Wanted: Voltbike Urban Review, Here you Go!

[Randman]

Has anyone got anything to say. What kind of range have you been getting. I want a commuter to do 25km, assisted (or not, on a bad day). I am 200lbs.

I have been sitting on the fence for getting an e-Joe.

Randy

 

[Ann M.]

@Randman , Your question answered! Here's Court's review of the VoltBike Urban folding bike that just posted yesterday

https://electricbikereview.com/voltbi... The VoltBike Urban is an ultra-affordable folding electric bike sold online from Canada, offers a full range of accessories including lights, fenders and a rear carry rack. Available in black or white but only one size, you get six gears with a basic Shimano Tourney TX derailleur and over sized thumb shifter. Larger 1.95" tires and a very basic suspension fork soften the ride, standard saddle and cheap ergonomic grips further improve comfort. The rear light is not wired in like the headlight which makes it easier to forget and run out, the stem lock felt cheap and came loose easier than other products I've tested, no built in clasp to keep the bike folded.

 

[frankh]

I read Court's review of the Voltbike Urban, and noted that it indicates that the maximum speed is only 13 MPH or 21 KPH. Is this correct? Seems pretty slow? I was interested in this bike and was waiting for the review. Thanks Court, review was very comprehensive.

 

[Ann M.]

@frankh, I hear Court say "20mph" at 16.13 min in the video and if you listen while he rides, he mentions reaching at least 19mph. I'll check with him on the written review stats. Thanks for your observation

 

[Ann M.]

@frankh , Court wrote back that although the company verbally indicates that the top speed is around 15mph, he is specs it at 20mph. The 13mph in the written review was an error that's been fixed.

 

[Netboysteve]

See my reply under the speed controller thread. The absolute max speed I'm getting is 36km/hr which is about 22mph. 20" tires and 52 tooth front sprocket.

You could prob get a slight bit more with a 60 tooth front sprocket.