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.
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 pattern and saddle color may be a bit much, though. I wouldn't blame anyone for replacing it with an aftermarket saddle. The battery is 48v 25 Amp hour and can easily handle my 15 mile commute using both motors in level 5 but performance suffers when the temperature goes below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. It has a decent headlight and a horn that I only found accidentally. It is below the throttle lever. There is no rear light, only a reflector. A nice touch is reflectors on the wheel spokes. The pedals are average and I prefer a thinner mountain bike pedal, so I quickly replaced them. The plastic fenders work fine and are quiet enough. I always appreciate fenders since I commute via bike. The 4 inch tires, along with the dual suspension, make for a comfortable ride. The front suspension has a lockout and is adjustable for dampening. The rear suspension is not adjustable.
My commute is 15.1 miles. It is early in the morning and then rush hour in an urban/suburban mix. There are no bike lanes, per se. The speed limits range from 25 to 45 mph and the traffic can be extremely aggressive. It is moderately hilly, more elevation going to work and more descent going home. I will typically use 50-60% of the battery on level 5 with dual motor going to work and 40-50% going home. That suggests total range around 25-35 miles on level 5 using both motors while pedaling. Range is relative to use and can be improved by using single motor or lower power levels. The bike will easily maintain 34-35 mph on level ground and on moderate hills will maintain over 30 mph. The 180mm, 4 piston hydraulic brakes work very well and bring you to a stop faster than the mountain bike tires can handle.
Final Thoughts
What's most impressive about the Freesky Warrior? The performance to price! Sure, you could get a faster bike or a more comfortable bike but you'd be hard pressed to find a bike that is this fast, this competent and this comfortable at this price.
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