GigaByke Groove - 750W Electric Motorized Bike (Silver)

I bought the first one of these to make sure that the battery would last as long as I expected. Although i don't have an exact mileage count, I can say that it gets me into town (about 7 miles) and back (another 7 miles) moving solely on battery power with just under half a charge still left. The bike looks and feels almost identical to a traditional moped, but whisper quiet. I weigh about 185 pounds and I top out at 20 mph on a straight away, and about 15-18 mph on hills depending on how steep. Overall I'm impressed. The breaking is very solid as are all of the major components. It arrived in good condition with nothing broken. Keep inventory as mine arrived without the windshield and bracket but they send it out to me without issue when I called in about it. My only cons on this are: a) petals are hollow and any minor bang around a curve will break one (they are cheap and easy to replace though); b) mirrors do not hold their place and with minor bumps they will bounce out of alignment which is pretty frustrating; c) headlight is not quite enough to really work in the dark but well bright enough to be seen by traffic; d) rear luggage rack is too small to hold anything, there is no space in the trunk and they do not sell a trunk that will fit on the rack, so you will need a backpack to travel with anything of substance. I bought the bike to scoot around and didn't expect anything more than I would with a standard ebike, so I didn't feel right about taking any stars away since these were bonus items to begin with. The bike itself from driving, shocks, quality, speed, and torque are well beyond my expectations and for that I'm giving it 5 stars. The company has fantastic customer support that is USA-based, and most importantly sells parts at reasonable pricing for everything so you don't end up with a hood-ornament in the event you have a wreck (which will be likely with some of the slightly less expensive ones out there). I did a lot of research on these before buying one and am so happy with the first one, I bought a second one from them so my wife and I can scoot through campus without any parking issues.

.0 out of 5 starsTerrible bike.May 4, 2018Color: BlackVerified PurchaseThe bike is not work the money or the trouble. I got the bike for my son to ride to and from school and work back in december however we have had nothing but issues with the bike.We bought the 2 year warranty for the bike just to be on the safe side. First was the fuses, and petals. fuses kept popping for unknown reasons. After putting on the petals as soon as he put some weight on it the petal stripped out of the crank arm. Next to go was the main computer for the bike (the brain of the bike). The computer went out and the bike would not run at all. It took 2 MONTHS for us to get this part back! 2 MONTHS! After this the rear wheel its self goes out. the power cable going to the wheel from the computer started to be exposed and not letting the bike work. This bike is not worth the money. We have had the bike for about 5 months and have only been able to ride it for about a month and a half. Not happy with the product at all.

Bike has been holding up for about two weeks since I've had it. Definitely recommend if you wanna buy. Only a few minor screws you might want to make sure are in tight but other than that it's a good bike.

Battery arrived broken. I recieved bike over 1 month ago, still awaiting battery replacement.

This bike died inside a year of having it - I reached out to try and figure out if I can get a new battery to no response - worst experience and most expensive error that I’ve had with Amazon - VERY disappointed

NOTE: I have owned this bike for all of 3 days, these are the impressions I have so far. Keep in mind the narrative below is told by a 160 pound man who lives in a very flat city, requiring very little driving up hills.***PROS AND CONS AT END*** for those who do not care to hear my tale.I bought this bike after I had moved to Tucson, AZ for work, and after a week straight of missing the transit bus near my apartment due to inconsistent arrival times, I impulsively bought this bike from a local scooter shop. I liked that it was all electric, and at least in Tucson, it is classified as a motorized bicycle. That means meaning no registration, no insurance, no titling. Sweet.First off, this thing is HEAVY. Forget carrying it up to a second-floor apartment (that was the plan, and although it could be done, I don't need the embarrassment). This is due to the silicone battery, weighing a whopping 45 pounds, about a quarter of the entire bike's weight. I am no Ironman, but the detachable battery is light enough that I do not mind disconnecting the battery from the bike and carrying it up to my apartment to charge. By the way, the charger is a simple American wall outlet, nothing fancy. So to sum up, the battery can be charged while on the bike, or you can take it out of the bike and charge it separately.My first ride after buying it was a quick 2 mile round trip to Walmart down the street, and I was pleasantly surprised with the performance. The acceleration was quicker than I expected, and I was certainly pleased with that. The Gigabyke webpage touts the high-quality brakes and I can attest that they can stop you on a dime without feeling like you'll be thrown off. Additionally, I learned that upon parking if you turn the steering base to the left and turn the key counterclockwise, you can lock the steering shaft, another layer of security besides locking it to a pole or bike rack.The next day, I took my barely-used Gigabyke to work, a 6-ish mile trip. Using bike lanes, I felt perfectly at ease getting through lights and not feeling like I was a burden or obstacle on other drivers. I have a feeling that the bike could go faster than its listed 20 mph, but for legality's sake I kept it at around 19. With about a 2 mile drive-about to get lunch midday, I drove back home the same way I came. My battery had plenty of juice, but I found that fighting wind resistance, my battery waned as I stressed the engine to propel me faster. This caused my battery to end my trip at around 40%, which was accompanied by serious declines in acceleration and speed. By the end of my trip, I was climbing light hills at around 7mph and a top-speed of only around 14mph, which at times felt embarassingly slow.So in my first charge cycle driving across the primarily flat as hell Tucson streets, I got around 22 miles and still with battery to go. HOWEVER, the speed declines really made me think that I will probably just charge the battery after each day, as driving about at 12mph feels like I am practically jogging pace. TO BE FAIR, the shop owner told me that the battery takes a few charges to fully reach a true 100% capacity, so bearing that in mind I may edit this review in a day or two to see if the battery lasts longer or at least does not crawl when below 50%.Overall, I really do like this bike. In a city as hot as Tucson, this has been an incredibly affordable way to commute that doesn't make me sweat upon my arrival at work in 100 degree weather. As of right now, my only complaint is the performance decrease at lower battery levels, but perhaps that is me being naive and thinking a battery like this would be like a lithium in a phone, where you have the same performance across the entire battery life. Oh well.Pros: - Great price for the performance - Depending on the state/city, no need to register, get insurance, have an M-class license, or title the bike. - Quiet motor, bright headlights, and turn signals - Looks fairly sharp for a scooter-esque vehicle (opinion, of course) - The locking steering shaft is a great touch, might make thieves think twice if they cannot even steer the bike. - Driving on mainly flat terrain in my city, the estimate of 35 miles for the range seemed fairly accurate, but...Cons: - ....at least in my first real ride, lower battery levels caused the bike to have drastic declines in acceleration and speed - The motor is only 1 horsepower, do not expect it to climb hills like a champ. It comes with pedals, use them so your motor isn't getting strained. - Fairly heavy, I wish it was lighter for storage's sake. - Although it is not, this thing LOOKS like a moped or scooter. I had a brief talk with a police officer to explain that it is technically not that and therefore I do not need a license plate or registration, so I would recommend carrying a print out of motorized bicycle legislation of your city or state with you in case you are pulled over or questioned. I showed the nice policewoman the sheet I printed from the Tucson City government page and she sent me on my way.TL;DRCheaper than a car, if you're over 16 years of age you can drive this guy immediately as you get it. Battery seems fairly dependable so far, but will update this review in a few days. If you are a college student riding around campus, or someone who just wants to commute a short distance, I would definitely recommend giving the Gigabyke a whirl. I think I may live a bit too far to make this a perfect fit for me, but no doubt it would be a perfect machine if I lived maybe half the distance from where I work.