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ENGWE has
ENGWE L20 2.0 13Ah 750w Electric Step-Thru 20" Fat Tire Utility E-Bike (3 Colors) on sale for
$699 when you apply discount code
ABUNDANTLIFE100 during checkout.
Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member
SuperOrg for sharing this deal.
Available Colors:
Specs:
- Material: 6061 aluminum alloy
- Tires Size: 20 x 3.0 inches
- Motor: 1125w（peak）,750w（rated）hub motor
- Torque: 75 N.m
- Battery: 52V13Ah Lithium-Ion Battery
- Max Speed: Throttle mode: 20MPH (32KPH) Pedal-assist mode: 28MPH (45KPH)
- Max Mileage: 28 Miles or 45 KM (Throttle mode) 84 Miles or 135 KM (Pedal assist mode)
- Brakes: Mechanical disc brake (180 mm rotors)
- Transmission System: Shimano 7 speed
- Charging Time:
- about 6.5H
- Bike Weight: 68.3 lbs or 31 kg
- Maximum Load: 264 lbs (120 kg)
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Reddit says stay away from this company if you want long term support.
YouTube reviews (paid/incentivized) says great bike for the price.
SD commenters are more interested in teaching Global Macroeconomics 101.
I can't see any reason to spend this much on something that can very well become paperweight after about a year of usage. Which is a shame. I would've liked to have gotten a "Slickdeal".
So I bought two of the Austin for $519 for my kids back then. I'm thinking of getting this for myself. They've put over 200 miles on it since and no issues (got 2 flats but thats on my kids).
This one is couple hundred more..but it does have 750w motor/52V 13AH battery vs. 500w/48V 14AH battery on the Austin.
All else seems to be similar--20x3 fat tire, mechanical brakes (ugh), top speed, weight, etc.
Not sure if its worth the $200 if I'm only getting the bigger motor. If they had upgraded the brakes to hydraulics, then maybe its a consideration. But I'll hold off until a better deal comes around...
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Reddit says stay away from this company if you want long term support.
YouTube reviews (paid/incentivized) says great bike for the price.
SD commenters are more interested in teaching Global Macroeconomics 101.
I can't see any reason to spend this much on something that can very well become paperweight after about a year of usage. Which is a shame. I would've liked to have gotten a "Slickdeal".
Just make sure you're solid before purchasing.
Just make sure you're solid before purchasing.
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Who do I believe? Engwe name is kind of known. Specs are good. Aluminum frame; good. I don't trust the excess YouTube reviewers and their glowing reviews that praise their free E-bikes. I think the majority of the reviews are padding. They dial down my expectations. It folds. I can live with mechanical brakes. Large 180mm rotors are good. I expect zero support. It's slimmer and that makes it lighter (68.5 lbs.)
The odd, thinner, tire size (3×20" versus the standard 4×20") makes me hesitate.
Is the smaller bike and tire size a trend? I see the advantages. With less un-sprung tire weight, the bikes are more responsive. The bikes are for, at most, 'bunny trails.' It's another gamble: will the odd tire size become the new standard or will it fade?
52V vs. 48V means manufacturer-cheap riding-power boost (if the mechanics can handle it.) That makes them 8% more 'nervous' performing. Marketing calls this, "More fun!"
Working harder and getting less. Looming close is the president's 25% Chinese-electric-products tariff increase. It starts on June 13 – today only 11 days away. It attacks E-bikes. We are living in doublespeak times. Bottom-line – does that $700 bike jump to $875 overnight?
I've already owned and continue to enjoy my 26-inch E-bike for almost 2 years. Alloy frame; 48V, 17Ah battery and rear drive motor having 1000 real Watts and 95nM torque. I've gone over 400 miles. I'm a short 5' 7" and barely fit. I get plenty of questions: people are interested.
I live in Killer-fornia. Live in a 400x100-mile valley: flatland with artificial bunny hills. All year long, bike is stored in a covered patio. I have two batteries and zero battery explosions. The worst problem is the annoyingly squeaky brakes. No flats.
My choices of ride was planned so no surprises. My not-Engwe bike: off the line, leisurely takeoff. Then, in a second, the power quickly kicks in. Mid-speed power is aggressive. My software unlocked so I can get up to 33 mph (according to the display.) Big, noticeable, comfortable, fast and stable. Safe...but that is mostly up to the rider to be responsible. When I ride, I assume that I am invisible. Fun exploring and tailing cars. It's great for local lightweight hauling and independently seeking alternative paths. It weighs 74 lbs so the newer & smaller Engwe is only 9% lighter. Straight theory says the Engwe's smaller tires wear out 23% faster.
A spare E-bike would be nice. In less than a week and a half, prices may make a big jump. Are answers obvious?
I just wish that the Engwe tires would magically be the standard 4×20".
Still stinging from the RAD/Amazon power bike fiasco: my son did not get his Christmas present. I won't buy RAD.
I'll probably go for Engwe. Scam or is Engwe legit?
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BBB reviews: https://www.bbb.org/us/ca/walnut/...16-1532935
So I bought two of the Austin for $519 for my kids back then. I'm thinking of getting this for myself. They've put over 200 miles on it since and no issues (got 2 flats but thats on my kids).
This one is couple hundred more..but it does have 750w motor/52V 13AH battery vs. 500w/48V 14AH battery on the Austin.
All else seems to be similar--20x3 fat tire, mechanical brakes (ugh), top speed, weight, etc.
Not sure if its worth the $200 if I'm only getting the bigger motor. If they had upgraded the brakes to hydraulics, then maybe its a consideration. But I'll hold off until a better deal comes around...
Especially how someone here in this thread was in support of bringing sweatshops in the US 😳
To get to 28mph, you have to pedal. Maybe avoiding a pothole: if you turn too sharp while pedaling, a pedal hits the ground. That is a good chance of an accident.
Bikes with the much taller 26" wheels do not have the problem.
Pros
Cons
- Suspension seat makes this difficult for shorter people to ride. Replacing the seat post fixes this issue though
- Mechanical brakes have average performance
- Front light does not follow wheel direction when mounted on front rack
- Ghost pedaling occurs at higher speeds
- Longer than usual delay for motor to kick in when using PAS
- Cannot unlock throttle speed limit
- Key needs to be in battery for bike to run
UnknownI've researched many comparably spec'd ebikes (Vitilan U7, i7 Pro, Velotric Fold, Ride1Up Portola, Lextric XP 3.0, Aventon Sinch, RadExpand 5, HeyBike Mars 2.0) and think the Engwe L20 2.0 is the best choice at $699, especially considering how powerful this 52v motor is and the overall good performance of the bike.
BBB reviews: https://www.bbb.org/us/ca/walnut/...16-1532935 [bbb.org]
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