Ridekick™ – Getting you going
FEATURES
- Pushes your bike up to 19 Mph
- Lead Acid Battery Ridekick Trailer weighs 43 lbs and the Lithium Ridekick Trailer weighs 38 lbs.
- Simple throttle gives you variable speed control
- Ride 10-12 miles on a full charge on the Lead Acid Battery and 25 miles on the Lithium
- Room for a briefcase or bags of groceries
- Clicks on or off your bike in 15 seconds
- Weather resistant storage case with combination lock
- Installs on most any bike in under 12 minutes
- Designed to be safe, stable in turns and when stopped
- Your bicycle feels comfortable even with a full cargo load
- Provides all the benefits of an electric bike or ebike conversion kit without modifying your bike
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- Will it help me up steep hills?
- Technology and specifications
- Will it fit my bike?
- Electric Bike Comparison
- NEW! Lithium Battery!
Questions? Call
(877) 974-4440
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Technical Specs
Dimensions
| Height: | 16 inches |
| Width: | 24 inches |
| Length: | 36 inches |
Motor
| Power: | 500 Watt |
| Speed: | 3000 RPM |
| Voltage: | 24 Volt |
Battery
| Type: | SLA |
| Capacity: | 12 Ahr |
| Voltage: | 24 Volts |
Cargo
| Volume: | 41.8 Liters |
| Weight: | 75 lbs |
Controller
| Microprocessor Based Smart Controller | |
| Scrolling Diagnostic Display | |
| Battery Protection |
Other
| Fully linear throttle (variable speed) | |
| Quick release hitch; attaches to rear axle |
Ridekick™ End-User Warranty
Ridekick International will provide a 1 year warranty from all manufacturing defects on the Ridekick™ power trailer to the end customer from the date of purchase. The Ridekick™ battery is covered by a separate warranty and therefore is not covered under the general product warranty. Warranty applies to the original owner only and can not be transferred. Extended warranty contracts can be purchased directly from Ridekick International.
Ridekick™ End-User Battery Warranty
Ridekick International will provide a 6 month warranty from all manufacturing defects on the Ridekick™ battery pack to the end customer from the date of purchase.
126 Comments
Would make more sense if the thing charged itself while being pulled..
I think the idea is that the Ridekick makes cycling easier not harder
This is regenerative braking – very much the thing in electric car tech at the moment. Does not add to load only functions on down hill. And on that note are there issues with braking the extra load – like jack knifing?
Regenerative breaking works well for cars because they have lots of mass and inertia. On a bike, regenerative breaking becomes very inefficient. Because most of the force exerted by the rider is used in fighting wind resistance, not building inertia, the amount of energy that can be recovered is very small.
Regenerative braking via a simple wheel driven generator that could be manually engaged on downslopes (which presumably follow the upslope) would be very easy to incorporate as would a solar panel on the lid of the trailer.
I’ve ridden ebikes with regen braking. It’s just exactly like slamming the brakes on. Unless you’re on a steep incline, you stop. Fast.
yeah and why the hell would anyone want to take the fun out of going down hill?
I am going to be camping this summer with no power and bike into work every day, 16 miles one way. It would be nice to be able to be able to recharge it while at the camp site by raising the back wheel of my bike off the ground and connect it to a detachable generator to recharge the sidekick. solar panel would be nice too
That would be a good idea but would only work going down hill and braking but still It might be a good idea.
You all keep talking about regenerative braking to recharge why?, Wouldn’t be much easier and lighter to have a solar panel on the back of the cargo lid?
And charging Lithium with a onboard BMS sytem would be more practical as well. They make flexible solar panels and very light in weight,
No matter where it is it would be charging with a light source. Thats less weight on your wheels meaning less drag as well, And less maintenace for your locale mechanic or yourself for the home mechanics.
really lead acid battery? the range can be drastically increased if you’re guys are not greedy, a lithium battery should be an alternative. you guys know this that’s why the battery warranty is only 6th month… i like the idea, but sadly i will wait for 2nd version of better battery tech or a copycat version
Call me crazy, but it would be a technically simple job to augment or replace the battery with one of your choice.
yupe it is easy, amazon sells many drop in replacement with higher capacity, just crazy company still selling 1900 battery tech. I rather pay 750 with lithium and get 500 cycle rate than Lead Acid with 200 cycle rate.
The unit comes with two batteries, but it looks like it could easily hold six.
There are good reasons to consider lead acid over lithium.
1. One third to one quarter the cost
2. Availability and ease of charging without some specific and costly charger and BMS (battery management system)
3. Ease of sending the battery through the mail…as lithium is illegal unless it goes with “D.G.” (dangerous goods) status at a much higher rate…and by surface transport only.) Sure, many Chinese will send lithium by air without the required labels, not caring if there’s a fire aboard the aircraft. Same goes for others selling lithium in the USA…
4. Reliability of lead is higher, based on over a century of manufacturing experience, and the more consistent cell capacity. If lithium cells are not extremely close in capacity, unless the BMS protects the stronger from the weaker, you’ll not get the range nor the longer charge cycles life.
5. Consider lead acid adding only 10 to 12 lbs (in addition to the equivalent lithium battery weight) to the total weight of the rider, bike, and motor system. If you’re 180 lbs., the bike, motor and lead acid battery is 65, the total is near 250…so dropping 12 lbs. is only 5% of the total, and the extra assist more than makes up for it.
6. Regenerative braking is easier to accomplish if you’re not having to worry about overcharging fragile chemistry lithium..
Having pointed out the good reasons for lead acid, there are good reasons to consider lithium too… If you’ve got to lug the battery long distances, or can’t charge after every ride, or use your battery just a few months out of the year, or expect to run out of battery frequently and the heavier weight of lead is not practical… then yes, lithium is fine so long as it’s safe, and holds up as rated.
…to clarify…that is, lugging the battery when you’re not riding, as some riders do after leaving their bikes in garages a block or more from work…or lugging it upstairs every day, etc…
can get u a electric motor and 2 12volt batties with the wheel sprocket and battery charger that goes 25 miles an hour and 16 miles on a single charge. and then you can buy a cart for the back to carry cargo. Much better huh? Works much better than this and way less expendsive. 200.00 +tax and S&H to order denniskcmo@gmail.com
SLA any time in the last 3+ years seems to be preposterous to use. in the US the ebike marketplace is a graveyard as far as sales overall, and the SLA makes sense if it were 8 years ago, but not now.
I strongly urge you to rethink your biz model, because I’m sorry, but I have to say SLA is just “crap” for technology. I’m ‘soooo disappointed that you didn’t at least have better tech, even if not one of the various lithium battery options.
and the prices are just whacked, even worse than the substandard range, speed and amp hours that you’re using.
Thank you for your reactions. Regarding the price of the Ridekick trailer, we strive to reach a price notably lower than an e-bike that matches the quality of long lasting bicycles. The Ridekick power trailer design and manufacturing quality provide a ride of confidence and the ability for a local bike shop to support whatever arises. The team put extraordinary effort into designing the extra value while minimizing incremental cost.
SLA batteries are well suited for some Ridekick users, but we do realize that the extended range of a lithium battery is needed, as well. Therefore, we will be coming out with a lithium battery in the next few months. Please see our Lithium Battery page for more information.
http://www.ridekick.com/lithium-batteries/
can get u a electric motor and 2 12volt batties with the wheel sprocket and battery charger that goes 25 miles an hour and 16 miles on a single charge. and then you can buy a cart for the back to carry cargo. Much better huh? Works much better than this and way less expendsive. 200.00 +tax and S&H to order denniskcmo@gmail.com
What I need to know is if it is possible to install your motor and related components on a Wike special needs bicycle trailer? It is just like a childs trailer but sized for an adult. I use it to tow my wife who has muscular dystrophy. I’m fine on the flats but on hilly terrain you can forget it.
We live at the southern point of the Appalacian mountains so it can be pretty tough and the fact that we are both fat and old doesn’t help any. We couldn’t even make it through a Century that was advertised as having “no hard climbs” maybe not for Grag LeMond. Just about killed me! With just a little assist on the climbs I think we would have been OK. Get back to me ASAP.
can get u a electric motor and 2 12volt batties with the wheel sprocket and battery charger that goes 25 miles an hour and 16 miles on a single charge. and then you can buy a cart for the back to carry cargo. Much better huh? Works much better than this and way less expendsive. 200.00 +tax and S&H to order denniskcmo@gmail.com
It seems the throttle is all or nothing, on or off. Will you be developing a throttle with a variable control?
The throttle is variable control, you can go as fast or slow as you want.
It’s a neat concept, but I would need more than eight to 12 miles per charge. I’ll wait for the next generation.
increase the Ah’s and you increase the range
Look at this: http://www.ridekick.com/lithium-batteries/
I will take a fuel cell version
I would like to become a dealer
Hi Chase! Please email sales@ridekick.com to learn more about becoming a dealer, or fill out our Dealer Interest Form at http://www.ridekick.com/dealers/interest-form/ – Thanks, Chase!
Why isn’t there a regenerative clutch system for when off throttle and still pedaling?
Great idea to begin with, would be near perfect if it could re-charge while pedaling downhill.
I would guess it has something to do with the relatively light weight and slow speed of a bicycle (with rider included.) The amount of energy you would recapture would be minimal and more than offset by the additional complexity and drag.
What is the weight limit of the rider? Is there a point in a persons weight that would make the Ridekick ineffective to use? Is there a problem with it becoming unhitched?
Hi Dawn! There is no weight limit for a rider, but it may affect how much the Ridekick trailer will push you. We have had some riders at around 300 pounds still use the Ridekick trailer to get around town.
If the Ridekick trailer’s hitch plate is securely tightened to the rear axle of your bike, you should have no problems with the trailer becoming unhitched.
There is also a 30-day money back guarantee if you would like to try out the Ridekick trailer to see if it meets your needs.
If you have any more questions, please email info@ridekick.com and we can get all your questions answered.
Thanks, Dawn!
-Chelsey
¿Do you have any model with higher volume of cargo?
Hi Carlos – we do not have a higher cargo volume lid yet, but the current lid is removable so when we do come out with a cargo lid, it will be transferable onto the current model. Thank you for your interest!
When are they available in Europe ?
Tom- We are in the process of establishing an international distribution program. If you are interested in learning when they will be available in Europe (which should be shortly), email info@ridekick.com and we will send you an email update to let you know when Ridekick power trailers will be in Europe.
Thank you, Tom!
Has anyone asked about using the ridekick with a Sun UCX3 recumbent?
Larry – wb5ugc@gmail.com
Larry, we have had riders use recumbents and tadpole trikes with a Ridekick power trailer. Your recumbent should work, but to be sure, look at this page to confirm that the Ridekick’s hitch plate will attach to your bike frame: http://www.ridekick.com/products/ridekick-photos/bike-frame-configurations/
With any other questions, email info@ridekick.com. Thanks, Larry!
Can it be used hooked up to a QUICKIE WHEELCHAIR?? not a bad idea for when i need to go up hill. Id like more like 25 miles per charge on it.. just a thought.
Anairam,
No, we do recommend attaching the Ridekick trailer to a wheelchair. As for the 25 miles per charge, the new lithium battery that will be available shortly will have a 25 mile range.
Thank you for the thought and interest!
Can you also peddle with this?
Just finding put about this yes you can. I have a 43cc motorized bike. You can pedal with the motor to go very fast. And take off fast. My concern is about how it performs in turns.
It performs very well! I test rode one yesterday and about the only thing couldn’t test it on was a large hill. Living in Florida, those are rarer than honest politicians.
Yes, you can also pedal. The trailer will push you up to 19mph, but you can pedal along with it (so you may be able to go eve faster than the 19mph!)
I can get u a electric motor and 2 12volt batties with the wheel sprocket and battery charger that goes 25 miles an hour and 16 miles on a single charge. and then you can buy a cart for the back to carry cargo. Much better huh? Works much better than this and way less expendsive. 200.00 +tax and S&H to order denniskcmo@gmail.com
I am wondering about the attachment hardware and how it pivots while turning of cornering.
The Ridekick attaches to the rear axle of your bike on the left side. A hitch plate is mounted on the axle by being thread through the skewer. The Ridekick trailer then hooks onto the hitch plate. All of the energy created in the trailer is transferred to the axle, pushing your bike forward up to 19mph.
This power trailer pivots and turns like a normal bike trailer, following right along with the bike. You do want to be careful with taking sharp turns… bike trailers can flip.
Thanks for the question, Michael!
Is this the only model? Id like some thing bigger to carry more stuff and mabee a removable lid ??
Hi Reg – This is currently the only model, but we do know that some people like to carry more things, like dog food or large bags of rice. The current lid is removable so when we do come out with a cargo lid, it will be transferable onto the current model. We also have a “racking top” that we have customized for a few customers. See the attached picture for an example of the cargo lid. If this is something you are interested in, email info@ridekick.com for more information. Thanks, Reg!
Can you use as needed to extend the battery life?
Hi Joe – Yes, you can use as needed to extend the battery life. The throttle is variable, so if you push the throttle a little, it will go a little (10-12 mph) if you push the throttle a lot, it will go up to 19mph. If you go 10-12 mph, you can extend your range to around 20 miles!
Thanks, Joe!
Hi it is me again,
Have you ever thought to cooperate with CTS (Childrens transport systems). It is hard to carry two children (60 pd) in a Captain XL and try to climb a mountain.
Best wishes,
Lalue
Lalue,
Yes, it would be hard to carry to children and climb hills! A child transportation system is something that does intrigue us. We’ll keep you updated on any progress in this area.
Thank you for your interest!
You may need a 4 HP motor
Can the tires be changed to 700c tires, or can they only be what they currently are?
Hi there. The Ridekick trailer won’t work with 700c wheels because the motor gearing is not correct. The Ridekick trailer will work with bicycles that have 27″, 700c, 26″, or even 20″ wheels. Hope this helps!
? Clear as mud. The trailer won’t take 700c wheels but it can be pulled by a rode bike? Makes no sense your answer.
Then let me interpret for Ridekick since they’re apparently too polite:
NO, you can’t use 700c or any tires on the Ridekick trailer other than the size provided with the unit.
YES, “they can only be what they currently are.”
The rest of their answer was simply to make it clear that the Ridekick will work with pretty much any size bicycle.
What is the weight of the item ?
Thomas,
The weight of the Ridekick power trailer is 43 pounds. The trailer also comes off in seconds for traditional riding when you do not want the boost.
Hope this helped!
The trailer is 40lbs with batterys… and more if you add larger batteries.
ok a little heavier, but larger batteries are desirable.
Is there a weight limit for the bike rider?
Hi Mike,
There is no weight limit for the rider, but the more the bike and the rider weigh, the less range the Ridekick power trailer will have. Email info@ridekick.com if you have any other questions.
Thanks, Mike!
What’s the design benefit to using the little 12″ wheels? Why not a standard 20″ bike wheel with standard bike tires? Seems like bicycle gear should use bicycle components. Those wheels and the weight seem like it would be a real chore to tow when the battery was dead especially uphill. And you would have to tote tools to change those tires… of course I’d probably run slime tubes if such a thing exists for those size tires. Neat concept, but I think I’ll wait for Generation II… hopefully quieter with a 36 volt option for hilly areas.
I agree with the 20″ wheels, the 12″ wheels just are not practical, If you don’t live in the city.But if you do live in the city I can understand it. You might consider this a Upgrade Option so everyone is pleased. Not to mention, the axle of the smaller wheels would actually be less in tensile strength then the larger 20″ wheels axle. Making it stronger and more durable. And people if your not carrying tools for your own rides now then why complain about needing tools to have with this trailer. I’m a avid bike rider I have a tool pouch with 13 tools in it, I can strip a any bike to bare frame in 5 minutes, And No I don’t steal them. I repair mine and friends bikes. I have over 40 years experince with Bikes.
I carry bicycle tools when I ride… I guess I miss the point of “complaining”. My point was it makes sense to make these compatible with existing bicycle tools. It’s neat that you have a 13 tool pouch.. but what is the point why not 8 or 22? The relevance? It’s neat that you appear to be a bicycle mechanic and can play super mechanic with a bike, but most people can not. My point was to make this as friendly as possible for the target audience… which is likely not bicycle mechanics, and to make the tire changes compatible with bicycle tools. Maybe they are, but they sure don’t look like it.
When designing the Ridekick 900HT, we considered 12”, 16” and even larger wheels. The first model was designed for around town use because interest in this use model was so strong. Many pros and cons were weighed to optimize for this model. It turns out that a larger wheel requires a larger gear to keep the motor RPM within an efficient range; larger gears are more expensive and prone to bending and can be a bigger safety issue. After miles of testing on various prototypes, the 12” wheels proved to work well in town as long as we rode more carefully over railroad tracks and bumpy dirt trails.
Any one that knows gears will understand the use of small wheel in a power train, it works like a lower gear.
why would i buy this when u can get an electric motor 2-12volt batteries and the front wheel of any bike with a chain gear that hooks to the motor and goes 25mph and 16miles battery life from E Zip scooters. For 200.00 and then get a cart for 30$ to put my groceries in? This should be home most funniest and money hackers. u got to be out of your mind to pay that price for this. If you want a brand new motor for your bike for $200.00 = taxes S&H e-mail me at denniskcmo@gmail.com
This scam is going to be posted all over Facebook, my space, twitter ect………
Apparently Dennis you are the scammer. Hijacking a company thread to pitch your homemade crap. There is a very large population of people who are looking for SOLUTIONS not made at home take a part them piece back together crap. People like you disgust me. This is a refined integrated product built by engineers offering a solution. I have looked a dozens of ebike kits and they are all imported from China and are of unknown quality and are backed by absolutely nothing.
The better question is why do you feel you are so important that you have to go searching company sites to post your scam?
Is pulling 75 lbs. really worth it for a little extra boost on hills? I think not.
You can use the boost any time you want, not just on hills so you should never just be pulling it. The 75 lbs is cargo, not the weight of the unit. The actual unit weighs about 40 Lbs.
I would like to have one that uses a full one Horse Power.
With it off how much extra resistance is there?
Scotty – The Ridekick trailer has a free wheel system, so you can pull it just like a normal trailer.
until you have a quick charge solar adapter I don’t see this as a viable product.
Could you just attach a 24v solar panel directly to the panel?
Could you please show us a photo of the gears that reduce the speed of the motor?
This looks like the the first bicycle power system that uses the full HP of the motor. 3000 rpm geared down to 19 mph is the right way to build it.
BUT WHAT IS THE GEAR REDUCTION RATIO?
Well it looks like the only way to improve it is to use a One HP motor (750watts) it would still be legal in the U.S.
Also two wheel traction would be better on wet streets. I will buy one! It has my seal approval.
If you doubt my expertise, read my blog about Utility Cycling Technology. http://commutercycling.blogspot.com/2010/10/secrets-of-motor-pedal-hybrid-design.html
I want one of your power systems (as a kit) made to fit on one of the long Utility bikes. It should be very easy to do. And sell tons of them fast. Just remember to use a gear reduction that will allow full HP usage..
This looks like the first bicycle power system to use the full HP of a motor.
WHAT IS THE GEAR REDUCTION RATIO?
I think the only way to improve it would be to use a one HP motor and a through axle to have two wheel traction for wet conditions.
It has my seal of approval, google my non-profit blog about Utility Cycling Technology if you want to see why. http://commutercycling.blogspot.com/2010/10/secrets-of-motor-pedal-hybrid-design.html
Hi there – The reduction ratio is 1/6: one wheel revolution for 6 motor revolutions.
WHAT IS THE GEAR REDUCTION RATIO?
Just curious: Is this trailer one or two wheel drive? And if it is one, then wouldn’t it tend to pull to one side a bit?
Hi Robert,
The Ridekick power trailer is a one-wheel drive which, I know, sounds a little bit funky. But by all means, it pushes you straight forward. Watch some of our YouTube videos to see the Ridekick trailer in action!
I want to be a distributor here in Las Vegas I cant believe we dont have one one !!!
Let me be the first !!
Allen Hardage
702-606-0225
Should have a charger that recharges battery when coasting downhill
Some trails I ride do not allow a variable throttle on a bike. My Giant bike measures the pedal pressure to determine the amount of aid you will get, and this is legal. The idea is that you must excert yourself to make the electric aid work.
I am interested in this unit for another bike I have. Can you let me know your thoughts on this?
Hi John,
Yes, some trails do not allow motorized anything on them. With our Ridekick power trailer, it will most likely be classified the same as an electric bicycles on trails. In Portland, for example, electric bikes are allowed on trails, but here in Fort Collins (where our offices are), electric bikes are not allowed on trails.
The Ridekick power trailer is not a pedal-assist as it sounds like your Giant bike is. Our product is a throttle-assist, so you get a boost when you push a throttle.
I hope this helps! Thanks, John.
I am hoping that you could be interested developing a two stage reduction kit for long cargo bikes and recumbent trikes that do not involve the trailer.
A trailer is just too long for a trike or a long cargo bike. And yes I know Bob, but he doesn’t understand any thing about how these things are made.
If you are the one who designed this trailer you will under stand how to make a kit for the longer cycles. If you do not, well someone else will do it before you.
See the photos of a two stage reduction, and use the motor that you use in the trailer, but with this ratio: 3000rpm at 24volts x (3″/9″) x (3″/12″) x 2074.71 circumference x 60minutes x .621504 mi/km= 19.3mph
Could a factory solar charger be mounted on top of the Ridekick ? It would be a great addition for longer touring rides to increase battery life.
That may be a possibility someday, but we have not starting testing solar charging yet.
It is a great idea, though!
Thanks for your inquiry!
one thing I would like be able to do, and Ridekick if you want to send me just a lid to try this on I would love to work on it and send back my results, either product or just images, is have like two solar lights like what is used on walking paths at home set up so the panels are on top and have red lights pointed out the back. using the same circuitry, when it gets dark out the lights automatically turn on if they are charged so cars can see the bike and the biker doesn’t have to think about it…since they have their own AA battery they light even if the trailer battery is dead or system is not on, and it charges during the day just from the sun. If I get a ridekick for my birthday I plan to do that anyways
I’d like to have a Hybrid set up where once the battery got down in charge, a small quiet engine could be started with a charging unit until battery levels rise, and leave the motor running while in mountainous regions, I love the idea of the trailer and being to use it on most types of bikes but I live in and around mountains with very steep roads and to have the battery conk out on me half way up would be useless, This idea would be the best for long distance travel to anywhere, maybe not too environmentally friendly but it’s not like it’s a Pickup or SUV
What would be the max SLA batteries you can hook up to it at once and how many with LiFePO4′s when they become available. Overall cool item but not quite there for the family of 4 price point who just wants to cruise around. As I would imagine that the target market would be for people who don’t want to pedal. The hard core bikers who spend the money on pricey bikes that want to pedal would not even want this. Bummer…but maybe one day the price point and technology will be affordable. However, my neighbor said for $700 bucks he would push me on my bike wherever I wanted to go!
I totally agree. The price is just way too much compared to the trailers that on the market. My favorite trailer, and I own it, it s the BOB Yak at half the price and twice the cargo space.
The perfect trailer would be one wheeled size fo the BOB Yak with the lid, lock, flag, and be water tight like the RideKick.
How does the RideKick control being jack-knifed when riding?
All of the power that is generated from the trailer is transferred to the rear axle, pushing the bike straight forward without jack-knifing.
Where can download the manual for the RideKick?
Hi there – email info@ridekick.com and we will email you one.
Thanks!
This is not a full gear reduction, it is only 8 to 1…. that means it is geared for 30mph, it will not get full HP at 19mph
they told me that at 19mph, the Ridekick power trailer provides almost 190 watts or ~1/4 HP.
If it has a 1 to 6 gear ratio it is gered for even fast than 30, and will have even less HP at the max speed this is set for. Well it works ok I presume.
We love this thing!… My wife has limited mobility this year and while we tried all our weight on our tandem and just me pedaling with it up a hill and it did not make it,,, It works most excellent for what it was designed to do.. Help my wife keep up with me.. get up hills.. fight wind and still be able to get exercise… I love the smile on her face so much after she rides it that I may just get one to help me stretch out my distance on a ride….
That is really GREAT !!! do you guy`s plan to offers others products like that ???
i have a kids bike trailler in mind
Maybe one day!
I like the idea, I’ve been looking at several booster trailers on the internet. As others have stated, the price-point is critical. At $700 bucks I’m not a player. Frankly my bike cost less and by combining the two I can buy a small 50cc scooter.
However, if the battery lasted longer, interchanged with auto/marine battery and could go 50 miles at 20 mph with a average sized American…. now we are talking. The reviewer was a wirey little guy, he couldn’t have weighed in at more than 130LBS wet! Heck the average 21 year old knockout blonde at 5’6 weighs 130LBS. The senior citizens buying these trailers will weigh in a bundle more.
I’m thinking battery bikes, like battery cars are a long way off. You see it’s the battery that’s the problem, batteries have not evolved past the flashlight!
You obviously never have ridden a Zero motorcycle. That is some battery! I can climb any grade, and keep up fine with the gassers. Runs for about 2 hours. Try that with a flashlight.
When will the lithium battery be out, and how much? This seems perfect for they guy that wants to bike to work but lives 12.5 miles one way. That’s me…
The lithium battery will be out next month. Pricing is still being determined, but we will announce it when we know. Yes, the 12+ mile commutes will want either a lithium battery or an extra SLA battery to double your range.
Thanks, Matthew!
Hi, I really like your product. Congratulation. I have some questions about the motor? What the dimension of the motor? Is it a standard one I can find everywhere? what about if it breaks? Do you sell some motors? How much would it cost? Is there a warranty on the motor?
Hi Jef,
Thank you for your comments on the Ridekick trailer. If there is a problem with the motor, we can get you a new one. We offer a 1 year guarantee on it, and if something happens to the motor after the 1 year mark, you can purchase one from us.
I hope that helps! Thanks, Jef.
Would love one without a battery or the assist. Would make it way cheaper. I love that it locks. currently I have an open air trailer with one wheel for half the price.
Hi Lief,
Email info@ridekick.com to further explore this option. We’ll try to help you out.
cuanto cuesta
The specifications state “brush motor”. I don’t understand if this means “brushed motor” or “brushless motor”, but I suppose the former. Any motor that uses brushes will eventually need new brushes. Do you plan to sell brushes? Will they be user replaceable? This is not a negative comment on your choice of motor, btw.
Great design but you need to offer 2 versions. 1 with more power and more cargo space. Keep up the good work and keep on improving the original design.
Still toooo expensive!
Can you buy it without batteries? I’d like to take one back to Spain with me, I imagine it would look more or less like a suitcase with big wheels. Or maybe I can take the wheels off and put them inside? Or, do you have a dealer in Spain?
just saw this on motorbicycling.com. great idea and sharp looking.
I’ve owned a RideKick for about a year now and I live in an area where my commute is all hills. There isn’t one level spot of road on the entire ride, which is about 7.5 miles each way. I’m not a competitive cyclist anymore (those days are long gone) and the RideKick allows me to start right out from my home and climb that first mile of hill. I also wished that it wasn’t quite so expensive, but I did purchase it knowing that without it I could not commute. One of the hills I have to climb is about two miles long and seasoned cyclists in constant training have trouble with it. As a recreational cyclist it was just no fun at all…a walker…. The trailer has never given any indication of jackknifing with my trike. I ride a Terra Trike Cruiser. I also have a Diamondback Clarity and have hooked the trailer to this bicycle as well and also have never had any problems of any kind. It’s a very nicely made product. I’m glad that the new battery option is available, however, cost is a huge factor in upgrading to that at the moment. Right now the regular battery does work because I cycle to work, charge the battery while at work and then cycle home. Because of the size of the hills the RideKick does have to work a little harder (until mid to late in the season when I’m more fit) and I do notice the mileage is only about nine miles each charge with these tough hills. It works really well with my situaton and I’m very glad I have it.
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