Magnum Cosmo 2.0 Electric Bike $1299.99 Black or Green Shipping Included Costco.com

ugabuga

Mar 15, 2026 1:07 AM

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ugabugaMar 15, 2026 1:07 AM

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Saw this in store ..what do you guys think?

WiseCrayon352

Mar 15, 2026 7:53 AM

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WiseCrayon352Mar 15, 2026 7:53 AM

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Saw this in store ..what do you guys think?

So after buying 4 electric bikes (of various specs and designs) and 2 electric scooters I've started to be able to give some advice from experience. So looking this over it looks pretty ok. 500w nominal wattage rear hub motor is average and fine. It's not speedy, it'll be fine doing 20 mph. The step through design is great if you have a hard time lifting your leg, or if you want a nice low seat height. The battery is a 48v 13AH which will be pretty good for distance, the 50 miles they quote is if you're going slow in the 10-12 mph range doing pedal assist full time. If you do all motor riding expect it to be more like 20 miles, you never can predict what it is until you've tested yours yourself. Overall it looks pretty ok, by 2 biggest complaints. The throttle is a left handed looks like a thumb lever. Most electric bikes are a right handed quarter turn, I wouldn't like this design. The other thing I don't like is the tiny headlight and how high up the headlight is. However these trade offs might be worthwhile to have the ease of Costco customer service. Personally I have seen bikes with better specs on Amazon for $660. However they're not going to have Costco customer service, or a brand name big enough to sell through a reputable retailer like Costco. But I'd save my money and go with a Qlaway BK20 from Amazon for $660. Or if I was looking to spend closer to $1000 I'd go with a Jasion RetroVolt Pro from Amazon for $899. $1299 is too steep for what Costco is selling. If you're really wanting a step through I'd go with the Jasion Thunder ST for $879.

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mcliquidators

Mar 15, 2026 12:42 PM

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mcliquidatorsMar 15, 2026 12:42 PM

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I would pass but that's me. You can get better specs with a reputable company, 2 year warranty and ul certified Samsung/LG battery for the same or slightly more money. One brand I highly recommend is velotric, they have a great dealer network and I have had an awesome experience with them. I have pushed mine HARD and above it's limits on capacity way too many times and it has not given me any guff. I did have 1 thing go wrong but Customer service was great and got the part out ASAP. If I went through my dealer it probably would have been even quicker.

PurpleLadybug5419

Apr 3, 2026 6:00 PM

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PurpleLadybug5419Apr 3, 2026 6:00 PM

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Quote from WiseCrayon352

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So after buying 4 electric bikes (of various specs and designs) and 2 electric scooters I've started to be able to give some advice from experience. So looking this over it looks pretty ok. 500w nominal wattage rear hub motor is average and fine. It's not speedy, it'll be fine doing 20 mph. The step through design is great if you have a hard time lifting your leg, or if you want a nice low seat height. The battery is a 48v 13AH which will be pretty good for distance, the 50 miles they quote is if you're going slow in the 10-12 mph range doing pedal assist full time. If you do all motor riding expect it to be more like 20 miles, you never can predict what it is until you've tested yours yourself. Overall it looks pretty ok, by 2 biggest complaints. The throttle is a left handed looks like a thumb lever. Most electric bikes are a right handed quarter turn, I wouldn't like this design. The other thing I don't like is the tiny headlight and how high up the headlight is. However these trade offs might be worthwhile to have the ease of Costco customer service. Personally I have seen bikes with better specs on Amazon for $660. However they're not going to have Costco customer service, or a brand name big enough to sell through a reputable retailer like Costco. But I'd save my money and go with a Qlaway BK20 from Amazon for $660. Or if I was looking to spend closer to $1000 I'd go with a Jasion RetroVolt Pro from Amazon for $899. $1299 is too steep for what Costco is selling. If you're really wanting a step through I'd go with the Jasion Thunder ST for $879.

The big thing that's published is missing is to talk about the brakes. The Costco one has hydraulic while the Amazon bikes that this company post is recommending are mechanical. Two things if you have mechanical you're not going to stop as fast, which one you're going 30 mph might be an issue. Also, you're going to crush through the mechanical brakes which isn't a big deal but you're gonna have to get them replaced a lot more than hydraulic. One hydraulic does finally need to be tuned up, it's definitely a job. You're probably not going to be able to do yourself.

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WiseCrayon352

Apr 3, 2026 6:33 PM

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WiseCrayon352Apr 3, 2026 6:33 PM

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Quote from PurpleLadybug5419

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The big thing that's published is missing is to talk about the brakes. The Costco one has hydraulic while the Amazon bikes that this company post is recommending are mechanical. Two things if you have mechanical you're not going to stop as fast, which one you're going 30 mph might be an issue. Also, you're going to crush through the mechanical brakes which isn't a big deal but you're gonna have to get them replaced a lot more than hydraulic. One hydraulic does finally need to be tuned up, it's definitely a job. You're probably not going to be able to do yourself.

Good catch. All the ones that I've bought are all mechanical brakes none are hydraulic brakes I've had no problem stopping with the mechanical one so far. Maybe that's a upgrade that I'm going to be seeking out in the future. For right now the mechanical ones are working just fine but with time and experience I might want better.

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