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ENGWE EP-2 Pro Folding Fat Tire Electric Bike w/ 48V 13Ah Battery (2022, Gray)

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Geekbuying has ENGWE EP-2 Pro Folding Fat Tire Electric Bike w/ 48V 13Ah Battery (2022, Gray) on sale for $899 - $199 w/ coupon code NNNEP2Pro6 = $700. Shipping is free.

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Product Details:
  • Frame: 20" x 17.5" Aluminum Alloy Manual Smooth Welding
  • Suspension: Alloy Lock-Out Suspension Travel:100MM
  • Throttle Type: Twist Throttle TZ500-7 48V twist speed control
  • E-DRIVE: 750W
  • F-Speed: 25 mph to 30 mph depends on Power
  • Battery: 48V 13AH
  • Range: 45 miles to 80 miles depends on riding mode, load, terrain and weather.
  • Charger: 48V 2A DC
  • Charging Time: 4 to 5 hours
  • Display: 4 Inches M5 LCD Dashboard, Waterproof
  • Freewheel: SHIMANO 7-speed; FD: SHIMANO TX-50 ; RD: SHIMANO RD-YT300
  • Cassette: CS-M2009, 7S, 14-28T
  • Brake: Tektro M280, Mechanical Disc Brake, 160mm rotors
  • Tyre: CST 20"*4.0"60TPI
  • Chain-wheel: Alloy 46T
  • Pedal: Aluminum Alloy
  • Foldable Saddle: sport Seat post
  • Maximum load: 330lbs
  • Rider's height: 5.1-6.5ft
  • Product Weight: 32kg (70lbs)

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  • About this product:
    • 12-month warranty covering the electric system components and the frame
    • 5 out of 5 stars rating at Geekbuying based on 6 customer reviews
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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Geekbuying has ENGWE EP-2 Pro Folding Fat Tire Electric Bike w/ 48V 13Ah Battery (2022, Gray) on sale for $899 - $199 w/ coupon code NNNEP2Pro6 = $700. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Staff Member Bruinnn for finding this deal.

Product Details:
  • Frame: 20" x 17.5" Aluminum Alloy Manual Smooth Welding
  • Suspension: Alloy Lock-Out Suspension Travel:100MM
  • Throttle Type: Twist Throttle TZ500-7 48V twist speed control
  • E-DRIVE: 750W
  • F-Speed: 25 mph to 30 mph depends on Power
  • Battery: 48V 13AH
  • Range: 45 miles to 80 miles depends on riding mode, load, terrain and weather.
  • Charger: 48V 2A DC
  • Charging Time: 4 to 5 hours
  • Display: 4 Inches M5 LCD Dashboard, Waterproof
  • Freewheel: SHIMANO 7-speed; FD: SHIMANO TX-50 ; RD: SHIMANO RD-YT300
  • Cassette: CS-M2009, 7S, 14-28T
  • Brake: Tektro M280, Mechanical Disc Brake, 160mm rotors
  • Tyre: CST 20"*4.0"60TPI
  • Chain-wheel: Alloy 46T
  • Pedal: Aluminum Alloy
  • Foldable Saddle: sport Seat post
  • Maximum load: 330lbs
  • Rider's height: 5.1-6.5ft
  • Product Weight: 32kg (70lbs)

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio
  • About this deal:
    • Valid for a limited time or while supplies last.
  • About this product:
    • 12-month warranty covering the electric system components and the frame
    • 5 out of 5 stars rating at Geekbuying based on 6 customer reviews
  • About this store:
    • You can view Geekbuying's Return Policy here.
  • Additional Notes:

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steve_c
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Been watching Lectric XP / Lite for about a year now for the right time to buy, but pulled the trigger on this one instead.

FYI the additional $25 off is currently still in effect if paying via credit/debit or PayPal, applied at final checkout.

Total $675 delivered with aforementioned coupon code NNNEP2Pro6

Thanks!
VioletIdea9666
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for $700, this seems like a closeout sale. you won't find the company again when you need support.
PurpleManatee1482
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From the article:

"When you're buying an e-bike or other micromobility device, try to find what battery comes stocked with it, Pecht said. Does the maker of the device state where the battery is sourced from? Is the battery made by a reputable manufacturer? Experts also suggest that consumers look for batteries that have a UL certification."

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Apr 02, 2023 06:16 PM
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aamir.m.aliApr 02, 2023 06:16 PM
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Quote from roymunson :
After sleeping on it, i feel like i made the right choice. It has about a 3.9 star rating on amazon with about 800 reviews. The company is based in California but builds them in China, much like my previous electric bike company does in Ariel Rider. For tall riders there isn't much other choice for under $1000 fat bike and folding.

The reason i got this over the lectric xp 3.0 is because it's $300 cheaper, has probably equal motor (this bike has 750 wott vs lectric xp has 500 wott.) both list the same nm of torque at 55nm, although i do see some people report that the engwe can be 80nm of torque... maybe if you unlock it's class??? Also the engwe has fatter tires, 4" vs 3" and that was the main dealbreaker for me. I wanted larger tires because i will be riding through floodplains, aka grass and mud.

The only concern i have is with the suspension forks but i think they will be good enough. That is another reason i wanted this bike, for the suspension fork and fat tire. For $700 you will not find anything near this deal, for tall people. Lectric has a $800 option but this is much better.

There is a newer Engwe model of this bike that comes with a rear shock built in, make sure if you watch reviews or videos that you look for that and know this bike doesn't have that. There are 3 different versions i think with the same name. Original had 12.8ah battery, this has 13ah battery and the newest has a 16ah battery.

The 16ah battery is selling for $400 on the engwe website. I am thinking about purchasing it. My current electric bike, has a 14ah battery and i can do about 20 miles on it with my very hilly bike commute (it's 2 years old now and 7000 miles in, i think the battery is getting weaker). So the default 13ah battery might be dead for me by the time i get home which wouldn't be that big of a deal.

I did find an ebay store with the name something like "official-engwe-store-2" that sells engwe only products and they have the 16ah battery for $330. If i can confirm that they are the legit store i might take a shot at buying the battery from the ebay store, or i will just buy it from their website. They sold the rack bag for very cheap and a few other engwe accessories very cheap so i think they might be legit. Their about us page and their shipping is from Califorinia which makes sense. There is another "official-engwe-store" that is from China so i am hopeful that its the real store.

Lot's of very positive videos about the bike on youtube

6 foot 3, tall honest rider.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-...icWheelers [youtube.com]

Long 50 minute video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h...ussIsRight [youtube.com]

Bottom line: For the price, if folding and weight aren't important, this is a great deal! I myself don't really want the folding feature besides to fit into my car once in awhile. I commute to work and i can park my bike in my office so i purely wanted the best motor/battery and bike combo for as cheap as possible and this was it. VERY TALL FRIENDLY
Thanks for this detailed post. I'm also comparing to a lectric xp 3.0, which is what I was just about to pull the trigger on until I saw this deal. A couple questions:

1) one of the earlier commenters said something about not being to peddle along with the bike for...some reason. Is that because the gear ratio for the cassette should be changed, or some other reason? I've ridden a lectric xp 2.0, I had no problem getting a good peddle assist experience with the right PAS setting.

2) Lectric has a pretty large user base, so there are 2nd hand options for installing controllers and 2nd batteries

3) You mention that this is tall friendly. How about short friendly? :-D Just 5'6" over here. For e-bikes i prefer step overs for the stability,

4) Any info on whether this bike definitely fits the newer 16 ah battery, or will you be testing?

5) I'm still struggling to understand the speed ratings - based on your youtube search, is it 28 mph throttle only? what's the top PAS speed?
Apr 02, 2023 06:36 PM
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LastButNotLeastApr 02, 2023 06:36 PM
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Quote from roymunson :
The bike is easy to assemble. There are videos online that show how to do it. Is this your first bicycle? I got into electric biking 2 years ago with little knowledge on maintaining my bike, but it's really not that hard. It will be hard to find a local place to help you maintain your bike, generally they want you to buy the bike at their store in order for them to fix it, or at the least they want a mid-drive motor and not a hub drive motor like this one.

Working on your bike yourself is really easy if you just do some research, watch some videos and i would suggest join electricbikereview forum and if you have any questions or problems you can post there and they can help you. I really recommend you learn how to replace your tire tubes yourself AND always carry a spare tire on you and a bike pump. Also it's a good idea to carry all the tools that came with the bike when you ride. I would get familiar with changing a tire at home when you have a free weekend, learning how to take off and reattach the tire, especially the rear one. The rear tire has the motor so you have to disconnect the power cable and remove the wheel can be a bit tricky and you might need a 16mm wrench for removing the wheel which the bike might not come with. If you have any questions you can ask here or join the forum i mentioned.
I can recommend this (Flat Out at Amazon):
https://www.amazon.com/FlatOut-Sp...&sr=8-2​
Apr 02, 2023 07:13 PM
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eggsaladApr 02, 2023 07:13 PM
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Quote from fuzzyballz :
The one question people should ask when buying these e-wheel products is, will the battery explode and burn down your home.
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Apr 02, 2023 07:17 PM
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roymunsonApr 02, 2023 07:17 PM
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Quote from aamir.m.ali :
Thanks for this detailed post. I'm also comparing to a lectric xp 3.0, which is what I was just about to pull the trigger on until I saw this deal. A couple questions:

1) one of the earlier commenters said something about not being to peddle along with the bike for...some reason. Is that because the gear ratio for the cassette should be changed, or some other reason? I've ridden a lectric xp 2.0, I had no problem getting a good peddle assist experience with the right PAS setting.

2) Lectric has a pretty large user base, so there are 2nd hand options for installing controllers and 2nd batteries

3) You mention that this is tall friendly. How about short friendly? :-D Just 5'6" over here. For e-bikes i prefer step overs for the stability,

4) Any info on whether this bike definitely fits the newer 16 ah battery, or will you be testing?

5) I'm still struggling to understand the speed ratings - based on your youtube search, is it 28 mph throttle only? what's the top PAS speed?
1. Not sure which post you are referring to, but on the videos i have watched it seems like pedaling with the assist, especially up hill, is suggested and that is what i plan to do, very rarely will i just use the throttle but i will pedal. it has 7 speeds, i see people requesting 9 speeds in videos or more, and that is probably where the lectric would be noticeable, maybe, with better gears or more gears.

2. Yes seems like it's more well known and more customizable. But for someone not needing to customize or add things, not a big deal.

3. I am seeing the bike is friendly down to 5 foot 3, so that shouldn't be a problem. The weight is like 73lbs, which is what the lectric xpremium weighs, i believe. the Lectric xp 3.0 i think was 63lbs. I have back problems and weight is important but i will not be lifting it much so in the end, this bike being 75+lbs is not a problem as i am big. The folding mechanics aren't the best and it's a bit awkward and heavy but if you take the battery out before lifting it could be easier.

4. Yes you can get the 16ah battery and put it in the 13ah version, atleast from my basic research. On the official website they sell the 16ah version as an add on option for a 2nd battery.

5. I am seeing top speed of 28 mph but i would guess if you are going downhill and pedaling you could probably get faster but i don't know about fat tire bikes and speed downhill but i would assume you could get over 28mph but maybe not.

btw i am in contact with engwe sellers on alibaba, they list the 16ah battery for $220 there, but have to contact them on shipping. Might be expensive to ship like over $100, and usually they sell in bulk but buying 1 should be doable.
Apr 02, 2023 07:23 PM
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roymunsonApr 02, 2023 07:23 PM
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Quote from aamir.m.ali :
Struggling to compare this to a lectric xp 3.0 (which i've also been watching). I guess lectric has the 14 Ah bike vs. engwe's 13 Ah. Hard to compare motors based on power rating. What else to compare?

also, is this returnable?
weight, frame size (geometry), tire size, shocks, brakes, gears, shifter, folding ability, brand dependability. Also built in accessories, like lights, racks, etc.

All those things, along with battery and motor are important, and for each rider is different. to me, Motor, frame size (tall friendly), tire size, shocks and battery are most important for my current need of folding bike. I am going to be using this to ride in floodplains for about 1/2 mile to commute to work so tire size and being tall friendly (i am 6 foot 3" and 36" inseam) are most important and all that i really care about. If i can save $300, and purchase this over the xp 3.0 and use that money for other upgrades or another battery, i think it's worth considering.
Apr 02, 2023 07:35 PM
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roymunsonApr 02, 2023 07:35 PM
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I am most likely going to replace the seatpost and seat with one from another bike. I am seeing that the seatpost is 36mm wide, very wide. Can anyone confirm that it comes with a 33.9mm to 36mm seatpost shim? I want to use a suntour seatpost that is 27.2mm thick and want to know if i can get a 27.2mm to 33.9mm shim and use the included shim or if i need to find a 27.2mm to 36mm which seems rare.

Also anyone know what the handlebar diameter at the middle is? Looks to be the smaller 25.4 and not the larger 31.8
Apr 02, 2023 07:55 PM
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roymunsonApr 02, 2023 07:55 PM
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Here is a really good uphill video comparison. You can see this bike, the engwe, along with the updated version, verses all the various lectric xp versions (lite, 2.0 and premium). It seems equal to the lectric xp 2.0 and pretty shocking to see the premium struggle on the hill. All in all i feel like for me, its a clear winner at the price of $300 less. For someone who is new to biking, you might have more confidence buying through lectric because the customer service will be better, but if you have some experience with bikes and maintaining them i feel like the engwe is a great option.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O...ahMcintosh

I have always liked Jeremiah's reviews on electric bikes and i am happy to see that the engwe was one of the ones in the uphill test.

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Apr 02, 2023 09:01 PM
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oahumikeApr 02, 2023 09:01 PM
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Quote from BananaPeel09 :
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If you have the Honey extension, you can do PayPal checkout for an additional $40.50 in redemption value.

Killer deal
How do you see how much you'll get back
Apr 02, 2023 09:07 PM
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BananaPeel09Apr 02, 2023 09:07 PM
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Quote from oahumike :
How do you see how much you'll get back
Install the honey extension (chrome) and it should prompt you to activate the offer when you're browsing the geek buying site. Mine said 6% redemption value at the time of purchase. Make sure you activate the offer and checkout with PayPal.
Apr 03, 2023 01:34 PM
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ddt972Apr 03, 2023 01:34 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank ddt972

We own this and the lectric 2.0. I've put about 750 miles on this Engwe. It's a lot more comfortable to ride than the lectric. I added a suspension seatpost. The lectric is a bit quicker but the Engwe has better range.
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Apr 03, 2023 04:14 PM
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aboyzApr 03, 2023 04:14 PM
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Quote from ddt972 :
We own this and the lectric 2.0. I've put about 750 miles on this Engwe. It's a lot more comfortable to ride than the lectric. I added a suspension seatpost. The lectric is a bit quicker but the Engwe has better range.
you got link to the suspension seatpost?
Apr 03, 2023 05:43 PM
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aboyzApr 03, 2023 05:43 PM
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people who ordered this. did anyone got a shipping confirmation yet?
Apr 03, 2023 07:26 PM
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roymunsonApr 03, 2023 07:26 PM
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Just an update on my findings. The Alibaba battery deal is not available, you need to buy a bike to get the cheap price. This bike was available for $1100ish with 2 batteries, so buying the 16ah at full price of $400 puts it at that deal.. I might buy the 16ah after playing with the 13ah but would hate to pay full price. Might look into a 3rd party company that sells a version that fits it, it's a weird shape so not many options. I did see one company on AliExpress I believe called ace something that had a cheaper 16ah option.

As for the company, they are a decent company but have done some shady things to YouTube reviewers and then even saw one really wild story where engwe offered a $300 off coupon code to a YouTuber and wasn't giving him any commission, and even another where they were contacting people who purchased using a code and after the purchase completes, engwe contacted the buyers saying you had to pay the amount for the coupon code that shouldn't have worked, never heard a company said that before.

I think the bike is fine but not happy to see that about the company for sure and because of that I will not want to give them money on the 2nd battery and will keep that in mind on future purchases
Apr 03, 2023 08:30 PM
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charleszhouApr 03, 2023 08:30 PM
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Quote :
1) one of the earlier commenters said something about not being to peddle along with the bike for...some reason. Is that because the gear ratio for the cassette should be changed, or some other reason? I've ridden a lectric xp 2.0, I had no problem getting a good peddle assist experience with the right PAS setting.
It's called ghost pedaling. This is a gearing issue that shows up in many cheap ebikes (this one, Lectrics, and many many others) when going at a high rate of speed 20mph+. The pedals will run out of resistance (geared to small) and pedaling feels like you're freewheeling. Many people change their crank for a larger one or change out the freewheel. Just google "ebike ghost pedaling" there's a lot on the web about it.

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Apr 03, 2023 09:33 PM
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johnnydangmangApr 03, 2023 09:33 PM
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Quote from aboyz :
people who ordered this. did anyone got a shipping confirmation yet?
I bought this 5 days ago when it was posted, got the confirmation it shipped out 3 days ago on the 31st. It'll be arriving tomorrow!

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