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2024 Engwe L20 2.0

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Engwe L20 2.0 Overview     The Engwe L20 is a budget folding electric bike that has a 52 volt system to help it stand out from the crowd. It is a class 3 electric bike, which means that it will throttle to 20 mph and pedal assist to 28 mph. It was introduced at $799.00 but should increase to $999.00. Let's take a look at the L20, the good and the bad. Seat folded up for easy battery removal First Impressions     The set up of the L20 is pretty simple. It comes mostly put together, other than the fenders and front headlamp. The manual is clear, concise and easy to follow.    Once on the road, you find the L20 to be similar to other small folding electrics. I, personally, find these small 20" tire'd bikes a little awkward and prefer a 26-29" tire. What you do find is that it is very nimble, with very quick turn in. The acceleration is excellent, courtesy of the 52 volt system and it climbs hills with breaking a sweat. The seat is the standard Engwe saddle and...

2024 Freesky Warrior Review

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Overview         The Freesky Warrior is a dual, 1000 watt, hub motor electric bicycle available on Amazon or from the manufacturer's website. Although, every time that I've looked it was less expensive on Amazon . When I first stumbled onto the Warrior; I had been looking on Aliexpress for cheap dual motor bikes or Surron knock-offs. I couldn't find much in the way of reviews for the Freesky Warrior but the stats were impressive and it seemed more finished than many of the other 2000 watt bikes that I'd seen. I ordered the bike to see if it could out perform my current daily commuter, at the time, the Mokwheels Obsidian. I was a little skeptical but was pleasantly surprised. Freesky Warrior First Impressions     When the bike first arrived, it was a pretty routine setup. The front hub is a little tricky, as expected. I was a bit skeptical about the saddle comfort because it seemed a bit stiff, at first. It is actually very comfortable. The diamond patt...