Hase aims for motor-assisted comfort with low-riding recumbent e-trike

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Hase aims for motor-assisted comfort with low-riding recumbent e-trike New Atlas

For its latest model, Germany's Hase Bikes is launching an e-trike called the Trigo Up E that's aimed at elderly riders or folks who may not be able to ebike along on two wheels for health reasons, such as those with back problems.

"Thanks to the low frame tube, it’s easy for riders to get into and out of the seat," said company founder, Marec Hase. "Moreover, the stable delta trike configuration and low center of gravity make the Trigo Up E extremely tip-resistant, even when cornering."

An update and upgrade on the now five-year-old Trigo Up trike, which could be optioned with pedal-assist, the Up E now ships with a Shimano STEPS E5000 motor as standard for assistance up to 25 km/h (15.5 mph) in line with European rules.

A Shimano Nexus 9-speed gear hub and Hase differential have also been included, and the motor is matched with a 504-Wh battery, though per-charge range estimates have not been given.

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