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Trike Bike Three Wheel Adult Tricycle
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tassietonyHobart, TAS
- 15 reviews
- 8 likes
Great once it is assembled and the bugs ironed out
In his post, Mike from Perth says everything I was going to! I politely emailed Trike Bike about their inadequate home made instructions/videos but received NO response. The trike is great but took quite a while to do despite me being a competent, mechanically minded DIY person. Ikea style instructions would be a god send!
PeterSouth East Queensland, QLD
Poor Quality
Poor Quality
Black Satin finish Trike Bike
Parts some damage. Bike doesn't sit square leans to one side
When brake leaver fully applied doesn't stop bike. Brakes not functioning properly
Poor quality tyres and tubes.
When the bikes arrived took them to a reputable bike shop for assembly and he pointed out the faults and poor quality. When he pumped up tyres one tube split apart and required better quality tyres and tubes to be fitted.
I have to say I won't be recommending Bike Trikes to my family or friends
Very poorly made and shoddy products and materials used
Purchased in August 2020 at Trike-Bikes Online Store for $1,695.00.
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DisappointedGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
Nice Idea....but.....
If the trike came undamaged then I would be super happy. But it didn't. I only wrote this review due to the disappointing customer service, which for a bike that costs over half a ton, you expect better.
The trike came damaged (UNDER the protective wrapping), in many places. The packaging was not damaged or dented, nor was the protective wrapping, under which the damage was hiding.
There are paint chips right down to the bare metal in several places as if it had been poorly handled before or whilst packaging it. In my opinion, the trike has ...
Read morebeen assembled previously, and very carelessly disassembled. The derailleur has OBVIOUSLY smashed into the cross member and the seat post socket is scratched to buggery where it appears the locking bracket has been twisted off. One of the wheels was buckled and needed the spokes adjusted to straighten it. AND NO..... It wasn't over torqued! The seller assures me that they are packed in the factory and it has never been assembled before! If that is truly the case then three things. 1) That's not my problem. 2) I suggest the seller does then open the packages from the manufacturer and do some quality control. And 3) Not my problem Don't try to make it so! I believed that I had purchased a brand new, in the box, never used trike bike. As advertised. That is not what I received. Had I known the trike would be damaged like this, I would not have purchased it. Even at a discount!Purchased in September 2020 at Trike-Bikes Online Store for $588.00.
2 comments
Michael C.Trike-Bike
Your trike was damaged in shipping, we put a claim in because we carry shipping insurance and it takes 3 to 4 weeks to get processed as we have told you about 50 times.
You then proceeded to lodge a...
Read more claim with PayPal and then tried to extort money for the claim to be removed otherwise you would write information all over the Internet, just like you have done now.1. No. It was already damaged before it was packaged. (see other reviews including eBay!). It was not damaged by the couriers! Stop lying! (we have cctv to prove it!) the couriers, through experience ...
Read morewith you... They took photos. !! 2.You did not "Tell me 50 times". If you did that so early on, my complaint would have been dated earlier. And I would have been refunded already! Just rude! Your promises where broken very early on.... And continued.... You bluffed..... I never believed your lies! I asked for a copy of the insurance claim and you "Mansplained" lies again!Find out how Trike Bike Three Wheel Adult Tricycle compares to other Road Bikes
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Jo S.Sydney Surrounds, NSW
Unbelievable Trike
Price great, postage to NSW during covid within three days. Customer service brilliant.
Instructions on assembly great, but if your not familiar in putting bikes together I’d pay a bike shop just so you don’t damage your beautiful trike and it will get you in the road quicker. My husband was able to assemble it no problem.
Couldn’t be happier. Thanks heaps
Purchased in September 2020 at eBay for $549.00.
1 comment
Michael C.Trike-Bike
Hello Joe, thank you very much for your review. It is greatly appreciated and I wish you many years of enjoyment
KerrySouth East Queensland, QLD
Chain coming off
just had my trikebike put together, by a local bike repair man I’ve used over the years for all my bikes. he has done abt 8 trike bikes and was working on one when I dropped mine off.
I took it out for a spin and chain came off. Managed to get it back on with help from passerby. Came off a second time.
Why and how to I prevent this from happening?
Kerry
Purchased in August 2020 at Trike-Bikes Online Store for $480.00.
2 comments
Michael C.Trike-Bike
Hello Kerry, it is because the deralier has not been adjusted correctly. Your bike man probably has never set one up before and controlled the limits. It is extremely easy to do and we have multiple v...
Read moreideos on our website showing exactly how to adjust the deralier limits and then set it up so all of the gears work. Please go to this link which will give you the video on our website showing you how to set them up and adjust correctly https://youtu.be/8nd99-zAqhoThank you Michael. I would have contacted you first but when I asked a question directly before , or whomever replied, I was made to feel like an idiot for asking a question. Hence, why I did not go d...
Read moreirectly. Also in my comment, he has put abt 8 trike bikes together (yes original ) one was already there getting done. No others he has done has had this issue.The Schwinn Meridian trike is a nice bike except ...
I have this trike and as many others have said, it has a clunking noise in the rear assembly. Apparently it is a common problem with this trike. One person said it is the bearing but it could be the rear brakes. It's quite annoying. I'm going to take it to a repair shop to see if it is fixable. I will add that going over bumpy roads doesn't make for a comfortable ride.
Purchased in June 2020 for $414.00.
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Michael C.Trike-Bike
Please, please, please this website is meant to be for the brand Trike Bike... Adding all these comments from other generic tricycles does not help our customers because they read comments and think ...
Read moreit applies to the Trike Bike. A Schwinn tricycle is not a Trike BikeReally loving my new Trike Bike
I’ve only had my Trike for a couple of weeks, but so far I’m really loving it. It took a few practice goes near home to get used to it, as it is a different feel to riding a normal bike. I purchased it so that my little dog & I can enjoy a daily ride together and it is working very well for this purpose.
The only drama that I’ve had with it was that the rear basket was damaged when the parcel was unpacked, but a quick email to Trike Bike had it all sorted easily & a replacement basket was sent straight away.
I’m very happy with both the trike & service that I’ve received with it & highly recommend them to anyone thinking of making a purchase.
Purchased in April 2020 at Trike-Bikes Online Store.
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Michael C.Trike-Bike
Hello Julie, thank you very much all your great review. I hope you enjoy spending time exercising with your dog. Many thanks Trike Bike
JudySouth East Queensland, QLD
Love the Trike Bikes
I bought a second hand trike bike 3 years ago and its been great, I ride for 2-3 hours every second day and pop the 2 dogs in the back, I’ve put the grandchildren in the basket and they have a great time too, we also doing our shopping. Both my husband and I ride trikes bikes through the bush and have a great time, it gets us out and keeps us fit.
Purchased in March 2017 at Gum tree.
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Michael C.Trike-Bike
Thanks Judy for sharing your experience. Great to hear your having fun and staying fit.
never be left disappointed.
Bought a trike electric bike second hand of Gumtree about a year ago. Have been riding every fortnight carrying the dog and the baby having tons of fun. Could not be happier. Unfortunately just this last week I had an issue with the bike, would not be able to name what went wrong with it, all I can say is the amazing customer support Michael gave me. During the weekend even Sunday, he took time and replied all my emails, within minutes. On Monday 30 of December he asked me to come around to the shop and went over and beyond to help me and f...
Read moreixed the bike. Long story short, I'm taking time to wright this review in gratitude and respect for this company and it's customer service! If you are looking into getting on a tricycle either electric or not, trust this guys, you will never be left disappointed.1 comment
Michael C.Trike-Bike
Hello Lewis, thank you very much for your positive comments it is greatly appreciated
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AdamTasmania
Trike bike rear brakes
Started putting mine together but rear drum brakes is bent does anyone know where I can get parts for this as need new brake assembly
Would be great if someone could hook me up
Purchased in February 2019 for $400.00.
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Michael C.Trike-Bike
Hello Adam, this site is for the brand "Trike Bike" only. Other references to different brands should not be made on this website because it has nothing to do with our product. If you let me know whic...
Read moreh brand you purchased then I would be happy to try and assist you by providing you with the seller's details (which you should already know) but none of our Trike Bike models have a rear drum brake so you are not talking about a genuine Trike Bike which is what this review site is for. Thank you Trike BikeDJCChilders Qld
More than impressed
Delivery to outskirts of rural township was extremely quick. My 26" Electric Trike-bike from Brisbane was well packed. Only thing missing was instructions for the electric trike but instructions for construction for normal trike was in box, it helped but needed more info, a phone call and all sorted, easy.
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Michael C.Trike-Bike
Thanks for the 5 star review, its appreciated and please know if you have any questions during ownership dont hesitate to contact us for assistance. Thanks Trike Bike
well you get what you pay for
45 minutes to assemble it took me three days, and then at a bike shop to check over., cost me $120 the front brake assembly to fit the mudguard had to be replaced and also the rear brake line was frayed. Told by the bike guy at local , it was rubbish. .. as the bike shops do. Their all rubbish all brands other their own. don't believe them .BUT they all come the same place china (not a problem) I have no problems with trike bikes, they are ok.so go and buy one.Harry south coast nsw xx get someone to assemble it. good on you.
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Michael C.Trike-Bike
Hello Harry, thank you for your review. I'm disappointed to hear you had difficulty assembling and this is why we try to make it easy for you with good instructions, lots of videos on our website show...
Read moreing different subsections as well. We are always just a telephone call away should you need any help or assistance. I have never heard of a front brake assembly needing to be replaced and a whole front brake caliper is only $22 complete. All of the rear brake cables are actually heat welded on the end and this seals the cup to stop them from ever fraying so it must be somebody cut the brake cable at some time and this caused it to fray. I agree with your comments about many bike shops saying that trikes are rubbish, this is mainly because they have no experience with them but the shops that to sell our Trike Bike absolutely love them so it is hard to get truly accurate feedback in the market. We always recommend if you have limited mechanical ability, you can't bend down or your hands don't work the way they used to or your eyesight is failing then you must get it assembled by a bicycle mechanic to avoid three days of frustration like you did. Again, we are only at the end of the telephone should you have problems or questions so if something doesn't make sense to you then please call and ask for workshop and one of our mechanics will be happy to guide you through any problems that you have. Thank you Trike BikeTianaMelbourne
- 5 reviews
- 2 likes
- Verified purchase
Happy with purchase
I'm really happy with the Fraser trike. Delivery was within a week, as I'm not 'handy person', I had it assembled by a bike workshop and so far I've had no problems, great for shopping trips, my little terrier happily sits in front basket. It's a taken a few trips to get used to having 3 wheels and therefore remembering the back is wider but overall fun to ride!
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Michael C.Trike-Bike
Hello Tiana, this platform is for the Trike Bike brand and not other brands like Fraser which are no longer sold
JennyGowrie 2904, ACT
- 3 reviews
Beware - this is not a quality product.
Bought this bike around a year ago. First ride and a rear tyre punctured, Second ride and the other rear tyre punctured. We took it to a bike shop and they said the tyres were rubbish. The rear disc is bent (from new), makes a clunking noise on every revolution and can't be replaced - it's a welded item, not bolted. The bike came with an electrical cable unattached - a cable that goes into the braking system on the handle bars, assumedly to cut out the motor when braking. I sent an e-mail about the cable to the shop owner at trike-bike.com...
Read more.au and never received a reply. The bike hasn't been used much throughout the year and now the motor won't go - battery shows it's fully charged, but the motor just won't go. Perhaps it's a case that you get what you pay for - there are a lot of more expensive electric trikes out there. But, in retrospect, I'd have paid more money and purchased a quality electric trike.1 comment
Michael C.Trike-Bike
Jenny, i am not sure you even have a genuine Trike Bike. Our rear disks are not welded as you as you state but bolted, some other models are welded. Please make sure you are talking about the correct ...
Read morebrand of trike because a bad review like yours really affects our ratings here and its not typical of our normal customer experience. If you dont have a genuine trike bike as i understand from your description then please remove your review. Also, we answer EVERY phone call and EVERY email so saying we have not answered you is very suspicious and suggests you are talking about another product. Please contact our office and get this sorted out and remove the comments if your talking about some other brand. Michael Coates - Owner of Trike Bike AustraliaTristoNewcastle
- 4 reviews
- 2 likes
Good quality ride it everyday
Bought the bike probly three months ago and love it. I bought the larger frame with baby seat and am able to take my two Pomeranians along with me no dramas.
I researched a lot about the different brands and found trike-bike to be the most helpful and cost effective.
Mike was quick to respond to any questions I had and the sass in his response to online questions is hellerious .
The lady who works the phone was the nicest receptions I've talked to in a long time and was more than helpful placing the order
The bike arrived quickly 3 days t...
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littlerooSydney
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
- Verified purchase
Only lasted 12 months :-(
I thought it was amazing for the first 12 months but it's been nothing but problems since. The crank now completely falls apart on a weekly basis & I'm lucky I have a patient & helpful neighbour who is a qualified bike mechanic & fixes it each time for me as I don't have a car & with a disability it's the only transport I have to get my daughter to daycare each day. I'd also have no way of getting the bike to a bike shop for constant repairs nor would I have the funds to continuously have to keep getting it repaired. It was only fixed 3 days ag...
Read moreo & it's already fallen apart again. I bought the bike 2 years ago but wasn't able to start riding it until 12 months ago. I ride it for 15min in the morning & 15min in the afternoon which is not excessive use, so I expected it to last a lot longer than 12 months before having continuous problems.1 comment
Michael C.Trike-Bike
Hello Littleroo, if you have any problems please make sure you contact our office. We have more experience with trikes than any other company in Australia be happy to assist you. The crank is somethin...
Read moreg which when assembled correctly will last a lifetime of the bike so I have no idea or understanding why you are getting it repaired but it is full apart again. I think you had better get the bike shop to call me and also offer some photographs so we can identify the problem which is causing continuous failures. If you have a single piece crank which I suspect you may have then you are not talking about our product because we have a three piece crank system which is made up of a sealed bottom bracket and to crank arms. As mentioned these are pretty much lifetime of the bike installations and can't fall apart but a simple photograph will help us identify the brand of trike and what the problem could be. Many thanks Trike Bike Trike BikeMikePerth, WA
- 47 reviews
- 46 likes
Bike is great, instructions need much improvement
The web-site tries (but fails) to properly handle the need to phone for a delivery quote if you are not in QLD, it's too easy to get all the way through ordering, only to find you're not paid the right amount for delivery. From a usability perspective, Trike-Bike need to redesign the shopping cart to make this process more obvious.
Let's also ignore the fact that TNT managed to split the two packages up and delivered one a day late and the other two days late! Incompetent twits.
The first point is that the packing is not adequate - bubb...
Read morele wrap is ok until the bubbles burst then it's no better than cellophane, the points of contact between parts should use cardboard to separate and protect them. We ended up with four not insignificant scratches which I feel would have been avoided with the judicious use of cardboard fillers. It would also be nice if they could identify a suitable matching car paint for each colour so that the user could do decent matching touch-ups. Next, as noted by other reviewers, the instructions are also inadequate. There is no parts list down to the level of the nuts and bolts - including to-scale of nuts and bolts, etc - making identifying which to use when a little difficult. I disagree with Trike Bike's comment that the instructions are getting too large - have you see a Lego instruction guide these days, or an IKEA one? The instructions should show a close up exploded diagrams of each and every fixture so there is no room for error. I found it necessary to watch bits of the video just to identify some parts. The photo's are often too small, with insufficient details and skip some of the important parts. The video and the instructions assemble the bike differently - the instructions say they take precedence yet also keep pointing to the website and the video - make up your mind!!! This made finding the corresponding part in the video a lucky dip - videos can have embedded bookmarks added guys! Also there are some parts of the instructions which contradict the video (but the video was correct on at least one occasion). I write software for a living and the system instructions have to leave no room for error, you CANNOT have too much detail in the instructions, learn from IKEA. Once assembled there were also a few aspects of the brake/gear adjustments which were again poorly detailed.1 comment
Michael C.Trike-Bike
Hello Mike, thank you for your review. Please note that the instructions are continuously updated based on feedback from our customers. Also note we have extensive instructional videos on our website ...
Read moredescribing the total assembly process and then smaller videos that talk about particular sections which can give difficulty or areas that have been modified since the original video was produced. As I mention over and over again, we are always available on the phone, just call Monday to Friday 8 AM to 4 PM and asked for the workshop and we will be happy to help you with any problems that you have. Many thanks Trike BikeLove Love Love my trike!
I have had my trike for over 12 months. Its amazing, I have poor balance and often fall off two wheelers, so this has given me freedom and safety. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to get out there get fit or just have some fun. The only downside was I mistakenly assembled it inside the house.... HMMMMMM then couldn't get it out...a lesson learned.
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Michael C.Trike-Bike
Hello and thank you for your great review which I hope is helpful to other customers and sorry that you had trouble once assembly was completed to get out of your house. Just out of interest, most new...
Read more homes have a standard door size which will allow the trike to pass through without any difficulty. Older houses that were built before Australian standards were introduced or home units can have much smaller doors which you need to be careful about. The overall width of the trike on the rear wheels is 800 mmPerfect for shopping
Everthing I could want climbs hills with ease. Easy to handle love the seat with the back rest. Very comfortable to ride able to harness my dog in the rear basket. Purchased a rear mirror for right handle bar. Also added a rear flashing tail light. I am 57 and the envy at the local shops.
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Michael C.Trike-Bike
Hello Gab, thank you for the great review and I am glad that you are enjoying your Trike Bike
Great for me.
Absolutely the best for me. a little difficult to get used to at first due to the road camber.
But when most of us old farts were around 3 years old we rode trikes.
You just have to be a bit cautious at first.
Easy to assemble fr anyone with a mechanical aptitude.
I did a couple of modifications on the seat tube and clamp.
Questions & Answers
Pat K.asked
I just bought a Schwinn 24" wheel One speed Meridian Adult Tricycle, I just tried to ride it and found the pedals will go back wards but wheels don't so if I need to back up I have to get off bike and do it by hand! Is this right or wasn't something put to gather right?
No answers
Rayasked
Do both rear wheels turn when peddling? I read the left rear wheel might just be a free spinning wheel.
2 answers
Sorry not sure bike still being assembled in bike shop so I haven't even been able to ride it at this time
Michael C.Trike-Bike
Hello Ray, with all tricycles on the market only one wheel drives and brakes on the rear. BMW spent €3 million in a research project trying to design a differential system for pedal tricycles and in the end they gave up because the requirement was for one third of a horsepower just to overcome the friction in the differential. An Olympian can only do this for about 20 seconds apparently so it was no use to help in any further for the recreational market. Their best design was based on magnets as the differential.
There are some trikes in the market with a solid rear axle with both wheels locked but this is a disaster because it means the tricycle can't go around because properly unless you lean and lift up one of the wheels. The tires will wear out in about 50 km and they are generally unstable to ride so that is why the majority of trikes have only one wheel on the rear which is locked and acts as the drive wheel and the braking wheel
Anthony.masked
Hi there,I’m after a schwinn meridian 26 inch wheel trike.is this a good choice?
I’m an active 40 year old male.
I just want it to go to the markets and carry some groceries yet strong enough that the wheels won’t buckle under a bit of bumpy road.the schwinn just looked pretty nice.
I don’t have any experience with trikes but have ridden bikes all my life.
Any help on where to get one in Sydney or something better would be much appreciated.
Thanks very much.
Anthony
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Michael C.Trike-Bike
Hi there Schwinn is made in Taiwan but I don't think there is any importer for them in Australia at the moment, there was about one year ago but nothing since that I am aware of.
This site specifically for the brand Trike Bike you may find another section here for Schwinn and you would be better off asking their
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Michael C.Trike-Bike
Hello Peter, as I mentioned to you on several other review websites where you are leaving these comments. I am sorry that this has happened but you have never once contacted us for any assistance. We...
Read more actually have a Trike Bike specialist in Hervey Bay which is where you are located who assembles trike bikes for local customers. It is obvious that the assembly has not been completed correctly and you will notice that we have never received a complaint in 16 years from anybody who has ever had a tricycle put together by our business. The only complaints come from people who try to do the job correctly but can't because they don't have the skills and then they take the trike to a bike shop who is probably never seen a tricycle before. It is not appropriate to be leaving reviews as your first point of contact. If you had reached out to us firstly I would have recommended you to Bay Bike Finders who are assembling several trike bikes every month. They know what they're doing, they know how to assemble a tricycle and feedback from customers is they have done a great job.