TrikExplor M-009 Entry-Level Folding Suspension Recumbent Trike

This Trike Is For You If…

• You want a full-comfort trike at the lowest price we make
• You ride from your front door — storage is your need, not transport
• Home space is tight: you want it to fold upright and park in a corner
• It's your first trike and you want the recumbent life without the premium price

Comfort That Comes Standard

Entry-level price, not entry-level comfort. Spring rear suspension — adjustable, rated to 150 lbs — takes the sting out of cracked pavement and gravel shoulders; the ergo-mesh seat breathes on hot days and reclines from 42° to 49° — upright enough to enjoy the view, laid back enough to take pressure off your back. The relaxed recumbent position puts zero weight on your wrists, shoulders, or seat bones. This is a trike built for riders who want to keep riding and keep exercising — comfortably enough to actually do it every day.

The Fold: Built to Store

M009's vertical fold does one job well: it gets a full-size trike out of your way. It's a wrench job, honestly: seat off, one bolt out of the folding buckle, release the quick-release, and the rear frame folds — the whole thing takes about two minutes. Folded, it stands on its own at 125 × 88 × 80 cm: the corner of the garage, the end of the hallway, beside the RV at the campsite. What it doesn't do is cars — at this weight and footprint, it's not a trunk trike, and we won't pretend otherwise. If your trike needs to travel, the M009FD and M320 do that job.

Folding Steps:

Remove the seat.
Loosen the bolt on the folding bracket and release the quick-release screw.
Fold the trike directly.

Real Shimano Gears, Real Disc Brakes

A 24-speed Shimano drivetrain(Tourney/Acera) with an 11–34T cassette — low enough for real hills, tall enough to hold speed on the flat, and serviceable at any bike shop on earth. Braking comes from Avid BB5 mechanical disc brakes on both front wheels plus a Promax V-brake at the rear — predictable stopping in the wet, with pads any shop stocks. No proprietary parts, no mystery hardware

Fits More Riders

The seat adjusts across three positions and the frame fits riders from 160 to 195 cm (5'3"–6'5"), up to a 125 kg maximum load. One M009 covers most households. One honest detail: seat adjustment takes a wrench, not a quick-release — a few minutes of bolt-turning. Set it once and forget it; if two riders of very different heights will swap daily, that's worth knowing

Want a Motor? Meet the M-009E

Same trike, same fold — plus electric assist, selectable as a variant above:
- M-009E 250W — $2,399: 36V 250W rear hub motor, 36V 12Ah lithium battery, LCD display, cadence-sensing pedal assist. The smooth, EU-friendly choice — flattens hills without changing how the trike rides.
- M-009E 500W — $2,799: 500W hub motor with a bigger 48V 20Ah battery — same LCD display and cadence pedal assist as the 250W, more power for steeper terrain, heavier loads, and riders who want real headroom.

Three honest notes. First: the electric version runs a 21-speed Shimano drivetrain (3×7) instead of the pedal model's 24-speed — with a motor doing the hill work, you won't miss the gears. Second: the assist helps on hills, but you still pedal — it adds to your ride, it doesn't replace it. Third, about range: we don't print a single range number, because it genuinely varies — assist level, hills, rider weight, even tire pressure can swing it widely. Tell us your weight and your typical route, and we'll give you an honest estimate before you buy

Where the Money Goes (and Doesn't)

The M009 costs less because its fold is simpler and its frame is high-carbon steel, not because the ride is lesser. You give up: flat folding, seat-on folding, travel-friendliness. You keep: the adjustable mesh seat, Shimano gears, disc brakes, the big rear wheel, the parking brake, and the 5-year frame warranty. If "park it in the corner" covers your storage need, this is the smartest money in our lineup

FAQ

Questions before you buy? Email trikexplor@gmail.com or WhatsApp +86 189 0382 9969 — tell us your height and where you'll store it, and we'll tell you honestly if the M009 is right (including when it isn't).

Meet the M009