Is the Viribus TG1 worth buying?
The TG1 is the least expensive electric trike in our ranking, and it is an honest one. For $699 on November 13, 2026 you get a folding frame in two sizes, a 350 W motor, seven Shimano gears, a parking brake and a rear basket on casters that you can roll into the kitchen. Viribus rates it for 395 lb in total. What you do not get: suspension, hydraulic brakes, a stated differential or much range. The battery holds 468 Wh, good for up to 31 miles by Viribus's count.
Buy it if
- Your rides are short and flat: the store, the park, the mailbox
- You want to try trike life without spending $1,500
- You are short or tall: the two sizes cover a wide range
Skip it if
- You live with hills or weigh more than about 250 lb: the Viribus FC1 has twice the motor for $300 more
- You cannot assemble it or have it assembled: the Lectric XP Trike2 arrives ready
What do you give up at $699?
Power first. The TG1's motor is rated at 350 W on a 36 V system; most trikes in this ranking run 500 to 750 W at 48 V. On level streets you will not care. On a long climb with groceries in the back, you will pedal, and that is where the seven gears earn their place. Top speed is 15.5 mph, which suits the trike.
Then range. A 36 V 13 Ah battery is 468 Wh, and Viribus states up to 31 miles. Plan on 15 to 20 with throttle use. Then comfort: no suspension fork, no backrest listed, cable-pulled disc brakes. None of this is unsafe. It is simply a simpler machine, priced like one.
Who is it right for?
Think of the TG1 as an electric version of the classic adult tricycle you see in retirement communities. It carries 395 lb in total, 110 lb of it in the rear basket. The basket lifts off and rolls on its own casters, a small idea that turns out to be very practical at the supermarket door.
The frame folds (to about 47 by 40 by 34 inches) and the trike weighs 87 lb, so it stores well and is no easier to lift than its rivals. Viribus sells it with 24-inch wheels for riders from 4'11" to 5'7" and with 26-inch wheels for 5'2" to 6'2". Pick by your height, not by looks.
Video: "Viribus TG1 Folding Electric Tricycle - Assembly Video", Viribus Workshop on YouTube. Not made by us; chosen because it shows the trike or the topic clearly.
What's in the box?
The trike with its 36 V 13 Ah battery, a display panel, the rear basket with casters, a front light, a charger and power cable, a cable lock, a wrench set and the instructions.
How do you set it up, and what should the first ride be?
This is the big job of the ranking: Viribus says its adult trikes come 35 to 40% assembled. Expect to fit the front wheel, handlebar, saddle, pedals, fenders, display and basket, and to adjust the brakes. Viribus has an assembly video for the TG1, shown below. Allow two unhurried hours, or ask a local bike shop for a quote before you order.
What does it really cost?
Shipping is free. $699 is the price we read on November 13, 2026; the list price shown was $1,199. A wider saddle was offered at $99 at checkout. If a shop assembles it for you, add their fee to the real price before you compare it with a Lectric that arrives built.
Per watt-hour of battery, that is $1.49: the figure our tie-break uses.
What do we like, and what should you know?
- $699: less than half the price of most trikes here
- Two frame sizes, for riders from 4'11" to 6'2"
- Shimano 7-speed gears and a parking brake
- Removable rear basket on casters, rated for 110 lb
- 30-day returns; battery certified to UL 2271
The catch: 350 W and 36 volts are fine on flat ground and slow on hills, more so near the weight limit. The brakes are mechanical discs, there is no suspension, and Viribus's page does not mention a differential. It arrives only 35 to 40% assembled, the most work of any trike in this ranking. If nobody handy is around, pay a bike shop to build it.
Where can you ride it, and how do you ride it safely?
Viribus's figure: 15.5 mph top speed. Federal product law (15 U.S.C. 2085) describes a low-speed electric bicycle as a two- or three-wheeled vehicle with working pedals, a motor of less than 750 watts and under 20 mph on motor power alone. Where you may ride is set by your state and city (see the PeopleForBikes summaries): check yours. This isn't legal advice.
A trike doesn't lean, so slow down before every corner. Set the parking brake before you get on or off. The CPSC says to stay present while the battery charges, use the maker's charger and wear a helmet on every ride.
Viribus TG1 specifications
| Motor | 350 W |
|---|---|
| Drive | Hub motor |
| Battery | 36 V 13 Ah (468 Wh) |
| Range (brand figure) | Up to 31 miles (Viribus) |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph top speed |
| Total payload | 395 lb total; rear basket 110 lb |
| Trike weight | 87 lb |
| Stand-over height | 15 in |
| Rider height | Two sizes: 4'11" to 5'7" and 5'2" to 6'2" |
| Tires | Not stated |
| Brakes | Dual mechanical disc brakes |
| Parking brake | Yes |
| Rear differential | Not stated |
| Gears | 7-speed |
| Pedal sensor | Not stated |
| Throttle | Not stated |
| Suspension | None |
| Seat backrest | Not stated |
| Baskets | Removable rear basket on wheels, up to 110 lb |
| Folds | 47.2 × 40.2 × 33.9 in folded |
| Certification | UL 2271 (battery) |
| Delivered | Ships 35 to 40% assembled, says Viribus |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty |
| Returns | 30-day returns |
"Not stated": not on the pages we read on November 13, 2026. Range, speed and payload are Viribus's own figures.
Why 8.6/10? The score, criterion by criterion
Each criterion is scored out of 10 from the published figure; what the brand doesn't publish scores 2. The full method is public.
| Price, against the catalog median (20%) | 9.9/10 |
|---|---|
| Stability and brakes (20%) | 4.5/10 |
| Battery energy in watt-hours (15%) | 5.2/10 |
| Stand-over height (10%) | 8.0/10 |
| Total payload capacity (10%) | 8.4/10 |
| Warranty (10%) | 4.0/10 |
| Comfort and carrying (10%) | 6.0/10 |
| Return or trial window (5%) | 7.0/10 |
How much is the Viribus TG1, and where do you buy it?
$699 on Viribus's own US store on November 13, 2026. Sale price shown on November 13, 2026 (Black Friday period); the crossed-out list price on the page was $1,199.
One step up, the Viribus FC1 is $999 for 9.1/10. We link to the brand's store because that is where we read the price and the stock.
What should you ask Viribus first?
- Does the TG1 have a differential on the rear axle?
- Which size should I order at my height and inseam?
- What does the 1-year warranty cover, and where do I send a faulty part?
- Who pays return shipping inside the 30 days?
Which trikes should you compare it with?
The two trikes closest in price: Viribus FC1 ($999, 9.1/10) and Lectric XP Trike2 ($1,499, 9.3/10). Put all three side by side.
Head-to-heads: Viribus FC1 vs Viribus TG1, Viribus TG1 vs sixthreezero EZ Transit.
Rankings with this trike: best electric trikes, electric tricycle for seniors, folding electric trike, best electric trike under $1000.
Guides that mention it or help you decide: how much does an electric trike cost.
Where do these figures come from?
- viribusbikes.com/products/trigo-folding-electric-trike, read November 13, 2026
Not medical or legal advice: rules vary by state and city, and your doctor knows your health.
