Addmotor Freetan M-368X

With an 11.4 in standover and suspension at both ends, the Addmotor Freetan M-368X is a semi-recumbent fat tire trike built for an easy step-on and a cushioned ride. Its seat and handlebars adjust, which is why the brand pitches one trike for several riders in a household.

Highlights

• Full suspension: an ADDSHOX oil-spring fork with 80 mm of travel plus dual rear shock absorbers.
• 750 W rear-drive motor: 1400 W peak and 90 Nm of torque by the brand's figures, with a torque sensor and a throttle.
• Samsung battery: 48 V, 20 Ah (960 Wh), up to 137 km on the lowest assist level (PAS 1) by the brand's figure; charging takes 8–10 h.
• Fat tires and gears: 20 x 4.0 in tires and Shimano 7-speed gearing, with a 32 km/h top speed.
• 180 mm disc brakes: mechanical discs on all three wheels, plus a parking brake.
• One-piece frame: 6061 aluminum alloy, 67.1 kg with the battery and rated for 172 kg, basket load included.

Who it suits

Riders who want a low, easy mount and a soft ride over rough ground on a farm, acreage or private trail, with room in the basket for gear. Our guide to fat-tire e-bikes in Canadian winters covers snow and cold.

Good to know

• Its 750 W motor is above the 500 W limit for e-bikes in Ontario, Quebec, B.C. and Alberta, so it is sold for private-property use. See the rules by province.
• Range is the brand's figure; speed, hills, rider weight, tire pressure and cold all change it. How to estimate your range.
• Ships free anywhere in Canada (no P.O. boxes).