Today we’ll be taking a look at the Metakoo electric bike - an affordable eBike that advertises
up to 50 miles of range and a 20 mph top speed that you can find on Amazon for $800, and
with coupon codes bringing it down to $750.
Metakoo sent us this bike for review, but we were not paid or sponsored to share our
thoughts.
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Let’s get into it!
Metakoo ships out the bike mostly assembled and provides a helpful video to guide you
with the minimal installation.
You’ll have to install the handlebar, front wheel, and pedals.
Once you’re out riding, the bike offers 5 riding assist modes, which can be quickly
toggled using the small screen interface by your left hand.
The screen is very easy to see, even under the bright sunlight and simple to navigate.
The power button also functions to switch between your current speed, the odometer,
and your current trip time.
By your right hand, you also have a twist throttle if you just want to cruise instead
of pedalling.
With both the pedal assist and throttle, the motor will cap out at 20 mph, which feels
plenty fast for a bike of this size.
The acceleration on the bike is very progressive.
The pedal assist slowly gets you up to speed and even if you go from 0 to 100 on the throttle,
it won’t send the bike out from under you.
The motor is made by Bafang with a power of 350w and we really like how well it’s integrated
into the Metakoo.
Of course, even if you want to use it as a regular bike, it does include 21-speed shimano
gears, allowing you to pedal through any incline you run into.
Though, with a little bit of pedal assist, you won’t even need to break a sweat if
you don’t want to.
Speaking of hill climbing, we tested it on a 23 degree incline with pedal assist 5 and
had no problem getting to the top.
The frame and wheels of the bike are definitely on the smaller side.
The rider in this video is 5ft11 and felt fairly comfortable riding, but anyone taller
may want to find something a little bigger.
The wheels are 26” wide, which is slightly smaller than an adult bike that has 29”
wheels, and the tires are thinner than full size mountain bike tires.
They have decent tread, but we wouldn’t recommend it for any complicated trails.
When you do go offroad, the Metakoo does include a front fork suspension that does a good job
of handling roots, bumps, and cracks, as well as dual disc brakes to get you to a quick
stop.
Though, with no rear suspension and a low quality seat, you’ll definitely feel some
pain in the cheeks after longer rides.
When it comes to range, Metakoo advertises 26-40 miles using only throttle and 37-50
miles in electric assist mode.
These numbers are usually based on best case scenarios.
In our range test, we did an even mix of bike path, offroad, and some pretty steep hill
climbs.
We got about 25 miles before the motor stopped giving any assistance.
Though, with more casual use for commutes, we could see it getting up to 30-35 miles
on average use cases.
To recharge, the Metakoo comes with a set of keys to unlock the battery off of the frame
so you can lock up the bike outside and recharge inside.
The charging time is only 3 hours and it plugs into a regular wall outlet.
Metakoo says that they will be selling additional batteries separately very soon.
Overall, at the price of $799, the Metakoo is a well balanced bike that we can recommend
for both commuting and pleasure.
The quality of the components are good for a bike at this price range and everything
on the Metakoo is simple to operate.
Though we do wish that everything was just a little bit bigger on the bike, we think
it’d be well suited for smaller adults or teenagers looking to get around town or commute
work or school
However, the smaller size is also perfect for those of us who have shorter legs.
For example, this is how it looks on a rider that’s 5 foot 6.
While the bike isn’t meant for advanced trail riding, it does handle well on trails
with not too many obstacles.
For street riding, you’ll feel plenty comfortable going through the city and speeding up your
commute with far less effort and the bike will handle very well.
In case you’re interested in getting yourself the stylish helmet in this video, go ahead
and take a look at the Thousand Helmet that comes with a magnetic tail light.
Alright, that’s it for now!
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