Forty years had sculpted Randy into a solitary cyclist, a man who found solace in the relentless turning of the pedals. Yet, a void persisted, a longing for companionship on the open road. Kim, his steadfast partner in life, yearned to share this passion, but traditional bicycles proved to be bridges too far.

Then came the revelation: a tadpole trike. It was as if a missing piece had fallen into place. The freedom and comfort it offered ignited a spark, a desire for a tandem journey on a new kind of bicycle. There began the marriage of Catrike Dumont with Falco eDrive and Randy's advntures. 

Mid-Drive Motors vs. Falco eDrive: Mid-Drive Hype, No Heart, No Soul? – A Critical Examination of 10 factors. Mid drive motors on ebikes are more expensive and complex, leading to higher maintenance and repair costs compared to a Falco eDrive. They can be noisier, add weight to the bike's center, and potentially consume more battery in stop-and-start urban conditions. While they perform well on hilly terrains, their benefits may be less noticeable for riders on moderately hilly, flat, urban streets, making Falco eDrive a default choice. 

John lives in Washington state. He's 70 and has had a tough life. In 2021, he got a rare brain cancer. He had surgery, but it affected his balance. John loved riding his bike, but now he couldn't anymore. He felt lost. But John, defined not by his circumstances but by his resolve, asked himself, "What's holding me back?"