the F3
What would you say the top speed is with throttle only? And how quick or fast does it get to that top speed?
I'm looking for a bike that can do close to 25 miles per hour at throttle only for small stretches like an eighth of a mile
What would you say the top speed is with pedaling can you hit 30 miles per hour or does it pretty much top out at 28? Is there any way to take the speed limit off like an unrestricted mode?
Yeah the bike looks really cool because it's pretty light as a couple people mentioned
Also how is the front fork does it do a pretty good job absorbing bumps in the road? Or is it pretty basic? Do you think you might need to upgrade or is it do the job??
Great thanks a lot I really appreciate your feedback looks like a cool bike. Any other thoughts you have would be cool to hear[/QUOTE
I normally don't ride above 20mph, so I had your question in mind when I rode this am and thought I would try to come up with some anwsers while riding. Unfortunately (well, not really) my ride is along the coast and there is never a moment when I am not riding in to or against the wind. So I tried the throttle test once against the wind and once with the wind in the same place (an hour later on my return trip). Against the wind the bike got up to 25 mph. With the wind 27mph. The motor did not stop working, it just didn't go any faster. I weigh 200 lbs and had probably another 10lbs of gear along with me, someone lighter would no doubt have different results.. The "test" with the pedal showed that the motor stopped assisting at 28mph and I was on my own.
The console options do not give you an option to change the speed limits set in the controller. In fact I had previously contacted FLX asking if it could be reprogrammed to comply with Class 2 requirements of limiting the throttle at 20mph (Calif limits e-bikes on bike paths to Class 2) and was told that I would have to purchase a new console ($55). I am an outlaw - in fact when I was doing my first "speed test" this am, doing 25mph via throttle on a bike path, I looked over and saw a Sheriff's Deputy pacing me from an adjacent roadway. He just smiled and gave me a thumbs up!!!
As far as the shocks are concerned, I am no expert. I set my shocks up for my particular weight and have not given them another thought. They do have a rebound adjustment, but I would probably mess up the "ride" if I fiddled with it. The shocks are Suntour SR XCR 32's and in doing a little research I found this from Suntour:
"The hierarchy from low to high would be XCT, XCM, XCR. V2, V3 has to do with the 'version'. higher number is newer generation.
Forks specified by different bicycle brands can be configured in a number of different ways, so its hard for me to understand exactly what you are looking at, that being said;
Our XCM and XCR models come with 30mm stanchions. ( the upper tubes) if you compare this to other forks in the price range, many of our competitors will often use 28mm stanchions. Larger diameter = improved stiffness and strength. Also, the pitch, or width of these two forks is 130mm. You will find that to be a bit wider than many of our competitors. Generally speaking, wider is better."
Second, our XCM and XCR models are what we call QSP, or quick service products. That means if your fork's internals ever wear out our suffer a problem, the fork can be fixed easily by replacing the entire cartridge.
Finally, if you are shopping for a bike that is less than $1,000 I'm sure you have seen that many of those bikes are equipped with
SR Suntour forks. The primary reasons for this are based on the fact that the bicycle brands have come to trust SR Suntour to supply them with a reliable product that performs well. (that may seem simple, but its a big deal) Additionally, we operate service centers in North America, Asia and Europe to back up our product.
So I guess XCR's are the top of their line and must be pretty good for the price point.
Hope this helps.
