MEIGI MG708 HERA

A 38 cm (15 in) down tube keeps the step low on the MEIGI MG708 HERA, a simple electric trike for errands and bike paths. MEIGI limits the controls to power, assist level, throttle and lights, and pairs a 350 W front hub motor with a removable 36V 13Ah battery.

Highlights

• Front hub motor: 350 W with 40 N·m, three pedal-assist levels and a twist throttle; top speed is 24 km/h.
• Battery and range: removable 36V 13Ah (468 Wh); up to 64 km with pedal assist or up to 40 km on electric power alone, by the brand's figures; 4–5 h to charge.
• Cargo basket: 49 x 39 x 25 cm, with a 150 kg maximum load for the trike by the brand's figure.
• Wheels and gears: 24 x 2.125 in Kenda tires and Shimano 7-speed gearing.
• Fit: an adjustable seat tube and handlebar stem on a low step-through frame.

Who it suits

It suits riders who want a calm, stable trike for neighbourhood errands and bike paths, with a low step and simple controls.

Good to know

• Its 350 W motor is within the 500 W limit for e-bikes in Ontario, Quebec, B.C. and Alberta; the motor must also stop helping at 32 km/h (25 km/h for B.C.'s light class). Check the rules for your 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).