The Direct To Consumer Experience
Wanted a folder, looked/test rode a Heybike Ranger Pro and Velotric Fold 1 Plus at a bike shop. Liked 'em both but slight preference for the Heybike, felt a tad more stable and plush. But Heybike's shitty CS rep, hmmm. Came across this critter on Fakebook and that Venice Hippie dude's review. Decided to go for it, $500 less than the other two from the shop with the tax. And noticeably more torque , easily charges up a 30+ % wet grass slope from a dead stop on throttle alone.
3 days from ordering to my door. Setup was a snap, the app let me program the PAS levels and leave the throttle independent; albeit, won't let you go past 28 mph on the PAS or throttle. The suspension feels good over rougher terrain, the brakes are solid. Motor is a bit loud, some Baifang clone. Everything was advertised to be "name brand"- no lie, everything is branded with a name even if I haven't heard of those names before aside from Shimano. So far so good!
