Evelo Compass vs Tri-Rider (Belize) Elek-Trike 24inCompass vs Elek-Trike 24in
Both checked Sep 2026 against manufacturer pages
Key differences
What actually differs
Weight
Evelo is 23 lb lighter
Evelo
79.2 lb total
Tri-Rider (Belize)
102 lb
Total load
Evelo carries 100 lb more
Evelo
350 lb
Tri-Rider (Belize)
250 lb
Rider plus cargo.
Rider limit
Only Evelo publishes one
Evelo
350 lb
Tri-Rider (Belize)
Not published
We can't confirm Tri-Rider (Belize)'s rider limit.
Top speed
Evelo is 12 mph faster
Evelo
20 mph
Tri-Rider (Belize)
8 mph
Both are Class 2 speeds.
Verdict
Which one for you
- Easiest to lift or carryEvelo Compass23 lb lighter overall.
- Heavier ridersEvelo CompassThe only one with a published rider limit (350 lb).
Full specs
Side by side
SpecEvelo CompassTri-Rider (Belize) Elek-Trike 24in
Fit
Step-over height
15″
Not published by brand
Rider height
4′10″–6′2″
Not published by brand
Seat height
28.5" - 36.5" (min/max)
Not published by brand
Rider limit
350 lbBetter
Not published by brand
Total load
350 lbBetter
250 lb
Seats
Not published by brand
1 rider
Motor
Rated power
500W
450W
Torque
105 Nm
Not published by brand
Battery
Capacity
~504 Wh
Not published by brand
Voltage and amp-hours
48V · 10.5Ah
—
Battery weight
8.2 lb
Not published by brand
Range and speed
Claimed range
Up to 40 miles on pedal-assist; 80 miles with battery add-onBetter
Over 20 miles / 32 km with some pedal assistance
Top speed
20 mph
8 mph
E-bike class
Not published by brand
Class 2 (not stated by brand)
Size and folding
Weight
71 lb + 8.2 lb batteryBetter
102 lb
Wheels
24"
24"
Brakes and drivetrain
Brakes
Tektro MD-M300 disc (mechanical model), 180mm rotors front and rear, integrated brake…
Front caliper brake with cut-off switch, rear internal coaster brake
Parking brake
Not published by brand
Yes
Gears
Shimano 3-speed internal gear hub, grip shifter
Shimano 3-speed internal hub with coaster brake
Rear differential
Yes
Not published by brand
Comfort and safety
Suspension
No suspension fork listed: 'Custom 6061 Alloy [fork] with Steel Steerer Tube'
Not published by brand
List price
Price
$3,499
$3,200Better
"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.