Mooncool TK Pro Folding E-Trike Review

Who this trike is for

The Mooncool TK Pro is an electric trike for a couple that wants to share one ride. It's for somebody who wants a backrest instead of a bike seat, a frame you can just step over, and baskets big enough to actually carry things.

I originally wanted it for my wife. She wanted a trike to go scooting around town. I have spent way more time on it than I expected I would.

Mooncool sent me this trike for free to review. No strings attached, and they didn't get a say in what I said.

Why we went with a trike

One of our favorite things to do as a family is go on bike rides. And our small town has been overrun with electric scooters and electric bikes. So my wife and I decided to give it a try, and we came to the conclusion that an electric trike was the best place to start.

She made me promise she could be the first one to ride it. She was.

How it rides

It's super comfortable and super easy to ride. I can sit on it and go for a long ride if I want, and it's no problem. I'll be honest, it's way cooler than I expected it to be.

It did take some getting used to. On a bike, your weight shifts. A trike doesn't do that, so you've got to shift differently and the thing moves differently under you. Now that I'm used to it, it's super easy.

Mooncool lists the top speed at 15 and a half miles an hour. I got it up to 16. It has cruise control, which I love for the longer stretches, and turn signals and a horn, which are nice to have if you're ever out at dusk.

The backrest and the step-through frame

The backrest is a huge back saver for a guy like me with a sore back. Being able to lean back and just cruise is awesome. You old guys know what I'm talking about.

I like the low step frame a lot too. You just step right over it. You don't have to climb up over the top of the trike to get on.

Sharing it at 6'5" and 5'4"

My wife is 5'4" and I'm 6'5". The seat adjusts real easy, and that's what makes one trike work for both of us. On day one I slid the seat back for her in the driveway and she was off.

The load capacity is 450 pounds. I weigh 280, and my kids have been on it with me, and my wife has been on it with me. So add 100 to 140 pounds on top of me. It can definitely handle that.

Baskets, and what we use it for

The baskets on the front and the back are huge. The front one says 13 kilograms max on it, which is roughly 27 pounds.

My wife loves it. We can go visit the neighbors or go to the park and just take the trike. One thing we'd do is go pick the kids up from school. They have to walk down the street to our house, so we'd ride the trike down there, she'd grab their backpacks, and bring them back.

Putting it together

It shipped FedEx and only took a couple of days. No freight delivery. It is heavy coming off the truck, so if you're around, help your driver.

The box says 95% assembled. What that means is you put on the front wheel, the front basket and headlight, the seat, and the rear fenders. It comes with a little multi-tool with Allen wrenches, screwdrivers and even sockets, which was a nice surprise.

The seat clamp was the most annoying part. And on the rear fenders, my hands didn't fit between the basket and the fender. I've got big hands. I tried to do the whole build with the tools they gave me, and then I gave up and got the drill. If you're putting this together yourself, I would highly recommend using a drill.

When you're done, zip tie the tail light cords up in the back so they don't get caught in the wheels. The zip ties are in the box. And pump up the tires before you ride.

The chain

This is my one mechanical negative. The chain has popped off a couple of times. I noticed it happens if you pedal backwards while you're moving.

I just throw it back on and the bike works like new. But you should know about it.

Measure your garage

It's longer than I expected. The total length is 65 inches. Keep that in mind when you're figuring out where to park it.

That's been a bit of a challenge for us, finding a spot inside our garage with all the kids' bikes in the way.

What I haven't tested

I have not fully tested the range, so I'm not going to give you a number. I've charged it plenty of times and the battery has lasted great for how we ride. I think it would handle the range they list, depending on the hills.

I also haven't folded it. We haven't taken it anywhere, and I've got a truck, so I wouldn't need to fold it anyway. The six speeds are there if you want to pedal, or if the battery ever dies on you, and the pedaling is actually pretty good and easy.

Would I get it again?

Yes. It's been a great addition to our family, and I really love it.

The biggest downside is that we don't have two of them. She goes on a ride or I go on a ride, and everybody else has got to pedal to keep up. If the whole family rides together, plan on wanting more than one. And measure your garage first.