Trikes are starting to rise in popularity. I actually see them on the road now! For a long time seeing a trike was like seeing a unicorn or a UFO. So when yours arrives and you go out for adventures you'll be advertising for MeetOne. My friend is selling his BUZZ trike but he's out to sea right now and he didn't drop it off at my house (plus space is tight right now) but I'm sure the BUZZ will sell fast at $500 when he gets back. Oh, when is the ETA on your MeetOne arriving?
Dual motor; full suspension; semi-recumbent MeetOneTrike with 180nm torque @ 25 mph
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kevinmccune
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really considering a semi recumbant
DashRiprock
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...just noticed that a company in Florida(?) apparently added MeetOne to their offerings. Good news for the brand:
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DashRiprock
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| MeetOne has kept their promise and even delivered before the promised ship date. Thank you MeetOne and everyone else up here for your input. |
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DashRiprock
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Received some of the parts ordered today.
The two covers seemed to be worth what was paid and of acceptable quality; along with the rotors, brake pads, tubes and spare chain.
I had some questions regarding the spring clips that come with the pads (which was a nice addition) along with the cotter pins and Loctite treated (nice) small screws which I have confidence will be answered soon.
So far so good...
The two covers seemed to be worth what was paid and of acceptable quality; along with the rotors, brake pads, tubes and spare chain.
I had some questions regarding the spring clips that come with the pads (which was a nice addition) along with the cotter pins and Loctite treated (nice) small screws which I have confidence will be answered soon.
So far so good...
DashRiprock
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Good (possible) innovation news for the Tour/other models(?)
I'm a big fan of doing anything to make seating more comfortable. Even put cushions between the large rear tool box and my lower back in my long distance atv riding days. I can only imagine being able to kick that backrest back a bit and to extend those handle bars up/down to most any position that I was comfortable or 'uncomfortable' at in terms of the old ape bars. This might become a whole new era/fhrowback to tough looking Tours roaming the streets with an occasional (recorded) high decibel throaty roar blasted out...just for fun.
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I'm a big fan of doing anything to make seating more comfortable. Even put cushions between the large rear tool box and my lower back in my long distance atv riding days. I can only imagine being able to kick that backrest back a bit and to extend those handle bars up/down to most any position that I was comfortable or 'uncomfortable' at in terms of the old ape bars. This might become a whole new era/fhrowback to tough looking Tours roaming the streets with an occasional (recorded) high decibel throaty roar blasted out...just for fun.
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DashRiprock
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Had some issues which MeetOne solved to my satisfaction. All in all and in my opinion only, the best trike out there for the money right now.
The rear suspension for a larger person, as the YouTuber mentioned, is pretty much in the middle to end of its stroke length which is a nice ride until a hard hit. Lighter riders might not ever tax it. I haven't messed with any adjustments and planned on replacing it anyways. The overall ride is great. Not a fan of the seat/rest yet I got the optional adjustable version (slides front/rearward; backrest folds front/backwards to prone position) which is really nice. Pedaling is an issue as advertised yet again something that is fixable, imo. If you try and '2 bolt only' attach the rear basket the trike is still drivable and frankly comfortable if you throttle only. A lot is dependent on where you put your feet and how tall you might be. If you push the basket back a bit and fabricate a rear support for it; no problem save for the pedal angle which I believe can be fixed as well.
Just a rock solid build as these things go. Total confidence in the turns. Great acceleration and a relatively quiet ride for two motors. Brakes are excellent. The handlebars are nicely adjustable and swept back; literally falling in to your wrists with the seat pushed back all of the way. Too bad that the armrests were designed around very small people yet also fixable in my opinion (way too low). The display is very nice. Plenty of options/adjustments with the programming that I have not ran in to previously. Well lit and intuitive save for the controls which are too small and bunched too close together. in a small circle I can live with that. The headlight is awesome and puts out a nice beam with decent light and coverage. The front indicator lights are bright a well as the tailight which is a huge plus for me. The basket tube diameters fit Ortlieb 40L panniers which may still be available in coordinated colors. Tons of storage with these two items added. I attached the 2nd pannier on the side and flipped it on top of the basket top; still plenty of room to access the basket.
Just a solid design and a rare opportunity to make something your own without too much effort due to the beefy frame and massive seating area to play with.
All of the above and the fact that it actually looks sharp versus everything else that I've witnessed to date (and I've spent a lot of time looking) make this the perfect trike for me...after but one ride in sub-freezing temps on a seat that I really didn't care for.
It's going to have too disappoint me a whole lot more before I change my mind on this one.
The rear suspension for a larger person, as the YouTuber mentioned, is pretty much in the middle to end of its stroke length which is a nice ride until a hard hit. Lighter riders might not ever tax it. I haven't messed with any adjustments and planned on replacing it anyways. The overall ride is great. Not a fan of the seat/rest yet I got the optional adjustable version (slides front/rearward; backrest folds front/backwards to prone position) which is really nice. Pedaling is an issue as advertised yet again something that is fixable, imo. If you try and '2 bolt only' attach the rear basket the trike is still drivable and frankly comfortable if you throttle only. A lot is dependent on where you put your feet and how tall you might be. If you push the basket back a bit and fabricate a rear support for it; no problem save for the pedal angle which I believe can be fixed as well.
Just a rock solid build as these things go. Total confidence in the turns. Great acceleration and a relatively quiet ride for two motors. Brakes are excellent. The handlebars are nicely adjustable and swept back; literally falling in to your wrists with the seat pushed back all of the way. Too bad that the armrests were designed around very small people yet also fixable in my opinion (way too low). The display is very nice. Plenty of options/adjustments with the programming that I have not ran in to previously. Well lit and intuitive save for the controls which are too small and bunched too close together. in a small circle I can live with that. The headlight is awesome and puts out a nice beam with decent light and coverage. The front indicator lights are bright a well as the tailight which is a huge plus for me. The basket tube diameters fit Ortlieb 40L panniers which may still be available in coordinated colors. Tons of storage with these two items added. I attached the 2nd pannier on the side and flipped it on top of the basket top; still plenty of room to access the basket.
Just a solid design and a rare opportunity to make something your own without too much effort due to the beefy frame and massive seating area to play with.
All of the above and the fact that it actually looks sharp versus everything else that I've witnessed to date (and I've spent a lot of time looking) make this the perfect trike for me...after but one ride in sub-freezing temps on a seat that I really didn't care for.
It's going to have too disappoint me a whole lot more before I change my mind on this one.
You never listed your location. I say this because I bought a new motor scooter recently and since then its been raining and now snowing. I've only managed 100 miles when normally I'd have around 400 miles on it. Now the roads are all salted and nasty. We need a good rain now.
Did the delivery driver groan when unloading your trike? How did the box look? I've had ebikes show up in boxes that looked terrible yet the ebike was fine and I've had the mint box with ebike issues/damage. Anyways, glad you received it. Now get out there and put some miles on it! We want a follow up!
Did the delivery driver groan when unloading your trike? How did the box look? I've had ebikes show up in boxes that looked terrible yet the ebike was fine and I've had the mint box with ebike issues/damage. Anyways, glad you received it. Now get out there and put some miles on it! We want a follow up!
bikerjohn
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DashRiprock
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BikerJohn,
I understand your "extreme level of patience" issue with that much laid out given our present world-wide circumstances. I do find encouragement in the recent appearance of more and more distributors listed here in the U.S. yet I unfortunately have no idea as to what is going on in that Facebook group (don't do social media) yet wish that I did. About all I can say (for me) is to get the seat whether you think that you may ever use it or not. I didn't care for the stock one and absolutely love the other for $200 delivered. It is worth even swapping the two depending on your needs and I still believe that it can be adapted to pedal more easily depending on your height. If you just slap it on there and two bolt the rear rack on instead of four it is still a functional ride depending on your height. Heck you can even side saddle it/throttle only and still ride around just as 'laa-dee-dah' comfortable as can be with the handlebars/controls at your fingertips.
The throttle response is even/adjustable; the power comes on smooth/predictable and it cooks along at 21mjph+ with even a heavy load. I would say that it is what you have always wanted yet didn't know that you did in terms of work, play and puttering around wherever at events or gatherings.
Bonus: it doesn't look like anything else on the planet nor ridiculous at first glance in terms of anything that you would ever dare be seen on.
I understand your "extreme level of patience" issue with that much laid out given our present world-wide circumstances. I do find encouragement in the recent appearance of more and more distributors listed here in the U.S. yet I unfortunately have no idea as to what is going on in that Facebook group (don't do social media) yet wish that I did. About all I can say (for me) is to get the seat whether you think that you may ever use it or not. I didn't care for the stock one and absolutely love the other for $200 delivered. It is worth even swapping the two depending on your needs and I still believe that it can be adapted to pedal more easily depending on your height. If you just slap it on there and two bolt the rear rack on instead of four it is still a functional ride depending on your height. Heck you can even side saddle it/throttle only and still ride around just as 'laa-dee-dah' comfortable as can be with the handlebars/controls at your fingertips.
The throttle response is even/adjustable; the power comes on smooth/predictable and it cooks along at 21mjph+ with even a heavy load. I would say that it is what you have always wanted yet didn't know that you did in terms of work, play and puttering around wherever at events or gatherings.
Bonus: it doesn't look like anything else on the planet nor ridiculous at first glance in terms of anything that you would ever dare be seen on.
bikerjohn
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Meet One sent an email saying the trike should be shipped this week. Hurray!! Regarding seating, I may not find the stock seat "functionally comfortable" since my preference on all my bikes has been a Brooks B-17. Although, for several years I did ride a couple of Cruz Bikes...
DashRiprock
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At least you have the option of not only fitting your own but still using the multitude of post suspension options out there as well. For me? I just don't like their stock seat set-up at all; especially the tiny person backrest. I've also ridden atvs and mini-bikes for so many years that I'll just never go back to sitting on what frankly reminds me of a torture device. Even when I stop; I like to 'lounge' and their optional seat slides back/forth/reclines.
Heck one could even build up that flat/larger than normal/heavily beefed up area to sleep on with a little imagination...yet that's the beauty of this trike: the platform.
Heck one could even build up that flat/larger than normal/heavily beefed up area to sleep on with a little imagination...yet that's the beauty of this trike: the platform.
DashRiprock
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Looking forward to hearing what you think of it. I've been putting it to the test offload and on hills and am impressed with the torque. I've got a pretty good (very short) grade of about 8-9 feet that I tackle from a dead stop full throttle/no pedal. No problem and I'm a pretty big guy. I was told that I have a right rear wheel wobble today so we'll see what that is and report back. Took the rear rack and moved it back; only boling it to two of of the four pre-drilled holes to accommodate the optional seat. This really makes it easy to slide in/out and lazily throttle around (only) which I like and which is not talked about much. Much easier to work with around the property or when you're just using it as a lawn chair/socializing. Not many trikes out there that easily sidesaddle and are still rock solid stable. Believe it or not, you can still pedal depending on how tall that you are if you're just going through the motions to not draw attention. I left the handlebars loose to try out different positions. It holds its position pretty well as you figure it all out.
The best $3K or so dual motor pedal trike frame out there at the moment if you're in to torque, speed, comfort, suspension and using it as a workhorse.
We know this as no one has come up here to challenge the Tour with their own offering feature for feature...which is reminiscent of the Addmotor Soletr/Herotrii on this very forum several years ago.
The best $3K or so dual motor pedal trike frame out there at the moment if you're in to torque, speed, comfort, suspension and using it as a workhorse.
We know this as no one has come up here to challenge the Tour with their own offering feature for feature...which is reminiscent of the Addmotor Soletr/Herotrii on this very forum several years ago.
bikerjohn
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Unfortunately, MeetOne has not been living up to their promises of delivery!
Update March 29th:
Getting more anxious by the day.
Later on the 27th, I received an apology from a representative of MO stating, "To ensure a smooth delivery, we have now rescheduled the shipment with another logistics company. A new tracking number will be provided to you shortly, and we expect the tracking information to be updated by this Friday(3/28)."
Well, here it is Saturday(3/29), and there has been no update!
First on March 27th, I received this not from Meet One CST:
We have confirmed with CEVA and the warehouse that your eTrike has been successfully shipped. Due to weather conditions or system updates, there may be some delays in the tracking status, but please don’t worry. We will continue to monitor the shipment to ensure everything is on track.
Thank you again for your patience and support!
Update March 26th:
After ordering and PAYING for the trike way back on February 18th and expecting a March 10-15 delivery, my frustration grows daily!
->Originally, MO reported back on March 20th that the trike had been shipped.
->Then on the 21st of March, they confirmed the shipment was on the way.
With no further updates from MO or any carrier, I have checked daily (multiple times daily), and no shipping updates have ever been posted! Clearly, shipping fulfillment leaves a whole lot to be desired.
Update March 29th:
Getting more anxious by the day.
Later on the 27th, I received an apology from a representative of MO stating, "To ensure a smooth delivery, we have now rescheduled the shipment with another logistics company. A new tracking number will be provided to you shortly, and we expect the tracking information to be updated by this Friday(3/28)."
Well, here it is Saturday(3/29), and there has been no update!
First on March 27th, I received this not from Meet One CST:
We have confirmed with CEVA and the warehouse that your eTrike has been successfully shipped. Due to weather conditions or system updates, there may be some delays in the tracking status, but please don’t worry. We will continue to monitor the shipment to ensure everything is on track.
Thank you again for your patience and support!
Update March 26th:
After ordering and PAYING for the trike way back on February 18th and expecting a March 10-15 delivery, my frustration grows daily!
->Originally, MO reported back on March 20th that the trike had been shipped.
->Then on the 21st of March, they confirmed the shipment was on the way.
With no further updates from MO or any carrier, I have checked daily (multiple times daily), and no shipping updates have ever been posted! Clearly, shipping fulfillment leaves a whole lot to be desired.
DashRiprock
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It'll be worth the wait when it arrives. I had a few issues before, during and after the they just ended up wrapping up today. It's a lot of money as compared to what's out there yet there's nothing out there to compare it to, so...
I'm literally trying to figure out an apparent wheel wobble right now and (still) couldn't be happier.
If somebody came out with something that I could compare it to I'd probably be more critical yet I hope that your frustrations disappear just as quickly as mine did.
I'm literally trying to figure out an apparent wheel wobble right now and (still) couldn't be happier.
If somebody came out with something that I could compare it to I'd probably be more critical yet I hope that your frustrations disappear just as quickly as mine did.
DashRiprock
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It'll be worth the wait when it arrives. I had a few issues before, during and after. They just ended up wrapping up the last one today and to be honest (looking back) it was all worth it. Admittedly a lot of money as compared to what's out there now yet there's nothing out there to compare it to, so...we'll see. I'm literally trying to figure out an apparent wheel wobble right now and (still) couldn't be happier.
If somebody came out with something that I could compare it to I'd probably be more critical yet I hope that your frustrations disappear just s quickly as mine did.
If somebody came out with something that I could compare it to I'd probably be more critical yet I hope that your frustrations disappear just s quickly as mine did.
bikerjohn
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Early on, the features of the Tour Dual grabbed my attention. Having looked at Etrikes for a couple of years, speed/maneuvering stability was a design issue that Meet One seems to have correctly addressed in the Tour model. The shipping confusion aside, I'm looking forward to receiving my purchase and more cycling adventures.
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