We've spent the past year rebuilding the Three Wheels of Magic around the things riders actually ask us about — and the biggest one was always hills.
So we started there.
The 2027 trike climbs noticeably easier. We moved from a 3×8 drivetrain to a clean 1×10 Shimano CUES system with a rapid-fire trigger shifter. The new cassette spans 11–48T, against 11–32T on the old 8-speed. That 48-tooth low gear is the difference between grinding up a slope and simply riding up it — and the 11T top end keeps your cruising speed exactly where it was.
Dropping to a single front chainring also removes the front derailleur entirely. One shifter, one thing to think about, less to maintain.
Everything else that changed:
- A true parking brake. A locking brake lever with an integrated catch holds the brake for you. Getting on and off is easier and safer, and the trike stays put on a slope.
- A smoother ride. An upgraded rear coil-over shock with adjustable spring preload, so you can tune it to your weight and load.
- Refined steering. Adjustable linked tie-rod steering with rod-end joints — precise toe adjustment, a tighter on-center feel, confident handling.
- Upgraded crankset. A new Prowheel single-ring crankset with an integrated alloy chainguard for a cleaner, snag-free chainline.
- Quieter chain. Updated frame-mounted idler and tensioner pulleys tidy up the long recumbent chain run.
- Sturdier pedals, better visibility. New alloy platform pedals with reflectors, plus round adjustable folding mirrors.
What we didn't touch: the 4130 chromoly frame, mechanical disc brakes with 160/160 mm rotors, 20" front / 26" rear wheels, and the Falco eDrive system at 750 W and 400 Wh. Those were already right.
See it for yourself:
- Side-by-side comparison sheet — 2025 vs 2026–27, component by component
- Updated spec sheet
- Photos of the upgrades
- Photos of the Individual Components
The 2027 Three Wheels of Magic is $2,995, and the current lead time is three to six weeks — so ordering now means riding it this autumn.