Rad designed its tricycle to be barely extra relaxed, roomy, and cozy when in comparison with the XP; we discovered Lectric’s mannequin to be barely extra cramped. The RadTrike’s pedals have been additionally positioned extra ahead, which gave the driving place an ergonomic really feel that we most popular over the XP Trike’s extra vertical positioning.
The standover top of each choices is analogous, with the XP Trike at 13.8 inches and the RadTrike at a barely decrease 13.4 inches. The distinction was barely noticeable, although we’d have most popular the RadTrike’s battery to be mounted in a distinct location.
The RadTrike additionally had higher general dealing with. Its chromoly metal body felt stable and stiff. With its decrease middle of gravity, it felt extra secure when turning; its mixture of high-rise handlebars and normal, non-collapsible threadless stem additionally made corning extra crisp.
With these particulars in thoughts, the XP Trike was in the end extra transportable; its lighter aluminum folding body and collapsible stem may change into extra compact in seconds. It may nonetheless be cumbersome – therefore our suggestion to have assist when lifting – however we most popular the straightforward folding of Lectric’s trike over the a number of disassembly steps of the RadTrike.
We discovered each to be equally straightforward to make use of when it comes to general operation. The only-speed drivetrain on every trike required no extra shifting. We appreciated the included show and throttle pace management of the XP Trike however discovered the reverse throttle of the RadTrike to be an excellent commerce.
Each additionally may be outfitted with all kinds of non-obligatory equipment to extend their utility or personalize their really feel. On the time of writing, Rad’s web site lists 37 equipment which are suitable with the RadTrike, and Lectric’s web site gives a whopping 55 choices. These embrace cargo racks, baskets, and luggage, alternate saddles and grips, and even pet trailers.
Ultimately, the XP Trike had some benefits with its motor placement, open differential axle, brake lights, and wider tires. Nonetheless, we take into account the RadTrike to have superior journey high quality resulting from its general really feel, consolation stage, and wide selection of equipment.
