Daily commuter and rail trail rider

[Moto Doula]

I bought this bike online during Covid. I chose it because it had a large brand name battery (Panasonic) and brand name rear hub motor. It arrived 6 weeks later. Setup was pretty straightforward. The ride quality was mid level, not great nor horrible. Initial quality (first 6 months) was lacking in some respects: had to replace controller under warranty, front light burnt out under warranty, front hub was not built correctly, 7 ball bearings on one side 8 on the other side, it bound up and needed replacement in the first 1000 miles, rear brake caliper o ring was the wrong size and leaked hydraulic fluid causing a very loud squeal. So I spent a fair amount of time tweaking the ride setup cause my daily commute is a 25 mile round trip. Once it was dialed in, haven’t had any further issues. I just passed 5500 miles, and will need to replace the rear cassette and chain very soon. The one notable thing on this bike is the bamboo on the rack, which doubles as a sandwich cutting board on rail trail ride!

 

[mrgold35]

I'm also a Himiway owner for over a year (Cobra Pro mid-drive). I've been lucky to have no issues since purchase. Very comfy ride with the full suspension + Cirrus Kinekt suspension seat post with Cloud-9 seat.

 

[Moto Doula]

I'm also a Himiway owner for over a year (Cobra Pro mid-drive). I've been lucky to have no issues since purchase. Very comfy ride with the full suspension + Cirrus Kinekt suspension seat post with Cloud-9 seat.

Yeah, I put a Thudbeuster seat post and coil spring seat and both combined make my commute much more enjoyable. Without them I would convert to full suspension a long time ago. I only have two more seasons before I hit 10,000 miles on my bike, so I am starting to research a replacement bike. But you know every year brings more innovation that makes some brands very appealing.

 

[PedalUma]

@Moto Doula,
Set price aside for a test ride. Try a Tero X. It is a do it all bike that is light weight, mid-drive, and can do mountain trails as well as having a rack and fenders. Having a motor that pulls chain through the shiftable gears is so much better than having a motor that is one speed.