For years I have been following the progress of the STREEK cargo trike, an attractive looking electric cargo trike from Japan. This utility-oriented electric bike relies on a tilt frame design with a rare tadpole trike setup, which is a stable design that we rarely see in the electric trike market. And now this unique Japanese creation is making the long journey across the Pacific to the US, thanks in part to e-bike brand Vvolt.
The STREEK cargo trike is the brainchild of Envision Incorporated, “a forward-looking design company based in Yokohama, Japan, dedicated to developing innovative transportation solutions that combine usability and sustainability.”
It's not an easy thing to call them forward thinking, as you can see how different the STREEK seems to be in the market. Its innovative design has made it work in a variety of different industrial applications that all rely on speed.
With a fully adjustable front end that tilts in turns, the STREEK cargo trike has a more stable feel than most other cargo trikes on the market.
In fact, it's designed to ride more like a two-wheeled bike, yet offers the stability and maintenance benefits that come with larger three-wheeled designs.
The bike features a modular design that includes a one- or two-tier storage system, which ensures a large cargo capacity while maintaining a compact form. Intended for urban use, the small wheels and turning radius make it ideal for navigating complex terrain where mobility is important.
The unique “surrounding frame” allows for flexible material arrangement, allowing users to both load items on the lower surface and position them on the upper frame.
“STREEK's unique design, with features that make it suitable for use in Japanese cities and outdoor recreation areas, has attracted worldwide attention. This partnership with Vvolt is an exciting opportunity to bring STREEK to e-mobility fans in North America,” said Harry Uden, president of Envision Incorporated.
Vvolt is excited about this opportunity, as the company's Founder and CEO Kyle Ranson explains. “We are very excited to work with Envision Incorporated to adapt their new STREEK design for the US market. Its slanted suspension and multi-level storage make it perfect for the growing demand for urban mobility, and it's an incredibly unique design with great potential,” said Ranson.
Although the Japanese version of the e-bike uses a mid-drive motor rated at 250W and is limited below 25 km/h (15 mph), it is not yet known if the US version can be upgraded to achieve a slightly limited ie. -bicycle rules.
We'll have to wait and see more information about the US version's specifications and possible pricing.
Until then, let us know what you think of the STREEK cargo e-trike in the comments section below!
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