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Surface 604 Rook Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

April 1, 2020 By Pete 1 Comment

The new Surface 604 Rook step-thru eCommuter bike has arrived for testing and review!

With its easy get on and ride step-thru design and upright ride position the Rook is a comfortable eBike for zipping around town.

Some of the feature highlights are a torque sensor pedal assist system in addition to throttle assisting up to 20 mph along with two battery options.

Component highlights include a 500 watt (750 watt peak) Bafang geared rear hub motor, 48V 10.4ah battery (+optional 14ah extended range battery), Tektro Auriga hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Alivio 9 speed drivetrain, and a full assortment of accessories.

The $1,999 base price includes free shipping and the optional extended range battery adds $200.

In this first part of the review you will get a detailed look at this bike with a BUNCH of pictures and the specifications. [Read more…]

Surface 604 Colt Electric Bike Review Part 2: Ride & Range Test [VIDEO]

February 4, 2020 By Pete Leave a Comment

After many miles of testing the Surface 604 Colt it has proven to be a ready to ride eCommuter that is also well equipped for longer adventure rides.

The Colt recorded impressive range and has an intuitive ride feel with the torque sensor pedal assist system.

Quality components from Bafang, Shimano, Tektro, Kenda, and others give the Colt a sturdy and durable ride feel.

The Colt is priced at $1,999 base price (+ free shipping) which is a good value considering the features, quality components, and accessories.

In this second part of the full review you will get an idea of the ride characteristics, range test results, pros, cons, and overall thoughts on this electric bike. [Read more…]

Surface 604 Colt Electric Bike Review Part 1 – Pictures & Specs

January 28, 2020 By Richard Peace 2 Comments

The new Surface 604 Colt electric bike has arrived for testing and review!

This Class 2 eBike features torque sensor pedal assist and throttle assist up to 20 mph along with two battery capacity options.

Spec highlights include a 500 watt Bafang geared rear hub motor, a stock battery of 48V 10.4ah (14ah optional), Tektro Auriga hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Alivio 9 speed drivetrain, and a full assortment of accessories.

The $1,999 base price includes free shipping.

In this first part of the review you will get a detailed look at this bike with a BUNCH of pictures and the specifications. [Read more…]

A2B Alva+ Electric Bike Video, Pictures, & Specs

September 12, 2013 By Pete 4 Comments

The A2B Alva + is ready to hit the open road! This bike features a 500 watt direct drive rear hub motor, 36V 13.2ah lithium ion battery, wireless key, and much more.

This is part 1 of the A2B Alva+ electric bike review and it will give you an idea of what this e-bike is all about with a bunch of pictures and info on the specifications.

Part 2 of the A2B Alva+ review will give you info on ride characteristics, results from the range test, pros, cons, and overall thoughts on this e-bike.

Alright, let’s get into the details of the A2B Alva+ electric bike! [Read more…]

F4W (Fast4ward) Ride 350W Electric Bike Review

August 21, 2013 By Pete 7 Comments

Ready to Ride! The F4W Ride is an easily rideable urban e-bike with it's step thru frame and comfortable riding position.

The F4W Ride (Fast4ward) Ride 350W is a commuter style electric bike that is ready to roll; right out of the box!

It’s step thru frame design, 350 watt geared rear hub motor, Sony 36V 9ah lithium ion battery, name brand components, and healthy mix of commuter style accessories make this a great bike for commuting to work and running errands.

Make sure you check out part 1 of this review with [Read more…]

F4W (Fast4ward) Ride 350W Electric Bike Video, Pictures, & Specs

August 19, 2013 By Pete 4 Comments

This is part 1 of the F4W (Fast4ward) Ride 350W electric bike review and it will give you an idea of what this e-bike is all about with a bunch of pictures, and info on the specifications.

Part 2 of the F4W Ride review will give you info on ride characteristics, results from the range test, pros, cons, and overall thoughts on this e-bike.

Alright, let’s get into the details of the F4W Ride 350W! [Read more…]

F4W (Fast4ward) Peak 350W Electric Bike Review

August 17, 2013 By Pete 4 Comments

The F4W Peak electric bike has a mountain bike style with a 350 watt geared rear hub motor and a 36V 9ah lithium ion battery

It’s time for the full review of the Hero Eco F4W Peak 350W electric bike with an 8FUN 350 watt geared rear hub motor, a Sony 36 volt 9ah lithium ion battery, and much more!

Make sure you check out the video, large detailed pictures and specifications of the F4W Peak 350W to get familiar with this e-bike.

This full review of the F4W Peak 350W e-bike will give you an idea of the ride characteristics, range test, pros, cons, and overall thoughts on this e-bike. [Read more…]

F4W (Fast4ward) Peak 350W Electric Bike Video, Pictures, & Specifications

August 8, 2013 By Pete 4 Comments

Here is part 1 of the F4W Peak 350W electric bike review with a bunch of pictures and the specification info of this mountain bike style e-bike with a 350 watt geared rear hub motor and a 36V 9ah lithium ion battery.

Part 2 of the F4W Peak 350W review will give you info on ride characteristics, results from the range test, pros, cons, and overall thoughts on this e-bike.

Alright, let’s get into the details of the F4W Peak! [Read more…]

Emotion Neo Xtrem Electric Mountain Bike in for Review [VIDEO, Pictures & Specs]

February 20, 2012 By Pete 3 Comments

Emotion Neo Xtrem Electric Mountain Bike

Recently I had a few days to ride and test the Emotion Neo Xtrem electric mountain bike on the trails as well as on a local street route here in Sedona Arizona.

This e-mountain bike has some unique features! Below are the specifications of the bike along with a video and some close up pictures that will give you an idea of what this electric mountain bike is all about.

Here are the [Read more…]