Fat-tire e-bikes are fun to ride on both road and off-road, but their large proportions don’t always look their best.Despite rocking big 4-inch tires, the  managed to maintain a sleek-looking frame.
While we try not to judge a book (or a bike) by its cover, I would never say “no” to a nice fat tire e-bike.
This powerful e-bike is currently on sale for $1,399 with coupon code , down from its of $1,699.
Be sure to check out my e-bike test ride video below.Then keep scrolling for the rest of my thoughts on this fun electric bike.
What really makes the  stand out is the bright red frame with the perfectly integrated battery.
However, the inclusion of an integrated battery pack brings surprisingly clean lines to the big e-bike.
I get a lot of compliments from strangers about the looks of my bikes, and it’s a quasi-valid way I use to judge the looks of the e-bikes I ride.The more people say “Wow, beautiful bike!” to me at intersections and parks, the more I trust my subjective opinion.
The downside of fully integrated batteries is their limited size.You can only cram so many batteries into a bike frame before you run out of space.
The 500Wh battery is slightly below the industry average, especially for inefficient fat-tire e-bikes that need more power to get those big tires rolling on loose terrain.
These days, we usually find batteries in the 650Wh range on fat tire e-bikes, and sometimes more.
The 35-mile (56-kilometer) range rating that this battery grants is, of course, pedal-assist range, which means you’re at least doing some work yourself.
If you want an easy ride, you can choose the pedal assist intensity and maximize it, or you can just use the throttle and ride like a motorcycle.
One thing you should probably know about me, though, is that I’m a right-side half-twist throttle purist at heart, so the left thumb throttle isn’t my favorite.
The half-twist throttle just provides the best control, especially on off-road or rough terrain, where the thumb throttle bounces up and down with the handlebars.
But if you’re going to give me a thumbs-up throttle, I at least like the design that integrates it into the display.By combining the two components into one, it takes up less space on the bar and looks less busy.
This bike is more powerful than I expected from a 500W motor, although they do state that it is a 1,000W peak rated motor.This could mean a 20A or 22A controller paired with a 48V battery.I wouldn’t call it “wow” power, but for all my recreational riding on flat and rough terrain, it was more than enough.
The speed limit is capped at 20 mph (32 km/h), which is frustrating for those of us who like to drive faster.But it makes the bike legal as a Class 2 e-bike, and also helps the battery last longer by not draining too much power at high speeds.Trust me, 20 mph on a cross country trail feels fast!
For what it’s worth, I did go through the settings in the display and didn’t see an easy way to crack the speed limit.
Pedal assist is cadence sensor-based, which is what you’d expect at this price.This means there is a delay of about a second between when you apply force to the pedals and when the motor starts.It’s not a deal breaker, but it’s obvious.
Another thing that surprised me was how small the front sprocket was.Pedaling at 20 mph (32 km/h) is a bit higher than I’d like due to the lower gearing, so maybe it’s a good thing the bike isn’t going faster or you’ll run out of gears.
A few extra teeth on the front chainring would be a nice addition.But again, this is a 20 mph bike, so that’s probably why the smaller sprockets were chosen.
Disc brakes are fine, although they are not any brand name.I’d love to see some basic there, but since the supply chain is just like that, everyone is struggling with parts.
The brakes work fine for me, even though the 160mm rotors are a little on the small side.I can still lock the wheels easily, so braking force isn’t an issue.If you’re doing longer downhill sections, the smaller disc will warm up faster.But anyway, this is more of a recreational bike.Even if you live in a hilly environment, you probably won’t be bombarding downhills like a competitive cyclist on a fat tire bike.
They’ve mostly made strides toward good e-bike lighting by including a headlight that flows out of the main package.But the taillights are battery powered, which is what I hate the most.
I don’t want to replace the pinky battery when I have a huge battery between my knees that I recharge every day.It makes sense to turn off all the lights with the main battery of the e-bike, doesn’t it?
To be fair, many e-bike companies looking to save a few bucks just don’t use taillights at all and avoid the hassle of wiring up the seat tube, so supporting  at least gives us something to let the car know we’re in front of them.
Although I’m complaining about the taillights, I have to say I’m very happy with the whole bike.
At a time when so many e-bikes still come with insane graphics, bolt-on batteries and rat-house wiring, the  captivating styling is a rare sight for sore eyes.
The $1,699  is a small issue, but not unreasonable compared to similarly priced but not as good-looking electric bikes.But currently on sale for $1,399 with code , it really is a good deal for an affordable and sleek looking fat tire e-bike.