ALL NEW CATRIKE eCAT! Featuring the BOSCH ACTIVE LINE PLUS Motor - Official 2020 Utah Trikes Review!
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
- The ALL NEW Catrike eCAT system pedal assist system! We received our first ever eCAT and we have been trying it out here at the shop. Catrike opted for the Bosch Active Line Plus motor that has four different pedal assist modes: Eco, Tour, Sport and Turbo. The motor is really well integrated into the Catrike boom and the system is easy to set up and operate. Cost of the motor is $2600 when you purchase a new Catrike model. If you want to install an eCAT kit onto a Catrike that you already own, the cost is $2750.
This system uses a torque sensor so it feels natural as you pedal and it's so quiet you won't even notice it's there. For riders looking to add a little extra power to their ride, the eCAT system delivers smooth and consistent pedal assist that will aid on quick commutes or long tours.
The new eCAT is set up with an 11-speed drivetrain to compensate for some gearing loss. If you install the eCAT system on a trike you already own, you might lose some ability to climb hills.
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:04 Catrike eCat
4:12 First Impressions
5:18 How to use the eCat
8:46 Test ride
12:20 Gearing setup
14:50 Second Test
19:29 Weight of an eCat
20:44 Outro
22:01 Ride
22:52 Bloopers
Everyone! Sorry about the glitches in that first upload! We've fixed them so you can enjoy the entire video! Thanks for watching! Let us know what you think! - Kait
How much is the bike with that assist you never said
You guys are Totally awesome !!
Bless you for understanding the ‘value’ of hell-mutts, particularly for trikers. I got my first new hell-mutt since 1994 recently, a Sena R1. Cool.
Like the videos 58yrs old stroke survivor living in north NorCal gonna get two for the senior couple help get us active again thankyou for explaining in simple language
Kit-e-cat... Am I the only one that caught that absolutely golden pun?
Yep
Nope.. Kate kinda pushed the pun onto us.. with that smooth, and just ever-so-slight pause.
Kait, you impress me more on every new video you do. Your drone shots while pedaling
are amazing and beautiful. Well done you!
You ''Guys'' at Utah Trikes are Tops. Thanks for the early morning ride, Kait. More please.
As always, Keep on Triking.
I have an old Catrike Expedition, with an E assist Bionx rear drive and a 9 gear rear cassette with a pinion 9 gear front gear box. 9x9 x 4 + overdrive mode. That’s right 324 gear options, + an overdrive. I only use the assist on hills, or passing a younger rider; I’m 69, lolol and looking forward to 60. To 100 mile days. Love your posts.
I agree ... Nice shots of the morning ride ... really like the way you used the drone to take those shots.
This lady is quite intelligent and is a gifted speaker as well. I admire her conciseness and her comprehensiveness. A rare treat.
She is one of a kind 😍😍😍
I just got to test ride one of these on a Dumont. Awesome trike. The full suspension is like riding in your car comfortable. The Bosch motor is crazy simple, two revolutions and I was rolling 15mph, and pulling 20mph with little effort. Easier than riding my Trek 5200. With the motor off it wasn’t any harder than riding my bike. Even up hill it was a breeze. With the motor on, hills are nonexistent. Can’t wait for the shop to get one I can buy.
I bought two of these, one for me and my friend. Fantastic, durable machine. Live in florida and between this recumbent and my specialized bicycle, have pretty much given up driving. This recumbent is strong, well built, and well thought out. Thank you Catrike for this great product.
Bike pedals
A very nice presentation and very helpful. Thanks so much for producing it.
Great video/editing/ drone shots. Love tuning in on your latest review videos with the cast of character technicians. Wish there was a shop like UT in the Los Angeles area.
Extremely informative. My wife has a 559 eCat and loves it.
Great vid! I'm a total Kait fan! She is an effective spokesperson. I like how the vid included a number of Utah Trikes "characters". Honestly pleased my all of my interactions with Utah trikes. Bought an expedition with Bafang motor last year. Loving it. These catrikes are not cheap, but they are of superior quality. I've never regretted my purchase. Maybe someday I'll get out to Utah to see the shop.
Thank you for this video!!!! I had forgotten about that extra click when putting the battery back in its holder!
Now that’s a cat! Great video... love my new e-road and my ice sprint... Utah trikes are the best... released the ecat and a teeshirt in the same video-wow content supreme. 👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻
Really like the presentation style of the employees. Looks like a fun place to work! Great info too. Thanks for the drone shots.
Your lake ride looked amazing, Kait. Really enjoyed the video work, especially from your drone with the scenic and ride overview shots. You're definitely a gift to UT with your excellent video and social media work and knowledge! Keep up the great work and thanks for the video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Kait is Calente 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I think the video’s you make are awesome. Enjoy them, you do a great job.
Love it, I’ve been patiently waiting for one for my Road!
Kait, love your humor, you are great. Thanks for a very informative video, I’ll be getting a “kit-e-Cat” for my wife’s 559. Maybe she will use it.
Good video. I'm getting closer to getting a trike of my own. Maybe around the end of summer.
I am a 70 year old recumbent rider. If I should start having health/balance issues I will definitely buy one. They look like fun and they look pretty cool.
Whoa! I just watched this again. Astonishing that it's only $2,600 for the trike and motor! That's a great deal for what you get. Also noticed your Kit E-Cat comment! Love it!
The motor ALONE is $2600. So add that to your $2600 Expedition.
@@beerman1957 Still awesome!
Nice that Catrike has come out with an e-assist system. Very clean design. I still like my Expedition with a Bafang, 48v-40Ah battery, running a 52T up front and a SRAM GX derailleur w/ 10-52T cassette. The Dumont with the Catrike kit, is certainly sweet. You guys have some nice stuff. Would I buy it? No but I like DIY stuff, I live in the mountains and everything is up hill. If'n someone asked me I would certainly recommend they talk to you folks. Keep it up, you're fun.
Thanks for the show case! I know Bosh is making a big push into trikes...doesn’t look as rugged as steps 8000 (ICE) cheap older display, but I love the kit boom option ! Let’s see the trike E shoot out!!
Cool video for an old lady that knows nothing about etrikes. Wish I had seen this first before committing to a different trike. Thank you.
1000 likes 😁 great job! Great informative and super helpful
Can’t wait to see your comparison between the various e systems. I love hearing the Bosch system is quiet. If a second battery tray is not available right now I have confidence that you guys will engineer one.
We're working on that comparison video!
I’m surprised there is no back up battery. If so it would add to the milage !! Or is there 🤔
@@UtahTrikesOnline comparison video?? Would love to watch it!! 😊
Did anyone else catch that teaser at 23 minutes 35 seconds this is why you watch the bloopers sometimes you get nuggets I can’t wait to see it
It’s going to be AMAZING.
Great review. Thank you.
Kait, how about a video showing all the equipment you use such as microphones while riding, along with another one of the different cameras you use besides the the Insta360. Also as a noobie a video showing adding different accessories such as the side mount with bag, and maybe pannier bags and the difference of them and which bags are the easiest access and most useful. How they work how to attach etc. Love your videos and really look forward seeing them as they come out. You are a star!!!!!!
Utah is beautiful. Great video:D
Pedal assist... you are still doing work, so you get some workout when using it. It is most helpful in extending range, for example, when you go far out and need ‘assist’ get back home. Awesome.
Or need help getting up a steep hill.
Patiently waiting for the next video
Love your videos!
Very fun, as well as very informative videos loaded with interesting information... one can learn a great deal from watching your videos ... keep up the GREAT JOB.... I see most all them Quads are eqquiped with top of the line e-asisit kits... would be an interesting video to see a BUDGET oriented Quad build... specially if it compares how the CHEAP compares to the top of the line
Cheers
You folks should make a video about what the Utah Trikes team ride, and what they like about them, and what nots and suches!
I wish they had bigger screens they make them so small. Loved the video, thanks for taking us along. Maybe it is the camera that makes it look small.
That bonus footage at the end!!! Torque-sensing 1000W system on the way??? You have piqued my curiosity.
Very impressive! Looks like I'm gonna have to sell the Hobie Kayak..lol
"wheres my helmet/hit the road jack" you are too cute :)
Yep, 2019 pro angler 12 & the wife has the Outback . We love them too. We have been eyeing the catrikes for awhile now, might pull the trigger around Christmas if we can wait that long. We will check in with you then. Thanks for all the hard work in producing great trike content.
Yeah the price floored me. Looks like a genuine winner, though.
I want a Kait, Lewis & Lewis shirt 😀,
Love your videos
Wow. I didn’t think I wanted e-assist on my Dumont... but now I think I do! This looks like a really awesome product. Also, I’m very impressed by the shots and editing of your morning ride, Kait.
Thank you!
I’m impressed with her ❤️❤️
I love you guys and your toys.
Love the tribe hat 👍
Great video! Informative, easy to follow and understand all. Question: Where do you mount a headlight???
Probably on a helmet
I like the new Lewis. But I want the old Lewis back. Very comprehensive review, Kait. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much! Old Lewis will be around, I promise.
New Lewis is much more attractive! :)
@@UtahTrikesOnline I’ll take Both 👍
Nice bike and video. Kait, you're cool. Even cooler for riding without a helmet. Literally. 😉
Kait:
Thank you for the information, as always well done, however, may I suggest next time you ride on public street - to attach multiple blinking lights for the rear and front of your trike. This way you will live to see your 90th birthday. :-)
64 y.o. guy who's been riding since the 70s. Arthritis is causing me to look for help with aching knees. Love the idea of this bike. Just not sure I'd find open spaces here in GA to safely enjoy it. Cheers
Hey Kait !!! Great videos all the time.. By the way, do you ride that sweet Dumont to work and back ?
OK, dream trike: Dumont with eCat and Rohloff... already want the Dumont, so this isn't a stretch and gives me a build strategy! Now to figure out how to finance it without entering into criminal activity.
Louis shirts....YES!!
I am part of that "...used car..." group, but I am still watching. Plenty of Fiat drivers enjoy watching Ferrari videos.
Thank you for posting this video! It would help if you didn't have music when running the motor. I wanted to hear if this particular motor had a loud, high pitched whiney noise.
I had to laugh at the "but I can get a used car" comment. I sold my spare truck to purchase my new trike. I ordered it from Utah Trikes. Where else would you order it from. Looking forward to receiving it.
I have a Bosch electric toothbrush and shaver. Maybe someday I'll graduate to this, but installed on my Challenge Trike.
I also don't wear a helmet on my recumbent bike or trike. Feet will be the first to hit anything but a safe, anvil, or piano falling out of the sky.
Hi there. I’m becoming a great fan.
I installed a MXUS 350w kit on my Expedition, it's very good, especially for climbing.I loved your early morning ride, do you have your own channel?
Must have been YT rendering .. GREAT VIDEO! :-)
Kate - Great, fun videos as always! if I pass thru (from Arizona) and drop by Utah Trikes, would the team be able to install a pedal-assist motor on a Catrike Trail I purchased this past October 2022? The Bosch looks great but losing the 3 front chainrings & gearing I have and not getting the 11 gear cassette would be a drag. The Rouloff (sp?) hub would be the next step for the future.. Also the video (and pricing?) was from July 2020 - is the pricing close to the $2,750 mentioned in the video?
Not sure if this would be the best choice for me. My knees ache too much if I have to push hard going up hills. The hub motor allows me just to turn the pedal without having to work hard hurting my knees. Im looking forward to the comparison. Nice job on the review.
I'm there with you on the bad knees. You'll probably want something with more power for those hills. I ride a fat bike with a BBSHD installed (1500 max watts), running a 46 tooth front ring and a 14-34 in the rear. She'll climb a 9% grade with no problem, whether using pedal-assist or throttle.
Please compare the Bosch versus boat baufang Side-by-side review thank you so much for all you do. I will see you one day to pick up my quad
Bosch is a well engineered pieces of technology. Bafang doesn’t come with software updates. Comparing the 2 is like comparing Mercedes to Ford. 250watt bosch motor out performs a 1000 watt bafang system.
I’m curious whether you folks have ever installed the e-bike system from Electric Bike Outfitters. I had their Burley system installed on my catrike last year and I love it. It’s a hub motor, 5 assist levels, with a throttle, 350 watts, 48v battery and a really nice color display. It does use a cadence sensor, I do hear the motor some but I usually have earbuds in so I don’t mind it.
Yes I am sold
Great fun, and on my wish list to add to my Catrike Trail. Question? What’s that neat side bag?
Terracycle Seatside mount www.utahtrikes.com/PROD-11620766.html with the Altura Arran Bar Bag www.utahtrikes.com/PROD-516.html. And it is really neat!
Oh no! Did I make a mistake? This thing is SO SO cool. All factory. Clean and tight. Reconsidering.
No more shopping! The deal is done!
@@lynnwitek3404 I cannot stop laughing long enough to type. JK. :-O
Wish UA-cam had laughing emoji's like Facebook. Y'all crack me up - Kait
Absolutely awesome love it and hey girl 👧 absolutely awesome job.
FYI... Recently ran across you channel and I'm a noob...
Building a stealth camper / toy hauler and was thinking an electric quad would be a good addition to get around with rather than my motorcycle, since I'm installing a 3,600 watt solar array on top of my stealth camper. (It's a 26' box truck.)
So after seeing some of the stuff you have built, I went over to your site and tried finding what you had shown, or for that matter trying to build one from the site from what I saw in the video... So I could get an idea on what it was going to fully cost...
And once there, I had no clue on what was what and why would I want one thing over another...
Thought the Hot Rod quad looked cool, but couldn't find it on the site...
So I decided on seeing what it would cost for something else...
After googling things like the front / rear gearing, idler kits, different light options, etc...
And then I noticed...
Bafang 850C Color display with selector switch $56.00
Bafang 850C Color display with selector switch $71.00
Then I finally clicked on the "details" link...
Which should be more clearly marked, I assumed it was a site error at first or a weird running total, because I wasn't at a full screen, I was at a tablet sized screen on my desktop. I had 3 other windows open. Your site, UA-cam with your video and google to look things up.
Then I saw...
Color options with missing swatch colors.
Discontinued / out indefinitely / very limited items listed. (You need inventory integration on the site. Customers don't like things to be dangled in front of their face and then be told you can't have that, or they order it and get a call... "well, we don't have any more" or "they are back ordered, and it will be weeks before we can get any more")
Items missing pics.
Items with no pics. (One described as "fat, but not too fat" Wow.. how descriptive... that tells me a lot... Since "fat" is in the eye of the beholder... ;) If you catch my drift...)
At that point my brain was fried and my eyes were glazed over...
And I gave up... for now...
I design eCommerce sites for a living... Been doing it for going on 21 years... But I have been "playing" with computers since 1974... Your site needs some serious work...
Dump Cold Fusion... It used to be a good platform until Allaire was bought out by Macromedia (made it worse) then Adobe bought out Macromedia and then it got really bad.
Last time I used Cold Fusion was for a shopping site for one of the top three search engines back in 2000. Then in 2002 when they changed the servers and coding to JRE, I dumped it for PHP and recoded the whole shopping cart site from scratch to match.
And get rid of Perl... too slow... Probably okay for your site, but get rid of it anyway...
And no... I'm not available... I'm semi retired...
The manufacturer clearly thinks very highly of their product. As in, their pricing reminds me of the old Farside cartoon where two spiders have created a web at the bottom of a kiddie slide, the caption being something like "If we pull this off we'll eat like kings".
Bosch motors sell just fine. When it comes to a powerful motor that gives you a very natural feel, nothing beats bosch.
I'm pretty much a complete novice with regards to trikes, having only trial rode the early Greenspeed and Trice, but can I ask - why you don't fit internal hub gears as well as the rear cassette ? Like the early Greenspeeds ?
Wouldn't doing this allow for some extra gearing for a little more top end speed ?
Howdy,
I do have a question about this motor kit. Does Bosch make the battery so that it is interchangeable? Say if I have an outfit that operates few of them as alternative vehicles and a rider returns with a drained battery. Would I be able to swap out batteries and send the rider on their way? Just a thought.
Hi, I really like your videos thanks. I would like to know how the control panel is during sunny days if you can see it. In that does the sun wash it out so you can not see it while riding? when adding the weight with the motors does this take into account that you can have less weight per person as the capacity for a Catrike Trail is eg 275 weight capacity. do I count the motor and my weight plus my gear to see if I am over the weight capacity for the trike? Thanks for your help in advance. Planning on doing a tour in my Country (Canada). This year is 2022 now.
I don't see the video where you compare motors. Have you not done it yet? Or am I just missing it? I am very interested in torque sensor motors, do you have others available? Any that can go on Sunseeker trikes?
I'm curious why the battery is mounted on the right side; I would think it would be better to keep it away from the chain & rear derailleur. Can it be mounted on the left side?
What happened to the videos?? I looked forward to watching these videos, very informative, I've learned quite a bit about Trikes and the editing of the videos are well done. Can someone tell me what happened or will there be some upcoming videos soon?
Question: For bigger people who maybe want to get into this as an active hobby, what trike would you recommend in the 3-4k price range? You guys all look like you could ride bikes made of balsa wood with no issues but at 6'1 and 300 pounds I'm kinda skittish about these delicate looking machines.
Catrike Max
What mapping software were you using on your phone?
What would be the pros and cons of outfitting the ecat with a Rohloff hub and what would be the price increase?
I'm currently riding an Expedition with a Bafang 1000 and a 24.5 AmpH battery. The 14 speed Rohloff gearing is more than adequate for my setup. I imagine it would be just as much of a breeze with this Bosch setup. Lack of a throttle on the Bosch withstanding, I'd probably go with this if I ever consider adding another Catrike to the stable. I mean, it's a new system, so there's a good chance either Bosch or an aftermarket manufacturer will come out with a throttle later down the road.
Bosch wants you to still feel like your riding a bike, they have zero plans on making a motor with a throttle.
Hello, can you ride without having the system on. Turn it on when you need it.
looking for an all weather suv, I don't drive. Healing from a broken collar bone. Riding a bike feels a bit off. what is your recommendation?
MORE VIDEOS , Please :-)
Great ride but No traffic, just wondering seems dangerous in traffic?
On Bosch ebike you can charge battery on bike is well. Is that rubber flap on side of battery connector.
I like it. How much? Will it mount to a KMX Cobra?
Great review I am very interested in this system. Question with this system if I run out of battery juice will I still be able to pedal? If yes is there a lot of resistance?
You can still pedal and there's hardly any resistance from the motor.
Yes I wonder too !
@@jimmysapien9961 I purchased the system for my Catrike 559 last year and I am very happy with the Bosch system. There is little to no resistance . I purchased a extra battery and I can ride 50 to 60 miles in Turbo which is the highest settling and the most fun to ride in.
Would this model be good for a petite, 4’11” senior woman? Also, I’m interested in one that is more upright, that’s easy to get in and out of, with good ground clearance. Thanks for your help!😊
Does any e-trikes have a range in power up to 50 mph. Since I haven't seen one that is added in their ad's I will assume they don't have the power to go a couple miles to stay in the line of traffic.
In your opinion is the Ti Fly X the best quality trike on the market ?
I have the Bosch on my Terra trike rambler..it's sweet..
Where did you find a Bosch for a Terra Trike?
@@musicfunkindermusik2023 they make it for the rambler w 20 in wheels..laid-back cycles in sacto ca
Can you add a Rohloff Drivetrain Wheel with OEM2 Tensioner Chain
on a Bosch conversion catrike to make up for the lost gears?
Does Bosch have a system for an HP Gekko? Love my Gekko, next to my sister's cat it feels like a sports car.
Lewis was extra pretty this episode! LMAO
Calente 🔥🔥🔥
very interested. I have A Kalkhoff with Bosch motor so familiar with controls. Unfortunately at age 74, not real good on balance and leg strength and so several falls, including one resulting in broken wristS. So would need to come down from Boise. Can you get them assembled? Looks like it folds up, would like some vid on that procedure. What are dimensions folded up? (Need to fit into my wife's Ford Escape.
I would like to see how you put it in the trunk of a car. Also how are you hang it up on the wall of your garage.
I'm looking into if the VA here in Pittsburgh PA will fund a Trike system like yours to help me get around. The other types of public transportation here really hurt me in more ways than one. We'll see what they have to say later on
I own a Catrike Dumont and in some ways would enjoy the E system but the price will kill me.
Also does Boush have any idea to incorporate a solar panel so it can be charging while riding? I have canopy and have a solar cell system to charge many of my components as I ride.
Great idea -Solar panel
Did we need to put the electric in the house when we have weather in the snow get clod out