SixThreeZero EVRY Journey 250W Tricycle Review, 2024
Fun colors and plenty of range, the EVRYjourney 250W hits several good notes, but its design and v-brake will limit its use case.
After all, e-trikes just make sense. Hauling supplies, even taking the dog along – e-trikes with their baskets and stability make tackling those tasks a whole lot easier. They also offer advantages like easy mounting and dismounting, and of course, that reassuring stability of a 3-wheel design. Practical touches, such as large cargo baskets, sweeten the deal for those seeking a little extra help in everyday life.
The EVRY Journey 250W Tricycle is going to be best for specific use cases. Think getting about the local neighborhood and enjoying fresh air a bit more if mobility issues have kept you mostly home-bound now. The motor is gentle and modest making it easy to ride in a straight line, and the sizing and geometry will be gentle on riders (especially taller ones). Certain parts of the design like the larger-than-most 26″ tires mean it won’t be as easy to turn at speed or when hauling heavier payloads in the back, and the v-brakes are meant for lighter-duty usage as well – something for stopping a trike like this at under 10 miles per hour.
The EVRY Journey isn’t as general-purpose as perhaps the Easy Transit 750W we reviewed, but it doesn’t have to be either. If you’re wanting to see the neighborhood and stretch your legs some, that’s maybe the trike’s sweet spot.
For all of our thoughts make sure to read the rest of the EVRY Journey 250W review.
- The 250W motor felt gentle and predictable thanks to the controlled power delivery.
- The bike looks great and with 4 available color options, you should be able to find a color that matches your style.
- There is plenty of room for your gear courtesy of the 23”x19” rear mounted cargo basket Which is one of the largest we’ve seen.
- Nice touches like the Shimano Revoshift, a push thumb throttle and color-matched fenders for all 3 wheels.
- Pedaling the trike was practical for us thanks to the 7-speed drivetrain and 5 levels of pedal assist.
- We would like to see a front disc brake as the current front V-brake lacks responsiveness, requiring a full pull for only minimal stopping power.
- Riders will need to take slower speeds and caution when cornering due to the 26-inch tires and associated higher center of gravity.
- With a standover height of 19 inches, we would like to see this a bit lower to make entry and exit easier for those with mobility challenges.
- Battery:36V 10.4 Amp Hour (374 Watt Hours)
- Display: LCD – Duotone
- Motor: Jiabo 250W Front Hub with 468 peak watts and 35 Nm of Torque
- Controller: Not Listed
- Headlight:None (Does have front reflectors)
- Taillights:None (Does have rear reflectors)
- Pedal Assist: 5 Levels
- Claimed Range:Up to 50 miles
- Tested Range:50.5 miles in PAS 2
- Throttle:Yes
- App:Yes, iOS and Android
- UL Certification:Yes – UL 2271 Certified
- Claimed weight: 76.2 Lbs. Assembled With Battery
- Tested Weight: 72.72 lbs with battery and 68.18 lbs without
- Rider height range: 5′ – 6’2″
- Maximum rider weight: 300 lbs
- Maximum load on the rear rack: 50lb
- Total payload capacity:300 lbs
- Brakes:Unbranded V-Brakes up Front and Drum Brake on Rear
- Fenders: Metal Fenders over All 3 Tires
- Fork: None
- Frame: 17″ Aluminum Alloy Frame
- Drivetrain: Shimano Index Revo Shifter 7 Speed with a Shimano Tourney Rear Derailleur.
- Grips: Brown Leather
- Saddle: Brown Leather
- Handlebar: Cruiser Style – Non Adjustable
- Kickstand: No
- Pedals: Flat Metal
- Tires: Ponely 26×1.95”, Semi-Slick
Sixthreezero EVRYjourney Electric Tricycle Review: Speed Test
The Sixthreezero EVRYjourney 250W is powered by a 250W rear-hub motor and activated by a cadence sensor. The 36V, 10.4 amp hour battery is made by Samsung and has 374 Watt hours of juice for your rides.
So, we headed out on our multi-use paths in Southern Utah to kick off our speed test. For this test, I just pedaled at a relaxing pace, nothing fast (or slow), but rather just a leisurely pace, as you would likely expect to see on an e-trike. This relaxed pace with no motor assistance lingered around 7.5 mph.
Starting off in pedal assist level 1, the bike felt a slight nudge to the pedals and the speed crept up to 8.6 mph. Moving up to pedal assist level 2, the bike saw a small boost and leveled out to 9.1 mph. In pedal assist level 3, I felt the motor give me a little more assistance and the speed settled at 10.7 mph. In pedal assist level 4, the bike reached a speed of 12 mph and finally in PAS 5, the highest pedal assist level, the EVRYjourney 250W topped out at 15.1 mph.
We appreciated the even and gentle assistance provided by the motor as it lends well to a person who is looking for stability and comfort over speed and agility. It should be noted, once I added a little more sweat equity to the equation and pedaled a bit harder, the bike had no trouble pushing up against the 16 mph top speed claimed by Sixthreezero.
Sixthreezero EVRYjourney Electric Tricycle Review: Range Test
I’d argue the range of an e-bike matters more to most riders than good looks and little add-ons like lights and colorful displays. In fact, I’d say it’s even more crucial for e-trike riders. After all, if your battery runs out, you’re the one doing the hard work to get yourself home.
That’s why here at Electric Bike Report, we go the extra mile with two range tests: one with minimal pedal assist , and another with maximum assist. For the minimal assist test, we actually ended up using PAS 2 instead of PAS 1. PAS 1 felt slower than a realistic pace for our test rider.
Since the EVRYjourney has a 36V battery with 374 watt-hours, I wasn’t expecting massive range numbers. Still, it did well, reaching 36.17 miles on PAS 2 in over four hours of ride time. On this ride, we climbed 626 feet of elevation and maintained an average speed of 8.2 mph.
On our second run, we cranked up the assistance to PAS level 5. Here, the bike covered 22.5 miles in 1 hour and 49 minutes, tackled 419 feet of elevation, and held an average speed of 14.35 mph.
So, what do these results tell us? Well, if you’re an easygoing rider who mostly cruises around 7-9 mph on PAS 1, you’ll likely get even more mileage than we did. We’re not going to guess exactly how much more, but it’s promising for those who favor relaxed rides.
Sixthreezero claims around 40 miles of range, and while we fell a bit short of that, remember, we mostly rode on higher assist levels than PAS 1. And honestly, anything over four hours of ride time is pretty impressive, and should satisfy most riders.
Sixthreezero EVRYjourney Electric Tricycle Review: Hill Test
To keep things fair, our dedicated rider Justin takes on every hill test. Round one was a true test of the Sixthreezero EVRYjourney 250W e-trike’s mettle: throttle only, no pedal power involved. As you might imagine, the EVRYjourney valiantly made it a short distance before succumbing to the climb.
In round two, Justin pumped it up to pedal assist level 5, throwing his own muscle into the mix. This time, with pedal assistance, he powered his way up Hell Hole in 3 minutes and 40 seconds, averaging a respectable 4.9 mph.
Was this exactly what we expected? Pretty much. It’s not a criticism, it’s simply what you should anticipate from a 250W motor, a 36V battery, and 35Nm of toque on an e-trike.
It’s one of the reasons we see this trike as best for getting about a neighborhood – assuming your neighborhood isn’t on a hill!
Bottom-line, e-trikes prioritize comfort and stability over raw speed and climbing prowess. Making it up Hell Hole at all is still a win in our book. The Sixthreezero EVRYjourney is built to cruise, not race up hills, and that’s precisely what it did in our tests if you’re able to throw a little leg behind it.
Sixthreezero EVRYjourney Electric Tricycle Review: Brake Test
In the braking department, we use the test (explained above) to gather 3 braking distance results and then pull the average of the three runs to get a solid idea of how the brakes perform.
The Sixthreezero EVRYjourney 250W Electric Tricycle comes with an unbranded front cable v-brake and in the rear, a drum brake. Since we don’t see rear drum brakes (or v-brakes for that matter) often, we were interested in how this setup would score in our brake test.
Once the bike reached 15 mph, Griffin, our brake tester, applied the brakes over 3 runs and the EVRYjourney 250W E-trike scored an average stopping distance of 21’ 7” (or 259 inches). Now, at first glance, that’s a really good score as our average across all the bikes we have tested is right around 21 feet. Well, if you filter that data to account for only e-trikes, the average stopping distance is 13’ 5”.
For context, the max speed of the e-trikes we have tested is around 14-16 mph as opposed to the other classes we test where nearly all others are tested at 20 mph. So, when you look at the filtered data, the result of the EVRYjourney 250W E-trike falls really short for its performance in this e-trike class.
With that said, in my testing this week, I did notice the front v-brake only offered minimal stopping power, even at a full pull of the brake levers all the way back to the grip. The rear drum brake felt better, but only brought us to a rolling stop, without any immediate stopping power as you would want to see in a scenario where you had to make an unexpected stop.
When I dig more into how this could be fixed, I took a look at other bikes in the trike class. I found that nearly all of them offered disc brakes, including Sixthreezeros own Easy Folder trike, which at only $300 more in price came equipped with front and rear disc brakes.
Overall, it was an underwhelming result and not something we were pleased with. While we commend Sixthreezero for keeping a safety-first approach by limiting the bikes speed to 16 mph, we believe the bike would benefit from at least one disc brake, placing it more in-line with the E-trike class average of 13’ 5”.
Sixthreezero EVRYjourney Electric Tricycle Review: Ride Quality
The Sixthreezero EVRYjourney’s choice of 26-inch tires surprised us. Most e-trikes opt for smaller diameter tires (typically 20 inches or less) to lower the rider’s center of gravity, which enhances stability. While the EVRYjourney remained steady throughout our testing, we believe smaller tires could further improve its balance. All trike can raise up a wheel if you turn too fast. This is one we had to keep VERY slow to avoid that.
We were pleased to find a Shimano Tourney 7-speed drivetrain paired with a Shimano Index Revoshifter. This is where the EVRYjourney truly excels. Many e-trikes come with single-speed setups, leaving them a bit sluggish when pedaling without motor power. The 7-speed gearing here allowed us to enjoy the EVRYjourney even without using the motor, offering a genuinely useful range.
The two-tone LCD display clearly shows your current speed, battery level, PAS setting, and odometer. We appreciated that it remained bright and readable even in direct sunlight.
The brown leather accents on the grips and seat added comfort and a touch of style. Sixthreezero’s choice of a push throttle over a grip throttle is a major plus – those tend to strain the wrists, especially with wide, cruiser-style handlebars like these.
Safety features like reflective tire sidewalls and front/rear reflectors are welcome additions for those venturing out on evening rides.
Sixthreezero claims the EVRYjourney fits riders from 5′ to 6’2″. At 5’11”, I needed only a minor seat adjustment to find a comfortable riding position.
Finally, the generously sized rear cargo basket (23″ x 19″) stands out compared to other e-trikes we’ve tested. It’s a fantastic perk for errands or bringing your furry friend along for an adventure.
Sixthreezero EVRYJourney 250W Electric: Summary / Where to Buy
Upgrades like a front disc brake would be a huge improvement, significantly boosting braking power and bringing it in line with its competitors. Downsizing the tires to 20 inches would also enhance stability by lowering the center of gravity and making it even easier to mount and dismount – a major plus for riders who value a secure riding experience.
Where the EVRYjourney truly shines is its 250W front hub motor. The smooth, measured power delivery is a solid match for this type of e-trike. There are no surprises or jumpy acceleration, even at PAS 5. The power feels well-tuned across all assist levels and in throttle-only mode.
Bottomline, the Sixthreezero EVRYjourney 250W Electric Tricycle offers solid range, smooth power delivery, and a fun color palette in a no-frills package. If you’re searching for an approachable and enjoyable e-trike experience, this is definitely a contender.
Happy Riding! Make sure to let us know if you have any questions or if you think we left anything out in this review of the Sixthreezero 250W Electric Tricycle down in our comments section.