tubing is round. The fact that the geometry is more relaxed helps too. Ot should be slightly more stable than either alternatives. The display on The Lectric is far superior to the other two, but The Buzz is superior to The Rad's display, includimg a USB charging port. It is also larger and easier to read than either. The Buzz has The Lectric's big tires, but tread much better for rail trails and streets. The Buzz comes with cheaper mechanical brakes than either, but easily upgraded. The Buzz's seven gears, to take advantage The Mid-drive, are very, very significant. You'll know it every time you approach even a small hill. Still, internal gears would be far superior for all three and it is a shame. You can shift an IGH stopped, coasting and really good IGH's can be shifted while pedaling lightly. I am a little concerned about all the speed references. In Europe, you aren't getting that much assist on an e-BIKE. Pedelecs were not developed take cycling faster. It was take traditional cycling easier, more convenient and accessible. The average touring cyclist only rides 12.5mph. Speeding e-bikes are getting us kicked off a lot of MUP's.

So, other than reverse, the Lectric seems to be the clear winner. Now if only a shipping company better than FedEx could be used. Each of the last five days they claimed an operational delay. No human being I can find to explain.

Me pregunto si se podra adaptar un pequeño "techo" para tener algo de sombra y con un panel solar para incrementar la autonomía??

Yes we want to see more 🎉🎉

I ride my Lectric XP Trike on a gravel/small rock off-road trail at our POA park on Lake Travis with numerous small inclines and dips. I also ride paved roads with major inclines and serious downhill runs. No matter on-road or off-road, this trike has been wonderful for me. I'm a young at heart 72-year-old guy and this trike is easy to handle and perfect for me. I highly recommend Lectric Trikes for 'older' folks (LOL).

You guys are the best test team I have seen yet. I own a 2 wheel LECTRIC. X P I HAVE had to move the kick stand back I'm 6.4 220 lb. Am 74 years old. The LECTRIC trike is by far the best choice. I'm saving up for it. Sadly it will take circa 8mo.!!😢

Great video! I bought the Lectric trike because of the rear drive and hydraulic brakes. Cost me a lot less than the Rad too!

Just bought 2 lectric trikes...both left fenders had damage 1 of the brake lights broken but the broke part wasnt in the box..tells me it was shipped that way.....parking brakes on both bikes dont work..that's my review

Yes more videos like this!

Very helpful review. Appreciate all you both do for us

I like the xp trike but i know some people orderd it & when they received it the fenders came damaged so i did not order it untill they fix the problem Lol. No one wants to receive anything that is damage . Thanks. for the video

Nice comparison. Would like to see someone review SixThreeZero etrikes, especially the 2 front wheel folding trike. Also the Addmotor Citytri etrike. Also some European folding etrikes, esp the DiBlasi and Etnnic folding etrikes.

Thank you for producing this review. I've always thought of Rad as an industry leader but this definitely changed my mind. Clearly between these two bikes lectric has a huge advantage. The only thing I don't like about lectric is that it's folding

So glad to see this video. Currently looking to purchase an e- trike. Looking for sturdy,easy to assemble or offers assembly option, Afirm financing

We just got a Lectric trike for my wife. She loves it. They now charge extra for the baskets, but include a package with a lock, mirrors, and phone holder.

Everyone should know. I bought 2 lectric trikes for me and my wife last July. One of the trikes came with a bent wheel on the back, and the other one had two flat tires. Lectric ebikes sent us a new wheel but I bought new tubes for the tires. Now both bikes have bad rear axle bearings and the bikes are not usable. We have put 117 miles on one trike and 104 miles on the other all neighborhood riding. I sent video of the bearing movement, and noise. they told me I had to pack up the bike in original packing and ship it back 1000 miles just to get it fixed or replaced. I asked for a shop service manual but they refused. These bikes are cheaply made and service is poor. So much for savings.

I live in Oregon with lots of inclines. Which one does inclines the best?

Did you find any option to lock the batter for the Lectric trike, while away from it, to prevent theft?

Please review comparable with reserve e trike style.

Hey up here in Canada north of Toronto smog has been bad butt went out Wednesday Thursday and Friday we went up to cottage country,around the lakes it was a bit better but after Friday I was feeling it, we have had some rain and it seemed to thin it out so hopefully back out on Sunday

Great comparison review of the 2 trikes but I purchased the XP Lectric Trike because of design and value added accessories (cargo baskets) that came FREE in the preorder. Mine arrived the other day and I am happy with the choice I made watching your great videos! Keep up the great job the both of you do to inform potential customers of these products!

What grade of hill does the XP take? I have a beast of a hill that I have to climb on the way to the store. It's long and steep. Looking for options that could tackle this hill. My Radrunner plus is just not powerful enough for this hill. I should mention I am usually hauling heavier cargo.

10:36 I had a labyrinthectomy surgery done due to Ménière’s disease, and they took the balance out of the left side of my brain and my hearing on the left side so therefore, I feel it would be most beneficial for me to have a electric bike for the fear of falling. How often do you see the Lectric bikes tipped over?

What do you think about the Liberty tryke versus the lectric tryke

A pothole test would be cool. Showing hitting a pothole with only one rear wheel and just the front wheel.👍

Please suggest locking bike.

Hot news! The Rad Trike price is now significantly reduced and competitive with Lectric trike. Your video is brilliant. Yes I’d like to see more trike videos. Thank you.

I can't say enough good things about this comparison video. I'm planning an e-trike purchase and it's so hard when you can't test-drive them all yourself! I know I'm not the main target market, but I would *love* to see a comparison with a geared e-trike (maybe the sixthreezero EVRYjourney, which I'm also considering). I love everything about the Lectric except that the gearing practically limits the top speed you can reach by pedaling; I'm wondering how fast you can get in practice on a straight trail.

what about climbing hills as i live with lots

Rear wheel power is the way to go. I want one WITHOUT pedals, my hips don't work well enough. Give me a proper foot plate!

My wife and I ordered one of each... we'll decide which one we like best for each of us.

I went to link, and sadly $149 for accessorie cargo racks but they do offer seat with back support swap and standard free shipping to the Discounted price of $1,499

Which one is made in the USA

Now you should campare Lectric eTrikes and MoonCool with the same price, MoonCool is suspension fork and better Power capacity.

Did ghry make a recommendation at the end? Which one did they like more? Seemed to like both for different reasons...

I would for the XP trike.

Just bought the Lectric, it's in the mail. If the Rad is it's closest competitor then there is no trike that completes. Please tell me what feature makes the Rad worth a thousand dollars more?

How it do for a 66 yr old man and I’d see a video on it going around corners

Why did you omit the mile range before your battery goes dead? But hit the road demonstrations were very helpful

Give me the RAD trike, I like the wide track stance. Thanks for the demo.

which cost less.?

Have a set and pick one as the best

Great review. The whoosh when changing graphics is really annoying.

I LOVE THE ELECTRIC (or gas) Powered TRIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉🎉😢😢😢😂😂😂❤❤😂😂😂❤❤😂❤

RAD is on sale today for 1200 just looked up

I ordered an Lectric XP Trike before finding this video but I would make the same choice now that I have seen it. I bought my eTrike to primarily use it for shopping especially in grocery and department stores. I currently use the store's electric shopping carts but many times they are all in use or not fully charged and I run out of gas before my shopping is complete. The one thing that impressed me about the Rad was the reverse mode. I don't know what the turning radius is for the Lectric XP. Will it make a u-turn in a Walmart aisle? The electric shopping carts often will not and I have to use reverse to get turned around.

Would like to see more reviews on trikes

The max distance was never mentioned, nor how many hours they can go at different speeds. That's something I really want to know. But other than that you guys were thorough.

Where can I look for and buy it? We see this video in Nortnern Germany. The LECTRIC one is intetesting for my wife.

I love these trike the problem is where I live we don't many bike lanes and the ones we have are narrow I would not feel safe on a trike

We have the trike and travel with it in our rear cargo area in order for it to fit the rear wheels have to be removed. This last time our hardware bolts and the key way were misplaced or lost and left behind I’ve been trying to purchase extra hardware the bolts and the key way required for the rear wheels. Spoke with customer service and I’m told they don’t sell spare parts. REALLY? That’s very disappointing might just as well have bought a different China bike from Amazon that you can’t get replacement parts for and no bike shop will work on or have parts for.

I going to be buying one. I need the exercise and thats what concerns me, will i get any, will i ever pedal. Cervical spinal cord injury so regular bike is out. Tried a just pedal trike an found it hard to pedal so this is the solution to get around in my 55+ community.

how about comparing e-trikes vs gas trikes? i'm putting a 212cc predator on my trike.

Nice review. Neither of you stated a personal favorite. An opinion from each parent would be helpful too. One important spec that you did not mention is the range on a fully charged battery on flat pavement. Thanks

Saving my money for the Rad Trike . It's gonna b for My Cat fur baby and Me :) want to take her to the park, the beach just traveling around

Remember, this pricing is a year old. Affordability is even better.

So I can buy the lectric and put a upgraded controller and a high powered hub motor on it and do wheelies

Mobility concerns for me 1) low step through design, 2) more femur room as I have an extra 5 inches in my thighs so my knees hit airline seats, and most other things designed for average bodies. I am on blood thinners so I don't want my knees bruised.

Price difference of the two?

Too bad Lectrice doesnt have reverse! Big to me getting out of garage or get into a spot where you have to reverse..

I have a similar seat. I don't like the back rest. Fat seat forever!