Catrike 5.5.9 eCAT vs Sixthreezero Simple Glide 500W Recumbent E Trike5.5.9 eCAT vs Simple Glide 500W Recumbent E Trike
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Both one rider.
Rider limit
Sixthreezero allows 75 lb more
Catrike
275 lb
Sixthreezero
350 lb
The most the rider alone can weigh.
Battery
Sixthreezero has 80% more
Catrike
400 Wh
Sixthreezero
~720 Wh
Sixthreezero figure calculated from 48V × 15Ah.
Verdict
Which one for you
- Heavier ridersSixthreezero Simple Glide 500W Recumbent E TrikeHighest published rider limit (350 lb).
- Longest ridesSixthreezero Simple Glide 500W Recumbent E TrikeLarger battery. Both range claims are the brand's, not tested.
Full specs
Side by side
SpecCatrike 5.5.9 eCATSixthreezero Simple Glide 500W Recumbent E Trike
Fit
Rider height
X-seam 39-46 in (99-117 cm)
5′0″–6′4″
Seat height
11 in (279 mm)
Not published by brand
Rider limit
275 lb
350 lbBetter
Seats
1 rider
1 rider
Motor
Rated power
—
500W
Torque
50 Nm
Not published by brand
Battery
Capacity
400 Wh
~720 WhBetter
Voltage and amp-hours
—
48V · 15Ah
Range and speed
Claimed range
up to 62 miles (maximum)Better
25 - 40 miles (fit profile 'distance'); '0 - 50 miles recommended riding distance'
Top speed
20 mph
Not published by brand
E-bike class
Class 1
Not published by brand
Size and folding
Folds
Yes
—
Folded size
46 × 32.5 × 29.5″
Not published by brand
Weight
56.5 lb
Not published by brand
Wheels
Front: 406 (ISO bead seat); Rear: 559 (ISO)
16" front / 20" rear
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Avid BB7 Disc Brakes
Front & rear disc brake
Parking brake
Yes
Not published by brand
Gears
1 x 11 drivetrain (11-42 cassette / 44 tooth chainring); SRAM Apex 11 Speed rear…
7-speed
Rear differential
Not published by brand
Yes
Comfort and safety
Suspension
Front 0.5 in (12.7 mm) / rear 2 in (50 mm) suspension travel
Not published by brand
Certifications
UL 2849
Battery compliant to UL 2271 as tested by ACT Labs
List price
Price
$7,450
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"Better" marks the stronger figure where one clearly exists. Range and battery claims are the brand's own. "~" means we calculated it. "—" means we haven't checked it yet. Sources and any conflicting figures are on each model page.