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27.5" Haven Bikes Power Wave 250W Step Thru Electric Hybrid Bike (Small or Medium)

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Mendham Bikes has 27.5" Haven Bikes Power Wave 250W Step Thru Electric Hybrid Bike (Silver, Small or Medium) on sale for $899.99 - $449.99 with discount code RIDETHEWAVE during checkout = $450. Shipping is free.

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About this Item:
  • The Power Wave features a lightweight aluminum frame and fork, rear luggage rack, front and rear fenders and a versatile 8 speed drivetrain. The hydraulic disc brakes provide excellent stopping power. It's 250 Watt, 36V Mid-Drive Bafang motor will provide an extra power boost with higher effort pedaling, thanks to its intelligent drive unit.
  • Max Weight: 250lbs.
  • Boost Engage: Pedal Assist

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  • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
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Mendham Bikes has 27.5" Haven Bikes Power Wave 250W Step Thru Electric Hybrid Bike (Silver, Small or Medium) on sale for $899.99 - $449.99 with discount code RIDETHEWAVE during checkout = $450. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Staff Member the-press-box for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • The Power Wave features a lightweight aluminum frame and fork, rear luggage rack, front and rear fenders and a versatile 8 speed drivetrain. The hydraulic disc brakes provide excellent stopping power. It's 250 Watt, 36V Mid-Drive Bafang motor will provide an extra power boost with higher effort pedaling, thanks to its intelligent drive unit.
  • Max Weight: 250lbs.
  • Boost Engage: Pedal Assist

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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nellenbu
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Do not order from this company. I fell for it on the last deal and it has been an absolute nightmare.

The first bike arrived damaged and unusable. They refused to honor their return policy, insisting that I either repair it myself (they sent me a link to a YouTube video wtf) or bring it to a mechanic at my own risk. Suffice to say, I opened a credit card dispute and am still fighting to retain my credit.

The second bike hadn't been shipped when the issues with the first began, so I requested a cancellation, which they confirmed. Then they shipped it anyway. I refused the delivery. It arrived at their facility 2 weeks ago and I still haven't received a refund. Another dispute was opened and I'm having to deal with that now.

Edit: just checked and the first dispute was finally resolved in my favor just this morning. Now on to the second dispute…
deucesh75
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Stay as far away from Mendham Bikes as you can. HORRIBLE company. I trust SD's and have never been burned....until the last Mendham deal. It's been a horrendous and miserable experience that has cost a dozen or so hours thus far.

I ordered one of the Able bikes in the last deal. About three weeks went by between the time of the order and when I realized I hadn't received the bike. Meanwhile, they spammed the heck out of my email account with other "promotions". I emailed the general customer service email address demanding they provide me an update. No response. About another week goes by and I get a "your order shipped" email notification. Great! Fantastic! Except that a few hours after receiving that email, I got a retraction saying they had made a mistake and my order hadn't shipped.

I emailed them to demand cancellation of the order based on the long wait and my spidey senses telling me something was off. I actually got a response within a few hours that acknowledged my request and told me the order would be cancelled. Guess what? The next day, Mendham shipped the bike. Geez. When I got the shipment notification, I started checking the tracking and noticed it took them more than a day to actually ship the bike (they just issued tracking by creating a shipping label). In the interim, I again emailed them about cancellation and warned them not to ship. No response. The bike arrived and box and interior parts were beat to hell. I put in a dispute with my credit card company, who immediately issued a confirmation of successful dispute, a sign they know what Mendham is up to. I tried several more times to demand they take the bike back. They finally responded on the third email and asked for a huge list of items. I took the bike to a charity that fixes up bikes and gives to kids in need. I'll just rely on my CC underwriter.

Please save yourself from the same headaches and from having to write an equally painful testimonial on SD by just skipping this "deal". It's not a deal and if you research online, you find the bikes are junk anyways.
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It's mid-drive. They require substantially less power than hub drives. They also tend to be more expensive than hub drives.

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acbharath14Dec 23, 2024 04:40 AM
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Quote from funkadunk8 :
Was the battery made by unitpackpower?
States on the product page that its made by Samsung. Is it a better deal then?
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acbharath14Dec 23, 2024 04:44 AM
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"The assembly rebate works by providing customers with a chance to receive up to $75 as a rebate when they opt for professional bicycle assembly at their local bike shop. Customers need to provide a receipt showing the assembly service, and Mendham Bicycle Co. will refund a portion of their purchase. This ensures that the new bike has been expertly put together, while also saving customers some extra cash." This looks like a steal considering that even assembly may be done at a bike shop if needed and can be claimed as rebate. Although, I don't know how much shops charge to put this bike together, does this make the deal even sweeter?
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djflex1987Dec 23, 2024 10:47 AM
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Quote from acbharath14 :
"The assembly rebate works by providing customers with a chance to receive up to $75 as a rebate when they opt for professional bicycle assembly at their local bike shop. Customers need to provide a receipt showing the assembly service, and Mendham Bicycle Co. will refund a portion of their purchase. This ensures that the new bike has been expertly put together, while also saving customers some extra cash." This looks like a steal considering that even assembly may be done at a bike shop if needed and can be claimed as rebate. Although, I don't know how much shops charge to put this bike together, does this make the deal even sweeter?
It's all junk, this will never be a deal, 250w will barely move
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Quote from acbharath14 :
"The assembly rebate works by providing customers with a chance to receive up to $75 as a rebate when they opt for professional bicycle assembly at their local bike shop. Customers need to provide a receipt showing the assembly service, and Mendham Bicycle Co. will refund a portion of their purchase. This ensures that the new bike has been expertly put together, while also saving customers some extra cash." This looks like a steal considering that even assembly may be done at a bike shop if needed and can be claimed as rebate. Although, I don't know how much shops charge to put this bike together, does this make the deal even sweeter?
In most markets, budget $100-$150 to assemble a regular bike. Closer to $150 for an ebike, if they will even touch it.

Many shops won't work on off-brand ebikes, or can't for insurance reasons.
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acbharath14Dec 23, 2024 04:01 PM
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I can't find any comparable mid drive ebike around this price range even after googling for quite a while. I do understand mid drive e bikes tend to be slighly pricey compared to hub drive. Any comparable models around this price range or this is the best at this price?
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Dec 23, 2024 04:08 PM
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BrianRangeDec 23, 2024 04:08 PM
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Quote from acbharath14 :
I can't find any comparable mid drive ebike around this price range even after googling for quite a while. I do understand mid drive e bikes tend to be slighly pricy compared to hub drive. Any comparable models around this price range or this is the best at this price?
I doubt you'll find any mid drives even close to this price.

I have this one (I paid $1298): https://www.amazon.com/Hyper-Ride...B0BN49BXLC

They also make a step-through: https://www.amazon.com/Hyper-700C...B0BN4D3TGZ

I believe both use Vinka motors.
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jujubee02Dec 23, 2024 04:10 PM
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Quote from acbharath14 :
I can't find any comparable mid drive ebike around this price range even after googling for quite a while. I do understand mid drive e bikes tend to be slighly pricy compared to hub drive. Any comparable models around this price range or this is the best at this price?
You'll only find this price range for a mid drive on clearance ymmv situations. The motor and battery cost more to buy on their own than this price

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RedvinesRBetterDec 23, 2024 07:49 PM
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I think he was referring to the california ebike incentive program.
The California E-Bike Incentive Project provides up to $2,000 of point-of-sale incentives to support the purchase of a new electric bicycle (e-bike). Max income to qualify was 33K per year. 1500 vouchers were available and all were claimed within 1 minute.
Yes, I was referring to the incentive program. I just picked Compton because it's a lower income neighborhood. What's sad is that the stereotype of Compton is probably not really true anymore since an 800 sq. foot shack is probably over a million. However, there is still a lot of rent control there.
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RedvinesRBetterDec 23, 2024 07:52 PM
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Quote from jeff34270 :
In most markets, budget $100-$150 to assemble a regular bike. Closer to $150 for an ebike, if they will even touch it.

Many shops won't work on off-brand ebikes, or can't for insurance reasons.
I think if you can follow directions you can easily assemble a shipped e-bike. It's usually 90% assembled anyways. I don't consider myself super handy but I was able to do it in about 30 to 45 minutes tops.
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Quote from RedvinesRBetter :
I think if you can follow directions you can easily assemble a shipped e-bike. It's usually 90% assembled anyways. I don't consider myself super handy but I was able to do it in about 30 to 45 minutes tops.
Since that's faster than a professional would do it, I fear that you might be missing some steps.

It's quick and easy to throw on the bars, seat, front wheel, and pedals. But checking over everything and getting it all adjusted properly takes some time, especially for a DIYer.
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norcal007Dec 23, 2024 08:00 PM
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Quote from RedvinesRBetter :
Apparently this bike is free if you live in Compton, CA and make less than 33K a year.
Compton residents should qualify for hazard pay to live there.
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RedvinesRBetterDec 23, 2024 08:01 PM
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Quote from jeff34270 :
Since that's faster than a professional would do it, I fear that you might be missing some steps.

It's quick and easy to throw on the bars, seat, front wheel, and pedals. But checking over everything and getting it all adjusted properly takes some time, especially for a DIYer.
Maybe but I think if you can handle a wrench you'll be fine. It's not rocket science. Just find a neighbor that rides bikes to quickly check your work if you are at all concerned.
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norcal007Dec 23, 2024 08:03 PM
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houses are well under $800k and for a reason (MS13, Crips, Bloods, etc).
Quote from RedvinesRBetter :
Yes, I was referring to the incentive program. I just picked Compton because it's a lower income neighborhood. What's sad is that the stereotype of Compton is probably not really true anymore since an 800 sq. foot shack is probably over a million. However, there is still a lot of rent control there.
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Quote from RedvinesRBetter :
Maybe but I think if you can handle a wrench you'll be fine. It's not rocket science. Just find a neighbor that rides bikes to quickly check your work if you are at all concerned.
Nobody said it's rocket science, but if you're assembling a bike in half the time of a professional, I can guarantee that you're not doing a good or complete job.
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