Dual motor; full suspension; semi-recumbent MeetOneTrike with 180nm torque @ 25 mph

[DashRiprock]

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.

 

[bikerjohn]

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.

 

[DashRiprock]

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.

 

[DashRiprock]

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.

 

[bikerjohn]

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.

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.

 

[bikerjohn]

The MeetOne Tour Dual trike finally arrived in great condition in late April. I have been enjoying the learning curve on handling this very stable electric trike.

 

[bikerjohn]

finally,good for you,I am of the opinion the the semi recumbent seating helps,I bought a new "Delta" I cannot ride.

Kevin, are you going through a type of adjustment with handling or comfort on your "Delta"? Please post a photo of your Trike.

My greatest experience with recumbents was riding on the non-electric Sofrider and then Quest Cruzbikes recumbent bikes, with FWD, MBB, and SWB features. I preferred the FWD and SWB aspects for the shorter drive chain and maneuverability over LWB rear wheel drive 'bents. Those Cruz bikes are magnificent, although there is a learning curve with the handling aspects of the MBB.

The Semi-recumbent design of the Tour trike has a moderate length drive chain, with most of the muscular benefits related to full recumbent cycles. I'm hoping my wife will find it fun to cycle, too.

 

[PedalUma]

I just made this one with a DM02 mid-drive. It had an unsupported botched job of a hub-drive. The owner is super happy and impressed with the weight loss and with how quiet it is.

@Gorden

 

[PedalUma]

looks great,is it quiet? The trail I wont to use( several miles RR bed is restricted to non motorized rolling stock and believe it or not Horses( talk about something that tears up a trail) I figure I can get by with a quiet stealthy unassuming ebike.

If there is any traffic or wind you cannot hear that motor on that bike at all. I mounted it levered against a custom solid rubber bushing that does not transmit vibrations or sounds. So, it is not just the motor, it is also the way it is installed. The bushing is between the upper back of the motor and that vertical front part of the frame where the headlight is mounted. I painted the motor with automotive engine paint to match the polished crank arms. I had to allow for the telescopic boom and for folding.

 

[PedalUma]

Here is the other side of that one. I worked on another eTrike today and put two eTrike riders together who live close. Ditching the hub-drive lost so much weight, and handling is much better. As well as efficiency and feel. I topped the speed to 26, could have made it much more. But, 26 is really all a person needs on one of these low bikes.

 

[Chazmo]

Nice stuff, PedalUma!

 

[PedalUma]

Nice stuff, PedalUma!

@Chazmo, do you want to know the total control and what is programable by the DM02 end user? This is so cool to me, I control everything, fact check me on this. Click User Manual Down Load. Call out my s*it. Like a master I can dial in all the feel for every and each user application. Download here for details of just one display's options: https://to7motor.com/product/t154-e-bike-centre-control-panel. The advanced engineering menu is with an Up and Down long pressed after entering the secret codes twice. I am walking a guy through an install and his programming in the north, so that it is smooth, clean, and optimal, with factory backed support in English, and all from a pro installer. He will post soon.

 

[Chazmo]

@Chazmo, do you want to know the total control and what is programable by the end user? This is so cool to me, I control everything, fact check me on this. Call out my s*it. Like a master I can dial in all the feel for every and each user application. Download here for details of just one display's options: https://to7motor.com/product/t154-e-bike-centre-control-panel. The advanced engineering menu is with an Up and Down long pressed after entering the secret codes twice. I am walking a guy through an install and his programming in the north, so that it is smooth, clean, and optimal, with factory backed support in English, and all from a pro installer. He will post soon.

ToSeven sounds like an interesting company, PedalUma.

I’d be incapable of fact-checking you though as I haven’t delved this deeply into building an eBike (let alone a trike)! It sounds like the programming of the controller is straight-forward and intelligible, rather than obscured by vendor-proprietary nonsense. I like that!

Are there good user manual(s) for the equipment? And are they in English? To me, that would be the key to actually getting a handle on the product.

Best of luck!

 

[PedalUma]

And are they in English?

There are things such as how to best shorten wires and mount motors that are not published in any language. Also what supplies are needed to pull it all off right.

 

[Chapooski]

Pedal positioning as related to seat positioning seems to always be a conundrum for the designers of these latest trikes.
I like what these guys have done in two areas:
Combined a nice large low slung flat area for future seat modifications with a standard seat post and enough bracing to fabricate just about anything to your heart's desire...
Smartly allowing the frame to be stretched to just about any length imaginable with little effort expended (but a few bolts) to achieve any seating position desired.
I'll go out on a limb to claim that this trike will someday be akin to the Ford Model A Roadster:
Stylish, solidly built and likely desirable in the future for those seeking to make someone else's design their own.

It'll sell when possibly others will not in the near future.

"Smartly allowing the frame to be stretched to just about any length imaginable with little effort expended (but a few bolts) to achieve any seating position desired."
Not so much, considering that the bolting plates are not at right angles to the wheelbase and the bolts are not parallel to the wheelbase, adding spacers between the plates will alter the frame geometry in more ways than just adding length.