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(More customer reviews)Bought this for a relative who is 70 years old and looking for way get around local streets without waiting hours for bus. Driving is not ideal as he hasn't driven for a while and parking is issue.
Assembling for me took 4 hours the first time, but will probably take me less than 1 hour doing it again. The wheels seem pre-adjusted where I can just snap on the frame without further alignment. This was my fear since my kids bikes require alignments that was painful. The rear mud guards needed some bending to make sure not hitting the wheels, but that's easy enough by hand. Screws weren't perfectly align with holes for installing the basket, but it wasn't too bad.
It also comes with a metallic red paint touch up, which becomes very important as scratches are inevitable with a one-person installation of this heavy/durable bike. The touch up paint totally made all scratches disappear.
I test rode this tricycle and had absolutely no problem. I just sit back and let it take me! It has good enough speed (probably 12 - 15mph based on 180lbs) on flat surface, and will get slower as you climb hills.
For some people, like my father in law who rode street bicycle good part of his life in Asia, this was a problem at beginning. This is because 1) it's a tricycle, and more importantly, 2) it's powered. Once he thinks like he's driving a car instead, it was all heaven for him! He gets nothing but praises and envies anytime he "drives" it down the street to to go local grocery stores and restaurants. He thinks he has the "Rolls Royce" with plenty of worshipers!
A note on the battery. Take it out and charge the minute you receive your package. It'll take a while to charge. Don't wait until you are ready to assemble, then find out you must wait many more hours after assembly in order to drive it!
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Currie Technologies iZIP Tricruiser Electric Tricycle (24-Inch Wheels)Proving that trikes aren't just for kids anymore, the iZip Tricruiser electric tricycle offers an ideal way to get around town without tiring yourself out. The Tricruiser is equipped with a 450-watt DC Earth magnet motor an SLA-type 36-volt rechargeable battery, making it far cleaner than gas-powered scooters and hybrid cars. The high-capacity battery also offers a range of 30 to 35 miles per charge, so you can make it back and forth to the grocery store several times without running low on power. And once you're on the road, the Tricruiser boasts a top speed of 15 miles per hour (contingent on the rider weight)--plenty fast enough for most side streets. Is the market too far to walk but close enough that a car feels wasteful? Turn to the Tricruiser, which comes with a high-capacity rear basket that can hold everything from groceries to tools to children's toys.
The Tricruiser is powered by both the electric motor and good old-fashioned foot power, with an easy-to-use "twist-and-go" throttle helping propel you forward. The trike is also extremely comfortable thanks to the extra-wide comfort saddle. Other features include a patented Currie Electro-Drive system with speed-specific gearing, heavy-duty alloy 24-inch rims with full fenders, and adjustable cruiser handlebars with dual-density grips.
Specifications:
Motor: 450-watt DC Earth magnet motor
Battery: EV-rated, SLA-type locking plug-and-play battery box design, 36-volt/12 Ah pack (3), 12-volt/12 Ah valve-regulated, rechargeable
Charge system: UL-listed Currie Smart Charger with LED status display
Controller: Exclusive Currie Electro-Drive 36-volt, fully potted with Power Gauge function
Top speed: Up to 15 miles per hour (contingent on rider weight, rider input, and terrain)
Range: Up to 30 to 35 miles with normal pedaling (contingent on rider weight, rider input, and terrain)
Drive: Exclusive Currie Electro-Drive system with geared motor
Brakes: Alloy linear pull front and band brake rear, alloy brake inhibit lever
Wheels: Heavy-duty alloy, 24 x 1.75 inches, with full fenders
Tires: Currie 24 x 2.0 inches, slime self-sealing flat tire prevention system
Handlebars: Cruiser bars with dual-density grips
Fork: Unicrown, fender eyelets
User controls: Power on/off switch, easy-access charger port in removable battery pack, twist throttle with battery indicator
Saddle: Extra-wide comfort
Frame: Exclusive Currie Trike Cruiser design with Cro-Mo frame
Crank and pedals: Alloy crankset, chain guard, resin dual-sided pedals
Net weight: 107 pounds
Rider age and weight limit: Young adult to adult (do not exceed 240 pounds)
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