On straight stretches, the OutCross accelerates quickly.
An independent throttle propels the OutCross from a dead stop, without pedaling.
On a full battery, the OutCross can deliver up to 35 miles of range.
The OutCross rides capably on ice, snow, dirt, roads and some singletrack.
This is an attractive bike, with a concealed battery and metallic red frame.
The OutCross’s Shimano Tourney groupset shifts crisply.
Owners reported a smooth ride quality.
Experts and owners say The OutCross is easy to assemble in 30 minutes to an hour.
The OutCross’s battery can be removed for security or to charge it off the bike.
An expert says The OutCross’s mechanical brakes are “reliable and effective”.
GEN3’s customer service is lauded by buyers.
The OutCross’s weld quality impresses owners.
One expert says the OutCross’s left-handed thumb-operated throttle lets riders maintain a strong grip.
The OutCross comes fitted with a sturdy kickstand.
The stock saddle on this bike is plenty comfortable, for many riders.

13 reasons not to buy

The OutCross is very tall, only fitting riders from 5’10” to 6’6”.
With a bowed top-tube, The OutCross’s standover is very tall.
The small, battery-operated rear light is disappointing for some owners.
Significant chainslap chips paintwork on the OutCross’s unprotected chainstay.
There is a slight lag in assist kicking in. One expert described it as “noticeable”.
The OutCross comes with a kickstand, which is short and obstructive off-road.
At 65.3lb, testers and owners found The OutCross heavy.
The OutCross is limited to 20mph, with no easy way to unlock higher speeds.
Some experts are disappointed by a lack of fenders.
The OutCross’s display can be difficult to read in sunglasses.
On steep trails, The OutCross’s fork can bottom out.
A tester found the bike’s left-hand throttle placement to be awkward.
On real backwoods trails, the OutCross’s mechanical brakes are underpowered.

Bottom line

The OutCross is a fat-tire, 500W e-bike with front suspension. It’s a Class 2 rig that tops out at 20mph, keeping it road-legal. It sports a big frame in one size and will only fit tall riders. The OutCross’s bowed top-tube can be threatening on raucous trails. Due to its geometry, the choice of mechanical brakes and moderate power output, The OutCross is seen as a good choice for rail-trails and plush city use.

By Owen Jesse

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It’s super fun to ride on trails and even in the bike lane, and it looks darn good too.

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I don’t think I can recommend this thing enough… It looks killer, the battery life is just nuts, the acceleration is absolutely awesome.

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Buy it for the streets, buy it for the rail-trails. Do not buy it for the real trails.

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I’m a bit of an adrenaline junkie, so I like faster speeds and enjoy catching some air when I can, and between the fat tires and front suspension and electric motor, The OutCross hit all the right notes for me…

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