Fantastic product. Arrives fully charged with tires inflated. Assembly takes a few minutes. The product works exactly as advertised though I have not tested the full extent of the range.
I really like this bike more than I thought and might buy another. Only a few days on it though.
UPDATE:
I was able to buy this rack and mount it with a bit of hardware from the store. I think I just need to buy some different screws and nuts.
My main use:
I use it on college campus. I drive to campus and have to park about a mile away. So I chuck it in the back of the car, park, then ride around from class to class. I dont really peddle and just cruise with motor, which I like, so Im not a fat hot sweaty mess when in class.
Im 510 about 165lbs, so keep that in mind I guess when reading my pros/cons
The good:
Its a great size.
It feels sturdy to me.
I feel safe when riding at full speed.
Its fairly easy to break down and small enough to put in the trunk or a large bag.
Its comfortable to ride even with a large heavy backpack on, great seat.
Battery life is great.
Cost is great for what you get.
I like how the battery is built in so I dont need worry about it being stolen and it looks more like a normal bike.
I see people complain about how hard it is to peddle. I dont think its terrible. Its basically like a bmx, maybe a bit harder. Not sure what others expect with no gears. That said I wouldnt use it just to peddle though, unless i was stuck.
It has very very basic components. I actually love this as it means low and cheap maintenance.
Brakes work great for being simple.
Battery life seems to be excellent as stated, about 15 miles.
The bad:
Its on the edge of being too slow. I do probably get about 10/14 mph. I wish it did 15/20. On hills it slows down more, sometimes where I need to peddle to reach a reasonable speed.
I have a feeling Id be in trouble if it snowed while I was in class and I had to get back. (will try to update when I get into winter)
I wish it came with a bag so I could bring it inside a bit easier, or carry if I had too.
Its a little heavy. I have seen some people say its no heavier than a bike. I mean its 36 lbs. I wouldnt want to carry this far.
Its a little awkward folded as well so carrying around is not extremely easy when folded. I might try to get a velcro strap for this.
My friend didnt like the way the motor engages when peddling. It comes on at like 80 or something. From a dead stop its a little jarring at first, but I got used to it.
Summary:
I think for 500 its a great bike for campus or around town/city. Anything more than that I feel like I would be disappointed in speed, comfort and range. I might buy another for a friend. I definitely wouldnt commute too far on it. Id rather ride my manual road bike. I might even try putting a rack on it for my books or groceries. Id give it one more star if it was just 5mph to 10mph faster.
This is my second bike with betterchoice and as always the bike came very well protected and in perfect working order shipment was super fast and even though the bike is light in weight is very well made and the saddle is very cumfy id buy from this seller again highly reckomend thanks keep up the good work
I am very happy with this product. It works well and is fun to ride. The seat is a bit uncomfortable but that is easily remedied with a gel seat cushion that you can put over the seat. I ride back and forth to work and it makes my commute enjoyable while giving me some exercise.
Be warned / if the battery dies, you are screwed! This thing might look like a bicycle, but its a scooter. The pedals are primarily for hill assistance. Its almost impossible to pedal unless youre on a flat surface, and even then it takes quite a bit of effort to get it going.It has a fixed chain, so no changing gears.
Its great for what it is. It rides well and Im very happy with it overall, but not being able to use it if the battery dies is a big design flaw.
Reviews
Fantastic
Fantastic product. Arrives fully charged with tires inflated. Assembly takes a few minutes. The product works exactly as advertised though I have not tested the full extent of the range.
Very easy to use open and closing it is is under 10 seconds
Great bicycle extremely lightweight I just wish they offered a type of string backpack or strap to carry it where theres no chance of it unfolding
Great bike for campus or around town/city
I really like this bike more than I thought and might buy another. Only a few days on it though. UPDATE: I was able to buy this rack and mount it with a bit of hardware from the store. I think I just need to buy some different screws and nuts. My main use: I use it on college campus. I drive to campus and have to park about a mile away. So I chuck it in the back of the car, park, then ride around from class to class. I dont really peddle and just cruise with motor, which I like, so Im not a fat hot sweaty mess when in class. Im 510 about 165lbs, so keep that in mind I guess when reading my pros/cons The good: Its a great size. It feels sturdy to me. I feel safe when riding at full speed. Its fairly easy to break down and small enough to put in the trunk or a large bag. Its comfortable to ride even with a large heavy backpack on, great seat. Battery life is great. Cost is great for what you get. I like how the battery is built in so I dont need worry about it being stolen and it looks more like a normal bike. I see people complain about how hard it is to peddle. I dont think its terrible. Its basically like a bmx, maybe a bit harder. Not sure what others expect with no gears. That said I wouldnt use it just to peddle though, unless i was stuck. It has very very basic components. I actually love this as it means low and cheap maintenance. Brakes work great for being simple. Battery life seems to be excellent as stated, about 15 miles. The bad: Its on the edge of being too slow. I do probably get about 10/14 mph. I wish it did 15/20. On hills it slows down more, sometimes where I need to peddle to reach a reasonable speed. I have a feeling Id be in trouble if it snowed while I was in class and I had to get back. (will try to update when I get into winter) I wish it came with a bag so I could bring it inside a bit easier, or carry if I had too. Its a little heavy. I have seen some people say its no heavier than a bike. I mean its 36 lbs. I wouldnt want to carry this far. Its a little awkward folded as well so carrying around is not extremely easy when folded. I might try to get a velcro strap for this. My friend didnt like the way the motor engages when peddling. It comes on at like 80 or something. From a dead stop its a little jarring at first, but I got used to it. Summary: I think for 500 its a great bike for campus or around town/city. Anything more than that I feel like I would be disappointed in speed, comfort and range. I might buy another for a friend. I definitely wouldnt commute too far on it. Id rather ride my manual road bike. I might even try putting a rack on it for my books or groceries. Id give it one more star if it was just 5mph to 10mph faster.
Excellent buy
I like everything but one thing,The seat. Its murder on your A I consider it an excellent bike, a pleasure to ride, just getting used to it.
Never over exert your motor and pedal assist will prolong your range and motor life
This is my second bike with betterchoice and as always the bike came very well protected and in perfect working order shipment was super fast and even though the bike is light in weight is very well made and the saddle is very cumfy id buy from this seller again highly reckomend thanks keep up the good work
I need to have knee replacement surgery and this bike makes riding bike painless!!
I am very happy with this product. It works well and is fun to ride. The seat is a bit uncomfortable but that is easily remedied with a gel seat cushion that you can put over the seat. I ride back and forth to work and it makes my commute enjoyable while giving me some exercise.
Pedaling is almost impossible without the battery.
Be warned / if the battery dies, you are screwed! This thing might look like a bicycle, but its a scooter. The pedals are primarily for hill assistance. Its almost impossible to pedal unless youre on a flat surface, and even then it takes quite a bit of effort to get it going.It has a fixed chain, so no changing gears. Its great for what it is. It rides well and Im very happy with it overall, but not being able to use it if the battery dies is a big design flaw.
Five Stars
Love them. They are fast.
Everything looks great so far
Everything looks great so far! I received yesterday and I just tested once. So far so good. Im 6.4 and I had no problems.
Great bike.
Its very compact and easy to ride.
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