“It does the job but don't expect more.
Had 3 issues with this bike in less than a month of use - one being the rear brake system broken after an emergency braking - which tigger the 99 bikes team to offer the replacement of my bike (thank you and kind team).
I also believe it is a bit expensive (even with the discount) for what the bike provides.”
“Happy so far , good value and comes will all required extras for a commuter, front/rear lights , mudguards etc.
Sizing isnt very accurate, had to swap twice , so try to test frame size first. Thankfully 99bikes memberships are very generous with swap overs.”
“5 stars based on $1000 price after qld gov rebate. Great entry ebike. Big wheels make it handle well.
You can not stand on the pedals, or even push them hard or the crankset makes a huge cronking sound. Despite the sales blurb, this bike most certainly CAN NOT tackle the steepest hills.”
“The Good:
Overall, the bike is great if you’re using it for commuting or for occasional rides and small shopping trips. I’ve done around 300km on it so far and have had minimal issues. The battery lasts about a full week, depending on the different pedal-assist modes (I ride about 12km daily round trip – 60km weekly for work, plus an extra 15km over the weekend, and I’m usually left with about 5-10km of charge). The battery takes about 4 hours to charge, and you don’t need to remove it from the frame since it locks in with a key.
It comes with built-in lights, and the rear light has a sensor that automatically turns on in the dark. The riding position is quite comfortable. Both the frame and pannier rack seem pretty sturdy. The Bafang motor makes pedaling feel more natural than a hub motor, and the 5 assistance modes are quite decent!
Issues I’ve Encountered:
You need to get used to starting in first gear and not putting too much pressure on the motor. If you start in a high gear at a corner and pedal with weight, you hear a loud "crack." You have to pedal carefully, especially when putting a lot of pressure on the motor.
The bike has a speed limit on the motor, so when you reach 25kph, the motor completely stops assisting, and pedaling becomes harder after that. I understand it’s the law, but a 25kph limit is ridiculously low, as you can reach that speed easily on a regular (non-electric) bike.
The gear shifter is positioned under the brake lever, making it hard to see which gear you’re in. I had to adjust it myself to make the gear position visible (not sure if Velectrix or 99bikes assembles these, but this should be fixed).
After just a few kilometers, the brake discs started making a metallic rubbing sound. They weren’t properly adjusted, so I had to fix that myself, and even then, the brakes are still quite noisy when used.
The seat is too wide and will need replacing soon.
Lastly, the Nexus gears came poorly adjusted, and while it’s not hard to fix, I had to do it myself.”
