Ride quality is a diverse subject, including factors such as a trike’s sizing and fit, its comfort factor, its handling, its motor engagement, and its user interface. Overall, the TK2’s ride quality was solid, though it is not without some areas with room for improvement.
Mooncool rates the TK2 for riders from 5’0″ to 6’3″, and at 5’11” I had no trouble dialing in a comfortable fit. The handlebar and seatpost both have a decent adjustment range: roughly 3 inches in the former and 9 inches in the latter. Considering the trike’s cadence sensor and single-speed drivetrain, which result in low-effort pedaling, I wasn’t worried much about full leg extension, so I set my saddle height to give me a comfortable bend at the knee.
As with many similar e-trikes, the TK2’s riding position is upright and very relaxed. The saddle has a backrest, which helps to make extended stretches comfortable. Overall, the 40mm suspension fork and saddle did well in smoothing the ride, but some riders may prefer a suspension seatpost. Unfortunately, no option was listed on Mooncool’s website at the time of writing, so you may need to look elsewhere.
We’ve seen many similar e-trikes adopting a pavement-only approach, but I appreciated that the TK2’s CHAOYANG 20×3.0 tires were more flexible. Their knobby tread gives riders the ability to roll onto grass or gravel, which opens up opportunities for riding on country roads or multi-use trails.
Frame flex was present but moderate, consistent with other folding alloy trikes I’ve ridden. The narrow rear wheels are worth flagging: without cargo, the TK2 can feel like it wants to lift a wheel through turns. In my experience, loading the rear basket with some extra weight made that feeling mostly go away, and it felt more planted and stable.
Handling felt predictable and controlled, which, once again, felt appropriate and consistent with similar models I’ve tested. I felt some sway while riding, but this is common and expected when riding on three wheels.
The single-speed drivetrain was easy to push once moving, and the throttle was useful for starting up and for effort-free cruising. I appreciated the TK2’s reverse throttle function for backing out of tight spots—this is something we haven’t seen often enough on e-trikes of any variety!
Another area of critique was the smoothness and consistency of the motor’s power delivery. When performing the largest part of our Range Test, I experienced some brief, unpredictable instances of the power dropping off, resulting in unexpected drops in speed. Fortunately, these were relatively minor, but I do encourage Mooncool to address them.
Overall, I felt that the trike was well-equipped right out of the box. It ships with front and rear baskets, a cargo net, a bottle cage, and a lock. We also tested the insulated cooler bag and handlebar bag Mooncool sent along; both were solid.
I liked the TK2’s build quality, features such as the integrated rear turn signals, and the color display. The screen is a 3.5-inch TFT, centrally mounted on the handlebars, and it was easily readable in daylight. The interface is relatively simple and straightforward, making it easy to learn for new riders.
Having tested the earlier TK1 model, Mooncool’s TK2 felt and rode better than its predecessor, and it stacked up well against similarly-priced models I’ve tested.