Name: Bee Cool Bee Explorer
Brand: Bee Cool
Rating: 75 (3 reviews)

75/100

BikeRide Score

Users (1 rating)

100

Experts (2 reviews)

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Facts

Gender

Type

Release Year

Brand

Charge Time

11 Hours

Maximum Range

80 Miles

Top Speed

28 mph

Watts

750 W

Torque

92 Nm

Volts and Amp Hours

48V 21Ah

Class

Unrestricted

Drive

Hub-Drive

Wheel Size

26", 24"

Number of Gears

Gearing Type

External Derailleur

Weight

78, 76 lb

Suspension

Full

Brake Type

Disc: Hydraulic

Frame Material

Aluminum

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Bee Cool Bee Explorer. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

6 reasons to buy

Bee Cool offers the Bee Explorer with the choice of 26” or 24” wheels (Explorer Lite).
Experts appreciate the throttle’s smooth and gradual acceleration.
A 175lb reviewer gets 40.8 miles of range using the throttle on a paved route. Another 180lb tester gets 30.85 miles and 1,973 feet of elevation over mixed terrain.
In testing, the bike handles steep gradients on throttle power alone.
The Bee Explorer comes with a rear rack rated for 60lb, fenders, a headlight, and a taillight with turn signals and brake activation.
The hydraulic disc brakes work well throughout testing.

9 reasons not to buy

One reviewer complains of random throttle cut-offs, making the bike unsafe in traffic and intersections.
An expert reports a delay of four to five revolutions before pedal assist re-engages while pedaling at speed, though response is quicker from a standstill.
Tests show the Bee Explorer is unsuitable for rocky or rough terrain despite Bee Cool's claim it can handle "any kinds of terrible terrains."
Multiple testers find the rear suspension too stiff.
The throttle reaches 28mph by default, exceeding e-bike speed limits in most areas.
A reviewer receives a test bike with several cross-threaded and missing bolts.
The stock 2A charger results in lengthy charging times of around 11 hours.
Two experts find the 26" Explorer's 700mm handlebars too narrow.
The turn signals don’t auto-cancel, and they aren't shown on the display.

Bottom line

The Bee Cool Bee Explorer is a fat-tire e-bike with full suspension, a 750W motor, and a 1,008Wh battery. Buyers can choose 26” or 24” wheels. The long range, smooth throttle response, and climbing power impress testers. However, random throttle cut-offs, laggy PAS re-engagement, and stiff rear suspension reduce the bike's appeal. Bee Cool markets the Explorer for rough terrain, but tests show it can't handle these trails. Overall, the Bee Explorer fails to impress in a competitive segment. Alternatives include Aventon’s Aventure 3 or Fiido's Titan.