Honda sportbikes have long been benchmark machines in their field, from our legendary CB750K0 to the models we offer today. On a normal hyper bicycles bike carrying that amount might be a chore, but not here. The bike has a plenty-powerful motor to get you from A to B with ease.
Some electric bikes will be exclusively pedal assist – in the UK and Europe these are the only type that are legal on the roads, while in the US these are Class 1. Some, mainly in the US, might also have a throttle installed, making them Class 2. Whichever way they apply power, most have more than enough to keep you going at a decent speed, making battery range one of the most important factors when buying a new bike. The Gotrax Traveler has a 500 watt rear hub motor that powers it quickly up to 20mph and provides plenty of assistance on a hill.
The frame is designed for low stand-over and easy on and off and the Kent bike includes fenders and a rack, so it will serve for more than just summer beach cruising, although the white tire sidewalls mark it out for laid-back hyper mountain bike fair weather riding. Hyper Bikes are lightweight and feature moderately good components. The frame, the tires, the suspensions or the lack of it, are all designed purely for short commutes on reasonably smooth trails.
The Pandemic has single-handedly managed to revive cycling as a mainstream mobility option. Cycling blows your rigorous everyday commute out of the water. It lets you get outdoors and connect with the environment. You can feel the breeze and the sun on your face (Vitamin D). Of course, a bicycle remains reliable if it is used as designed. Make sure you use your machine properly and maintain it regularly.
There’s a 350W motor and eight-speed Shimano shifting, which give you plenty of options to cruise along or to get up hills. It’s Class 1 rating means that its speed hyper mountain bike is limited to 20mph with pedal assist only and without a throttle. The fact you can get a hardtail electric mountain bike for less than £1,000 is quite staggering.