Simple Glide Dual Motor Dual Battery E-Trike: Full Specs and Measurements

What the Simple Glide Dual Motor Is and Why We Built It

I'm Dustin, and I've spent 20 years in the bike and e-bike industry. Over that time I've learned that the questions people ask before they buy a trike are rarely about horsepower. They're about whether it will fit through the garage door, whether it will go in the back of the car, whether a tall rider can get full leg extension, and whether a shorter rider can reach the bars comfortably. So in this article I'm walking through the full specs and every measurement on the Simple Glide dual motor, dual battery, and I'll explain what each number actually means when you're living with the trike.

Here are the headline numbers first. The Simple Glide dual motor, dual battery has a combined 1,500 watts of power and 30 amp hours of battery capacity at 48 volts. Everything else in this guide builds on those two figures.

Where it sits in the Simple Glide family

If you haven't met the Simple Glide before, it's our semi-recumbent e-trike, and its whole reason for existing is comfort and stability. You sit back in a supportive seat rather than perching on a saddle, your feet reach forward to the pedals, and three wheels keep you planted. It belongs to our wider range of recumbent electric trikes, and it's one of the models I point people toward most often when they tell me a traditional bike hurts their back, wrists or hips.

The original Simple Glide uses a single 750-watt motor mounted at the rear. The dual motor version keeps that 750-watt rear motor and adds a second 750-watt motor in the front wheel. It also adds a second battery, so you now have two batteries mounted at the rear for a total of 30 amp hours at 48 volts. That's where the name comes from: dual motor, dual battery.

Most of the dimensions are shared with the original model, which makes sense since the platform is the same. Still, I measured everything on this one directly rather than assuming, because small changes like the rear basket, the new seat adjustment and the rear suspension can shift a number here and there.

Speed: same limits, more muscle

Doubling the motors does not mean doubling the speed, and I want to be upfront about that. We still cap the Simple Glide at 20 miles per hour on the throttle. In pedal assist you can get up to roughly 24, 25, even 26 miles per hour, depending on how you ride. On throttle alone, though, 20 is the ceiling.

I like that approach. A semi-recumbent trike that stretches 79 inches from end to end is a stable, relaxed machine, and the goal was never to turn it into something twitchy. The extra power goes somewhere far more useful.

The real benefit: climbing

The huge advantage of the added power is the uphill climb. With a motor in the front wheel and a motor in the rear, you have two sources of drive working together instead of one. On a steady grade, that's the difference between the trike feeling like it's straining and the trike feeling like it has more to give.

This matters most for heavier riders. If you weigh over 200 pounds, a single motor can feel like it's working hard on hills, and you end up pedaling harder than you'd like or watching your speed bleed off. With the dual motor setup, climbing gets a lot easier and simpler. You stay seated, you keep a steady cadence, and you let the trike carry you up.

It's also why I'd consider this model if you live somewhere with real hills, even if you're not a heavier rider. Rolling neighborhoods, a steep driveway, a park path with a long incline at the end: these are the moments where a second motor earns its place. If carrying capacity is one of your main concerns, you can also compare it against our other electric trikes with high weight capacity.

Why two batteries change how you ride

The second battery is the other half of the story. Two motors pulling power need a bigger reservoir to draw from, and 30 amp hours at 48 volts gives the Simple Glide dual motor a lot more energy on board than a single-battery setup. In practice, that means you can lean on the throttle and the higher assist levels without the nagging feeling that you're draining the pack too fast.

I'm not going to quote a range number here, because range depends heavily on rider weight, terrain, how much you pedal and how often you're on the throttle. What I will say is that the pairing makes sense: more motor, more battery, and a trike that doesn't feel like it's rationing power.

See it in action

This article is all about the numbers. If you want to see how the Simple Glide dual motor actually rides, I've also taken it out on the road and off-road in a separate video on our YouTube channel, and that video is on the product page too. Between the two, you'll get a clear picture of both what it measures and how it moves.

With that background out of the way, let's get the tape measure out.

When people ask me about trike dimensions, they're usually trying to solve a specific problem: a storage space, a doorway, a vehicle or a rack. So I'll give you each measurement along with the situation it helps you plan for.

Overall length: 79 inches

From the very front of the trike to the very back, the Simple Glide dual motor measures 79 inches. That measurement includes the rear basket, and there's an important detail about how I had it set up.

The rear basket mounts on an adjustable position, and I had it set toward the back of its mounting range. I did that on purpose. Taller riders are going to want to slide the seat all the way back, and the basket needs to be out of the way for that. If you're shorter and you ride with the seat further forward, you can move the basket in a little bit, which reduces the overall length. So 79 inches is effectively the long setup. Many riders will end up a bit shorter than that.

Width: 31 inches

I measured the width from the outside of the axle nut on one rear wheel to the outside of the nut on the other. That gives you the true widest point of the trike: 31 inches.

This is the number to check against gates, side doors, garden paths and the gap between your car and the garage wall. Measure your narrowest doorway or passage before you order, and give yourself a little room on each side so you aren't scraping the nuts or your knuckles every time you wheel it in.

Axle-to-axle length: 51 inches

If you're planning to carry the trike on a rack, the axle-to-axle measurement is often more useful than the overall length, because that's what determines whether the wheels line up with the trays. On the Simple Glide dual motor, the distance from the front axle to the rear axle is 51 inches.

The front half folds

Up front, the frame folds in half, and this is one of the features I'm happiest about on a trike this size. To fold it, you flip up the latch on the frame and the front section swings back, so the frame folds in half. The pedals fold as well, which keeps them from poking out once the trike is collapsed. If folding is high on your list, it's worth knowing we have a whole range of folding electric trikes too.

Once it's folded and settled in place, the trike stays put. The total length, measured from the back of the rear basket to the front, drops to 56 inches. That's a reduction of 23 inches from the 79-inch unfolded length, which is a big deal when you're trying to fit it into a cargo area or a tight corner of the garage.

You can go further still. If you take the rear basket off, the folded length comes down to about 50 inches. Removing the basket takes roughly another 6 inches off the total.

The handlebars fold down too

The handlebars can fold down as well, which lowers the profile of the front end. You flip the quick release up, fold the bars down and back, and they settle into place. To ride again, you bring them back up, close the quick release, and you're locked in and ready to go. No tools involved.

Total weight: 140 pounds

Here's the number that matters most if you plan to transport the trike: the Simple Glide dual motor weighs 140 pounds in total. With two motors and two batteries on board, it's definitely not light, and I'd rather tell you that plainly than have you find out on your driveway.

Each battery weighs 8 pounds. Pull both batteries out and you remove 16 pounds, which brings the trike down to 124 pounds. If you're lifting it at all, take the batteries out first. It makes a noticeable difference, and it also protects the batteries from getting knocked around.

How I'd transport it

Transporting a trike comes up in almost every conversation I have. The ideal way to move the Simple Glide dual motor is on a hitch-mounted rear rack. The easiest method is to lift one wheel onto the rack first, then lift the rear wheels up onto the rack after it. Working one end at a time means you're never lifting the full weight at once.

If you want to put it inside a vehicle instead, such as the back of an SUV, you need to think about height as well as length. With the seat on, the top of the seat back sits at 54 inches. The seat is attached with four bolts, so you can remove it, but if you leave it on you'll need 54 inches of vertical clearance in the cargo area.

There's also an upgraded seat that you'll be able to install, which folds down flat. We've offered that style of seat on some of our other models, and it lets you get a lower overall height for transport without unbolting anything. Ask our team about availability if a lower transport height is important to you.

Quick dimension recap

• Overall length: 79 inches with the rear basket set back for tall riders
• Width: 31 inches, measured outside of the rear axle nuts
• Axle to axle: 51 inches
• Folded length with basket: 56 inches
• Folded length without basket: about 50 inches
• Height to top of seat back: 54 inches
• Total weight: 140 pounds, or 124 pounds with both 8-pound batteries removed

The dimensions in the last section tell you where the trike will live. The ones in this section tell you whether it will fit your body. This is where the 2026 Simple Glide dual motor has made real progress, because almost every contact point can be adjusted, and nearly all of it without tools.

Stepover height: 15 inches

The stepover height is 15 inches. That's the height you have to lift your leg over to get on and off. For a lot of riders, especially anyone dealing with stiff hips, knee replacements or balance concerns, a low stepover is the difference between a trike they use every day and one that sits in the garage.

Seat height: 29 inches to 33.5 inches

In its lowest position, the seat height is 29 inches. On the 2026 model, the dual motor version can now raise and lower the seat. There are quick-release knobs, one on each side, and that's how you move it up and down.

In the highest position, the seat height is 33 and a half inches. That gives you an additional 4 and a half inches of height to work with. The reason this matters is leg extension. Riders who are 6 foot 3 or 6 foot 4 can now get proper extension on this model by raising the seat, rather than pedaling with their knees bent up high. To bring it back down, you loosen the two knobs, lower the seat and tighten them again.

Seat slide: 15 to 19.5 inches from the stem

The seat also slides forward and back. With the seat all the way forward, the distance from the front of the seat to the stem is 15 inches. With the seat all the way back, it's 19 and a half inches. That's 4 and a half inches of fore-and-aft adjustment.

Between the height adjustment and the slide, you can tune the seat position quite precisely. A shorter rider can bring the seat forward and keep it low. A taller rider can push it all the way back, raise it and get the leg extension they need. Remember that sliding the seat back is why I set the rear basket at the back of its mounting range earlier.

Seat, backrest and armrest dimensions

The seat itself is 18 inches wide side to side and 14 and a half inches front to back. The backrest rises 24 inches and is 17 inches wide, which gives you real support through your lower and middle back. That full support is a big part of why I'd put the Simple Glide among our most comfortable electric trikes.

The armrests measure 17 and a half inches between them on the inside and 23 inches across on the outside. If you're a broader rider, compare that inside measurement to your hip width when seated. And if you'd rather ride without them, the armrests raise up out of the way.

The footrest

Down by the front of the frame there's a footrest you can flip down when you want a break from pedaling. It measures 10 inches wide by 10 inches long.

It's actually comfortable to keep your feet on the pedals on this trike, so the footrest isn't a fix for a bad position. It's more about variety. On longer rides it's nice to change where your feet are, rest your legs for a stretch and let the throttle carry you before you go back to pedaling.

Stem height: 39.5 to 43 inches

The handlebars move up and down easily with a quick release. Measured from the ground to the bottom of the stem, the lowest setting is 39 and a half inches. At the top of its range, you can get the stem up to 43 inches. That's 3 and a half inches of vertical adjustment at the front.

Handlebar width, rise and tilt

The handlebars are 21 inches wide with an 8-inch rise. On this model you can also adjust the tilt of the handlebars without any tools. There's a lever at the stem: press it, and the bars move freely so you can set them where you want them.

For shorter riders, that means you can bring the grips closer to your body so you aren't reaching. Taller riders can push them farther away to open up the cockpit. Combined with the stem height, you have a lot of control over where your hands land.

Three adjustments, zero tools

Put it all together and there's a lot of customization you can do without picking up a single tool: raising and lowering the seat, raising and lowering the stem, and adjusting the tilt of your handlebars. Add in the seat slide and the folding armrests, and two riders of very different heights can share this trike and each set it up properly in a minute or two.

If you're not sure where your own measurements land, our free fitting help is a good place to start. Bring your height and inseam and we'll tell you honestly how the Simple Glide dual motor will fit you.

Fit recap

• Stepover height: 15 inches
• Seat height: 29 inches lowest, 33.5 inches highest
• Seat to stem: 15 inches forward, 19.5 inches back
• Seat: 18 inches wide, 14.5 inches front to back
• Backrest: 24 inches tall, 17 inches wide
• Armrests: 17.5 inches inside, 23 inches outside
• Footrest: 10 by 10 inches
• Stem height: 39.5 to 43 inches from the ground
• Handlebars: 21 inches wide, 8-inch rise, tool-free tilt

Once the trike fits and you know where it'll be stored, the next questions are about the ride itself and what it can carry. These are the numbers and features that shape how the Simple Glide dual motor feels on the road and on rougher ground.

Rear suspension

If you're not familiar with this new model, it has suspension at the rear, and it works incredibly well. When you press down on the back of the trike, you can see the suspension compress a little and then return.

Out on the trails, the effect is hard to overstate. It's so cushy that you don't feel the bumps, because the suspension is moving up and down underneath you as you ride over off-road terrain. My off-road video shows this better than any description, but the short version is that the rear suspension takes a lot of the jolt out of uneven surfaces before it reaches your back.

Ground clearance: 11 inches to the frame

From the ground to the bottom of the frame is 11 inches. That's the clearance that decides whether you'll scrape over curbs, roots and lumpy grass, and 11 inches gives you a healthy margin.

Chain clearance: 7 inches

The lowest point of the chain sits 7 inches off the ground. I know people wonder about this, especially on a recumbent design where the drivetrain runs lower than on an upright bike. I've ridden this trike off-road on lots of different terrain, and I've never had the chain contact the ground.

Tire sizes: 20 by 4 rear, 16 by 4 front

The rear tires are 20 inches by 4 inches, and the front tire is 16 inches by 4 inches. Those 4-inch-wide tires put a lot of rubber on the ground, which adds to the stability you already get from three wheels. If wide tires are a priority for you, take a look at our full lineup of fat tire electric trikes.

The smaller front wheel is a deliberate choice. A 16-inch wheel up front makes the trike a little easier to steer and more nimble, which you'll notice in tight turns, on narrow paths and when you're maneuvering around the driveway.

Front basket: 13 by 11 by 10 inches

The front basket measures 13 inches wide by 11 inches front to back and 10 inches deep. It's the spot for things you want within reach: a bag, a water bottle, a jacket, your phone and keys.

Rear basket: 17.75 by 14 by 10 inches

The rear basket is 17 and three-quarter inches wide by 14 inches front to back and 10 inches deep. That's some nice cargo space for groceries, a picnic or a day's worth of supplies. Between the front and rear baskets, the Simple Glide dual motor holds its own against our electric tricycles with a large basket, and the rear one comes included.

One thing to keep in mind: the rear basket's position is adjustable, and as I mentioned in the dimensions section, sliding it forward shortens the overall length. If you're shorter and riding with the seat forward, you may as well take advantage of that.

The hitch mount

At the back of the trike there's a hitch-mounted area, and we have the hitch ball installed. We offer attachments that connect there, including a trailer or an additional seat, so the trike can grow with what you need it to do. You can find those attachments on our website, and if bringing someone along is part of the plan, our trikes for carrying passengers are worth a look too.

Putting the clearance numbers in context

It helps to think about these three clearance and tire numbers together. The 11-inch frame clearance and 7-inch chain clearance tell you what the trike can roll over without contact. The 4-inch-wide tires tell you how well it will float over soft or loose surfaces like grass, packed dirt and gravel paths. And the rear suspension handles what's left, smoothing out the jolts that the tires don't absorb. None of that turns the Simple Glide into a mountain bike, but it does mean you don't have to stick to smooth pavement. A grassy park, a dirt fire road or a bumpy beach access path are all fair game.

The hitch is one of those features that doesn't seem like much at first, but it changes the role a trike can play. Running errands with a trailer behind you, or bringing a companion along, turns the Simple Glide from a personal ride into something closer to everyday transportation.

Ride and cargo recap

• Rear suspension for off-road comfort
• Ground to bottom of frame: 11 inches
• Ground to chain: 7 inches
• Rear tires: 20 by 4 inches; front tire: 16 by 4 inches
• Front basket: 13 wide by 11 front to back by 10 deep
• Rear basket: 17.75 wide by 14 front to back by 10 deep
• Hitch mount with hitch ball installed for trailer or seat attachments

After taking every measurement I could think of, here's how I'd sum up the Simple Glide dual motor, dual battery.

Who I'd recommend it to

This is the trike for someone who already loves the idea of a semi-recumbent ride but wants more muscle behind it. Heavier riders, especially those over 200 pounds, will feel the benefit of two motors every time the road tilts upward. Riders in hilly areas will notice it too. And thanks to the new adjustable seat height, tall riders up to around 6 foot 3 or 6 foot 4 finally have a Simple Glide that gives them proper leg extension. It's also a strong fit for older riders, and it sits comfortably within our electric trikes for seniors.

The throttle matters here as well. Being able to rest your feet on the footrest and ride on throttle alone, up to 20 miles per hour, means you can choose how much effort to put in on any given day. That flexibility is a big part of what makes a trike like this something you keep riding month after month, rather than a purchase that fades after the first summer.

What to think about before you order

The trade-off is weight. At 140 pounds, or 124 with the batteries out, this isn't a trike you'll casually lift into a sedan. Plan on a hitch-mounted rack or an SUV with at least 54 inches of cargo height if the seat stays on. Check your storage space against the 79-inch length and 31-inch width, and remember that folding brings the length down to 56 inches, or about 50 without the rear basket.

If you're still comparing options, our full range of electric tricycles is the best place to see how the Simple Glide dual motor stacks up against our other three-wheelers.

Measure your space before you order

My practical advice is simple: take the numbers in this guide and check them against your real life before you buy. Measure the narrowest gate or doorway the trike has to pass through and compare it to the 31-inch width. Measure your garage spot or storage corner against the 79-inch length, or 56 inches folded. If you'll be using a vehicle, measure its cargo height against the 54-inch seat-back height. And measure your inseam so you can compare it with the 29 to 33.5-inch seat height range. Ten minutes with a tape measure now saves a lot of hassle later.

Ask me anything I missed

I tried to cover every measurement people usually ask about. If there's something else you want to know, leave a comment on the video or reach out to us. You can email the team at sixthreezero.com or call us at (310) 982-2877.

Try it for 30 days

We offer a 30-day test ride on our e-trikes. If you don't love it in the first 30 days, send it back. No questions asked, and no money out of your pocket.

We also cover everything with a one-year warranty. If anything goes wrong in the first year, we'll take care of it, parts and labor.

Come ride one in person

If you'd like to try before you buy, come out for a test ride. We're in San Clemente, California, and you can visit our store to ride any of our e-trikes before you purchase. Sitting on it, adjusting the seat and bars to your body and taking a lap is the surest way to know you're making the right choice.

Join the community

I'd also encourage you to join our community before you buy. We have a Facebook group called sixthreezero Pedalers with thousands of members. Talk to existing riders, ask them what they love and what they'd change, and get real-world answers. Once your trike arrives, post in the group, make some friends and download our Pedaling app to track your rides and compete on the leaderboard.

Thanks for reading. It's your journey and your experience. Enjoy the ride.