20 Best Hardtail Electric Mountain Bike (Jan 2023 Update)

Well packed and EZ build if you have any bicycling knowledge. The seat is marginal, the grips are horrible, the drive train is a bit clunky but that is to be expected when buying a bike that has low end components. I had to go online to find out the operation of the control unit (ie-how to turn on light, how to reset trip odometer, how to adjust readout brightness, etc). No operating instructions were shipped withthe bike. Power is adequate although the rear hub motor is a bit noisy. Mechanical brakes work well once they are bedded in and adjusted. PAS works well as does throttle. Do check each and every nut, bolt and spoke after a couple dozen miles, several have loosened up. The Kenda short knobby tires do well in hardpack to gravel off road trails but really howl on the street. IMHO, the gearing (52T chair ring) is too big unless you strictly road ride on some fairly flat roads. I have since switched to a 44T chainring and find it much more useable in my hilly area but my top speed drops to around 25 MPH using PAS 5 and peddling hard. The suspension fork does work fairly well but don't expect a super cushy ride one would expect on a high end fork. A minor gripe would be that a standard Polar insulated waterbottle won't fit under the top tube, its about 3/4" too tall. Shorter bottles up to 32oz do fit but just barely. Who cares if you have a Camelback right LOL. Overall, Im pretty satisfied with the bike, the price was a bit high but reasonable in today's market.kayak f.

I use to ride road bikes and even competed in cycling about 10 years ago and then I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. The heat and the strenuous exercise on the legs outdoors left me in pain and bed for days. I havent really ridden bikes for years, mostly on a trainer indoors. I went light and I was out of the sun which effected me badly. I wanted to bike again and was looking into ebikes. I looked into electric mountain bikes where I would be out of the sun covered by forests and pedal assist would help me. I really like trek because Ive owned a few of the trek madones and wanted to get the powerfly. Its treks version of an electric mountain bike. Well, first off its at least 4k which wasnt the biggest problem, I was going to finance it. The biggest problem is they wouldnt have one ready to sell in months. Hit by the supply chain problem I guess. I looked on Amazon and this bike caught my eye. After researching, I decided to get it and I love it! Its my first time mountain biking and going on trails and look forward to My next adventure. The pedal assist helps me not to overdo it but I still get great exercise. You really dont feel it helping you but it does. Its very smooth.Mike W.

After ordering the Ghost version of the bike WITH the fender kit, I came to find out that the fender kit ships separate from the bike (almost 2 weeks separate). Nowhere does it say in the ordering process that the fender kit is sold separately. When. I asked why I was told this verbatim, “Please calm down, we can't put the rear hanger (i.e fender kit) in because the package is too large, and our rear hanger is originally a matching activity for preferential buyers”. A couple of issues here with that statement from their CS team…You just shipped me a huge box that could have fit two bikes in it so DON’T LIE and say the rear hanger i.e., fender kit wouldn’t fit. Also, based on the customer service agents comment I got back; Was I was lucky to get the fender kit – what’s a preferential buyer? (Didn’t see that on the website) Other issues: the headlight cable was buried so far down into the frame I had to call a Plummer friend of mine to use his drain camera to find it and had to go to Home Depot to get the necessary bolts and nuts to complete the assembly.Tamir M.

Let’s start at the beginning. EBC communication was great at keeping me up to date on shipping. The EB6 is great. Bought two of these for two 7 y.o. grandsons. I know of no other ebike that can touch these at this price point. Thank you EBC!!!Eddie M.

My twin boys absolutely love these bikes. They use them every day. The battery lasts for more than two hours of constant riding, they never stop. Save Your money and stay away From Stacys. They cost the same that performance is very poor despite all of the gray videos. These are totally worth your money and will last your kids for years!👍🏼Teresa D.

This is a great a fun bike to use outdoors, it goes pretty fast and it goes a pretty far distance on a full battery. The one thing I wish I would’ve caught on to first was the battery. My battery doesn’t hold its charge and also dies a lot faster than my girlfriends who also has the same exact one but just purchased from Amazon. Her’s will last a lot longer than mine and also has more power. That’s the only thing really wrong with the bike and the brakes could use some tweaking but my advice is check your battery before you buy and make sure its a good one!!Damian

The iDeaPlay men's 26" electric mountain bike is a solid bike for the price, however, I was a bit displeased with some scratches it had received during shipping. Nothing a little matt black touch-up paint won't fix.John B.

I tried riding on this bike more than once but I have to admit that I felt intimidated by the height & size of it. Even though the stated measurements provide the height and sizes for a person like me with 5’ 2 1/2 height to ride this bike. The height of the seat was adjusted, too. It was discovered the slanted frame of this Ebike does not provide sufficient room for my legs to hop on this bike unless I turn the bike side way all the way down. I feel like I am not tall enough to hop on this Ebike to ride. I have ordered another Ebike from different company and it’s on the way to my home. The Ebike is foldable and will accommodate my need to ride without struggling to hop on the bike. I plan to ride it for awhile until I become more physically fit to ride on my Black & Orange Ebike from Zulily. I highly recommended for the shoppers to try on the bikes at the brick n mortar stores before anyone decides to purchase this awesome Ebike even though the recommended height measurement is appropriate or not. Be advised about the frame of this Ebike. Addition to this, the information on this Zulily Ebike does not say whether this Ebike is for women or men or boys or girls, too. Good luck.Mar56

I'm a 57-year-old woman who loves to ride … road and mountain, with mountain being my first love. After my first long ride of the season, I was exhausted and totally out of breath. Found out I had some emergency heart issues due to cardiomyopathy which resulted in a defibrillator implant. Those who ride know the morning that goes into loosing something you love. After a year of looking, I lucked out and was able to snag this bike. Although it was expensive it is the gift that keeps on giving. Being able to get out on the trails and in the forest, places I would never be able to walk to, and breath in those smells … well let’s just say my heart is full. Most importantly, I feel safe as I can see my current heart rate and can select my "target heart rate". The motor changes its output to keep me within my ideal heart rate zone. I'm now able to go out riding with my hubby and he's the one whose sweating. My only regret is I can't afford a road bike!SD

After riding the Talon E+ for a month, I can say this is a great bike. The pedal assist had plenty of torque to climb steep hills. The 400 Wh battery is plenty. I can do a two hour ride with lots of hill climbing and still have more more than 50% capacity left. The bike is perfect for someone who likes to combine paved streets with dirt trails. The front suspension works great to absorb rocks, pot holes, curbs, and raised roots, along my route. My only complaint is the very hard seat. I had to add a gel seat cover. Also, it would have been nice to have a digital display with odometer instead of the very minimal led light power/battery level meter but that's part of why this bike is a better deal than others out there. Make sure to purchase the Giant kick stand too since its not included with the bike. Overall, I'm very satisfied with the Talon E+.John

I am really loving this bike so far. I ride a mix of trails and occasionally ride with my wife who will only ride rail or smooth trails. The only thing I am not a fan of at all is the fork but will look to change that very soon. I think the other comments I read about steep climb difficulties are accurate. The 1×9 under full power still struggles with very steep climbs. A 1×11 at least would be much better. The brakes are OK but it is a heavy bike and I am a heavy rider so the combination just works but isn't over the top perfect. Overall for the price and my mixed riding it has been a perfect choice and would recommend this bike to anyone starting out or considering a lower cost ebike. The battery range has been more than what I use on every ride. I haven't even taken it below the second bar of available power. Based on what I spent I haven't seen any better options than this bike at this price point.Frank

I've had my Talon E+ for a full year now and ride dirt and gravel trails primarily. I bought this bike to get me into fishing spots I normally couldn't reach on foot, and it has served me well around Central Oregon. I'm shocked at the battery life of this bike and how little I have to charge. My last ride was 18 miles round trip, wearing a 40L backpack, with an additional 30+ pounds of gear on my rack. I carry a float tube, fins, waders, two fly rods and my boots on the rack, so it's not the lightest rig. When I got home to look at my battery life, I was only missing one bar… and I had it on max power assist all day! Needless to say, this bike is a workhorse!Jack.Of.All.Trouts

Poorly made and once you buy it, unless you dont ride it, you cant return it. No service in store. No help if there is a problem and this bike has a s ton of problems. The throttle only works when you are pedaling since day 2. The brakes do not stay adjusted. The seat post is awful to adjust to various heights and is the epitome of the poor quality of this bike top to bottom. Removing the front wheel to travel and re attach is most junky. Just poorly made and not worth the low price for this bikeBad bike owner

WOW WOW WOW – I have always dreamed of owning an electric bike. This Schwinn bike does everything. You can peddle or not peddle. It has a smooth ride even when on bumpy roads. I am so impressed with this machine. It charges up quickly and stays charged for long periods. The size of it is good for me being 5ft 6inches and for my husband that is 6ft 1inches. We can both ride it. My husband weighs 215lbs and it rides just as smoothly as it does with me on it weighing 170lbs. It took about an hour to put together by the both of us. Totally worth every tightening of screw. It had some charge to it ready when we assembled but we put on charger for about an hour and it was roaring to go. I am just in love with this bike. It is everything. The white is so sleek too. You can NOT go wrong with getting this well oiled machine for your home.kitkat30

I bought this bike about 7 weeks ago. I can't tell you how much I love this bike. I am 65 and just getting back into biking. This bike makes it easy to explore new places without the worry of getting to tired to make it back home. I ride 4 days a week around 20 miles a day. I feel great. I would recommend this bike to anyone who wants to get out and go. Great price to.Charlie728

Wasn't so bad to put together. Intially I had to press the power button twice to turn it on, but now it works with only one press. Otherwise, it rides really well and I certainly enjoy it.JustMe

So much fun riding this thing!! I'm 6'4'' and 240 pounds…this thing fits like a glove and FLIES!! Smooth ride, comfortable, fast…just AWESOME!!Jed

I looked around a lot and found this to be the best deal out there. There are cheaper and there are much higher end Ebikes around. The cheaper ones WILL fall apart and have very little power and battery life. The higher end ones are very expensive. You pay a lot for a very few bells and whistles that I don't need or want. I like this one so far. It's just a bike w/ a motor to get you down the road with a little less effort. No effort if you choose. Tons of power when you want/need it. I love the FAT TIRES on the gravel and think they will do great on light snow. It's my first fat tire bike and my first Ebike. I tried a few others out and this one seems to be on par with them for less money. Same main components as those others. I think they are all made in China anyway… so why pay more than you have to when you are getting the same batteries and motors. I am satisfied so far and would recommend this to most people. It really helps you get back in shape and also if you have a injury (like me) that makes you wary of going too far on a normal bike. It really takes the worry of getting back home off your mind. You can get some exercise, have some fun, and still jam home on the battery if need be. ENJOY!!!gusmanz28

I did a lot of research before purchasing the Emojo Wildcat Pro. The bike met all of my expectations. The ride is smooth and enjoyable to ride. I would recommend it other people.Billie

My wife and I bought an Aventon Level and a Level Step-Through on Good Friday this past November (about three months ago). The weather here (Oregon) has not been amenable to riding our bikes so I thought I would wait a while before writing the review. I now have about 100 miles on my bike (half as many on the step-through) and feel prepared to review it. Before I get into it, let me just say the bikes are perfect for what we are using them for. We are both retired, so we don't "commute" on these "commuter" bikes. Instead, we are just riding them to have fun and to get around locally when we are RV-ing in our motorhome. I am 70 years old and thought using a bike for transportation was in my rear-view mirror, but it's doable. REVIEW: The bikes are fun, fun, fun. Never having ridden an ebike before, I was blown away by the power, acceleration, ride, and overall speed. And still am 100 miles later…The gears are smooth, as are changes to pedal assist, and the throttle is silky. I use throttle mostly for leaving a standing stop without having to pedal first. The pedal assist is great and the range seems excellent too (haven't tried beyond 20 miles yet, but there were at least 4 bars left on the Energy Bar when I went that far). Everyone who rides our bikes has the same reaction – "WOW. Just WOW." Minor criticisms: 1 – C'mon really? No lights? I would have paid a bit more for an integrated illumination system, especially if it ran off of the main battery. 2 – Unboxing – they were packed well with no missing pieces, but QC coming out of the assembly plant could have been better. I put both bikes together myself (pretty easy) and then had a bike mechanic finish off the fine tuning. He noticed that the front tire was mounted backwards on the wheel (there are directional arrows on the tire showing which way it should rotate). Also, the front rotor was slightly bent. Luckily, he was able to address both issues fairly easily. Other than those two issues, he complimented the components (for the price range) and seemed fairly impressed with the bikes. He said a lot of ebikes use shoddy components, but these don't. My other criticism is the keys to the battery release mechanism seem hard to take off the bike and feel like they will ultimately bend and maybe break. Bottom line – I wouldn't trade these bikes for anything and look forward to years of soul-satisfying fun… JayJay D.

This bike is fun and rewarding to ride. It's become our favorite way to get around town. The assist is responsive and the controls are intuitive. Assembly was straightforward for me to do at home (though there are a few strange steps like a plastic part they tell you will break off [and it does] and to pull out the broken part with pliers.) My main issue is that the battery life so far (2 full charges) isn't up to the promised range and much more importantly the battery gauge is just terrible. The promised range is 45 miles or so on pedal assist (I have never gone above assist level 2 and don't use the throttle). For the first 8 times I rode the bike (about 2 miles each time) it behaved sensibly, with a few percent of the battery going away each time. Two weekends ago we went on a slightly longer 8 mile ride and the battery started at 40%. No problem, we thought, it's got 25 miles on the odo so should have 20 to go, more than twice what we're doing. On the 4 mile ride there (downhill) the battery estimate dropped to 20% halfway there (so in 2 miles). We turned off the assist for the rest of the way down (the battery then thought it regained 10% charge), then used the assist biking home and by halfway home the battery was oscillating between 10% and 0% seemingly at random. For the last two miles it was barely helping. So it's really fun to ride but I no longer trust the battery indicator at all, and the range estimate is not accurate – we had about 30 miles on it total when I got it back into the backyard with 0.0% battery.Austin B.

I want to give my Aventon Level a fair review being objective as best as possible. From a consumer point of view where I want to get the most I can for my money I think overall the bike was a ok/good purchase but not great or excellent 4&5 stars. The best thing I like about the bike is the frame, good finish, paint and welds, nice rear rack. For the price consider the things you are not getting, torque sensor, rear suspension, built in lights and medium quality for other components. With over 250+ miles on the bike and my first flat tire there were many components on the bike that were not great for my taste. I did not like the quality of the handgrips, handle bar, lack of adjustability with the stem, the tires are not great, flat uncomfortable seat, the fenders and rear rack seem like they just have black primer on them. The brakes are very good and grippy but very loud, to the point you might be ashamed at breaking around people! I have not checked but they feel like a sintered pad. Under heavy front wheel breaking I feel some play in the headset which is not good. Now I think you are going to have to spend money on any bike to make it fit you and your situation, make it practical for you to use but I think there were too many items on my list and I wished I got better components overall for what I paid. I am always on assist level 5 pedaling trying to go 24mph+ and I feel the drivetrain is not matched very well with the possible top end speeds. At high speeds on the tallest gear I'm pedaling at very high rpms without adding much to the forward progress. The M5 backlit lcd display is not great for me, it does this weird thing were it predicts how much battery you will have in the future under current conditions. I wished it just reported actual battery charge at that moment. My round trip to work is about 12 miles. On the way there the display usually reports no drain at all on the battery. On the way back the battery charge goes up and down sometimes down to two notches. When I finally stop getting home and stop it goes back up to about half way. I just ignore it now so its not very useful. All of instructions also said to download the app! And then its like Oh to bad you did not pay more for the color display, no app phone connectivity for you… You could buy a decent used motorcycle for this kind of money, or an EScooter or a different EBike with twice the battery and range. With all of that in mind now that my wife is looking for an EBike I'm pretty sure its not going to be an Aventon sorry to say. I can get more for the money somewhere else.Marcos F.

This is tricky to review as I am trying to balance the features of the bike to the price point in comparison to other bikes in this segment. For comparison sake I have owned a Juiced Scorpion and currently own a Juiced ripcurrent S and an Ariel Rider D class. I purchased this bike for my 17 year old daughter to do local commuting and riding on the trail. For these purposes I would say this bike does a fine job. The build quality including the frame is stylish and sleek and the integrated battery fits into the frame almost seemlessly which makes it not look like an e bike. The throttle is effective and the motor is just fine power-wise for a 17 year old . This I would think would be a great first e bike for someone that doesn’t need to go super fast and doesn’t have much weight to drag around. I would have reservations of her riding either the ripcurrent and especially the D class because they accelerate much faster and have way more torque. The features are “ok” component wise.. nothing super high end and very comparative to a schwinn in the same price range. The battery is super easy to carry around and charges quickly which is nice because is is not built for long range. The bike will take hills when providing pedal assistance but struggles when using only throttle. When priced under 1000 it is a great buy… I can’t imagine paying more then that for it because there are better options above that price range. I would think the single speed versions of the Hurley bikes are fantastic buys as the added transmission is not worth the extra price tag.Jeff

I was super excited to get this bike but assembling it was a hassle even for a bike expert. Certain parts were just difficult to put together. And some rods came slightly bent. The handle bars are also too wide. But the overall design of the bike is gorgeous and very well made. I'm very pleased with how well the bike functions.Goldfish2

I just want to say that this bike is exceptional for riding uphill. I live on a hill and when I was using a regular old bike it was getting harder and harder to even try to bike upwards anymore. After getting the bike together with some assembly required with the right tools, it was smooth riding from there. I love how the assist pedaling works. I no longer have to exert a lot of energy just to get anywhere by bike. If I go riding with my younger friends they are amazed on how much faster I can go now. I love riding this in my suburban area. There is a lot of ease and comfort going on when I bike. It makes me want to get outside and get more exercise because it doesn't stop you from getting more of that either. The tires are sturdy and I was able to get on the bike right away without any extra adjustments. I can get more places without having to spend money on gas while driving a car. This bike has let me ride for many more miles per day than before, something which is more difficult for an older female. I would recommend the bike for any age, though. Brakes work well. Now I have to get one for my significant other to keep up with me! The bike is so fun! This is the first time I have ever used an electric bike and I love it already.Ganne

I got this bike on a Monday and my husband assembled it right away. We placed the battery on charge just to make sure it was ready for a nice long ride on Tuesday. I wasn't sure if I was going to know how to work the gears but they were very simple to figure out. We started out on our ride and I'm used to pushing my bike up the hills. I was so excited when I started up the hill because it just climbed up the hill with no effort at all. We had such a good time. I can,t wait to ride this bike again. The seat is nice and cushiony so my butt was comfortable for the whole ride. The frame of the bike is heavy metal and good quality. It's amazing that I can get up to 20 MPH while riding. I can get about 25 miles out of a single charge so I don't have to worry that the battery will die half way through my ride. I'm sure it would go quite a bit longer on a single charge but I just picked that number of miles to make sure that it is properly charged before I go on a ride. I would definitely recommend this bike if you want to have the time of your life while out on a bike ride. This totally makes a bike ride so much more fun that you will want to ride it every day.Gayl

This is tricky to review as I am trying to balance the features of the bike to the price point in comparison to other bikes in this segment. For comparison sake I have owned a Juiced Scorpion and currently own a Juiced ripcurrent S and an Ariel Rider D class. I purchased this bike for my 17 year old daughter to do local commuting and riding on the trail. For these purposes I would say this bike does a fine job. The build quality including the frame is stylish and sleek and the integrated battery fits into the frame almost seemlessly which makes it not look like an e bike. The throttle is effective and the motor is just fine power-wise for a 17 year old . This I would think would be a great first e bike for someone that doesn’t need to go super fast and doesn’t have much weight to drag around. I would have reservations of her riding either the ripcurrent and especially the D class because they accelerate much faster and have way more torque. The features are “ok” component wise.. nothing super high end and very comparative to a schwinn in the same price range. The battery is super easy to carry around and charges quickly which is nice because is is not built for long range. The bike will take hills when providing pedal assistance but struggles when using only throttle. When priced under 1000 it is a great buy… I can’t imagine paying more then that for it because there are better options above that price range. I would think the single speed versions of the Hurley bikes are fantastic buys as the added transmission is not worth the extra price tag.Jeff

Staff was great answering all of my ridiculous questions. I figured I was buying a Roll’s Royce of e-mountain bikes and should get all of my anxiety out. They gave pros, cons, reviews. Couldn’t be happier. I had it for 6 days now and have ridden nearly 100 miles. It’s a bike that assists you in bad situations. Jumps very well and is very lively. Thanks Mike’s Bikes for taking care of me! You guys are awesome. Respectfully, Brett Humphry San Diego, CABrett H.

I wasnt sure what to expect out of this bike. Being new for this year the reviews didnt have much substance to them outside of first impressions. That being said I am thrilled with this purchase. The MX tire size makes this bike just blow through trails that my 27.5 would take a bit more piloting. Being torn between the Nomad and the Bronson I am glad I went with the Bronson. Its a much more versatile bike for the types of rides I go on. The only con I have is that I expected more out of the brakes. Maybe bleeding them will help but as of now its not the feel I expected out of them.Joseph

I have owned this bike for close to a year now and so far I love it! I opted for the moss green because I didn't like the matt finish of the yellow one. Working in a bike shop I handled lots of bikes with matt finishes and they are grease print magnets! Anyone wanting to buy a Bronson with the matt finish I suggested a full clear film wrap just because of this. First of all, this bike handles amazing with the MX wheel sizing. The suspension is smooth and plush with very efficient pedaling for a more gravity oriented bike. I am a disabled veteran so having a nice comfy ride that allows me to push my limits further is super important. I also bought the lowest spec R model because I wanted to build up the bike myself with custom parts over time. The 4 stars is because of some of the components that come on a over $5K bike. First off, I was surprised this bike came with only an NX drivetrain, while this is a great option for beginner riders, I do not think anything below SRAM GX or Shimano XT should come factory on a bike of this price. I shaved off over half a pound just upgrading the NX cassette to an X01 cassette. Another issue I had was with the brakes, I may have just gotten defective rotors, but it felt like there was sand in my brakes from day one. On closer inspection I found little pot marks or pin holes along the very edge of the rotors braking surface. These pin holes will probably go away eventually with wear, or I could sand them down, but I ended up just getting hope floating rotors instead (SRAM centerline rotors). My last complaint is a little more of a personal preference thing. I sized down to a medium frame even though I'm 5'10" and Santa Cruz suggests the Large at my height. Well the medium only comes with a 150mm travel dropper post. I have about 4 inches of dropper post body exposed just to have the seat high enough, and with it all the way dropped I still hit the seat a lot doing downhill rides. The way they designed the VPP suspension unfortunately does not allow for much seat post insertion depth. The only way I could find to get a longer post installed was the ONE UP dropper adjustable to 180mm. I'll only gain 30mm of travel, but I'll take what I can get. Oh, and the headset area creaks and pops a little bit while riding, haven't figured out a solution for this yet. It came with the cheapest cane creek headset possible, which I guess is at least better than a cheap FSA headset. Overall I love this bike, and it just keeps getting better with every upgrade I do. If you want an excellent bike right out of the box though and budget is no issue, maybe get a higher spec model.Trevor

The best bike on the market. Yes you might have issues with the motor but you have 4 years warranty. Do you think Shimano is flawless? Friend of mine had Obrea Rise – motor died… Before going with this purchase I tried 2 bikes – 2022 SC Heckler X01 and Obrea Rise. I returned both of them. Thank you Specialized for doing a great job designing frame then battery for the frame and SL motor for the frame or affecting design of third party company who supply motors. NOT the opposite way how many brands do. Bike geometry is the best ebike I’ve ever ridden – very maneuverable, snappy on turns, has thirst to take off from the ground easily. First time I took S3 size (downsize) – the best decision that I’ve made :). And the most important thing when you go crazy DH – you don’t have rattle, crazy weight shifting because of the components shifting back and forth inside of the frame or motor and make bike unmanageable to ride on such technical terrains. The one thing that I’m looking forward when Specialized manufacturers it’s own full powered motor for Levo to make it last till the end. Thank you Specialized!Yuriy A.

Love my QuietKat Jeep bike. It’s a beast of a machine. Still in my first 200 miles on mostly roads and paved trails. My goal is to ride fire roads in the Sierras and other places allowing access for taking landscape photos. Still need a better rack and bag solution to put my very expensive camera gear. The side bag system is not the solution althoRead more about review stating Love my QuietKat Jeep bike.ugh it’s great for heavy locks and tools. The only negative is the battery life, very frustrating when QuietKat states over 50 miles and your bike almost quits after less than 10 miles on a beach. Need to pedal more I guess. My arthritis and bad joints are loosening up slightly, as a non powered bike is now out of the question. Will need a 2nd battery for safe backup power. Lastly, it was frustrating to learn of the Rubicon and the improvements and upgrades. Have only had the Jeep bike for 6 weeks now! It’s a fantastic machine having surpassed all expectations. The looks I get when people see it, yeah those are fun too.Tony P.

I wanted a sturdy and rugged ebike I could use on any terrain. Although I ride on mostly paved surfaces, I know riding on anything else is a possible option now. The Warrior is a heavy ebike and it feels like a quiet powerful tank on two wheels. I changed my tires to a smoother tread pattern and less rolling resistance, upgraded my seatpost to a Redstop Shockstop seatpost, changed my seat to a more comfortable one, and upgraded my battery to the one with an estimated 70 mile range. The battery is very expensive, but it is worth the upgrade if you want to decrease the chances of running out of power in unchartered areas. The upgraded battery is available on QuietKat.com. It sales out quickly. I am now very satisfied with a more comfortable ride and a much better battery. I can ride on level 2 about 7 to 8 miles before the upgraded battery gets down to 99%. I no longer have range anxiety that I had with the stock battery.Marcus

I am the Chief Ranger of one of the busiest recreation destinations on the east coast. I needed a rugged ebike for staff to navigate our complex network of carriage roads. I am glad to have found Quietkat. The ranger is exactly what we needed. We can get through our mountainous terrain with ease, and have a battery we trust for long days. You can feel and see the quality. The petal assist is powerful enough, but the throttle really throws you back when speed is needed. My ride has been very comfortable. We intend on purchasing a cart for equipment. I am very glad with my purchase. Following this experience we intend to get another Quietkat soon!Andrew B.

BUY! Ive searched high and low, rode many pricier e-bikes, and have set up my own e-bikes…the PREDATOR will top all your expectations. For ONLY 1500, you get a RARE twist throttle power WITHOUT pedaling. I weigh 175, and cruise just with twist throttle at 23 MPH! Even go 40 miles on pedal assist 1, and not even break a sweat going up hills!! The design team killed it with the inlay frame for the battery! The bike rides amazing and looks AWESOME! I get so many compliments riding around here on Maui, Ive ordered more for others wanting to commute and cruise while having a blast!GREEN R.M.

This bike is excellent! Everything I was hoping for in an e-bike. I am getting about 45-50 miles on a single charge! It's also very comfortable and smooth to ride. I could not be happier with this purchase! I highly recommend.Sasha R.

This bike is a must have. It is very well built, easy and fun to ride on road or single track. Can make as easy or as hard as you want and still ride like a normal bike. Customer service is over the top helpful!!!!Shel F.

This bike has very progressive geometry slack headtube, steep seat tube and short chainstays. This bike thrives in steep technically and tight terrain, It initiates turns really easily probably due short chainstays and ploughs through rock gardens easily. As for the cons of the this bike the rear brake was routed wrong side which was rubbing on the frame. This bike also needs at least 175mm dropper post at size large, the wheels should be setup as tubeless from the factory in my opinion as for its intended application and brakes should be at least shimano deore 4 pot.David A.

First, I would like to thank Govvelo for securing my dream ebike. I've been searching everywhere until I found one @ Govvelo. I was sad because I wasn't ready to swipe my credit card but the good news is they have klarna and much better for me. Back to the bike, a lot to say about this bike. Aggressive ebike for aggressive biker. The geometry is all I want because the Spec can upgrade anyway. Once again thank you for securing my order.Jacklord

A great bike for the price point but a slightly heavy build and not the most agile in its category. It took me a few weeks to get used to the bike geometry coming from 2 years riding a 27.5+ hardtail (similar to the Marin Saint Quentin). Set up the tyres tubeless (the wheels rim tape is tubeless ready BTW) with a Nukeproof ARD insert at the back and I setup the suspensions and shock with the standard 20% – 30% sag. I love climbing very technical trails and my first experience with the bike was just horrible: no traction, bad handling, rough both uphill and downhill, pedal strokes every 10mins. I was almost thinking of sending it back. Then I started to tune it and changed the way I ride. – Changed the stem heights (played with the spacers, lowered the stem and cut the steerer). – Played with compression settings front and back when climbing – Dropped my seat on technical sections more often when climbing. – Played with gears when climbing (I used to grind with the HT, doesn’t work the same on a FS especially with the big and heavy 29er wheels, spinning more helps keep momentum). – BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY, I started to gradually lower the tyre pressures from 23psi down to 19psi front and 25psi to 21psi rear and this completely transformed the ride quality. If you're after a stable trail bike with a bomb-proof feel and no-non-sense quality components, this is a great option and hard to find something similar at this price point!Fred P.

I previously commuted daily 10 miles RT to work on a non-electric cyclocross bike in SLC, but just moved double the distance away. This makes commuting much easier. It’s about 10 miles and 900 feet elevation gain to get to work, and this thing takes it like a champ. It’s essentially an electric moped. You can get as much of a workout as you want, and I pedal hard to reduce strain on the bike, but I could also get there in the same amount of time without sweating if I wanted to. With the racks, it carries everything I need and the upright posture with fat tires and front suspension ride like a dream. The cold temperature definitely affects battery range, but I probably wouldn’t have any range anxiety (without charging at work) unless I moved >15 miles away. It goes great in the snow and ice and I haven’t needed snow tires yet this year. I haven’t taken it on any trails, but it would probably do just fine. However, you’re probably not going to have fun riding this beast on single track with really tight corners. The lights are ok. Front light is bright, but I’ll need to aim it higher. The rear light gets covered by my panniers, though, so I had to put my own blinky on. Mechanically, it seems well-built, with simple but high quality components (for the price). The cadence-based PAS is sometimes unpredictable, but you’d probably have to spend a lot more for a mid-motor bike with this much power. So long as you don’t draft behind cars at intersections (which you should never do), it’s not much of a problem. This is a no-brainer commuter car replacement if you live within 15 miles of work, no matter the climate or road condition. I think the future of commuting is e-bikes like this one.Brian J.

This is my first e-bike and it has helped me to rediscover my childhood enjoyment of bike riding on a whole new scale. Although I’ve enjoyed riding bikes when the setting called for it (down in Seaside on vacation, or around the neighborhood with the kids), I’ve never been a serious cyclist. This new bike from Aventon has nonetheless been easy to set up, and a real blast to ride. I’ve found myself riding all around our little town here in Georgia (the abundant bike and golf cart paths help) without the slightest concern about running out of steam, or some joint acting up miles from home. It’s been totally liberating and tons of fun. e-bikes in general are a great way to get around, and this Aventon unit is an excellent example: well built, long lasting battery (Aventon claims about 45 miles and I have no reason to doubt this), quality components like hydraulic disc brakes, nice fat tires, and intuitive operation. For those new to e-bikes, it’s worth noting that an e-bike is not like a motor scooter or electric motorbike in that e-bikes generally need to be pedaled. The system allows you to add a variable amount of electric assistance to your own pedaling, making long rides and steep hills a breeze. Because the assistance is adjustable, you can get as much or as little exercise as you like. There’s also a throttle that can be used in a pinch to keep moving even without pedaling, but generally you control the speed via your legs, making the bike easy to use and control. This also means that the bike isn’t going to run away from you (or with you) since it will stop when you stop the pedals. In my experience, the Aventure was well behaved. You can definitely feel the assist kicking in after starting to turn the pedals, but generally the motor is well controlled, especially at the lower assistance levels. The disc brakes are easy to modulate and confidence inspiring. The seat is comfortable, but could probably be changed out (there’s a quick release) if you wanted something different. It’s worth noting that this bike does NOT have a quick release on the front wheel, so you need to pack a wrench if you intend to dismount the wheel. The bike includes a surprisingly effective headlight (given its small size) and a nice bright red tail and brake light, both of which make it reasonably easy to spot even as the sun goes down. Aventon ships this bike in a very well packaged box and all components are thoughtfully protected. Assembly is not difficult, even for the uninitiated, and all needed tools are supplied. Just add a helmet and a pump for the tires. That said, Aventon suggests having a local bike shop put it together for you and that’s not a terrible idea, especially if you’re concerned about the weight of this unit. My bike did need some minor adjustments, but so far I’ve been able to do anything needed at home. Pros: – Well made and attractively designed, with the battery neatly integrated into the frame. – Excellent performance with tons of power for high speed cruising (up to 28 mph) and steep hill climbs. – Big fat tires and suspension mean it can easily traverse even rough terrain. – Long battery life. After a ride of about 7 miles, my bike was still above 90% (the official range figure is about 45 miles). – Good quality hardware – hydraulic brakes are very strong and even the small included headlight is quite effective at night (an upgraded unit is available if needed). – Easy to assemble with all required parts, tools, and charger included. – Good service and support. – Control unit can connect to an app on your phone for logging and tracking as well as deeper configuration of speed limits and assistance options. – Step through or step over designs in a variety of sizes and colors. Cons: – Heavy. Removing the battery can help make it easier to transport. – No front wheel quick release. – Like all bikes, it will require some periodic service, and the heavy nature of e-bikes means certain consumables like brake pads wear more quickly than for regular bikes. Overall I couldn’t be happier with my Aventure and am looking forward to many enjoyable hours with the wind in my hair and a strong motor to back me up when my legs run out of push.PhilipM

This is my first ebike so I really only have standard bikes to compare it to but overall I am disappointed. First of all the assembly process is really tough due to the weight and various hardware used. The bike comes with an Allen wrench tool but it is extremely flimsy and only fits half the screws. Luckily I had the tools already to get it assembled. After that I went for my first ride and realized all the quality issues; rattles, brake pad dragging, metal torquing sounds when turning. I’m 6’1” 195 lbs but this bike seems to be under a lot of stress making the ride a very nervous experience. I finally decided to take it to a bike shop to have it tuned which was really tough due to the crazy heavy weight. The shop told me the components (shifting, gears, brakes) were cheap, low quality, and not very well aligned for the frame. He did the best he could, and it is better but there’s still occasional brake dragging, gear issues, and the strange metal strain I mentioned. It makes riding the bike at speed a very nervous experience, like it’s going to break at any second; something I never feel on my other bikes, even the ones that cost 1/3 of the Aventon. I really wish they would have used the Shimano components shown in all the pictures and videos. With all the quality issues I would say the bike should cost about $700, not the nearly $2k I spent. In summary, it looks like a really cool bike with great styling but I regret buying it and wish I would have spent the money on another more dependable brand. I’ll most likely sell the bike (at a steep discount) to someone who wants to replace all the cheap components (fork, shifter, gears, pedals, brakes) and hopefully make it into a decent bike.Wick

the e bike (heybike) at walmart is terrible is always breaking down and now I cant even find parts for it, stay away from that brand ( no parts for it)David

I have had my HeyBike Race for two weeks and still cannot ride it. Installation was done correctly but there are three defects on the bike. 1. The front wheel wobbles and skids against the front break. It needs to be trued. This is a common problem and can be remedied by taking it to a bike shop and spending another $30 to have them true the wheel. It requires an adjustment of the spokes. 2. The front forks are loose and wobbles when I apply the front break. 3. The battery does not charge. I do not know if it is the battery or the charger. Either way, the battery does not charge. It can't be ridden as an electric bike with an uncharged battery. One response I got from Support was a video on how to charge the battery. It is in Chinese and just reiterates what is said in the directions that come with the e-bike. I recommend you do not buy the HeyBike and do not expect any help from support. They also advertise that support will help the customer with 24 hours. However, they take, at least, two days to respond. And, their response is of no help.Alex