Addmotor SpytanX

Two wheels at the front, one at the back: the Addmotor SpytanX is a folding reverse trike with suspension on both front wheels and steering that tilts through turns. The brand pitches it as a golf trike and says it folds to fit most SUVs.

Highlights

• Hydraulic disc brakes: on all three wheels, with 180 mm rotors and a parking brake.
• 750 W rear-mounted motor: cadence-sensor pedal assist, a left-hand thumb throttle and Shimano 7-speed gearing.
• UL-certified Samsung battery: 48 V, 20 Ah (960 Wh), up to 145 km on the lowest assist level (PAS 1) by the brand's figure; charging takes 6–7 h.
• Fat tires: three 16 x 4.0 in slick-tread tires, two of them up front.
• Folding frame: 6061 aluminum alloy, 47.6 kg with the battery, rated for 172 kg, with a flat rack for gear.

Who it suits

Golfers, and riders who want a slower, stable three-wheeler that folds into an SUV, for golf courses, resort grounds and private paths. See folding vs full-size e-bikes for what folding changes.

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).
• Top speed is 24 km/h, and the brand says that limit cannot be raised.