Choosing your bike

There is no age limit for riding our tricycles. What matters is being able to pedal: they are electric bicycles with a third wheel, and the motor only assists while you pedal. You should be able to pedal with about the effort a small bicycle needs on flat ground. If you are unsure, try a stationary bike at a medium level before buying.

If you have balance problems, or have never ridden a bicycle, choose a rigid tricycle: that is all our models except the Eureka. The Eureka tilts and is ridden like a bicycle, so it needs a good sense of balance (see "How does the tilting system of the Eureka work?").

A rigid tricycle does not ride like a bicycle: it stays upright in bends, and most riders need a short adaptation period. Sit upright and slightly back, keep your arms relaxed and hold the handlebar lightly. At first the front wheel may seem to pull to one side; this comes from small involuntary movements of the handlebar. Where it is offered, a saddle with a backrest helps many riders feel secure while they learn.

Our tricycles are not medical aids or vehicles approved for people with reduced mobility, and they cannot be ridden in electric-only mode. If your insurer or a support scheme needs a quote, you can request one by email (see "How do I request a quote by email?").

The best way to choose is to try the models at our showroom in León.

Each of our tricycles is made in one frame size, so the choice of model matters. As a guide:

• Shorter riders, up to about 1.70 m: the models with three 20-inch wheels, the Dune 3.0, the Dune 4.0, the Swish and the tilting Eureka.
• Taller riders, from about 1.75 to 1.80 m: the models with a 24-inch front wheel, the Artemis, the Invictus and the Invictus Slim. They have a higher handlebar and more room between the saddle and the handlebar.

Your leg length matters more than your height. Compare it with the saddle heights in the Specifications of the product page. On a rigid tricycle you do not need to reach the ground while seated: your leg should be almost straight at the bottom of the pedal stroke. On the tilting Eureka you must be able to put a foot on the ground when you stop.

The range depends mainly on the capacity of the battery, in watt-hours (Wh), and on the power of the motor. Every product page shows the Wh of each battery in the battery option label, for example "370Wh (36V/10Ah)", and in the battery capacity row of the Specifications block.

As a guide, at maximum assistance on flat ground with regular pedalling, for a rider of about 70 kg, a 250 W motor gives about 1 km for every 12 Wh of battery capacity, and a 500 W motor about 60% of that. Tricycles are heavier, so their range is slightly lower. Some examples, rounded down:

• 370 Wh: about 30 km with a 250 W motor, about 18 km with a 500 W motor
• 560 Wh: about 46 km (250 W), about 28 km (500 W)
• 720 Wh: about 60 km (250 W), about 36 km (500 W)
• 930 Wh: about 77 km (250 W), about 46 km (500 W)
• 1,200 Wh: about 100 km (250 W), about 60 km (500 W)
• 1,440 Wh: about 120 km (250 W), about 72 km (500 W)

These figures are indicative. The range is lower with a heavier rider or load, on hills or rough ground, with low tyre pressure or wider tyres, at low temperatures and with less pedalling. It is higher if you pedal more and use less assistance.

The 250 W motor assists you up to 25 km/h. In most EU countries, a bike with a 250 W motor and no throttle is treated as a bicycle (see "What regulations apply to electric bikes in Europe?").

The 500 W motor, offered on some models, has more torque, helps more on steep hills and reaches about 35 km/h. It also uses much more energy: with the same battery, the range is about 40% lower (see "What range can I expect from my battery?"). Check the rules of your country before choosing it, because in most EU countries it may not be used on public roads.

A certificate of conformity can only be issued for bikes with a 250 W motor and no throttle.

Each product page has a Specifications block with the up-to-date technical data of that model, including its dimensions, weight and components.

Use these figures to check whether a bike fits your car, your door or your storage space. The weight of a particular bike also depends on the configuration you choose, such as the motor, the battery and the options.

Each model has its own maximum load, which you will find in the Specifications of its product page.

The maximum load is the most weight you can put on the bike or tricycle: the rider and any luggage together. The weight of the bike itself is not included in this figure.

Our tricycles are designed for one rider and are not made to carry a passenger.