Quick look at the AiPAS A6-D Electric Cargo Bike

A Quick look at the AiPAS A6-D Electric Cargo Bike. Feel free to ask me any questions in the comments and I will try my best to answer.
The bike arrived 2 weeks after I ordered it. Packaging was good and delivery by Giga Cloud Logistics was better than FedEx (on my first ebike Engwe Engine Pro). Accessories (including cargo baskets) arrived 3 days after order.
There was a loose screw in the front battery compartment. I was able to identify the hole that it fell out of and replaced it. There is a small dent at the rear of the bike frame. Both front and rear brakes rub a little bit.
The manual includes Lectric XPedition pictures, diagrams, features and functions that do not apply to the A6 such as the XPedition frame and cockpit, quick-release pedals, PWR mode and hold plus button to turn on/off lights. (Holding the plus button does activate the headlight icon in the display but does not actually activate the lights.) The manual is lacking instructions on the power switch in the front battery and the light/horn/turn signals, but they are simple enough to use without instructions.
Support via email has been responding within 24 hours. English has been good.
The rear cargo basket can be installed in 4 different orientations where all 4 attachment screws are used, but all block removal of the rear battery. You need to remove the seat to remove the rear battery or install the basket with only 2 attachment screws and some zip ties.
I am surprised that there is no way to lock the battery power off. The keys on the batteries are only for securing them in the frame. The rear battery is always on. The front battery has an unsecured on/off switch. While the bike is parked, any passerby could turn on the display, apply the throttle, turn on the lights, change your settings, ... (Engwe Engine Pro requires a key to turn on.)
All of the front-to-rear cables are routed through the frame.

[@amandalam7272]

Thanks for your videos on the Aipas A6, I've watched all of them! They're the most comprehensive information I can find about the bike online. I would like to be able to ride my bike in the winter, but the closest size studded tires I can find are 20" x 3.3" (the stock tires are listed 20" x 3"). Do you think there's enough clearance to use the 3.3" wide tires? Thanks in advance for your time and help.

[@hackman88]

I'm not sure. I think so. Here is some closeups around the tires ua-cam.com/video/ZGdrC5RSBvw/v-deo.html

[@rymalia]

I'm curious if you've checked the motor on your A6 to see if it's printed as a 1500W as advertised, or if it's actually a 750W motor? I recall seeing a video review of someone noting theirs was actually just a 750W.

[@hackman88]

It's marked "48V750W" which is what I expect. It's advertised as 750 watt with 1300 watt peak. That peak is based on the controller being rated at 25 amps max multiplied by the battery's topped off voltage of 52 volts. In actual riding, I see the current peaking at 23-24 amps so the peak is ~1200 watts. In the USA on public roads, e-bikes are limited to 750 watt (but there is little enforcement)

[@ProstheticCruiserAdventures]

Hey, can you tell me the seat post stem size for the A6 cargo bike

[@hackman88]

33.9 mm. Sorry took me so long to reply. I had to remove the seat post to see the marking.

[@archibaldcrane]

Do you know what seat pad and child monkeybars work for the A6?

[@hackman88]

I don't.

[@archibaldcrane]

From further research it looks like the Lectric Xpedition seat pads and "orbitor" bars both work, but the bars mean you either need the seat post short or tall, it gets in the way of in-between with the stock seat/post.

[@jeromewaites5364]

Can the rear basket be turned?

[@hackman88]

Yes the rear cargo basket can be installed in 4 different orientations where all 4 attachment screws are used, but all block removal of the rear battery. You need to remove the seat to remove the rear battery or install the basket with only 2 attachment screws and some zip ties.

[@Steviewonderwhy]

Is this better than the Lectric XPedition?

[@hackman88]

I would say "comparable". It depends on your priorities.
I have never ridden the XPedition. I chose the A6 due to it having a front suspension fork (which is quite effective) and lower price. The main cons in descending importance to me are:
1. Speed wobble above ~22 MPH. Adjusting the stem tightness, stem angle, tire pressure and seat height helps, but I always keep at least one firm hand grip on the handlebars. It's not an issue at speeds under 20 MPH.
2. Top powered speed ~25 MPH. The controller reduces power delivery above that speed.
3. Lack of quality accessories. I have the front and rear baskets from AiPAS. Rear pannier is from Aventon. The panniers from AiPAS are not optimal for mid/long-tail and similar are available on Amazon at lower price. Phone holder did not fit correctly.
4. Mediocre customer support. They respond quickly but are not experts on the product.

[@WildMangoesHere]

how are you liking this bike?

[@hackman88]

I like it. The long range, excellent hill climbing and cargo capacity make it a good car replacement candidate. (My goal is to get rid of my car.) The quality is average for these 'direct from Chinese factory' type bikes. The quality control is not good, so you need to closely inspect everything. I'm comfortable tuning and adjusting most things on a bike and there is a bike shop 3 blocks away for the more demanding things. Customer support has been quick (responding next business day to my emails), but not very knowledgeable.

[@WildMangoesHere]

​@@hackman88do you have any plans to do a range test?

[@hackman88]

​@@WildMangoesHere not really. I have been taking it on gradually longer rides. I don't want to fully deplete the batteries unnecessarily and the battery gauge is pretty inaccurate. My longest ride so far has been 14.5 miles climbing 1250 feet in 1 hour 15 minutes. The battery gauge remained at 100%.

[@hackman88]

​@@WildMangoesHere Alright I have determined a range test protocol that works for me. I'll post a video on it in few days. The results of the first 2 tests are 16.7 miles on 80% of one battery and 17.7 miles on 80% of one battery. 16.7 miles on flatter route with long full power segments. 17.7 miles on slightly hilly route with more stop-and-go and more lower power levels.