Heybike Hauler assessment: A 1,400W electrical cargo bike for the household

There’s nothing worse than a weak cargo e-bike that struggles on hills and below heavy masses. That’s why Heybike ensured the deck was stacked in riders’ favor once they constructed the Heybike Hauler electrical cargo bike. With a 1,400W peak-rated motor and 28 mph speeds, it sounded able to rock n’ roll. And now that I’ve been testing one out for some time, listed here are my ideas on the newest budget-oriented but high-power household e-bike.

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Heybike Hauler Video Evaluation

Heybike Hauler Tech Specs

• Motor: 750W steady (1,400W peak) rear geared hub motor
• Prime velocity: 45 km/h (28 mph)
• Vary: Claimed as much as 136 km (85 mi) with second battery
• Battery: 48V 18Ah (864Wh) battery in down tube and non-compulsory 48V 12.5Ah exterior battery for 1,464Wh whole
• Brakes: FastAce hydraulic two-piston disc brakes on 180 mm rotors
• Max load: 200 kg (440 lb)
• Bike weight: 40-44 kg (88-97 lb) with single or double battery choice
• Extras: LCD show, LED head & tail lights with flip alerts, right-side thumb throttle, double (Y) kickstand, suspension fork, 3″ semi-fat tires, smartphone app connectivity, three coloration choices (yellow, white, and blue), and included fenders & rear rack

Energy and velocity, whether or not you need it or not

As a Class 3-aspiring electrical bike, the Heybike Hauler can attain speeds of as much as 45 km/h (28 mph), although weirdly it may be performed on each throttle and pedal help. Usually, Class 3 e-bikes may have their throttles reduce out at 20 mph, so it is a bit outdoors the scope of even a liberal interpretation of the three-class e-bike system. Nonetheless, many individuals do like the power to experience quick on throttle solely, so I’m certain this can make lots of people glad to listen to.

The 1,400W motor additionally ensures riders are accelerating rapidly and climbing hills like a champ, each of that are necessary to cargo e-bikes which may usually be loaded down with additional weight.

Heybike claims a max load capability of 440 lb (200 kg), which is an enormous quantity of weight and possibly greater than most individuals will ever want to hold. The bike itself is already between 88 to 97 lb (40-44 kg) relying on the variant, so we’re speaking about some critical poundage right here.

Two battery choices for long-range driving

I really like twin battery electrical bikes, and much more than that, I really like e-bikes that allow you to determine if you would like that second battery.

The Heybike Hauler can include both a single 864Wh battery, which is already an enormous pack, or you will get a second battery for a complete of 1,464Wh of capability.

That’s a ton of battery, and the corporate claims a variety of as much as 85 miles (136 km), although solely in pedal help. Even on throttle solely, you’re doubtless going to get greater than half of that, which is a variety of vary for an enormous e-bike.

The Hauler comes loaded with a number of good options, together with foldup foot rails within the again and built-in aspect protectors so youngsters’ toes don’t wander into the rear wheel. I do want the body rails within the again have been a bit of extra uncovered although so there have been extra choices for lashing cargo down, however at the least the guards look very good and match the styling of the bike.

The paint can also be weirdly high-end, particularly for an e-bike that begins at a reasonably price range worth of simply US $1,399. The blue paint appears like metal-flake automotive paint and is absolutely eye-catching!

There are additionally different good options, like a clearly seen LCD show, head gentle and tail gentle with flip alerts (although I nonetheless marvel how efficient such flip alerts actually are), a large double kickstand for steady parking and baby loading, a second aspect stand for fast parking on stage floor, and punchy hydraulic disc brakes.

What isn’t nearly as good?

There’s lots to love right here, however I’ve obtained my gripes as properly. The entrance fork feels pretty low-cost and simply doesn’t provide the type of high quality suspension you get with even marginally higher forks.

It’s not dangerous, however it’s not good both. It simply is. It checks the field for a suspension fork and it means you gained’t really feel like your wrists are going to shatter after hopping a curb, however I’ve to marvel about longevity there.

Subsequent, the bike doesn’t observe very properly with out arms on the bars. That’s not going to be a problem to many individuals, however it is a sign that the geometry of the bike, specifically the rake angle and path of the entrance finish, isn’t excellent. I can no-hands experience a lot of my different e-bikes for miles, however the Hauler desires to dip me off as quickly as I launch the bars.

Nonetheless some good worth

That is undoubtedly not one of the best cargo e-bike on the market, however with an entry worth of US $1,399, it was by no means making an attempt to be. What the Hauler units out to do is provide cargo-carrying talents at a worth that the majority households can extra simply afford.

This can be a stable entry out there, supplies some superior high-speed throttle-only driving, and has some lovely metal-flake paint choices. There are different cargo e-bikes on the market with wider market penetration that undoubtedly give the hauler a run for its cash, however the distinctive options of the Hauler like its folding working boards, smartphone app, and questionably-legal 28 mph throttle, may very well be the saving grace that retains it aggressive within the crowded market.

In comparison with costlier and higher-quality cargo e-bikes, it has one thing to supply to anybody purchasing on a tighter price range and who can’t afford a $3,000+ cargo e-bike.