3-wheel Electric Bike Referrals
 

My health demands I change from a 2 wheel bicycle to a 3 wheel powered/electric bike. I've been doing a lot of research, but the 3 wheel versions seem much more rare and harder to find. Meaning, Local shops don't carry them and online shopping is risky and costly to return items.

I do see a retail store in Clearwater (Wheels 'n Drones) that sells the Addmotor brand (Model M-340) of 3 wheelers. I'll be giving them a call.

Does anyone have, or know someone who has, a fat tire 3 wheel electric bike they're thrilled with?

Harley-Davidson :) :)

Sparky's Green Rides in Crystal River has several different brands they carry.

New store Grand Opening last week in the Villages
PEDEGO
TRAILWINDS VILLAGE
5806 Seven Mile Drive #106
Wildwood, FL 34785

OPINION-mine. Re: health issues. Perhaps, a woman's bike-step through frame would help you. If, you have ridden a two wheel bike around here, a three wheeled bike is of course wider and less maneuverable. My sister, does not live in Fla, bought a three wheeled bicycle. I gave her the same advice. She never rides it. Of course she would not say-yes, you told me.

Balance issues recommends a 3 wheel. Step thru women’s bike will not correct the potential of losing balance in a turn, and the falls that could be potential fractures. Smaller base 3 wheels are coming on the market, even though they are wider, it’s a safe way for someone to still enjoy a bike ride to and from home, instead of to a trip to ED.

Bike
 

There is someone that sells electric bike 3 wheel at Marion Market.

I also needed a three wheel bike because of balance issues. I was fortunate to find a used one in good shape that I was able to get for a decent price. It is electric, has fat tires and I find it easy to ride. The most important thing to remember is that it's heavy and needs a lot of time and thought before making turns. Because of the heaviness, I need to use a tad of electric to be able to pedal for exercise. Make sure that you have enough room in your garage because it takes up a lot of space.

I used to ride an electric powered tricycle in order to commute to work. I recommend you get one with 2 wheels in the front and 1 in the back. I believe it will be safer around corners.

Tadpole Bike
 

I have the same problem. Seems best bet is a 3 wheel "Tadpole. Village Cycles will sell you one or companies like this link.
Recumbent Electric Tricycles | ElectricTrike.com

Village Cycles sells both tadpole and single front wheel trikes and can install the electrical system of your choice.

4 wheel bikes
 

They are also selling 4 wheel bikes now. Might want to compare those since more stable than 3 wheelers….

3 wheeled electric bike.
 

My wife has one that she likes. We are in the Lopez area of The Villages if you'd like to look at it.

I bought a RAD Ebike online and was perfectly satisfied. There are several brands that are headquartered in the US that have good reputations and sell online.

I have a custom made three wheel pedal/electric bicycle that is for sale in The Villages. $750.
sanvin888@gmail.com

Between the wife and I, we've bought eight ebikes. I ride at least 120 miles a week. I would not buy this model.

As previously noted, this trike will be unstable when turning. Second, this bike has cadence only peddle assistance. This is unnatural feeling and frankly at 3k you should be getting more (torque sensing). Third it has fat tires. Forth, while it does have great lithium cells, it otherwise had cheap components for a $3k bike.

Others have noted, a recumbent trike is the best route. If the low seating is a flexibility issue look into HP Velotechnik, a German brand. The bike has add on handicap accessories available that make it easier to get in and out of. As far as visablity get Cygolite brand lights, they have a 350 lumen rear light with a sunshine beating eyecatcher display or a strobing 1200 lumen front strobing headlight best yet made in USA and no Chinese marketing lies on brightness.

At all costs avoid the Pedigo ebike store near Lowes on 466a. They have vastly overpriced products that are mediocre to acceptable (at best). For 3k you deserve quality.

Edit to add:. It's a urban legend that you need fat tires to support more weight. Not so, what you need is Quality. I have a Two wheeler where the tires will support 660 lbs. They are not fat tire

All is valid. In a car you have something called a differential. If, you think of a turn, the outside wheel has a longer trip to make. The differential applies the power to the outside wheel. An electric bike, on a two wheel electric bike there is one power wheel. On a three wheel bike to work properly especially those capable of higher speeds, you need to have the power to the front wheel which makes handling difficult or have a differential controlling the rear wheels.

Point is simple. Be sure to ride before you buy.

Wow 125 miles a week. I do no where near that. If, I recall tires last roughly 3,000 miles that is 6 months.

Day 6 makes a great bike for older people, but only 2 wheel. Easy to ride and helps my back. American made too.

E-Trikes
 

We bought my wife a 7 speed Sun Trike two years ago. They are, however, hard to pedal up hills (tunnels and bridges). Last month we bought an electric powered front wheel from Villages Cycles and had them install it. It has both pedal "assist" and a power lever for straight e-power. We've now been able to easily go through tunnels and over the Water Lilly bridge - Sawgrass and Brownwood are in easy reach!