Edit: I've ridden this bike for about 200 miles and I still like it. If you find it it not going as fast check your tire pressure.
To begin, I'll say that I'm happy with this purchase and would recommend it as a commuting bike to people who don't have too far of a commute. I bought this to commute to work, about 3 miles each way on mostly flat ground. I used to use (and still use) a regular bike for my commute but on the hotter more humid days I would show up kind of a sweaty mess and it wasn't professional, so I opted for an Ebike since parking would cost me about $900 a year. The trail I use is pretty flat and on a full charge, I can easily get to work and back at the higher speeds without worry about losing power. They've recently made a spare battery available for purchase, so if you have a longer commute or worry about losing power that could be an easy remedy for you.
As a PSA, when you get it and assemble it, don't just ride. Check the tire pressure and fill it up to within the PSI range listed on the sides of the tires because they don't come inflated and you could damage your tires (I assume the don't fully inflate them for shipping purposes). The bike was super easy to assemble (Maybe 10 minutes including removing the packaging).
Everything on the bike seems well made and solid except for a few things: The LED light on the front, the lock that keeps the battery in, and the horn. If you are going to be riding during low light, get a better headlight. The lock that keeps the battery in feels really cheap and I worry about using it often, and the horn isn't loud enough to give much of a warning to pedestrians. Another issue is that my brakes squeak when I use them, but it stops quickly with no problem.
On mode 3 the bike easily gets up to about 18mph with a full charge and that lasts about 20 minutes on mostly flat ground. After it gets to about a half a charge in mode 3 (about 20min), the bike will go about 15mph top speed. I've not fully discharged the battery, so I don't know what the top speed is with a really low charge and I don't know how long it will continue before losing power altogether. Switching to mode 1 it went about 10mph and made it 6 miles without me worrying about losing power on a half charge. Insofar as the pedals go, they are useless for creating momentum once you are over about 10mph. This isn't an issue for me since the whole point of getting the bike was so I wouldn't show up to work a mess. The throttle has cruise control, so if you hold it down for 5 seconds I will keep going and end when you hit the breaks. This was a feature I didn't know it had but very much enjoy.
I'm about 6' tall and weigh 175lbs, and the bike is a little small for me, but it isn't uncomfortable.
I did a lot of research and this is the best Ebike for the price. The things that sold me were the 350watt motor, the disk breaks and lithium battery. As I'm writing this review, no other Ebike comes close to this value with these features.
Finally, the bike is a lot of fun. I enjoy riding it and get a kick out of passing other bicyclists on what appears to be only a tiny foldable bike. One thing that improved my experience is that I started wearing goggles while I ride, so I wouldn't have to squint my eyes as much and could look around more.
| Bike Type | Electric Bike |
|---|---|
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Brand | Swagtron |
| Number of Speeds | 18 |
| Color | Black |
| Wheel Size | 16 Inches |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Suspension Type | Rear |
| Special Feature | Lightweight, Aluminum Frame, Electric, Foldable |
| Included Components | Manual and charger |
| Size | Large |
| Brake Style | Disc |
| Specific Uses For Product | Road |
| Item Weight | 43.3 Pounds |
| Model Name | 27081-2 EB-7 Black |
| Lithium Battery Energy Content | 187.2 Watt Hours |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 264 Pounds |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 32 x 25 x 16 inches |
| Package Weight | 26.31 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 68 x 27.3 x 45.5 inches |
| Brand Name | Swagtron |
| Warranty Description | 1 year Manufacture |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | SWAGTRON |
| Part Number | EB-7 |
