VIRIBUS E Trike 330 lb. Blue

Assembly was a challenge! No user manual, had to search YouTube and the Internet to find meaning of error numbers, using the control display, etc. But once I finally got it together and running properly I simply love it. Lots of fun to ride!

hard to put together, called about parts not there they DID NOT HELP

Shipping was good. Assembly was no problem. But I've been working on my own bikes most of my 78yo life. And I've been riding recreationally forever. I've been riding a 24spd Mongoose Mountain Bike for 30 years. Still have it. But it became tricky to get on and off of when I developed some balance issues and went on blood thinner. So I researched adult tricycles. And this is what I came up with. It's a 26" with traditional style (my preference). It has disc brakes for downhill safety and 7 speeds for uphill off-road to road riding. It is well constructed and has good customer service reviews. At first, I thought I had made a mistake. It was scary, at first. And the seat took a while to get adjusted for my comfort. I got on an unpaved road with uneven shoulders. I went back and forth on it, gradually increasing the balance challenges until I was comfortable. If I hadn't done that, I probably would have given up on trikes, like other people I know have. As I learned to use its features, I was pleasantly surprised by its performance on beaches and off road. It's a decent trail trike. The tires are adequate with good tread for off-roading. I got the front wheel e-drive for safety purposes to get me home if I have fatigue or medical issues while out riding. But it also helps make deeper sand and off-road riding manageable. I seldom use it for normal road rides because I need the exercise. The standard front light wasn't up to my liking and it had no rear lights. I added lights, including a rear flasher, mirrors, turn signals. It has a loud horn but I added a less obnoxious trail bell. And a cell phone holder for my my bike and trail apps, and a handlebar bag for tools, tire pump, water, etc. I have very much enjoyed riding the trike. It's a bit slower on the road than a road bike. But it's as fast as I need to be going. It will pull itself at 15mph. I've seen 27mph downhill but I don't recommend it. 15 is a comfortable road speed. I usually pedal at 5-15 mph but I can do more on level roads. This trike is priced on the low end because it's just a standard trike with electric assist added. I saw no need to pay extravagant amounts for a dedicated e-trike or a differential rear axle. This trike fills my needs. I may add a larger crank chain ring some day for higher speeds with less pedaling. But, for now, I'm happy.