SixThreeZero Rickshaw Review | Not Your Average E-Trike

The Rickshaw, with its 48V battery and 1,008 watt-hours, understandably doesn’t offer the longest range on the market. However, it surprised me with decent results:

IN the first test on PAS 1, we covered 48.67 miles spanning over 5 hours, and tackling 978 feet of elevation with an average speed of 9.01 mph. This means a long day of leisurely cruising is absolutely possible.

When it came to the max PAS test on level 5:, we traveled 11.43 miles in 44 minutes, handling 479 feet of elevation at an average speed of 15.6 mph. Obviously, that’s not a ton of mileage, but that’s what you get when going full motor power on a pretty heavy rig.

Overall, the Rickshaw might not win any marathon awards, but it is a reliable workhorse for specific uses. If you’re planning family outings, trips around town, or even a small pedicab service in a relatively flat area, this e-trike’s range will likely keep up just fine. However, if you’re dreaming of all-day, hill-climbing adventures, you might want to explore other options with a more powerful motor and lighter weight.

No e-bike test is complete without a measure of its hill climbing muscle, meet ‘Hell Hole Hill’ – the place where e-bikes face a tough challenge. This city-named incline is definitely no joke – a steady, third-of-a-mile climb with a respectable 12% grade.

To keep things consistent, our test rider Justin faces every climb with the same effort. Round one on the Sixthreezero Rickshaw? Pure throttle, no legwork. The Rickshaw put up a good effort for a while, but the hill proved too steep – understandable given its design.

Round two, Justin cranks up the pedal assist to level 5, adding some extra muscle to the climb. This time the Rickshaw steadily makes its way up Hell Hole, clocking in at 2 minutes and 12 seconds with a decent 8.2 mph average. Not lightning fast, but again, this three-wheeler prioritizes other strengths.

Let’s be realistic, e-trikes excel at comfortable cruising, not uphill sprints. And when you’re designed to carry passengers, simply finishing this challenging climb is a positive sign – especially since this thing has the distinction of being the heaviest ride to go up Hell Hole. The Sixthreezero Rickshaw is a precious cargo-carrying cruiser at heart, and that’s exactly what it delivered on this 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 Rickshaw Electric Tricycle comes with Tektro mechanical disc brakes with 160mm rotors on all 3 wheels.

Typically, we love to stay analytical, but this one is tough to say how it did and tough to say if it can or even needs to improve. So I’ll tell you what I know, then just tell you what the collective Electric Bike Report gut says.

Most e-bikes stop between 21-22′ from 20 mph. On Average, e-trikes traveling 14-16 mph stop closer to 13 ‘5″. The weights can all vary, but the majority of products we’ve tested are somewhere between 60-80 lbs with a few outliers on either side.

The Rickshaw stopped in 19’9″ from about 16 mph. It weighs nearly 160 lbs. So our test result may be bad for a trike, but great in the larger landscape especially for its size?

I feel like I’m back in highschool debate class: I’m prepared to make the case for this being good or needing improvement. Instead, I’ll just tell you what my gut tells me: I think the braking could be improved. Either larger rotors, or figuring out a hydraulic system that works would instill confidence.

The test was done without additional riders in the back. The more weight added, the longer it takes to stop, so I feel like it needs to be improved even if I don’t have a similar test result to point to and say “see what I mean?”

As is, if you’re keeping speeds low you’ll be fine, just remember the faster you go and the larger the payload, the more lead time you’ll need for a stop.

We’ve given this disclaimer before, but it needs repeating here. E-trikes just ride and feel differently from any two wheeled bike you may be used to. The speeds when cornering must be watched closely in order to prevent any tipping over. You can lean into corners all you want, but it wont do anything. Trikes need thoughtful acceleration and control to avoid any potential stability issues.

The Sixthreezero Rickshaws tire setup is another area where you may be left scratching your head. Up front, the tire is a 24×4” Kenda tire, and in the rear are two Kenda tires sized in a smaller 20×4” configuration. The reason for this is likely to increase stability with a lower center of gravity, especially for the cargo and passengers.

We were pleased to find a Shimano Tourney 7-speed drivetrain paired with a Shimano Index Shifter. E-trikes don’t always come with a usable range of gears but rather a single speed drivetrain. In the event you run out of battery life on your ride, at least you have some practical options for a pedaled ride back to the house.

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.

In the rear, the seatbelts for passengers is a nice touch, especially for those with rambunctious passengers, however, when not in use, we found them to have a distracting rattle.

The frames integrated cargo box on the Rickshaw measures 20 inches wide with a depth of 14.5 inches and an internal height of 9 inches. This is a handy little feature to keep your gear secure on your rides. The only aspect we think it’s missing is the ability to lock the cargo box would have been great.

Finally, the front and rear brake levers have an additional button to engage the parking brake, which essentially just locks the brake levers in an engaged state, effectively letting you leave the bike untouched and it wont roll away.

The Sixthreezero Rickshaw truly stands out as a unique e-trike, and its potential uses are just as diverse. You can find some good options for traditional e-trikes, but we love how the Rickshaw opens new possibilities for families with kids or pets to enjoy rides together and empowers those wanting to give biking experiences to loved ones with special needs.

Plus, budding entrepreneurs can kickstart their pedicab dreams with this affordable option. Kudos to Sixthreezero for daring to be different and filling a niche the e-bike world often overlooks.

Of course, there’s always room for improvement – especially for a product that’s largely attempting to blaze new trails.

Upgrading the brakes would mean more confident stopping power, and a slightly lower speed cap would boost safety given the trike’s size and stability. It would also be great to see some components beefed up to reduce rattling at higher speeds. Lastly, we’d definitely welcome slowing the Rickshaw’s throttle to no more than 16 miles per hour. You can never be too cautious when heading into a corner.

Despite these potential tweaks, the Sixthreezero Rickshaw is a refreshing change in the often predictable e-bike market. From family fun to rolling business ventures, this e-trike is a versatile canvas that some people will eagerly paint with.

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 Rickshaw Tricycle down in our comments section.