$100 off Senada eBike Coupon

The coupon is ST100.

This coupon was actually live and better than the recent $80 off coupon for the Drifter which was posted here. Also, it works with any of the available bikes that Senada is selling on their website.

I bought the Senada Herald about a month ago using the coupon posted here. I quite liked that bike, but wanted a folding eBike, so I sold the Herald to my roommate. Took some time to negotiate that sale, so I missed out on the Austin deal. Having been a customer of Senada, they sent me a coupon to my email. I was able to pick up the black Senada Drifter on May 13, 2024 for $100 off (see the receipt).

Personally, I like the aesthetics of the Drifter better than the Austin, so no biggie. However, both the Drifter and Austin are now sold out. You can pick up any of the other bikes that are available for $100 off.

Since I have owned two Senada bikes in a short time, I feel I can give some valid testimony on the brand and the models I have owned (Herald and Drifter). Before I get into that, let me say I am a throttle-only guy. I get plenty of exercise and am quite fit. eBikes are strictly alternative transportation for me.

In General:

• General build quality is great. You can tell by the stack of nickels welds. The welds don't look like Walmart quality slag that you see.
• Battery so far is great. It does take every bit of the 6 hours stated to charge it. But that is done at night, so not a big deal. Just make sure you time properly when you charge the bike so you can have it ready to go.
• Brakes are functional and get the job done but do need some calibration out of the box. There is a skidding stopping distance if you clamp down hard, so make sure you get used to the braking force that is required to avoid mishap. They are mechanical so they do need some muscle to apply.
• The headlight is sufficient and illuminates the roadway at night quite well. Some will find they need a bigger brighter beam, but what is out of the box is more than sufficient.
• The cheap Chinese parts are functional. There is nothing about them that detracts from the bike. But as they are cheap Chinese parts, no idea how long they shall last at this stage.
• Both bikes are quite zippy. I topped out at 30mph on the Herald; 28mph on the Drifter. Again, I am a throttle-only guy.
• As a throttle-only guy, the range I get is 22 miles on the Drifter and 21 miles on the Herald. Pedal assist of course would get you closer to the spec'ed range.
• So far the support from Senada has been great. I emailed them how to disable pedal assist so that I could ride this with just throttle power. They got back to me in less than a day.
• Assembly for both bikes is a snap, but is slightly more difficult on the Drifter due to how centering the handlebar works as the calibration is only accessible when the handlebar is folded down.

Herald Specifics:

• Some design choices on the Herald bug me. The ON/OFF switch is on the left side of the battery. It is a soft switch. There were several times where unknowingly my knee touched the soft switch, turning the bike off. Could be disastrous in a pinch. This could have been placed better. Like on top of the battery where a slight bump to the knee wouldn't have turned off the bike.
• I do so love the ride on the Herald. Feels good and is a very enjoyable ride even with the motor off and just pedaling. Has a beach cruiser feel to it.
• There is a battery meter on the display and a meter on the battery. The display meter is horribly inaccurate. The meter on the battery is better, but only tells you if the charge is good up to 50%. Once the battery gets low, the motor will sputter, then die. But up till then, the bike performs at full speed. This is different than the Drifter's behavior.

Drifter Specifics:

• The placement of the charging port is poor. In the folded position, it is inaccessible for charging. The cover for it takes a bit of keep it seated and in place.
• To turn on the bike, the key has to be inserted and kept in place. Since most of us tend to keep our keys bundled in a chain, you are going to have to keep the key separate from your keychain otherwise having your key chain bundled with the Drifter's key is going to rattle around when you are riding it. This can lead to the key being lost.
• There is little to no room on the handle bar for additional accessories like rear view mirrors or a cell phone holder.
• The pedals are cheap plastic and are probably going to go quickly. Good idea to upgrade them right away.
• The bike slows down and loses zip as the battery drains. This is different than the Herald.
• Pedal powering the bike is quite the choir. There is little mechanical advantage due to the diameter of the sprocket, the 20" wheel size, and the fatness of the tires. I suppose there are always going to be compromises when you have a folding bike. But know that under manual power, the bike is a poor performer

It is always about the longevity of the motor and the battery on these things. No one knows yet how long either shall last. For that matter, no one knows how long the cheap Chinese parts shall last. But when it comes to bikes, parts are always replaceable. Replacing the motor and battery is the real concern. And I get the sneaky suspicion all the deals on Senada bikes are a 'Going out of Business' clearance sale. Let's hope not.



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