EVRYjourney eBike Rickshaw With Hitch Attachment: Full Specs, Measurements, and Family Riding Tips

What the Hitch Attachment Adds to the EVRYjourney eBike Rickshaw

I've spent 20 years in the bike and e-bike industry, and one of the questions I get most often from parents and grandparents looking at our rickshaw is some version of this: how big does it actually get once you add the back seat? It's a fair question, and it deserves a better answer than a single number on a spec sheet. So in this article I'm going to walk you through the specs and measurements of our EVRYjourney eBike Rickshaw with the hitch attachment installed on the back. I'll cover the overall length, the length of each section, the seat dimensions and the foot plates, and I'll share how my own family uses it day to day, because a tape measure only tells you half of what you need to know.

If you're not familiar with it, the EVRYjourney eBike Rickshaw is the trike we built around carrying people. You can see it alongside the other options in our electric rickshaw collection. Out of the box, the rickshaw comes as the main trike on its own. The hitch attachment is an optional add-on that connects to the back, and once it's on, the whole machine changes character. It goes from a family trike to something closer to a small neighborhood shuttle.

Two Ways to Use the Hitch

The point of the hitch attachment is flexibility. When I first explain it to people, I break it down into two jobs it can do.

The first job is carrying more passengers. With the hitch attachment in place you can add an additional bench seat behind the main rickshaw, which gives you a second row. For a family like mine, that second row is the difference between leaving someone at home and bringing everybody along.

The second job is hauling stuff. The hitch also lets you hook up a trailer, so you can bring things with you instead of people. Think of a picnic setup, beach gear, a load from the garden center, or supplies for a day at the park. Additional bench seat, trailer, you name it. The hitch is the connection point, and what you put behind it is up to you.

That second use is worth thinking about if you're torn between a passenger trike and a hauling trike. Some families really want a trike that carries cargo first and people second, and for them a dedicated option from our cargo electric trikes lineup might make more sense. But if your priority is people, with the occasional load of gear, the rickshaw with the hitch covers both without forcing you to choose.

Why I Focus So Much on Measurements

I've filmed a lot of videos on this rickshaw, including full ride videos and a complete rundown of its standard dimensions. This one is different. I wanted to zero in on what happens when you add the hitch attachment, because that's when the questions get very practical very quickly.

Here's what I hear from customers. Will it fit in my garage? Can I get it down the side yard to the back gate? Will it make the turn at the end of the bike path near my house? Can I put it in a truck or trailer to take it somewhere? Will my kids actually fit on the back seat, and for how many more years? None of those questions can be answered with a vague description like "it's long." You need real numbers, and you need to know where each number was measured from.

So that's the approach I took. I put a tape measure on the rickshaw with the hitch attachment installed and called out the measurements as I went. I'll be upfront that these are hand measurements taken on camera, and a couple of them are "give or take." I'll tell you exactly where each one starts and stops, and where the pieces overlap, so you can plan around them with confidence.

Who This Setup Is Really For

Before we get into the numbers, let me be clear about who I think this configuration suits best. The hitch attachment makes the most sense for riders who regularly want to bring more people along than the standard rickshaw can carry, and specifically for riders whose extra passengers are kids. As you'll see in the next section, the rear seat has a weight recommendation that rules out adults. It's a kid seat, and it's a great one, but it's not a second adult bench.

It also makes sense for people who like the idea of a trailer for errands or outings. If you're still figuring out which style of trike fits your life, our electric trikes built for carrying passengers are a good place to compare, and if you'd rather talk it through with a person, you can always get fitted with us. I'm happy to help you work out whether a rickshaw, with or without the hitch, is the right match for your household.

With that out of the way, let's talk about the part everyone actually cares about: putting kids on it.

I have three kids, and they love riding on the rickshaw. In the video, I actually said I have four, and I got laughed at, so let me set the record straight here: it's three. That moment stayed in the video because it's honest, and because anyone who has ever tried to give a coherent product walkthrough while their children are running around the driveway knows exactly how that happens.

My son came running into the shot partway through the demo, which is pretty typical in our house. When the rickshaw comes out, the kids show up. That's really the whole reason I value this setup. It turns an ordinary ride into something the whole family wants to be part of.

How I Arrange My Three Kids

When all three of my kids are coming along, I usually put the two bigger kids on the main rickshaw bench and the lighter one on the rear seat that's mounted on the hitch attachment. That's not random. It comes straight from the weight guidance for the back seat, which brings me to the most important number in this whole article.

The Rear Seat Recommendation: Up to 150 Pounds, No Adults

On the rear seat, we recommend only up to 150 pounds. That means no adults on the rear seat. I want to be really direct about this, because I know how tempting it is to look at a second bench and think, "Great, Grandma can ride back there." Don't do it. The rear seat is meant for kids, and 150 pounds is our recommendation for the total load back there.

For most families, this is easy to plan around. Weigh your kids, add up whoever you're thinking of putting in the back, and make sure the total stays at or under 150 pounds. If you're close to the line, put your lightest passenger in the back and move the heavier kids to the main bench. That's exactly why I seat my family the way I do.

It's also worth remembering that kids don't stay the same weight for long. The arrangement that works this summer might not work next summer. I'd recommend re-weighing everyone every so often, especially if you have a child going through a growth spurt, so you're not just assuming the old seating plan still works.

Two Wide, Three Wide, and Kids Who Keep Growing

When I mentioned putting kids on the rickshaw, my son was quick to correct me that there were only two kids there, him and his sibling. Kids are great fact-checkers. But the point I was making is that you can fit two kids wide, or even three wide, depending on their size. I've actually had all three of my kids on one seat.

That's getting harder now, though. My daughter is nine, and she's almost five feet tall. With her on there, it's getting a little big. I mention this because it's the kind of thing parents don't always think about when they buy. Sizing for your kids today is only part of the picture. You also want to think about how they'll fit in two or three years.

My advice is to think of the seats as flexible rather than fixed. When your kids are small, three across can work. As they grow, you'll likely shift to two across, and eventually your oldest may graduate to riding their own bike alongside you. That's the natural life cycle of a family rickshaw, and the hitch attachment helps stretch it out by giving you a second row to spread everyone across.

When a Kid Would Rather Ride Their Own Bike

Here's another real moment from filming. I asked my son Hudson, who is four and a half, if he wanted to show everyone how he sits up on the seat. His answer was that he wanted to go on his own bike. So he went on his own bike.

I love that, honestly. It's a good reminder that the rickshaw doesn't have to be all or nothing. Some days every kid wants a seat. Other days one of them wants to pedal next to you, and the empty spot becomes a place to drop a jacket or a tired kid's bike if they run out of steam halfway through. Flexibility is the whole idea.

A Few Habits That Make Family Rides Smoother

These aren't rickshaw specs, just things I've learned riding with my own kids that I think every parent will appreciate.

• Set seating before you roll. Decide who sits where at the start, based on weight, so you're not renegotiating at every stop.
• Feet on the foot plates. Make sure every passenger has a place to rest their feet and knows to keep them there while you're moving.
• Helmets for everyone. Passengers included. If you need to outfit the crew, take a look at our sixthreezero helmets.
• Talk through turns and stops. Kids ride better when they know what's coming. A simple "turning left" or "stopping now" goes a long way.
• Check the sun. On long summer rides, shade makes a difference for little passengers. Our team can tell you which of our sixthreezero canopies works with your setup.

None of those habits are complicated, but together they make the difference between a ride that's stressful and a ride everyone asks to do again tomorrow. Now let's get into the size of this thing, starting with the question I hear most: how long is it?

Obviously, when you have the hitch attachment and rear seat connected, you've created a much longer machine. There's no getting around that. What surprises most people is how well it still handles, and I'll get to that in a moment. First, the big numbers.

Total Length With Both Rows Connected: About 113 Inches

When you have both rows connected, the main rickshaw plus the hitch attachment and rear seat, you're looking at a total length of about 113 inches. That works out to roughly nine feet, five inches. So yes, that's pretty long.

To put that in perspective, it's longer than a lot of people picture when they hear the word trike. If you're planning where you'll store it, this is the number to start with. I'd also give yourself some extra room on top of that so you can walk around it, get passengers on and off, and plug in to charge without squeezing past it sideways.

The Main Rickshaw to the Back Tire: About 79 Inches

Now let's break that down. Measuring the main rickshaw, without the add-on section, it's about 79 inches to the back tire. Then the hitch piece adds another four and a half inches. So if you include that hitch piece, you're at about 83 and a half inches for the main rickshaw setup.

That 83 and a half inch figure is useful if you plan to switch back and forth between configurations. On days when you don't need the second row, the rickshaw with the hitch piece still attached is your working length. On days when everyone's coming, you're back up to roughly 113 inches.

Why It Still Turns So Easily

Here's the part people don't expect. Even with that much longer frame, it's still easy to navigate and turn, and the reason is the hitch ball. The rear section connects at the hitch ball, so it can swing as you turn instead of acting like one long rigid frame. You can see in the video how much swing you get out of it.

What that means on the road is that taking turns is actually really easy. The rear section follows you through the turn rather than forcing you to swing wide like you would with one long stiff frame. If you don't believe me, I've done lots of videos where I take this rickshaw through very narrow pathways, and it handles them.

That said, a longer setup always deserves a little extra awareness from the rider. Nothing about this is specific to our rickshaw. It's just good practice with anything you're towing. Here's how I approach it:

• Glance back on tight turns. Your passengers in the second row are further behind you than you're used to, so make sure they're clear of posts, curbs and gates.
• Give yourself a little more room. You don't need to swing wide, but you shouldn't cut corners tight either.
• Practice empty first. Before you load up the kids, ride the setup around your street or a quiet parking lot to get a feel for how the rear section tracks behind you.
• Scout new paths. If you're heading somewhere unfamiliar, it's worth knowing whether there are narrow gates or tight bollards along the way.

Transporting the Rickshaw: Take the Seat Off First

If you want to transport this rickshaw somewhere, to a campground, a relative's house or a favorite trail, you would definitely need to transport it without the rear seat attached. With everything connected, at around 113 inches, it's simply too long to move as one piece in most situations.

So plan on separating the rear section before you load up. That brings your length back down toward the 83 and a half inch figure for the main rickshaw with the hitch piece, or about 79 inches to the back tire without it. When you're figuring out whether your vehicle, trailer or rack can handle it, measure from those numbers, not from the full connected length.

Planning Your Storage Space

One more thought on length, because it comes up constantly. Before you buy, grab your own tape measure and check the spot where you plan to keep the rickshaw. Measure the garage depth with the car parked where it normally goes. Measure your side yard if that's how you'll get it to the street. Check door openings and any turns along the path.

If the full 113 inches doesn't fit where you want it, that doesn't rule out the hitch attachment. Since the rear section comes off, some families store the two pieces separately and only connect them for big family rides. If you want help working through the logistics for your home, our team is easy to reach through our contact page, and we can talk it through with you.

Next, let's zoom in on the rear attachment itself, because that's where the seat and foot plate measurements come in, along with a few details about how the pieces fit together that explain why the numbers don't simply add up.

This is the part of the article for anyone who wants the details. If you're trying to figure out exactly how big the add-on section is, or whether your kids will fit comfortably on the rear seat, these are the measurements you're looking for.

Length of the Add-On Section: About 31 Inches From the Foot Plate Back

Measuring the extra section from the foot plate back, it's about 31 inches long, give or take. That's the length of the add-on section itself, behind the main rickshaw.

From the Hitch Ball or Adapter Back: About 37.5 to 38 Inches

There's a second way to measure the rear attachment, and it gives you a different number. The hitch attachment includes an adapter piece that overlaps with the hitch on the main rickshaw. Earlier, when I measured the main rickshaw at about 83 and a half inches, I was including that overlapping piece in the measurement.

If you measure all the way from the hitch ball, or from that adapter piece, back to the end of the rear section, it comes out to about 37 and a half to 38 inches.

Why the Section Numbers Don't Simply Add Up

If you've been doing the math as you read, you may have noticed that the section measurements don't add up neatly to 113 inches. That's because of the overlap I just described. The adapter on the rear attachment sits over the hitch on the main rickshaw, so part of the length gets counted in both measurements depending on where you start.

On top of that, these were taken with a tape measure on camera, and a couple of them are give-or-take figures. So here's how I'd use them in practice:

• For storage and parking, plan around the full connected length of about 113 inches.
• For transport, plan around the main rickshaw: about 79 inches to the back tire, or about 83 and a half inches with the hitch piece attached.
• For the rear section on its own, think of it as roughly 31 inches from the foot plate back, or about 37 and a half to 38 inches if you measure from the hitch ball or adapter.

If you need a precise number for a tight space, measure with some margin and give us a call. We'd rather help you confirm the fit before you buy than have you guess.

Rear Seat Dimensions

Now for the seat. The width of the seat I measured is 27 and a half inches. The backrest is 15 inches tall, and the seat is 13 inches from front to back.

Those three numbers are what you'll want to compare against your kids. Twenty-seven and a half inches of width is what allows two kids across, or three smaller kids, the way I described with my own family. The 15-inch backrest gives kids something to lean against, and the 13-inch depth tells you how much room they'll have to sit back.

Here's a simple way to check fit at home. Sit your kids side by side on a bench or couch and measure across their hips and shoulders. If the total is comfortably under 27 and a half inches, they'll fit side by side on the seat. If it's tight, that's your signal to spread them across both rows instead. You can do a similar check for depth by measuring from the back of a seated child's hips to the back of their knees and comparing it to that 13-inch figure.

Foot Plate Dimensions

You've got foot plates for passengers as well, and they're worth paying attention to, because where little feet go matters a lot for a comfortable ride.

The rear foot plate is 17 and a half inches wide and 8 and a half inches from front to back.

The other foot plate I measured is 18 and a half inches wide and 11 inches from front to back.

For kids, foot plate size isn't just about comfort. It gives them a stable place to plant their feet so they're sitting securely rather than dangling. When you're seating kids two or three across, check that everyone can get their feet onto the plate without crowding each other. If you're seating three on one bench and only two pairs of feet fit comfortably, that's another sign to use both rows.

Where to Find the Full Rickshaw Dimensions

If you've watched any of my other videos, you know I've done the full dimensions on this rickshaw separately. In this article I focused on the measurements that change or come into play when you add the hitch attachment. If you want the complete rundown of the main rickshaw, check out those videos, and if there's a specific number you can't find, just ask us. I'd rather give you a real measurement than leave you guessing.

Quick Reference: Every Measurement in One Place

If you want to screenshot one part of this article, make it this list. These are the measurements I took on camera with the hitch attachment installed.

• Total length with both rows connected: about 113 inches (roughly 9 feet, 5 inches).
• Main rickshaw to the back tire: about 79 inches.
• Main rickshaw including the hitch piece: about 83 and a half inches (the hitch piece adds about 4 and a half inches).
• Add-on section from the foot plate back: about 31 inches, give or take.
• Add-on section from the hitch ball or adapter back: about 37 and a half to 38 inches.
• Seat width: 27 and a half inches. Backrest height: 15 inches. Seat depth: 13 inches.
• Rear foot plate: 17 and a half inches wide by 8 and a half inches front to back.
• Other foot plate: 18 and a half inches wide by 11 inches front to back.
• Rear seat recommendation: up to 150 pounds total, no adults.

Keep in mind the overlap at the hitch when you compare section lengths, and use the full connected length for anything space-critical.

You can also browse the full electric trike lineup if you want to see how the rickshaw stacks up against our other three-wheelers on size and seating.

If you've got multiple kids and you want to take them for a ride together, the EVRYjourney eBike Rickshaw with the hitch attachment is a great option. It's long, there's no hiding that, but it turns more easily than you'd expect thanks to the hitch ball, the rear seat gives you room for your lighter passengers, and the same hitch gives you the option of a trailer when you're hauling gear instead of kids.

I also know that a purchase like this is a big decision, and families want to feel sure before they commit. So here's how we make that easier.

Try It for 30 Days

We offer a 30-day test ride on your e-trike. If you don't love it in the first 30 days, send it back. No questions asked, and no money out of your pocket. That's plenty of time to load up the kids, try your regular routes, test it on your narrowest path, and figure out whether it fits your garage and your routine.

One-Year Warranty, Parts and Labor

We also warranty everything for one year. If anything goes wrong in the first year, we'll take care of it, parts and labor. For a family machine that's going to see a lot of use, that peace of mind matters.

Come Test Ride in Person

If you'd like to see the rickshaw in person before you buy, come out for a test ride. We're in San Clemente, California, and you can find directions and details on our visit our store page. You're welcome to try any of our e-bikes and e-trikes before you purchase, and seeing the rickshaw's length in real life is a great way to picture it in your own driveway.

Talk to Real Riders First

Here's something I'd encourage everyone to do: join our community before you purchase. We have a Facebook group called sixthreezero Pedalers, and there are thousands of members in it. Join before you buy so you can talk to existing riders and make sure you're making the right choice. There are parents in there who have been doing exactly what you're thinking about doing, carrying kids, running errands and figuring out storage, and they're happy to share what's worked for them.

Then, once you have yours, post in the group and make some friends. It's one of my favorite parts of what we do. Seeing families share their rides and their kids' first trips on the rickshaw never gets old.

Track Your Rides

Finally, download the sixthreezero app to track your rides and compete on the leaderboard. With kids on board, it can turn into a fun family game: how far did we go this week, and can we beat it next week?

Questions? Reach Out

If you have any other questions about the rickshaw, the hitch attachment or the measurements in this article, comment on the video or reach out to the team at theteam@sixthreezero.mom. You can also call us at (310) 982-2877. We're happy to help you work through sizing, storage, transport or whatever else is on your mind.

And be sure to check out my ride videos on this rickshaw, too. Measurements tell you whether it'll fit. Watching it on a real ride, through real turns, tells you how it feels. Thanks for sticking around, and don't forget: it's your journey, your experience. Enjoy the ride.