3 days ago
Test-Riding The Meet One Breeze Pro Fat Tire Electric Trike
This is perhaps one of the most high end pedal and electric-powered trikes on the market.
The rise of electrically assisted equipment has brought a wave of new, more accessible, bikes and trikes to the market. For the most part, unlike electric bikes, electric trikes are typically aimed at older or less able people but that doesn't mean a lack of style. The Meet One Breeze Pro is equipped with chunky tires and a super comfy seat, so you can get about with ease.
Whereas once, older people may have looked at mobility scooters or the like, an electric trike seems like a great opportunity to keep moving but benefit from similar features. The Meet One Breeze Pro feels designed to take the pressure off of your joints so you can enjoy popping to the shops, riding along the beachfront or through the park putting in as much or as little effort as you want.
There's plenty of freedom to accessorise the electric trike to suit your lifestyle
The first thing you notice about the Meet One Breeze Pro electric trike is its sturdiness. Although the bike can be a little heavy to push around, once you're on the seat and ready to ride, the weight of the trike feels reassuring and gives good stability. On the right hand side of the handlebars, you can control the trike's mechanical gearing. On the left, you can toggle between three different levels of electric assistance.
A super useful feature is the throttle control which allows you to pull away without pedalling. The speed at which you can pull away depends on the level of assistance the trike is set to. This, and details about speed and range, are located in a crisp digital display. Depending on battery configuration, terrain and riding style, Meet One estimates the trike can travel between 40 to 100 miles before it needs recharging.
Maximum speed with assistance is limited to 22 mph but unless you're traveling down a hill on a smooth surface, it's unlikely you'll ever need to go that quick. To help with the trike's agility it has a rear differential which gives it tighter cornering ability. Although the trike comes with a 750W motor it can be limited to 250W to suit regulations in different regions like the UK for example.
Comfort is the highlight of the Meet One Breeze Pro, the saddle is wide and supportive and the backrest turns it into a nice seat when you're taking a break. There's a good level of adjustability with the handlebars and the rear mirrors make visibility behind much easier, saving you having to turn around or twist in the seat. For those with limited mobility, the frame is fairly low so you don't have to lift your leg too high to get on.
With rear view mirrors, you can be aware of your surroundings without needing to twist or turn
As far as tech goes, the Breeze Pro is fairly simple to get to grips with. The digital display shows the key pieces of information and plugging in to charge is easy. Its strengths are in its accessories and practicality. With the current offer, a front basket and rear storage cage come as standard. Whether it's a quick pop to the shops for ingredients for Sunday brunch or a gentle ride to collect dinner, the Breeze Pro has great storage solutions to suit different applications.
When it comes to safety, the trike is fitted with in-built lights and a rear brake light to alert other traffic when you're slowing down. Alongside the standard specification, Meet One offers a huge range of accessories so you can tailor the bike to your lifestyle with things like bottle holders and phone mounts.
The electric trike can be specified with a dual armrest seat for some extra support and comfort
In its base form with a single battery, the Meet One Breeze Pro starts from $1,999. For an extra $200 the seat can be upgraded to feature a wider chair-like setup with armrests. Depending on range requirements, there's a variety of dual battery configurations which can offer more than 100 miles of range with the most expensive option costing $2,799.
Since the likes of the Jorvik JET-E16 starts from around $4,000, the Meet One Breeze Pro electric trike is impressive value. As part of the model's launch, pre-orders come with more than $300 worth of accessories like front and rear baskets, rearview mirrors and a larger backrest.
