For anyone not wanting to do the conversion to MPH, it's about 28 MPH. (27.5 -28 -depending on grade -approximately.) The brakes, imho, will need to be upgraded too hydraulic. The normal caliper disc brakes wear out fast, because it does go so "fast" ... I have put over 200 miles on mine so far and love it. I have always hated "shocks" - old school BMX and first gen MBX is my way - so YES, it is a pretty rough ride for those not used to it, even with the shocks in the front. BE CAREFUL ON WET PAVEMENT. The bike WILL get out from under you. I learned the hard way-oops. WEAR A HELMET. Pretty hard crash, and the bike is fine, me- that's a different story, still recovering from road rash, and a bruised head. AGAIN-WEAR A HELMET. I was at full throttle, in the rain, took TOO sharp a turn, *SMACK* .... I too get about 20-22 miles before I need to fully charge it. However, it is recommended that you recharge about half battery life. It does not hurt the battery. Draining it, actually does. I also have a scooter of theirs. It's a blast as well. Both of my vehicles are down, and I needed a quick fix for a commuter. I still have my trusty Mongoose. But I am on my feet all day, moving nonstop, and I am almost 50 years old. So, when I hopped on this, and made it to work in 15 mins- which is faster than driving to work, I was amazed. NO hiccups yet, almost 200 miles on it. Just got my first rear flat tire. Tomorrow that gets fixed. UA-cam has a couple of vids on how to change, it's not hard at all, from what I can tell. For me, it's a great commuter. Mostly flat ground, with a couple of bridges. I am interested to see how it does in colder weather, mainly snow/wet snow. I live in Washington State (Which I believe PNW Enduro does too, or close to it, so similar weather). I highly suggest in getting some mud guards, because when you hit top speed, that front tire will spit on you, and the rear will soak you, just like any other normal bike/motorcycle.
These are okay I guess for commuting. But these and the powered scooters seems to find the people that want to blast through intersections and ride in bike lanes as twice the speed of an average bike causing a hassle for other cyclists, pedestrians and autos. I would suggest a demo on a proper e-mtb on proper mtb trails. Insanely fun, especially the technical climbing. I have also found it has brought up my moto skills as well.
This looks perfect for my kids. Not too expensive.
For anyone not wanting to do the conversion to MPH, it's about 28 MPH. (27.5 -28 -depending on grade -approximately.) The brakes, imho, will need to be upgraded too hydraulic. The normal caliper disc brakes wear out fast, because it does go so "fast" ...
I have put over 200 miles on mine so far and love it. I have always hated "shocks" - old school BMX and first gen MBX is my way - so YES, it is a pretty rough ride for those not used to it, even with the shocks in the front.
BE CAREFUL ON WET PAVEMENT. The bike WILL get out from under you. I learned the hard way-oops. WEAR A HELMET. Pretty hard crash, and the bike is fine, me- that's a different story, still recovering from road rash, and a bruised head. AGAIN-WEAR A HELMET. I was at full throttle, in the rain, took TOO sharp a turn, *SMACK* ....
I too get about 20-22 miles before I need to fully charge it. However, it is recommended that you recharge about half battery life. It does not hurt the battery. Draining it, actually does. I also have a scooter of theirs. It's a blast as well. Both of my vehicles are down, and I needed a quick fix for a commuter. I still have my trusty Mongoose.
But I am on my feet all day, moving nonstop, and I am almost 50 years old. So, when I hopped on this, and made it to work in 15 mins- which is faster than driving to work, I was amazed. NO hiccups yet, almost 200 miles on it. Just got my first rear flat tire. Tomorrow that gets fixed. UA-cam has a couple of vids on how to change, it's not hard at all, from what I can tell.
For me, it's a great commuter. Mostly flat ground, with a couple of bridges.
I am interested to see how it does in colder weather, mainly snow/wet snow. I live in Washington State (Which I believe PNW Enduro does too, or close to it, so similar weather). I highly suggest in getting some mud guards, because when you hit top speed, that front tire will spit on you, and the rear will soak you, just like any other normal bike/motorcycle.
Wow those brakes neeed to stop squeaking. How about the ex7, have u tried that?
If you're serious about the ebike things you should talk to top to bottom mtb channel. He's in Vancouver as well.
These are okay I guess for commuting. But these and the powered scooters seems to find the people that want to blast through intersections and ride in bike lanes as twice the speed of an average bike causing a hassle for other cyclists, pedestrians and autos.
I would suggest a demo on a proper e-mtb on proper mtb trails. Insanely fun, especially the technical climbing. I have also found it has brought up my moto skills as well.
Because people in cars and trucks are immune to those same behaviours?
@@adamj1337 You would not be wrong in saying that. 😞
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You should at least use an aerosol chain lube to have a negative impact on the environment!