Stefan Mikes
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Buy ten of them.
Crazy Walmart mid drive deal $349
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Gionnirocket
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Seems ignorance is also boorish.
This bike wasn't produced to sell at this price and this is clearly a clearance sale. I believe these are 2021 left overs after the entire market became saturated following the prior covid scarcity. This bike looks perfectly suited for the casual and short distance commuter with a simple efficient design that is UL Listed.
And just like when Yamaha decided to unload their stagnant inventory at 70% off... the bikes didn't instantly turn into cheap crap
No it's not for the Strava d_bag to clock elevation gain and then masturbate looking at his trip odometer. But then the vast majority of bike riders do not fall into this category.
Funny thing is... with it's Japanese torque sensing mid_drive and 20mph top assist, it'll leave EU bikers watching its rear rack disappearing in the distance.
This bike wasn't produced to sell at this price and this is clearly a clearance sale. I believe these are 2021 left overs after the entire market became saturated following the prior covid scarcity. This bike looks perfectly suited for the casual and short distance commuter with a simple efficient design that is UL Listed.
And just like when Yamaha decided to unload their stagnant inventory at 70% off... the bikes didn't instantly turn into cheap crap
No it's not for the Strava d_bag to clock elevation gain and then masturbate looking at his trip odometer. But then the vast majority of bike riders do not fall into this category.
Funny thing is... with it's Japanese torque sensing mid_drive and 20mph top assist, it'll leave EU bikers watching its rear rack disappearing in the distance.
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Gionnirocket
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That's a totally different bike...but if you buy it thinking it's a capable trail bike, I have a bridge to sell you.
Yes it's all entry level hardware... But just because it's that and inexpensive doesn't make it crap and fills the casual user niche. You do need to know what it is you are buying and there are some that you are better off passing on.
I have an entry level bike from 2008 that I DIY'd electric in 2020. Since doing so, 12mi without an issue.
I don't compare my Corvette to a Hyundai as they're made to fill two totally different needs. So reviews bashing it with unrealistic expectations really don't mean much.
You should plan on giving the bike a once over.. Probably not a bad idea any bike you buy.
gromike
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I bought a couple of Huffy Oslo's on clearance a few years ago and had to admit Huffy is a master of building cheap bikes. With a new controller, gearing, and a brake up grade they became really capable little folders. The Oslo's, each costing what this mid-drive cost, ate a couple of hundred to get there. This is a much better ebike but still has some needs: first a decent seat, then a suspension seat post, a brake and tire upgrade. Then it's a $700 maybe decent ebike.
The thing is, I have converted several bikes to ebikes. My most successful conversion dollar wise was built of free bike parts, battery, and motor. I bought a rim and spokes, a controller kit, and new tires. It cost me $350 to convert, sold it for $300. So, $350 for a complete working mid-drive ebike seems a bargain to me, albeit in need of some upgrades. With the US's current tariff policy these things might never show up on our shores again at such a low price, and maybe I could sell these upgraded for $700-800.
(Must try to be careful not to convince myself to buy a few more.)
The thing is, I have converted several bikes to ebikes. My most successful conversion dollar wise was built of free bike parts, battery, and motor. I bought a rim and spokes, a controller kit, and new tires. It cost me $350 to convert, sold it for $300. So, $350 for a complete working mid-drive ebike seems a bargain to me, albeit in need of some upgrades. With the US's current tariff policy these things might never show up on our shores again at such a low price, and maybe I could sell these upgraded for $700-800.
(Must try to be careful not to convince myself to buy a few more.)
harryS
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I'm not in a select location, too far from the warehouse.. Everytime I look, the $349 grey bike is out of stock. The white one has dropped in price from $699 to $549. Still too high.
Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
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- Mazovia, PL
I think you expect Walmart pay you for relieving them from that scrap metal
Gionnirocket
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Probably a good idea to buy another just for parts and a second battery...
gromike
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Probably should....
What gets me is this bike is comparable to this 2009 $2200 dollar bike that I paid $250 for last month:
Though this cheapo mid-drive doesn't compete with the Giant Twist in fit or finish , it does out perform it, and at less than a tenth of the cost in inflation adjusted dollars. So it just seems amazing to me.
What gets me is this bike is comparable to this 2009 $2200 dollar bike that I paid $250 for last month:
Though this cheapo mid-drive doesn't compete with the Giant Twist in fit or finish , it does out perform it, and at less than a tenth of the cost in inflation adjusted dollars. So it just seems amazing to me.
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gromike
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This thing is almost a bargain just for the frame and motor. My concern, though, is with it's quill stemmed threaded steerer tube. If it was fitted for a threadless steerer tube I would be tempted to buy more of these.
At $350 for a capable mid-drive in a frame, that's unheard of!
But that quill stem thing keeps this from being a universal donor for me. Maybe someone can talk up quill stems. Afterall, they work just fine in moderate powered ebikes.
At $350 for a capable mid-drive in a frame, that's unheard of!
But that quill stem thing keeps this from being a universal donor for me. Maybe someone can talk up quill stems. Afterall, they work just fine in moderate powered ebikes.
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