HITWAY Electric Bike for Adults, 750W/48V/14Ah Ebike with Removable Battery, 20MPH/35-75Miles Electric Bicycle with 26"×3.0 Fat Tire, Mountain E Bike for Men Women, 7-Speed, IP54, UL2849 Certified

The media could not be loaded. After having owned for a few weeks now, I would say that this bike definitely delivers. I'll go over the highlights before going to the drawbacks.First off, the battery does seem quite good, it's equivalent in capacity to the Lectric Long Range battery, and here, it's standard. It does take a good amount of hours to charge and at the same time, depleting this battery takes a bit of time to do, and even more when you're pedaling.Assembly was simple, front wheel, fender, and handlebars, and if you true your wheel well, probably won't need brake adjustment.There are some nice details of this bike, the light has a spread, and focused on the road nicely. The rear light is a working break light and I find that fantastic as a safety feature. I've got the bike wet without issue, so the IP54 rating does seem legit. The forks are nice for jumping off curbs, gets the job done without breaking the bank. The wheel is interesting, 3" performs close to 4", however the bike looks almost normal because the tires are much smaller. It's not just the thickness, but the height, which makes it look that way. I do feel much more confident on gravel, grass, sand, or corning on pavement compared to two inch wheels.When it comes to the speed, it seems like it's capped, the motor is definitely strong enough to deliver more, however I see it being limited for safety reasons, Ebikes are popular and I'm sure the manufacturer does not want to be scrutinized over speeding issues. The motor is listed at 750w, and that feels like a peak rating rather than continuous, otherwise it provides decent power and it's fine for the price.The ride is very confident, being a 26" fat tire, I'm doing 20mph and it doesn't even feel fast compared to my other ebikes, and on the flip side, it's not quite a nimble as a smaller ebike, just something to be aware of. If you're looking for a very stable platform that is easy to assemble, good battery life, and covers the basics well, this bike is for you. it comes with everything, I mean everything to get you going, including pump, including keys, including lock, and while the lock is somewhat small, once you remove the battery and take it, you make the ebike a whole lot less desirable for thieves. Overall I think this is a fantastic entry level bike and an incredible value for those looking to do a lot of commuting style rides.

The media could not be loaded. If you have never ridden an eBike before, or even if you have, when the motor is 750W, you are going to FEEL it. The acceleration becomes so fast, but smooth, you may feel dirty about how fast it got to 15mph+.I have tested over a handful of electric bikes -- from foldable small-wheel ones that I refer to as "Clown bikes" to cruisers, mountains, and thin and fat tires. Each has its pros and cons.All have one thing in common, however: I look for the below features in an electric bicycle.- Decent motor to aid with steep inclines- 7 or 21 speeds/gears for tackling difficult, uphill climbs- Pedal Assist System (PAS)- Easy to get on/off for a woman in her 60s- Comfortable ride with shock suspension- Fat tires for more balance and control- Detachable, large battery for long rides and convenient chargingThe Hitway Electric Bike checked every box I would personally be looking for, but ultimately, it depended on my friend who wanted one and asked me to assemble it as well. So, I got him this Hitway because he did not want to spend more than $1,000 but still wanted a Fat Tire for its benefits.WHY AN EBIKE?Electric bicycles have allowed our family to go longer distances with far lower risk of cramping that would have made for a PAINFUL ride home. The motorized assistance on the uphill climbs and during the final return miles with tired legs had been a welcome blessing!ANALYSISHitway's 26" Electric Bike has a good build quality. The shipping box arrived undamaged thanks to the friendly FedEx driver. He expected me to help him carry it inside the house (or he offered to help me) -- that's how heavy it is at roughly 70 lbs. I told him not to worry about it and let him go on with his work while I lifted it inside myself.Its weight was simply due to being a large battery with a strong motor.Assembly was straight-forward: all I had to do was attach the pedals, fenders, front wheel/disc brake, and done. Nothing else needed to be set up, although I had to tweak the brakes a bit. "Holy moly!" I thought to myself, giving flashbacks on when I had to frustratingly try to figure out how to put together the individual, small pieces of a mechanical mountain bike a year ago for the first time. Thankfully, practically everything was already pre-assembled.Ride performance was VERY clean, smooth, and comfortable thanks to its fat tires and front suspension to smooth out bumps and rocky terrain. There was no rear suspension, and so keep that in mind if you want to take it hardcore trail riding down the mountain (not to mention needing to remove the rear rack and swapping the wide seat with a MTB-approved one to be safer.) The motor's 750W of (nominal) power was very strong. That meant a very sudden, rapid speed increase that could feel out of control at times. You should be at least 5'3" to be able to ride this bike. I test-rode it myself and wow, it definitely accelerated much faster than my Googo, and so I was confident it could handle hills better than mine -- and it did indeed!The Hitway had a clean, streamlined look with cables tucked away nicely. Its weight, however, would not be something many riders would be happy to carry around.Shifting between the 7 gears was effortless, and the fat tires gave a very satisfying sound while smoothly zipping around the neighborhood park and up a few climbs. Power Assist (PAS) was available in multiple gears, and speed topped at 20 mph without a rider -- just at the legal speed limit with eBikes of this class. Legally, electric bikes cannot go faster than 20 mph to fall under the United States Class 2 designation, and in California, only Class 2 can ride on Class 1 bike paths. What does that mean? This bicycle's motor was potentially too fast to legally operate in California, but thankfully, the speed was capped at 20 mph by the manufacturer. There likely is a way to unlock its maximum speed, but I did not bother looking into it since this bike will be my friend's, and I did not want to get him in trouble with the law or his personal well-being . Either way, be sure to check with your local and State laws before you push the Hitway to its top speed.Electronic controls found on the left side of the handlebar were easy to use and managed the headlight, horn, PAS level, power, and display. The screen was easily readable under direct sunlight and provided a nice set of information, including battery and Power Assist levels, speed, odometer, and more.The 672Wh-capacity, Li-Ion NMC battery (14Ah @ 48V) is the standard size among the ones I have tested. 20-40 miles on fully-electric and 50-70 miles with pedal assist should be doable. My past experience found that it should theoretically be able to handle at least 100 miles with PAS only used for short uphill climbs. I prefer pedaling most of the time for exercise/health purposes and only invoke the motor just enough to get up a hill.Two keys were included to lock the removable battery from theft. So, do NOT lose them!Front wheel skewer is the quick-release type for easy swapping, but keep in mind that this also makes it easier for someone to steal the tire. Be sure to bring the appropriate locks and chains.The rear rack most likely cannot carry more than 50 lbs -- a number most commonly cited by manufacturers.The bike was a joy to spin, and the build quality and riding comfort were good. For me, personally, the 750W motor provided for a very smooth acceleration, but keep in mind that it could scare a beginner rider for the first time when that initial power kicks in. I felt solidly in control and the suspension worked well in conjunction with the fat tires to even out the effects caused by rocky or shaky terrains. Electric bikes are fun to ride in general, but please be sure to follow the local laws.BIKE OR SCOOTER?Electric scooters are more nimble to move around with -- and in some cases, more fun -- but local laws may prevent them from going onto the same paths as electric bicycles. Most can also be carried around more easily due to their more compact size and lighter weight. Personally, I prefer bikes because they are safer to operate, can (usually) go onto the same places that mechanical bicycles can operate, are (generally) allowed to carry an additional passenger, and if the battery runs out or fails, you can still pedal around. A scooter would stop to function without a battery

Compared to an Aventon Soltera, here are the pros and cons. The Hitway bike has much longer range. That is because the battery and motor are larger. The drawback of that is that this bike weighs 50% more than a Soltera. The Hitway has only 3 levels of Pedal Assist, while the Aventon Soltera has 5 levels of Pedal Assist. That means the Aventon has much more speed variability up to 20 mph vs. the Hitway. The Hitway bike has 3" Fat Tires, which means you can ride on much rougher terrain than the Aventon. The larger tires also contribute to the extra weight of the Hitway and larger tires are harder to fit into some bike racks. The Hitway is a tall bike, anybody shorter than 5'10" should not buy if they want to flat foot this bike. The Hitway is great value for the money. The Hitway has a twist throttle, while the Aventon has a thumb press throttle. I prefer the twist throttle of the Hitway, thumb throttles are harder to keep pressed for long periods. The Hitway requires a key to use, which can be annoying because that is one more thing to remember to bring on the bike ride. The Aventon does not require a key. The bike rack on the Hitway is very convenient. If you want an ebike to use as an ebike, the Hitway is a great choice. If you want an e-bike that you could ride without electric power sometimes, the Hitway is not a good choice because it is very heavy for that use.