TrikeDiscontinued
SC5 Fat Tire
A trike with a 395 lb total load.
- Motor
- 500W (750 peak) · 85 Nm
- Battery
- 720 Wh
- Range, claimed
- 38 mi electric / 65 combined
- Top speed
- 20 mph
- Folded
- Not published
- List price
- $999
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✓ Specs checked Sep 27, 2026against viribusbikes.com · sources for each spec
Specifications
Fit
- Step-over height
- Not published by brandviribusbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 27, 2026
- Rider height
- 5′3″–6′1″160–185 cmviribusbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 27, 2026
- Seat height
- 78–100 cmviribusbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 27, 2026
- Rider limit
- Not published by brandviribusbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 27, 2026
- Total load
- 395 lb179 kg · rider plus cargoviribusbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 27, 2026
- Seats
- —
Motor
- Rated power
- 500Wviribusbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 27, 2026
- Peak power
- 750Wviribusbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 27, 2026
- Torque
- 85 Nmviribusbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 27, 2026
Battery
- Capacity
- 720 Whstated by brandviribusbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 27, 2026
- Voltage and amp-hours
- 48V · 15Ahviribusbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 27, 2026
- Battery weight
- —
Range and speed
- Claimed range
- 38 mi electric / 65 combinedviribusbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 27, 2026
- Top speed
- 20 mph32 km/hviribusbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 27, 2026
- E-bike class
- Not published by brandviribusbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 27, 2026
Size and folding
- Folds
- Not published by brandviribusbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 27, 2026
- Folded size
- Not published by brandviribusbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 27, 2026
- Weight
- 128.2 lb58 kgviribusbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 27, 2026
- Wheels
- 20"viribusbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 27, 2026
Brakes and drivetrain
- Brakes
- 160mm mechanical discviribusbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 27, 2026
- Parking brake
- —
- Gears
- Shimano 7-speedviribusbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 27, 2026
- Rear differential
- Yesviribusbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 27, 2026
- Reverse
- —
Comfort and safety
- Suspension
- Spring fork + 80mm shockviribusbikes.com ↗ · checked Sep 27, 2026
- Certifications
- —
Legal in your state
Can I ride it where I live?
We haven't confirmed this model's class or top speed, so we can't place it in a class yet.
✓ E-bike (class not stated) in California
20 mph
- License, registration
- No driver's license, registration, license plate or insurance is needed for a legal e-bike or e-trike, and it is not a motor vehicle.
- Helmet
- Riders and passengers under 18 must wear a bicycle helmet on any bike, including an e-bike.
- Minimum age
- Riders must be 16 or older to operate a Class 3. State law sets no minimum age for Class 1 or 2, but pilot laws let San Diego County and Marin County set local limits (see local_notes).
- Where you can ride
- E-bike riders have the same road rights and duties as bicyclists, including use of bike lanes.
Last verified Sep 2026 · Read the statute ↗ · Full California guide · Not legal advice.
⚠ Not covered by the e-bike law
New Jersey's e-bike law leaves trikes out. See what that means for trikes below.
- License, registration
- Riders 17+ need a valid driver's license of any class or a moped (e-bike) license/permit; riders 15-16 need a moped (e-bike) license or permit; bike-share renters 16+ are exempt.
- Helmet
- Motorized bicycle riders of every age must wear an approved helmet.
- Minimum age
- No one under 15 may ride a low-speed e-bike or motorized bicycle.
- Where you can ride
- Motorized bicycles may not use interstates, median-divided highways, roads posted over 50 mph, or the GSP/Turnpike/AC Expressway.
Last verified Sep 2026 · Read the statute ↗ · Full New Jersey guide · Not legal advice.
✓ E-bike (class not stated) in Florida
20 mph
- License, registration
- No driver license needed for any e-bike class.
- Helmet
- Riders and passengers under 16 must wear a bicycle helmet; no state helmet rule for 16+.
- Minimum age
- No statewide minimum age, but since July 1, 2025 cities/counties may set minimum ages and require riders to carry government photo ID.
- Where you can ride
- You may ride anywhere a regular bicycle is allowed, including streets, shoulders, bike lanes and multi-use paths.
Last verified Sep 2026 · Read the statute ↗ · Full Florida guide · Not legal advice.
✓ E-bike (class not stated) in New York
20 mph
- License, registration
- No driver's license, registration or insurance is needed for a legal Class 1-3 e-bike.
- Helmet
- All Class 3 riders must wear a helmet; for Class 1 and 2 no state helmet rule applies to adults (localities may require helmets).
- Minimum age
- Riders must be at least 16.
- Where you can ride
- E-bikes may be ridden on roads with a posted speed limit of 30 mph or less, and in bike lanes; Class 3 only in New York City.
Last verified Sep 2026 · Read the statute ↗ · Full New York guide · Not legal advice.
Compare with
Puckipuppy Alaskan
| This trike | Alaskan | |
|---|---|---|
| Step-over | Not published | 13.7″ |
| Total load | 395 lb | 500 lb |
| Weight | 128.2 lb | 102.7 lb |
| Top speed | 20 mph | 15 mph |
Compare with
Maxfoot MF-31 MaxZ 20in Fat Tire
| This trike | MF-31 MaxZ 20in Fat Tire | |
|---|---|---|
| Step-over | Not published | Not published |
| Total load | 395 lb | 450 lb |
| Weight | 128.2 lb | 90 lb |
| Top speed | 20 mph | Not published |
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Will it fit me?
Your measurements against Viribus's limits
Height
5′6″
168 cm
Weight
180 lb
82 kg
Rider height
5′3″ min6′1″ max
Weight and load
Rider limit not publishedTotal 395 lb
Step-over
Bike: 128.2 lb