{"product_id":"m009fd-foldable-recumbent-trike","title":"TrikExplor M009FD Flat Folding Suspension Recumbent Trike","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormerly the M-009F — same trike, clearer name.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFolds Flat — Seat Stays On  |  Nothing to Remove, No Tools  |  Flat in ≈2 Minutes  |  Rear Suspension + Ergo-Mesh Seat  |  Parking Brake Standard  |  $2,099\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost folding trikes make you remove the seat first — one more part to carry, store, and eventually leave behind in a parking lot. The M009FD's seat \u003cstrong\u003efolds down with the frame\u003c\/strong\u003e: the whole trike collapses flat in \u003cstrong\u003eabout 2 minutes, no tools needed\u003c\/strong\u003e, and when you're done there is \u003cstrong\u003enothing in your hands and nothing left behind\u003c\/strong\u003e. Folded: \u003cstrong\u003e125 × 88 × 75 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e — it lies flat on an SUV cargo floor, across a back seat, in an RV bay, or along the garat-align\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/1644\/1225\/files\/trikexplor-m009fd-upright-folded-storage-dimensions.webp?v=1788835855\" alt=\"M009FD folded flat with storage dimensions marked\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath the fold is our proven M009 platform: \u003cstrong\u003espring rear suspension, an ergo-mesh seat, Shimano gearing, and a 26″ rear wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e. The honest trade-off: the steel folding frame makes it the heaviest of our three folders at \u003cstrong\u003e40 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you'll mostly fold it and roll it into a corner, this is the smartest money in our folding lineup. If you'll lift it into a car every day, read about the M320 below before you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/1644\/1225\/files\/trikexplor-m009fd-front-three-quarter-view.webp?v=1788834682\" alt=\"M009FD recumbent trike front three-quarter view\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThis Trike Is For You If…\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou hate fuss: \u003cstrong\u003enothing comes off, no tools\u003c\/strong\u003e — no seat to remove, no parts to lose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want it to \u003cstrong\u003elie flat\u003c\/strong\u003e — SUV cargo floor, back seat, RV bay, along a wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou fold it \u003cstrong\u003eoften\u003c\/strong\u003e and want it done in about \u003cstrong\u003e2 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want full comfort — rear suspension, mesh seat, 26″ rear wheel — at a mid-range price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConsider Another Model If…\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt lives at home and \u003cstrong\u003ebudget leads\u003c\/strong\u003e → the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3-wheel-suspension-recumbent-trike-m-009\"\u003eM009\u003c\/a\u003e rides the same platform for $400 less\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou'll \u003cstrong\u003elift it into a car regularly\u003c\/strong\u003e — 40 kg is real weight → the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/m320-foldable-recumbent-trike\"\u003eM320\u003c\/a\u003e is 19 kg and rolls like luggage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're \u003cstrong\u003eflying\u003c\/strong\u003e with it → that's the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/m320-foldable-recumbent-trike\"\u003eM320\u003c\/a\u003e's job\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eM009FD vs. the Other Folders — in 30 Seconds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM009FD (this trike):\u003c\/strong\u003e the easiest fold — no tools, nothing comes off, flat in 2 minutes, travels in larger trunks and back seats. The tradeoff: 40 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM009 ($1,699):\u003c\/strong\u003e same ride platform, $400 less — but the seat comes off (wrench needed) and it stands upright for home storage only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM320 ($3,099):\u003c\/strong\u003e half the weight (19 kg), packs to a third of the volume, rolls like luggage — the travel machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Proven Ride Underneath\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake away the clever fold and the M009FD is still a trike we'd sell on its own. \u003cstrong\u003eSpring rear suspension\u003c\/strong\u003e smooths broken pavement; the \u003cstrong\u003eergo-mesh seat\u003c\/strong\u003e supports you through an afternoon of riding; the \u003cstrong\u003e26″ rear wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps the pace easy and the rolling smooth. The fold is the bonus. The ride is the reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/1644\/1225\/files\/f0b76c1e11507cedfb8eb08cf90caf3b.jpg?v=1788429093\" alt=\"M009 riders around the world community photos\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReal Shimano Gears, Real Disc Brakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e24-speed Shimano drivetrain\u003c\/strong\u003e (Tourney\/Acera) with an 11–34T cassette — low enough for real hills, tall enough to hold speed on the flat, and serviceable at any bike shop on earth. Braking comes from \u003cstrong\u003eAvid BB5 mechanical disc brakes on both front wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e plus a Promax V-brake at the rear — predictable stopping in the wet, with pads any shop stocks. No proprietary parts, no mystery hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/1644\/1225\/files\/trikexplor-m009fd-opposite-side-view.webp?v=1788834681\" alt=\"M009FD recumbent trike side view showing drivetrain\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Fold: Nothing Comes Off\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the moment that sells this trike: you stop, fold, and walk away with \u003cstrong\u003eempty hands\u003c\/strong\u003e. No wrench, no bolt, no seat leaning against a fence while you wrestle a frame. The seat folds down with the frame; the frame folds flat — about \u003cstrong\u003e2 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, start to finish. It's the only one of our three folders that works this way: the M009 needs a wrench and its seat removed, and the M320 starts with the seat coming off too. No parts in a bag you forget at the trailhead. Nothing to lose, literally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/1644\/1225\/files\/trikexplor-m009fd-folded-storage-side-profile.webp?v=1788834681\" alt=\"M009FD folded flat side profile\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/1644\/1225\/files\/trikexplor-m009fd-compact-folded-view.webp?v=1788834682\" alt=\"M009FD compact flat fold with seat attached\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlat Is a Different Kind of Small\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M009FD doesn't fold smaller than the M009 — it folds \u003cstrong\u003eflatter and smarter\u003c\/strong\u003e. Flat means it lies on an \u003cstrong\u003eSUV or wagon cargo floor\u003c\/strong\u003e, slides \u003cstrong\u003eacross the back seat\u003c\/strong\u003e, fits an \u003cstrong\u003eRV bay\u003c\/strong\u003e, or waits along the garage wall without tipping. Honest limit: at 125 × 88 cm it's for \u003cstrong\u003elarger trunks and back seats\u003c\/strong\u003e — measure your trunk opening first, or email us your car model and we'll tell you straight. Need it small enough for \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e trunk? That's the M320.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/1644\/1225\/files\/trikexplor-m009fd-folded-in-suv-trunk.webp?v=1788838859\" alt=\"M009FD folded flat in an SUV trunk\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIt Waits for You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParking brake, standard\u003c\/strong\u003e — like every TrikExplor trike. Stop on a slope, lock it, swing your legs out. The trike stands patient; no rolling, no hunting for a wall. A small lever that changes how every stop feels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/1644\/1225\/files\/trikexplor-m009fd-chain-rear-brake-frame-detail.webp?v=1788834682\" alt=\"M009FD chain and rear brake frame detail\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFits More Riders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seat adjusts to fit riders from \u003cstrong\u003e160 to 195 cm (5'3\"–6'5\")\u003c\/strong\u003e, up to a \u003cstrong\u003e125 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e maximum load. One trike covers most households.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWant a Motor? Meet the M-009FE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame trike, same zero-fuss fold — plus electric assist, selectable as a variant above:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM-009FE 250W — $2,799:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36V 250W rear hub motor, 36V 13Ah lithium battery, LCD display, cadence-sensing pedal assist. The smooth, EU-friendly choice — flattens hills without changing how the trike rides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM-009FE 500W — $3,199:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500W rear hub motor with a bigger 48V 20Ah battery — same LCD display and cadence pedal assist as the 250W, more power for steeper terrain and heavier loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo honest notes. First: the electric version runs a \u003cstrong\u003e21-speed Shimano drivetrain (3×7)\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of the pedal model's 24-speed — with a motor doing the hill work, you won't miss the gears. Second: \u003cstrong\u003ewe don't print a single range number\u003c\/strong\u003e, because it genuinely varies — assist level, hills, rider weight, even tire pressure can swing it widely. Tell us your weight and your typical route, and we'll give you an honest estimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Our Factory Floor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrikExplor trikes are built by the same engineers who ride them — welded, assembled, and test-ridden in our Zhengzhou factory, then flat-packed and shipped direct. No middlemen, no showroom markup: that's how this spec lands at $2,099.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/1644\/1225\/files\/m009-workshop-production.webp?v=1788752047\" alt=\"M009FD trikes in production at the TrikExplor factory\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHonest Steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M009FD uses a steel frame — it's how we keep this fold and this comfort at $2,099 Steel means the folded package weighs \u003cstrong\u003e40 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e: fine to tip and roll into a corner, heavy for lifting into a car or up stairs every day. If lifting is your daily reality, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/m320-foldable-recumbent-trike\"\u003eM320\u003c\/a\u003e (19 kg, and it rolls like luggage) is worth the difference. If it's fold-and-store at home with an occasional trip in a bigger vehicle, keep the savings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 560px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background: #1a1a1a; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 13px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background: #1a1a1a; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 13px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eM009FD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$2,099\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHigh-carbon steel with flat-folding frame joint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRear Suspension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAdjustable spring, rated 150 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSeat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBreathable ergo-mesh, 3-position recline (42°–49°), folds with the frame — never removed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eCST 20\" × 1.5\" front, 26\" × 1.5\" rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDrivetrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eShimano 24-speed (3 × 8): ST-EF51 shifters, Tourney FD-TX51 front derailleur, Acera RD-M360 rear derailleur, Tourney 48-38-28T crankset, Altus 11-34T cassette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBrakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAvid BB5 mechanical discs (front) + Promax V-brake (rear), parking brake standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFolded Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e125 × 88 × 75 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (49.2\" × 34.6\" × 29.5\") — lies flat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFold Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e≈ 2 minutes, no tools, nothing removed — the seat folds with the frame\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e≈ 40 kg (88 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRider Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e160–195 cm (5'3\"–6'5\"), boom-adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMax Load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e125 kg (275 lbs) including rider and cargo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eM-009FE 250W — $2,799\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e36V 250W rear hub motor · 36V 13Ah lithium battery · LCD display · cadence-sensing pedal assist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eM-009FE 500W — $3,199\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e500W rear hub motor · 48V 20Ah lithium battery · LCD display · cadence-sensing pedal assist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBox Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eShips flat-packed, assembly required (tools included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e5-year frame warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f7f7f7; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 32px 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🚚 Ships in 1 week via FedEx, flat-packed — \u003cstrong\u003e$99 flat rate to the US\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🛠️ Assembly required (tools + video guides included; any bike shop can build it)\u003cbr\u003e🛡️ \u003cstrong\u003e5-year frame warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e, direct from our factory in Zhengzhou, China\u003cbr\u003e📩 Not sure it fits your car? Email us your car model or a photo of your trunk — we'll confirm \u003cem\u003ebefore\u003c\/em\u003e you buy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare the Folding Lineup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 720px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #1a1a1a; color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eM009\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eM009FD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eM320\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFold style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eVertical fold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eFlat fold — \u003cstrong\u003eseat stays on\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-level fold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFolded size (L×W×H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e125 × 88 × 80 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e125 × 88 × 75 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eDaily: 136 × 45 × 53 cm\u003cbr\u003eExtreme: 90 × 52 × 53 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFolded volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e≈ 880 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e≈ 825 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eExtreme ≈ \u003cstrong\u003e248 L — one third\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAnything to remove?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eYes — seat + one bolt (wrench)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNothing — the only one\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eSeat first; wheels for Extreme Fold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFold time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e≈ 2 min (wrench needed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e≈ 2 min\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eDaily ≈ 1 min \/ Extreme ≈ 3 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFolded weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e35 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e40 kg (steel frame)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e19 kg — rolls on built-in casters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHow it stores\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStands upright\u003c\/strong\u003e in a corner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLies flat\u003c\/strong\u003e — floor, RV bay, back seat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e45 cm slot daily \/ trunk \u0026amp; travel folded extreme\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransport?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage only — not for cars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eLarger trunks \u0026amp; back seats (measure first)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eVirtually any trunk + airline as sports luggage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1a1a1a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$1,699\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$2,099\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$3,099\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/3-wheel-suspension-recumbent-trike-m-009\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #1a1a1a; color: #fff; padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 6px; text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eView M009 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e← This trike\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/m320-foldable-recumbent-trike\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #1a1a1a; color: #fff; padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 6px; text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eView M320 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 16px 0;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eM009FD vs. M009 — what does the extra $400 buy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eConvenience, every single fold. Both fold in about 2 minutes — but the M009 needs a wrench and its seat removed, while the M009FD needs \u003cstrong\u003eno tools and nothing comes off\u003c\/strong\u003e. It also lies flat instead of standing upright, and travels in larger trunks and back seats. The ride underneath is the same proven platform. Fold rarely, ride from home → M009. Fold often or carry it in a car → M009FD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 16px 0;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eM009FD vs. M320 — both can go in a car?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eYes, differently. The M009FD (125 × 88 × 75 cm, 40 kg) fits \u003cstrong\u003elarger\u003c\/strong\u003e trunks and back seats, and you lift it. The M320 (90 × 52 × 53 cm, 19 kg) fits \u003cstrong\u003evirtually any\u003c\/strong\u003e trunk and rolls there on its own caster wheels. Occasional trips in a bigger vehicle → M009FD. Frequent loading, smaller cars, air travel → M320.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 16px 0;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eWill it fit my sedan trunk?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eProbably not — 125 × 88 cm is bigger than most sedan openings. It fits larger trunks, SUVs, wagons (seats down), and across back seats. Email us your car model; we'll confirm honestly before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 16px 0;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e40 kg — can I manage it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eYou don't carry it, you tip and roll it — but loading into a car is a genuine two-handed lift. If that's daily life, the M320 at 19 kg is the right answer, and we'd rather tell you now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 16px 0;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px;\"\u003ePedal or electric — which should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eFlat routes and fitness focus → the pedal M009FD at $2,099 keeps it simple. Hills, longer distances, or knees that appreciate help → the M-009FE: \u003cstrong\u003e250W at $2,799\u003c\/strong\u003e is smooth and EU-friendly; \u003cstrong\u003e500W at $3,199\u003c\/strong\u003e (with a bigger 48V 20Ah battery) suits steeper terrain and heavier loads. You still pedal either way — the assist flattens the route, not the workout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 16px 0;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eDoes it have a parking brake?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eYes — standard on every TrikExplor trike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 16px 0;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eHow hard is assembly?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0; color: #444; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eFlat-packed with video guides; most owners finish in an afternoon, or any local bike shop can build it in about 2 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions before you buy? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:trikexplor@gmail.com\"\u003etrikexplor@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e or WhatsApp +86 189 0382 9969 — tell us your car model and how often you'll fold, and we'll tell you honestly if the M009FD is the right one (including when it isn't).\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"TrikExplor","offers":[{"title":"Red \/ Base (non-electric)","offer_id":45490505351334,"sku":"20","price":2099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 250W hub motor · 36V 13Ah lithium battery","offer_id":45490505384102,"sku":"20","price":2799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ 500W hub motor · 48V 20Ah lithium battery","offer_id":45490505416870,"sku":"20","price":3199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0321\/1644\/1225\/files\/trikexplor-m009fd-front-three-quarter-view.webp?v=1788834682","url":"https:\/\/www.trikexplor.com\/products\/m009fd-foldable-recumbent-trike","provider":"TrikExplor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}