Hi all, I'm new here and I am interested in buying an e bike. Started researching, but seems the more I learn the more confusing it is to make a choice. Interested in M2S, Motobecane, Frey, and couple others. Was wondering on any thoughts on this bike. http://www.alibaba.com/product-deta...ull-suspension-electric-bike_60742684202.html Looking for any pros and cons on this, thanks.
Thoughts on this bike
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larry-new
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It's not the equipment, it's the customer service. Everything breaks, given time...it's how easy it is to get back riding.
After that, of course, its the design, and how it matches your intended use. That's why I spent about forty hours here reading reviews and brand specific owner comments. This site is a goldmine.
After that, of course, its the design, and how it matches your intended use. That's why I spent about forty hours here reading reviews and brand specific owner comments. This site is a goldmine.
indianajo
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I don't see any dimensions. How tall are you? How long are your arms and legs? I bought a bike off the internet, but the vendor had a full dimensional chart and I was able to compare what they had to what I was riding already. If you have a standard sized body a standard sized bike might fit you.
I don't see any battery size or voltage either. Size has to do with range you can plan for.
I don't see any battery size or voltage either. Size has to do with range you can plan for.
rannyv
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When I saw the alibaba link, I expected to see a cheap bike. For the price of what you've shown, you can afford to at least consider buying from a local supplier or at least ordering a known, supported brand from somewhere in the US. It's fine to research statistics and technologies, but this is no replacement for getting out and trying bikes. I did this and was surprised to wind up with a bike I love that wasn't even under consideration based on online research.
CodyDog
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I am very suspect of a full suspension bike that is priced on the lower end. Although, it has Rockshoxs components which are pretty good at this price point. The bike looks nice.
Let's us know if you get it. I would like to here more about the bike.
Let's us know if you get it. I would like to here more about the bike.
I'm 6'2", battery is 48v 21ah
mrgold35
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Is that price before or after tariff? Customer service, warranty issues, damage during shipment, and long-term quality of e-parts would make me lean more domestic with some type of dealer/LBS support. Especially, if you are 100% new to ebikes. The two years I've had my two Radrovers, I had to call customer service 4-5 times with warranty issue and my ebike was down for a few days or up to 2 weeks (just rode the other one). I can see this ebike being down for months if your are waiting on warranty replacement parts.
rich c
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I'm no fan of buying much more than simple accessories off Alibaba. Getting any customer support directly from China is quite problematic. If you are an experienced bike mechanic, no problem. If you aren't, you are going to have trouble finding a local bike shop that will be happy to work on your direct import.
The very last line reads: MOQ 10 pcs.
Other than this (typical for Alibaba) wholesale quantity, - take your chance if you feel like. Motor and controller are very common Bafang found on many "US" brands, tires are not total junk. Rims - unknown, battery brand and quality - unknown, frame quality - unknown. When you buy from US/Chinese enterprise, you can order a warranty replacement controller and other user-serviceable parts, and if they have a brick and mortar store you also get a warranty labor. With 'baba you get nothing of that.
Other than this (typical for Alibaba) wholesale quantity, - take your chance if you feel like. Motor and controller are very common Bafang found on many "US" brands, tires are not total junk. Rims - unknown, battery brand and quality - unknown, frame quality - unknown. When you buy from US/Chinese enterprise, you can order a warranty replacement controller and other user-serviceable parts, and if they have a brick and mortar store you also get a warranty labor. With 'baba you get nothing of that.
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John from Connecticut
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You didn't indicate your main purpose for the bike. I'm assuming single track mountain biking because of the full suspension ? That info would be helpful. The price range you're in will get you a very nice mountain, purchased from a local bike shop who will support you and the bike.
I have two eBikes, both purchased at my LBS ( Local Bike Shop ) and I'm very satisfied. I personally would not be comfortable with deal you've mentioned. You're considering buying from ???? who's on the other side of the world and has been in business for one year according to the link....Again at the price point and is that pre or post tariff. I'm guessing pre.
DaveMatthews
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Call me chicken, but when I'm dealing in >2 grand I'm looking for proper support for a complicated machine.
Looks cool, but I couldn't do it.
If you do, I'd love to hear all about it.
Looks cool, but I couldn't do it.
If you do, I'd love to hear all about it.
I understand that the price is current. But new tariff means a lot of import tax to pay upon receiving because you are the importer in this case.
Also check the shipping costs, Alibaba have never been particularly cheap in shipping. It will still cost less than a comparable bike from LBS, but this is "as is" purchase.
I would be worried about unknown rims (with MTB) and unknown off-brand battery. You should also do some research on Bafang controllers, kit people might tell more. Serious brands use their own controllers or tune-up Bafang motor/controller combo.
Also check the shipping costs, Alibaba have never been particularly cheap in shipping. It will still cost less than a comparable bike from LBS, but this is "as is" purchase.
I would be worried about unknown rims (with MTB) and unknown off-brand battery. You should also do some research on Bafang controllers, kit people might tell more. Serious brands use their own controllers or tune-up Bafang motor/controller combo.
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