Three Wheels of Magic electric recumbent trike
$2,995
$6,495 Complete, with motor and battery.
Most electric recumbent trikes sold in the US today cost $5,700 to $9,400. The Three Wheels of Magic costs about half of the cheapest of them. Same idea: sit low, stay stable, pedal with help. Built around our own five-phase Falco motor, with a five-year motor warranty.
See the trike Free 10-minute call
Questions? Call 877-278-6323. You will talk to the people who design the motor.
Side by side
Here is how the Three Wheels of Magic compares with the premium electric trikes most dealers carry. We want you to buy the right trike, so we show what the expensive ones do better too.
| Three Wheels of Magic | Typical premium electric trike | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,995 complete | $5,700 to $9,400 |
| Motor | 750 W Falco five-phase rear hub motor | Mid-drive (at the pedals) or rear hub, often 250 to 500 W |
| Battery | 400 Wh, 36 V (672 Wh upgrade available) | 400 to 750 Wh |
| Help on hills | Pedal assist plus throttle | Pedal assist; throttle varies by model |
| Reverse | Yes, built into the motor | Some models |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Rare |
| Motor warranty | Five years | Varies by motor maker; often two to three years |
| Frame | 4130 chromoly steel, folds | Aluminum or titanium, many fold |
| Suspension | Rear coil-over, adjustable preload | None to full suspension |
| Gears | Shimano CUES 1×10, one shifter | Wide range, many options |
| Rider weight limit | 275 lb combined | 275 to 400 lb by model |
| Sizes and custom options | One adjustable size | Many sizes, colors and options |
Premium prices are the advertised prices of electric models from well-known recumbent trike makers at a large US dealer, checked September 30, 2026. Prices change. Check with the dealer for today's price.
Who the Three Wheels of Magic is for
You worry about balance
Three wheels do not tip at a stop. You sit low in a real seat, with your back supported. No need to put a foot down.
Hills or distance stop you
The motor adds power as you pedal, or on the throttle. Ride the hill you used to avoid. Ride home when you are tired.
Upright bikes hurt
A reclined seat spreads your weight. Far less pressure on hands, wrists and seat than an upright bike. Ask your doctor what is right for you.
You want value, not a showroom
You want a good electric trike that works, from people who stand behind the motor. Not a $9,000 build.
What comes in the box
- Folding chromoly tadpole trike with mesh seat and adjustable boom
- Falco 750 W five-phase rear hub motor, built into a complete rear wheel
- 400 Wh lithium battery and charger
- Shimano CUES 10-speed gearing, disc brakes, locking parking brake
- Folding mirrors, platform pedals, rear coil-over suspension
Assist up to 20 mph in the US setting. Range up to 70 miles on medium assist and up to 100 miles on low assist, depending on rider, hills and wind. Full specifications are on the product page.
Prefer to pay over time? Choose Shop Pay Installments at checkout (subject to approval).
Order the Three Wheels of Magic, $2,995
Already own a trike you love?
Then do not buy a new one. Add the motor instead. The Falco f7.9 is the same five-phase motor in a complete rear wheel, with a larger 672 Wh battery, for $2,295. It fits Catrike, TerraTrike, ICE, HP Velotechnik, Greenspeed and AZUB trikes with a 135 mm rear drop-out, plus two-wheel recumbents and tandems. Dealers also sell brand-specific kits: mid-drive motors that drive your chain (about $1,900 to $2,600 on sale) and Bosch kits made for one brand (about $3,300 to $3,550). The f7.9 is different. It is a hub motor, so it adds no wear to your chain and gears, and it gives you reverse, regenerative braking and a five-year warranty.
Will it fit my trike? Falco vs. the Catrike eCAT kit
Common questions
Why does it cost so much less?
We make the motor ourselves and sell direct. There is no dealer markup, and the trike has one adjustable size instead of dozens of custom options.
Is a hub motor as good as a mid-drive?
For a trike, often better. A hub motor does not wear your chain and gears. Our five-phase motor adds reverse, regenerative braking, and zero drag when it is off, so it pedals like a normal trike. Mid-drives climb very steep hills well in low gears. Tell us your hills and we will tell you honestly which suits you.
How long until it ships?
Current lead time is 3 to 6 weeks. Call us for today's date.
Can I ride it indoors in winter?
Yes. With the optional smart trainer stand, the trike works with Zwift and other training apps.
Can I see one first?
Watch owners and reviewers ride it on the product page, or call us and ask anything.
Ready, or not sure yet? See the Three Wheels of Magic or call 877-278-6323.