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

There’s nothing worse than a weak cargo e-bike that struggles on hills and underneath 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 Overview

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-obligatory 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 possibility
• 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 carried out on each throttle and pedal help. Usually, Class 3 e-bikes can have their throttles reduce out at 20 mph, so this can be a bit outdoors the scope of even a liberal interpretation of the three-class e-bike system. Nonetheless, many individuals do like the flexibility to journey quick on throttle solely, so I’m positive this may make lots of people blissful to listen to.

The 1,400W motor additionally ensures riders are accelerating rapidly and climbing hills like a champ, each of that are vital to cargo e-bikes which might usually be loaded down with further 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 severe poundage right here.

Two battery choices for long-range driving

I like twin battery electrical bikes, and much more than that, I like e-bikes that allow you to determine in order for you that second battery.

The Heybike Hauler can include both a single 864Wh battery, which is already an enormous pack, or you may 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 seemingly going to get greater than half of that, which is a whole lot 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 slightly extra uncovered although so there have been extra choices for lashing cargo down, however a minimum of the guards look very good and match the styling of the bike.

The paint can be weirdly high-end, particularly for an e-bike that begins at a reasonably price range value of simply US $1,399. The blue paint seems like metal-flake automotive paint and is admittedly 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 surprise how efficient such flip alerts actually are), a large double kickstand for secure parking and youngster loading, a second aspect stand for fast parking on stage floor, and punchy hydraulic disc brakes.

What isn’t pretty much as good?

There’s so much to love right here, however I’ve acquired my gripes as effectively. The entrance fork feels pretty low cost and simply doesn’t supply the form 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 surprise about longevity there.

Subsequent, the bike doesn’t observe very effectively with out arms on the bars. That’s not going to be a difficulty to many individuals, however it is a sign that the geometry of the bike, particularly the rake angle and path of the entrance finish, isn’t best. I can no-hands journey lots 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 value of US $1,399, it was by no means attempting to be. What the Hauler units out to do is supply cargo-carrying skills at a value that the majority households can extra simply afford.

This can be a stable entry available in the market, supplies some superior high-speed throttle-only driving, and has some stunning 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 operating 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 dearer and higher-quality cargo e-bikes, it has one thing to supply to anybody procuring on a tighter price range and who can’t afford a $3,000+ cargo e-bike.