Electric Bikes - Electratike

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enigma1944

06-10-07, 06:14 AM

I'm thinking about buying this trike from www.five flagselectricbikes/com when I move to Florida in August.
Anyone have one of these I would appreciate opinions. Thanks

AllenG

06-13-07, 07:36 PM

The link does not work, sorry.

enigma1944

06-14-07, 04:20 AM

Sorry, here is correct URL

http://www.fiveflagsmotorbikes.com/electratrike.htm

Hoofer

06-19-07, 05:47 PM

8 mph cruising speed is painfully slow.
It sounds like it has no changeable gears. This is really impractical, even in flat Florida, unless you are enamored with the singlespeed fad.
A 2 wheeled bike with wire grocery basket panniers would likely have a similar cargo capacity. A two wheeled bike with a trailer would carry more cargo and be more flexible. I wouldn't get a trike unless you have a physical/balance problem which makes it necessary.