need e-trike advice (wife knee surgery)

[tarheelblue]

I would like to get my wife an e trike so she can still be out there riding as she recovers from ACL/MCL. she's nearly 5 months post now and itching to be mobile but still lots or recovery to go

what are the reputable brands? and ones that I can get serviced (or are easy to work on)? I would even consider a solid second hand trike. or ones to AVOID

I'm not wealthy so can't be dropping 2 grand either. which is mostly what I see out there. are there reasonable options under $1000? any help appreciated

cheers!

[GirishH]

Tagging @rydabent here. He's @ trike rider and hopefully can help you..

(11-23-2024, 07:59 PM)tarheelblue Wrote:  I would like to get my wife an e trike so she can still be out there riding as she recovers from ACL/MCL. she's nearly 5 months post now and itching to be mobile but still lots or recovery to go

what are the reputable brands? and ones that I can get serviced (or are easy to work on)? I would even consider a solid second hand trike. or ones to AVOID

I'm not wealthy so can't be dropping 2 grand either. which is mostly what I see out there. are there reasonable options under $1000? any help appreciated

cheers!

[williscreg]

Did you find a good option? I’m also looking for a new bike these days. I finally found one that seems reliable, but the seller is insisting that I send the payment via western union. That raised some red flags for me—seems like a risky way to pay for something like this. I’ve always heard it’s better to use a secure payment method where you have some buyer protection. Might check with my bank or look for a different seller just to be safe. Have you or anyone else here had experience with buying a bike this way? Would love to hear some advice before making a decision