What Do You Look for in an E-Bike?


Astro66

Golden Boy
May 24, 2024
532
984
Sydney Australia
We’re here to learn, share, and improve, so let’s hear it
Honest review.

The bad :
The Name. Seriously it's a huge marketing mistake.

With the rear rack and fenders it's getting close to 50kgs. That's way too heavy for an ebike. It really is a mo-ped.

It will only be legal in the US.

Part of the weight problem is all that suspension, on a bike that is completely unsuited to off-road, because of all the weight and that head angle.

No name suspension is a huge risk when buying an ebike. A set of cheap Suntour coil forks would have been much more saleable.

You don't need AWD on a bike that won't be used off-road. It just reduces the range powering 2 motors.

As an ebike. It's not good looking, because of that really chunky downtube and bottom bracket area. As a mo-ped. It's not bad looking.

The Tourney Gears are not going to last long. No one will want to pay US$1600 for an ebike with Tourney gears. Needs Altus as a minimum.

And this leads to my biggest criticism. Its a US$1600 ebike, built with the cheapest components. It's going to be a reliability headache, from a bike that's priced as something that is long lasting.

The good :
I like the cockpit for a mo-ped.

It would make a good deliveries bike, if it had more robust gears and front fork.

In conclusion :

As it is. I cannot see a market for this bike, where the customer would be very happy with the bike.
 

Mister cube

New Member
Dec 28, 2024
80
49
Isle of wight
Hey everyone! New brand on the block—Itstands here. 👋

We’ve been designing and testing e-bikes for a while now, but no one knows what riders truly need better than the community itself. So, tell us—what features make or break an e-bike for you? Long range? Powerful torque? Lightweight frame? Something else?

We’re here to learn, share, and improve, so let’s hear it—what’s on your e-bike wishlist? 🚴‍♂️💡

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Thats horriffic!
 

MNTurboLevo

Member
Apr 22, 2022
30
18
Minnesota/Arizon
Just a suggestion. For you. You might learn a lot more taking that tank out for a ride with real E mountain bikers. Include some climbs and descents and try to keep up with the group. Wear a good helmet and have a medical team close by so they can revive you after you go over the bars on the first drop and that thing lands on top of you. Best way to learn is to get some real experience on the trails.
 

Rootstock

Member
Feb 28, 2024
1
0
Northern Michigan
Hey everyone! New brand on the block—Itstands here. 👋

We’ve been designing and testing e-bikes for a while now, but no one knows what riders truly need better than the community itself. So, tell us—what features make or break an e-bike for you? Long range? Powerful torque? Lightweight frame? Something else?

We’re here to learn, share, and improve, so let’s hear it—what’s on your e-bike wishlist? 🚴‍♂️💡

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Range
 

HandsomeDanNZ

Well-known member
Subscriber
Jun 16, 2024
259
476
Auckland NZ
I went on the site and looked at the videos and the other bikes on the site.
This is not an eMTB and it's not something I'd have any interest in.

It would need to have a mid drive motor, name brand motor, suspension, battery and drivetrain.
It would need to be significantly lighter
It would need to be significantly better
It would need to be significantly redesigned - the headtube angle terrifies me as a mountain biker.
Overal - it misses on almost every level for me.
I don't mean to be rude, but this is definitely not the place to be asking for positive input - first and foremost, this is the haven of mountainbikers. Mountainbkiers who are riding (or interested in) electric mountain bikes.
Research "Electric Mountain Bikes"and you'll get the idea - the geometry, the components, the look, the weight. Everything is wrong for this community.
It might go very well in the US for non-mountainbikers. But I can't see it. There's lots of competition in that space and the options are far better.
 

BAh30

New Member
Oct 30, 2024
62
53
Alameda, Ca USA
Hey everyone! New brand on the block—Itstands here. 👋

We’ve been designing and testing e-bikes for a while now, but no one knows what riders truly need better than the community itself. So, tell us—what features make or break an e-bike for you? Long range? Powerful torque? Lightweight frame? Something else?

We’re here to learn, share, and improve, so let’s hear it—what’s on your e-bike wishlist? 🚴‍♂️💡

View attachment 156348
Hey everyone! New brand on the block—Itstands here. 👋

We’ve been designing and testing e-bikes for a while now, but no one knows what riders truly need better than the community itself. So, tell us—what features make or break an e-bike for you? Long range? Powerful torque? Lightweight frame? Something else?

We’re here to learn, share, and improve, so let’s hear it—what’s on your e-bike wishlist? 🚴‍♂️💡

View attachment 156348

Hey everyone! New brand on the block—Itstands here. 👋

We’ve been designing and testing e-bikes for a while now, but no one knows what riders truly need better than the community itself. So, tell us—what features make or break an e-bike for you? Long range? Powerful torque? Lightweight frame? Something else?

We’re here to learn, share, and improve, so let’s hear it—what’s on your e-bike wishlist? 🚴‍♂️💡

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Not your demographic...at all
 

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