Hammacher Schlemmer

[Roland Leisenring]

The Electric Shopping Cruiser Any opinions?

 

[emco5]

The Electric Shopping Cruiser Any opinions?

A 250 watt hub is minimal assistance for a lightweight two wheeler. That trike is heavy. Slight boost would be noticed on level ground but there wouldn't be much energy on inclines and zip on hills, especially with a load of stuff in the basket.

If you need a trike, get one and put a stronger mid-drive kit on it. https://tinyurl.com/yd2bjn9q

The forum host has info on the drives https://electricbikereview.com/?s=8fun+mid+drive

 

[tomjasz]

My only comment, they have an incredible warranty. My 10 year old $300 towel heater died, not parts available in the USA. Refunded 100% minus return discounted shipping. (Why don't Americans like warm towels!)

 

[Roland Leisenring]

A 250 watt hub is minimal assistance for a lightweight two wheeler. That trike is heavy. Slight boost would be noticed on level ground but there wouldn't be much energy on inclines and zip on hills, especially with a load of stuff in the basket.

If you need a trike, get one and put a stronger mid-drive kit on it. https://tinyurl.com/yd2bjn9q

The forum host has info on the drives https://electricbikereview.com/?s=8fun+mid+drive

 

[Roland Leisenring]

Thank You so much very helpful info.

 

[MikeDD]

My wife's Liberty has a 750 watt motor, hills are no problem.

 

[tomjasz]

My wife's Liberty has a 750 watt motor, hills are no problem.

Liberty? Who’s the seller?

 

[MikeDD]

Liberty Trikes is online only. They also have a user's Facebook page. I believe the current price is $1499 including shipping. They may still be backordered. The frames are made in the US. The trikes are assembled in Philadelphia. We live on a hill which prevented my wife and me from ridding a bike due to our age and her MS. I have a Rad Mini and she can climb any hill I climb. She cannot go off road though.

 

[Alex M]

Daymak Florence is similar to this Hammacher, but has 500W motor, bigger battery, weighs 60 lbs less and costs less.

https://electricbikereview.com/daymak/florence/

The makers of Liberty Trike also have Sun Traditional 24 (all 3 wheels are 24) that also is similar to Hammacher, $1500. But, only 1 speed, no PAS, battery is in a bag and delivery is $250. With 3 speeds, PAS and battery in locking aluminum case should cost about $2,000-2,200 incl. shipping.

https://electricbikereview.com/sun-bicycles/24-traditional-electric-tricycle/