This trike handles varying terrains much better than I expected. The 20x4.0” wide fat tires grip tightly onto asphalt, packed dirt, and park gravel roads without any slipping. I actually lined the large rear basket with a cushion, and now my dog gets to come along for all of my weekend trail rides! The 50Nm of torque provides just the right amount of hill-climbing assistance without jerking or feeling out of control. It's sturdy, fun, highly versatile, and has completely opened up a different way for us to explore the outdoors.