addmotor - Reviews and experiences

really glad I went with the Landtan trike. Assembly took maybe 20 minutes — literally put the front wheel on, tighten the bars, everything else was pre-wired — so no sweat. I’m 5'6" and about 165 lb and the frame size is spot on, not too big, not cramped. Delivery came by FedEx freight which was handy because I could pick a delivery window; that made a difference. The ride surprised me — top speed I saw was about 20 mph, which is faster than I need, so I usually cruise 10–15 and often ride a few miles before even turning the motor on. The styling is sharper than expected: basket and fenders really finish it off, and the paint looks like powder coat — flawless. Customer service was responsive, same-day replies and kept me posted on shipping. If I had one tip: order late summer like I did if you want that season finish, but check freight details so you’re home for delivery. Overall very happy, would recommend to someone wanting a low-maintenance, good-looking trike.

I didn’t expect to get attached to a piece of metal. Got my first M-360 from AddMotor and it arrived right on schedule. Putting it together was straightforward. I’m a leg amputee and still had no real trouble — took my time, read a few bits twice, piece by piece. I weigh about 230 lb and added a pedal strap so my foot wouldn’t slip; that made a big difference, honestly. First one was front-wheel drive and rode smooth out of the box. The next year I bought another for the cabin and it turned out to be rear-drive. Slightly annoying, but not a deal breaker. Then I noticed they started offering front forks with suspension. I’d ordered just a month too early. I contacted AddMotor and they sold me the upgrade for a reasonable price — about $50 — which felt fair, even if shipping should’ve been clearer. Their email replies are quick; every question I sent got answered, which I appreciated. One tip from someone who’s flipped two-wheelers in the past: don’t try to ride a trike like a motorcycle. Physics is blunt. Don’t ride foolishly in the rain either. Be sensible, set up the pedals the way you need, and enjoy the thing. I was skeptical at first, then pleasantly surprised.

after a few months and a pile of adjustments, I'm happy with it — it's fun, useful and has personality, but you should expect to roll up your sleeves. I first saw this trike at a local bike shop (not the official ADDmotor site) and somebody had it on display in olive green — it kinda stood out, so I bought it there. I also told a neighbour about it right after a week of riding, and they actually came by to try it, so yeah, I recommended it — but with caveats.
Right away, the positives: it hauls stuff, it turns heads, and once I made a few changes it rode a lot better. The three-wheel stability is great for quick grocery runs and getting through the neighbourhood without worrying about balance. There's a surprising torque from the 750W motor — hills are manageable and it feels more capable than I expected. The frame seems solid, and the overall build, minus a few details, gives you confidence you'll get places.
Now, the why — and the why I said you'd be tinkering. The trike arrived with a lot of things that needed fixing or swapping. The tires that came on it were completely wrong for the rims and practically had no tread. That meant flats — lots of flats — and once I started counting, I probably had over 50 flats in a bunch of months (yeah, that was rough). I ended up buying proper tires and tubes, adding tube protectors and green slime, and that fixed the worst of it. If you buy one, budget for new rubber, honestly.
The ride is rough without suspension — that surprised me. You hit a little crack and it can jolt you hard; I definitely wish the suspension version hadn't cost an extra $700, because that would have been worth it for the comfort and safety. Still, once I swapped to better handlebars (the stock ones felt awkward), and changed the seat and tightened up some loose bits, it felt much better. The seat did break on me at one point, and the front fenders and lights came off once or twice, so be ready for small repairs. Also, there were weird adjustments already made to the bike when I got it — bits that didn't match the manual — and I found some metal shavings in a fork cap which was odd; I tightened things and cleaned it out, but, well, it was a surprise.
The dual basket setup is useful but the top basket gets in the way of the bottom one and makes door entry annoying. I removed the top basket and suddenly it fit through my door much easier, and I could use the lower basket properly. Little practical wins like that add up.
A few things pleasantly surprised me: despite the early problems, it's reliable for short daily runs once fixed up, the motor's punch is fun, and people smile when they see it — which makes errands feel like less of a chore. I didn't expect to enjoy riding it so much — there's a bit of joy in the clunky, utilitarian vibe. Another surprise: after changing the bars and tires, I could ride more confidently and even do short no-handed stints when cruising slow — I never thought that would happen with such a wide front.
Service-wise, because I bought from a shop and not directly from the maker, my warranty situation was messy — I paid about what it cost online and didn't get the same protection. That was my mistake; I would've bought online if I wanted the extra warranty. So, shop purchase felt faster and convenient but left me with more DIY.
Would I recommend it? Yes, but only if you like a bit of hands-on work and can afford to tweak things — new tires, maybe a different seat, and the odd bolt here and there. If you want a perfect, out-of-the-box commuter with suspension and no fuss, look at the newer suspension model or buy from the manufacturer for warranty peace of mind. For me, after the fixes, it became a reliable, amusing little hauler that I now tip friends toward — but I always say, be ready to tinker.

I wrestled the crate into my garage, wiped a bit of packing dust off the frame and thought, okay, this might work. Before buying I was on the fence — photos looked solid, the three-wheel idea made sense for stability, and I’d read a few decent-sounding posts. Still, I was worried about build quality and spare-parts availability. Those doubts didn’t just linger, they ended up being the main story.