cisweet

Hi All, I’m not sure where to ask this question so I thought I’d start here. I just purchased a izip tristar electric tricycle and love it except for 1 thing; It’s programmed to only go 12 mph. I thought the bike shop had told me 15mph but my husband tells me I’m wrong. I’m doing some research on overriding the factory settings but can’t find how to on this display. Any thoughts or how tos? The people I ride with are all over 60 and have 2 wheeled electric bikes. I needed to get a tricycle now as I have Ménière’s disease and can no longer ride a 2 wheeler because of balance issues. Sure would like to try to keep up somewhat.

thanks so much, Cindi

Koyote

I suspect the speed limiter is a safety issue, and hence should not be overriden.

cisweet

I know it is that’s why I just want to change it to 15mph. All the other trikes online are at least that speed and some a bit above. It’s a very stable trike so should fine at that speed.

veganbikes

I would not want to ride that thing very fast. Super easy to get it on two wheels not super stable. I would leave it as is. If you are looking for a faster bike look for a recumbent trike which will be more stable and able to go higher speeds and super comfortable. A Shimano or Bosch motor you can get on say ICE, Terra, HP Velotechnik...will have better torque and ability to go 20 or 28mph without instability.

shelbyfv

Click on the red button in the left margin of your post and ask them to move this to the ebike section. That is where you will find assistance.

Koyote

Paradoxically, a three wheeler like that is probably less stable than a standard bicycle with two wheels, since the bicycle can be leaned through a turn - but the tricycle will tip over. Additionally, your trike may not have sufficient braking power to safely be operated above 12 mph. Whatever the reason, I would guess that the manufacturer knows better than you about the safe maximum operating speed.

At any rate, it seems that you simply bought the wrong device. You should probably go back and see if you can exchange it for something different.