FAQs
Three Wheels of Magic first, then the Falco eDrive system. Still stuck? Call 877-278-6323.
Riders who want to keep cycling but no longer trust two wheels: anyone with balance concerns, recovering from surgery or injury, or simply wanting a more comfortable ride. Three wheels mean you cannot tip over at a stop, the reclined mesh seat supports your back, and the electric assist means hills and headwinds stop being a reason not to go. Our riders range from their 50s to 92. Read their stories.
The current price is on the trike page. It includes the trike, the 750 W Falco eDrive rear wheel, a 400 Wh lithium battery and charger, the controls and a thumb throttle. A 48 V, 672 Wh battery upgrade and accessories such as mirrors, headrest, padded seat, lights, rear rack and exit-assist bars are optional.
Trikes are built to order; the current lead time is shown on the trike page (typically 3 to 6 weeks). Some assembly is required, and we walk you through it by phone or video. The Learning Center has the assembly guide and owner's manual.
Up to about 100 miles on a charge at assist level 1, about 70 miles at level 3, with the standard battery; more with the 48 V upgrade. It assists up to 20 mph in the US (the motor is capable of 28 mph where that is legal). Charging takes about 4 hours to 75% and 6 hours to full.
The boom is adjustable and the seat reclines from 45 to 60 degrees; seat height is 16 inches. Combined rider and cargo limit is 275 lb. The trike is 81 inches long and 32.5 inches wide; folded it measures 52 x 32.5 x 40 inches, and it weighs 47 lb before the eDrive is added. If you are unsure about fit, book a free consultation and we will talk it through.
Call 877-278-6323 or book a free consultation and tell us where you live. We will connect you with the nearest dealer or owner who can show you a trike.
Five years on the Falco hub motor (parts), two years on the battery, one year on everything else. Full terms are on the Warranty page.
A kit that turns the bike, trike or tandem you already own into an electric one. It has four parts: a complete rear wheel with the 750 W five-phase motor, controller, torque sensor and speed sensor built into the hub; a lithium battery (48 V, 672 Wh) with charger; a control (wired console or all-in-one +/- control); and a thumb throttle. It is the same drive that powers the Three Wheels of Magic.
It fits most frames with a rear drop-out of 135 mm or wider, in wheel sizes from 16 inch to 700c, with up to 11 gears, and works with rim or disc brakes. Frames with thru-axles or drop-outs narrower than 135 mm need a conversion; call us. Installation typically takes under an hour with basic tools; the Learning Center has the guides.
Both. The torque sensor in the hub adds power in proportion to how hard you pedal, which feels natural and stretches the battery. The thumb throttle moves you without pedaling, useful for pulling away from a stop or up a curb. There are five assist levels and five regeneration levels.
Up to 100 miles at assist level 1 and about 70 miles at level 3, measured at 8 to 10 mph on flat pavement with a 140 lb rider. Range drops with more assist, more speed, more weight, hills, wind, soft tires and heavy throttle use; in poor conditions it can fall to a quarter of the ideal figure. Our customers routinely report 60 to 100 miles on real rides; see the stories.
About 4 hours to 75% and 6 to 8 hours to full with the standard charger. The cells are rated for 500 full cycles, roughly 15,000 miles. Only Falco lithium batteries may be used; other batteries void the warranty. A spare battery weighs about 5.5 lb and fits in a backpack.
Yes, on descents and when slowing down. Back-pedaling activates regenerative braking, which puts energy back into the battery and gives you extra control on long downhills.
No. The five-phase direct-drive motor has zero freewheeling resistance, so with the assist off it pedals like an ordinary wheel.
Yes, light rain and drizzle are fine. Do not submerge the system or ride through deep water or torrential rain.
In the US an electric bike with pedals, 750 W or less and assisted to 20 mph is classed as a bicycle under federal guidelines. Rules vary by state and by country; check your local law, especially if you plan to use the 28 mph setting.
Yes. Turn it on and ride. The Falco Flash app (iOS and Android, via Bluetooth) is optional; it lets you fine-tune assist levels, see speed and battery, and connect to apps like Zwift for indoor training.
Because a direct-drive motor with no gears has very little to wear out, and we have been building them since 2011. Five years on the motor, two on the battery, one on everything else.
Call 877-278-6323, email info@falcoemotors.com, or book a free consultation. A real person answers.
