After over 15 years of development, we have the newest Stein trike ever to hit the market: the Wild On-E. This trike is very similar to the regular Wild One, but with some small modifications to allow for the lightweight mid drive electric assist system. Powered by Oli e-bike Systems in Italy, or Grin Tech in Vancouver, this electric mid drive trike is incredibly lightweight and refined in every way. From the responsive steering, to the unparalleled 4" of suspension travel, to the color options, reliability, and extreme ruggedness of the trike, no other pedal electric vehicle in the world offers this exact mixture of power, comfort, customization, and stability at speed.
How to order:
Electric Assist: choose between the Oli mid drive, or one of the hub motor systems using Grin hub motors. Both of these systems are excellent. The mid drive tends to be best suited to people who are mostly riding with mountain bikes, and other non-electric bikes offroad. The hub motors are better if you need maximum reliability, or when you really want to have a throttle. The Grin hub motor system is not any heavier or less efficient than the mid drive, and offers 75nm of torque vs the mid drive's 80nm. So they are exactly the same in some respects. Pick the dual front motor option if you frequently need maximum grab up the most slippery offroad bits in the world. All of the electric systems are sold with a dual battery system of 2x 36v, 15ah batteries. One on each side under the seat. This offers 80-120 miles of range under normal conditions (9-15 wh/mi @ 15mph average speed). We have observed the mid drive trike averaging 9wh/mi at 15.5mph average speed, and we've seen the hub motor system do something similar. So we know this range estimate to be realistic.
Folding Frame: Stein trikes has an option to add a 'folding frame' feature to your trike at an additional cost.
Tires: We recommend select tires that may be best for certain conditions. The Smart Sam's are really great for muddy offroad mixed with road adventures. When in doubt, just go with the Smart Sam. The Big Apple is what we'd recommend for more road oriented comfort riding. Select the Marathons if you're looking to win the next Sun Trip - those tires will give you the best mix of low rolling resistance + puncture protection that you can find anywhere.
Brakes: Mechanical disc brakes come standard on the new Stein Trikes. They are more than adequate, and offer really responsive & reliable direct steering (left front tire on the left hand, and right front tire on the right hand). Especially of you're using hub motors and getting regen - in that case, mechanical brakes are totally fine. Though we do offer hydraulic brakes as well, both to stay competitive with other brands, as well as offer an option for increased stopping power.
Rear Shifter: Choose between the normal 9 speed derailleur or a Rohloff 14 speed transmission. If you have a different rear gear cluster that you would like to use instead (10, 12speed, or something else), then send us an e-mail, and we'll figure it out. Please note that the mid drive Oli trike comes with a single front chainring, while all the rest of the options (non electric, as well as the hub motor options), still come with the normal triple front crank.
Seat: Choose between the mesh seat or the hard shell seat. They are both really great options. The hard shell seat is a little more comfortable than the mesh seat when compared directly. However, the mesh seat is much better in the summer, or for people who sweat a lot. Though we have customers that contradict all these things, and simply like what they like.
Chain Gobbler: the Chain Gobbler allows you to quickly adjust the length of the pedal boom for different height riders without having to adjust chain length. Chain gobblers are really important whenever you're planning to share trikes, and we always use them on demo models in the shop. If the bike is only intended for a specific person, or it won't be changed very often, then you can skip this option. Otherwise, you should get a chain gobbler. You won't regret it.
Rear Rack: Stein is great about offering different rear rack options. We think the best rack is the 'Touring' rack, for 20" rear tires only. Though all the other racks are useful. The lowrider rack is the lowest weight, and will still hold dual pannier bags in a secure feeling, reliable way.
Wheel Size: You can't go wrong here! All the options are good. The trike with 20" front & back wheels packs down the smallest, and the shared tire size makes it simpler to pack spare tubes. The 24" trike is becoming popular due to the slight increase in seat height. The 20/26 is really awesome for the speed freeks out there, allowing for the craziest possible top speeds (especially when configured with a rear hub motor). Other options, including the narrow track, 16" front wheels, and 700c rear wheel options exist if necessary. If you want something of that nature, then please send us an e-mail and we'll see what we can do.
Color Options: Stein Trikes has a really good selection of possible colors. You can view them by clicking here, then clicking on the 'colors' tab.
